Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-09-10

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Of frequently meeting the young and ac-
complishcd Herbert Lisle. Inscnsibly
they became attached to each other.-
Marian wept over his ruined fortune, and
the pcrlls to which he was exposed, and
he loved tO look on her beautiful coun-
tenance, and listen to her gentle voice;
yet even more than that did he love her
purity Of heart, her simplicity Of soul,
and her noble and confidu g disposition.
In the first dawn of their attachment,
they remembered not the pclils by which
they were surrounded, nor how eventu-
ally hopeless their love might prove
Soon, however, they were awakened
from their dream Of bliss, and the young
soldier was obliged to follow the for
tunes Of his royal master. Yet he went
secure in Marian's faithful and unchang-
ing love. When he left her, though Ma.
rian had fears for him, she had none for
herself: she had bestowed her affection
on Herbert Lsle, and she was resolved
that no earthly power should compel her
to abandon him. When the young king
marched into England, after tho unlor-
lunate battle Of Dunbar, Herbert Lisle
obtained a short leave of absence; and,
disguised, he reached London, where he
again beheld his beloved Marian. But
a thousand fears for his safety torment
ed her, and she urged his immediate de-
parture. Herbert, however, refused to
leave her: he might never see her more,
or her friends would oblige her to for
sake him. He tormented her and HIM
self with a thousand groundless suspic-
ions and harassing thoughts lor man
knows not the unchanging nature OF wo-
mans true affection, )and he eloqnently
urged that nothing short Of her consent
ing to a private marriage would satisfy
hun, or calm his melancholy forbodings.
1t were vain to dwell on his affection
ate enlroaties. Marian, overpowered
by his distress, and by her desire Of his
Fastening his departure from the metro,P-
oils, ultimately consented; and, IN tho
presence of Mistress Moreton and the
old nurse Of her childhood, who had al
so been a faithful attendant upon her
mother, did Marian become the wife of
Herbert Lisle. On the bridal day they
separated, and, as Herbert pressed her
with rapture to his heart, and imprinted
a farewell kiss on her lips, Marian seemed
oppressed with a fearful presentimen mt
that her happiness had vanished, and she
tremtI led to think Of the dangers TO which
her beloved Herbert was about to be ex-
posed.
From the day Of their parting, Mari
ans health declined, and her depression
Of spirits became evident to every one.
Indeed, for some time, she scarcely
dared raise her eyes to her fathers lace,
lest he should discover her secret; and
her brother evidently seemed 20 suspect
that she had some Cause for her unhap-
piness. Marian, however, soon had os-
tensible reason for her melancholy in the
death Of Mistress Moreton, which took
place, suddenly, about week after Her
bert's departure; and her father readily
accepted, on her account, the offer which
was made to him Of taking up his abode
for a short time in Holborn. Thvhouse
which he inhabited had, at the back ol
It, an uninterrupted view Of fields, mead
ows, and pasture lands, with pleasant
shady lanes and humble cottages; space
of ground now occupied by Red Lion
Square, and the streets djacent and be-
yond. Marian loved her new abode, as
her dear old nurse lived only about two
or three fields off, and she could there
fore visit her frequently, and talk Of her
gallant husband.
After the battle Of Worcester, when
Marian was made acquainted with the
dreadful tidings that her husband was a
prisoner, and that in all probability his
life would be sacrificed, from the known
stern devotion and unbending loyalty,
both Of himself and his father, her dis
tress was nearly insupportable. She re-
solved, however, that, if she could not
save him, she would die with him; and,
comforting herself with this assurance,
she calmly prepared to make the only
effort in her power on his behalf, viz.
that Of personal appeal to General
Cromwell. This was bold step for one
so young; but Marian stopped not to
weigh either the peril or possible conse-
quences Of the undertaking. She i'm
parted her determination to no one but
hef nurse. God will be my guide she
said to the old woman, who would have
fain dissuaded her from the attempt; but
give thou to me that ,rinket of my moth
er's-lhe watch she gave thee-I may
need it,
We'll, but you know not, perhaps the
tale that belongs to it, said the old wo-
man.
yes. yes!" said Marian, know it all
| have heard it many times
Thus admonished, the nurse unlocked
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