Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-07-26
TIE PIRATES

Gcmny OF point Of iand, which stretch
cd into the sea, nenr the harbour Of Ro-
cholle, which having attained, two mon
Icaped on shore, and secured the boat
al the landing. They were pirates, and
had cnuro ashore in search Of provisions,
and other plurdcr, for their half !amshed
Comrades. The moon, which OCCASION
ally burst from tho dense clouds that
darkenod the scene, shone full upon their
savage forms, which accorded with the
wild gloom that surrounded them, aud
disclosed their vessel, lying at anchor in
the distance.
The sifictest silence had been obscrv.
e1 by both, until they had reached spot
where they thought themselves secure,
when one cXclaimed;--' Mendez, think
We any one is abroad to.nishtP
Abroad! No, unless his crrand be the
sume as ours; in which case we mus:
hook him for brother, or send him 70
sup with Davy Jones-that's all. Hark
ye! the iicnds arc ut work there' point
ing TO ihc forest; it's one of the DEVILS
own tunes they arc getting up! We
shall have storm to weather in ten min.
u,csp
'Ay, that We SHALL cried ti,e ether;
'and as ! don't half like this job; suppose
VIC return! thought heard lootstep'
Psha! ii's only the echo ofyour own!'
l can't help wishing rejoined he,
that wc could set our living in an hon
est way
'Avast there! none Of your preaching!
said Mendcz. fl'm none Of your white
livered looms, who, when they begin "a
bold cnterprizo, shrink from its compile
lion. Why, consider, man!-We may
get provisions enoush to serve you starv-
ing dogs for fortnight, and fit US for
another bout, ,;---and who knows but we
may &c! some of the sinners? It's q close
iisted old curmudgeon, they say, that
we've got TO call on tonight, with plenty
Of shot in his locker If he has so; we'll
soon tighten him OF his load. So now
como on--wc've both 60, the implements
(clapping his hand upon tho pistols thai
s.uck IL his bolt
The other villain was yet young in the
trade Of inrnmy, in which vicious exam
pies mol! G than inclination had confirmed
him; and n'tha' he often demonstrated
against Joining in tho depreAafi"DS Of hrs
brutal companions, yet in this case, as
in others, he was obliged TO yield obe-
dicnce TO superior power, or meet, at
their hands, the fate which his conscience
sometimes told him was his due. Sink
ing into gloomy silence, he slowly fol-
lowed Mendez, Until they arrived in the
vicinity Of tho housc Of Mons. Durmuin,
where we leave them for the present, and
change the scene TO the interior Of the
mans -.
Near the fire place sat man, about
forty five years of age, wrapped in
| an evening gown, Of morose and for
! bidding aspect, who from his qnerulous
, complaints, aud frequent groans, seemed
: 10 Ire in great bodily pain. Near him,
f. at Itilc table, SAT graceful female, in
! ;hc boom Of youth, who, as often rs she
! raised her Dyes from the pnrusal Of her
book, fyei them on the sufferer with the
deepest expression OF sorrow, which
heightened the interest of her beautiful!
face, while, with voice Of tenderness,
Il; she profured him those attentions which
are so grateful IN the hour Of sickness or
sbrrow.
jean St. Aubin was The son OF an op-
ulcn. tradc4mau in the neighborhood OF
Rochelle. Young, susceptible and ar-
dent, he was generous TO fault. In re-
ilieving tie distressed he scarcely cnq,iir-
c,l whether the object was worthy or not.
1t was enough .ha, they needed assist
ance. Although his wealth nigh, have
afforded him the cnjoyments Of the city.
yet he preferred country residence, as
hunting was his favorite amusomcnt,--
sometimes pursuing the chace with his
gay companions, and at others, with his
| dog and gun enjoying a solitary stroll in
the forests. One afternoon, finding taa'
he had widely digresscd from his usua
path, he was resolved TO enquire the way
at the first house ,hut should appoar.--
This happened TO be the mansion o
Mons Dumuin On knocking at the dooi
il vas opened by the lovely being whom
we have Just described. Astonshmen
at seeing such exquisite beauty in these
retired shades, Kept jean for a momen
silcnt;--biushing at his ardent gaze, sht
inquired his wishes. In a voice tremu
lous with emotion, ho told hci that h
had lost his way; and being greatly IA
ltigued with his walk, requested the favo
of some slight refreshment, and permiss
ion to rest himself awhile. On entering
Ire was struck not only with The air o
comfort, but Of taste, which appeared il
the apartment-not a single superlluou
article Of furniture was thero, but all wa
neat and in the most perfect order.
DO You 1.-Two here alone, fair lady: