Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1831-05-12

IN the linn, for they saw me entering il, and
seem to be perfectly aware that | am nj no
great distance. The other two are stationed
above US on this side: and unless we can End
some way of getting out either above or be-
low the place where you entered, we must
assuredly be taken. We are safe enough so
long as we remain here, however, for they
know what advantage lhave oyerthem should
they offer 10 descend This pool at our feet
should receive the whole three, were they To
approach me "
Aanes was convinced Of their danger; but
from having got in onmolested, she was OF
opinion that To get out in the same manner
was possible, and she therefore urged her To-
yer to the undertaking. look upon my
own danger as of no consequence" was Ro.
barts reply TO this entreaty, "indced, until
YOU appeared, | considered the whole affair
as matter of amusement. But wv, with
my dear Agnes under my protection, the
case Is altered Icannot think Of placing you
in danger where the odds is SO much against
nae"
"They win not harm a woman" returned
she, "and neither shall they you, if prayers
ahd tears have any avail. should we happen
TO he caught"
"Belore yon utter prayers or shed tears
for me-" said Robert proudly, Il shall be
past the power OF hearing them. Cone, 70,
you are in so faint aud sgitated state that
there is as much danger in remaining here,
as in facing the mean fellows who have shown
so much.eHri,y towards me
With bis arm round her waist to support
her he rev left his hiding place, and with
soaie difficulty reached the brow Of the linn
"ho, watch therei" cried the spy from the
opposite side: II see him, he's beside YOU
a moments time was moi TO be lost. Robert
placed the iainting Agnes on the ground and
springing forward upon the TIVE fellows as
tEey taltsd from their lair, he with one push
precipiated them both over thc precipice in.
TO the deep pool beneath
Curse you for amurdererln exclaimed their
companion acrsss the linn, while the lond
plunge Of the hapless Nights half drowned
his voice, ~ GU have killed theml Their blood
be on your hcad!"
81 have only duckod them, as YOU should
also be . replied Robert in a halfmerry and
half angry tome. Then snatchiug up bis Ag
nes, who was not yet SO far recovered as to
know what had passed, he made for the top
Of the bill with all possible speed. " hen
there, u cry or two brought the whole of MIR.
Hawthorn distressed family around him, 10
whom, as they proceeded towards The house,
he related The whole Of the adventure, and
frankly avowed his love for the fond & faith
ful Agnes. The parents were unable 10 re
prove the romantic pair, While rejoicing at
t.c recovery Of their dsoahiert and thoua h
Mrs. HaN thorn once or twice endeavored to
knit her brows, and utter something OF ''se
rious and weishIy nature" she was Obliged
TO content herself with rcmarking: "Weci,
weel, BARNS, young folk mum haze their dill
fla out; an il We like ane anither as We say,
dnna keep yer meeting any LANCER secret to
be rinnin' ye'rsel's iuto pl.shiis o this sort q
gainr-ller advice was gratefully received
and faithful, followed; and in u few months
more, Robert had only TO remain by his own
tireside when he wished TO enjoy the eompa
ny and conversation Of his Agnes.