The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-08-14

calculated TO cheer or enIiven the feel.
ings of a spectator.
The last rays Of the setting sun were
gliding the dark stone towers, and light.
ing ns gloomy halls and galleries, through
the fretted easements, whoa a person at
tired in the finest garb Of hunter, and
followed by a brace Of hounds, issue
from the castle gate, aud bent his course
listlessly towards the shore. There wal
the void Of mn Inoccup:ed mind IN the
depression ofhis handsome countenance
which was slightly tinged with the effect,
Of dissipation, and seated himself upon a
rock, hs directed his attention to the
graceful swoops ofthe sea bird, for want
Of more interesting and engaging sub.
ject.-Presently another figure, whose
apparel bespoke him fisherman, ad.
vanced, and touched the hunter, to ap-
prise him Of his presence, he exclaimed,
- Ellen is dead'' The voice was stern
and tre,nulous, and tine blue eye of ihs
young fisherman lightened his melancho-
ly features with deep and troubled emo
ton, but it passed away and he stood
calm aud collected, awaiting his compa-
MONS reply.
The hunter started and grew slightly
pale as his eye fell OIL the fs aerm,n. bot
quickly recovering his equaniml'y, he
said, "Can in any manner, sllay youl
gricf' Masses shall be said for her souls
repose, aud here Psul, ,s gold to dis
charge her funeral rites; take II man
and il it Is not sufficient you shall have
more"
mo, Sir James, returned the fisher
man, with repulsive waive Of his hand
and smile Of bitterness upon his coun
tenance, we have enough left from III,
hard earned savings Of our daily toll, t.
deposit the victim of your seduction ia
the bosom of her mother EARTH
Paul, had Ellen lived, I should vel
have redeemed her honor, said the noble,
man, visibIy affected by the deep and i'm
passioned tone Of the fisherman, whlcl
seemed to issue from his inmost soul; 8
have frequently meditated reparation,
and finally resolved upon it; it is the
truth, Paul, the honest truth
'The descendants of dukes and earTs,
the heir of a princely name and fortune,
connect himself with the daughter of a
meniui,' said Paul, stcrniy eying his com.
panion; Sir James, it is useless to add
the epithet Of liar to that Of villain
Paul, these are harsh terms for thy
lord, liege and MASTER exclaimed the
nobleman visibly rebuked; but your feel.
ings are aroused, and l forgive them a.
the workings Of heated and misled ina.
gina,ion.'
'Sir James,, returned the fisherman
8 have had enough to drive me mad
stark staring mad; but thank God, l
have yet retained my reason
Il acknowledge have not acted hon.
crafty towards your sister, resumed Sil
James, bu, Paul. am willing to make
every reparation to you, and your old
father
Reparation!' exclaimed the fisher.
man, whtIc his blue eye glowcd with IL.
dignation, 'what reparation can restore
my sisters honor1-you have murdered
her-allied her name with foul ant
bl isted eputation-sent her before hel
God, disroScd her Of her virgin purity
with the glow ofshame upon her cheek
dragged the gray hairs. Of her old
brOken-hearted father to the verge of th,
grave-sfabbed my peace of mind for
ever in This world -and you now tall
of reparation. o fiendG fiend! wonder
that the lightning of heagen did not bias
you to ashes!'
Paul, Paul. said the noblcman, Will,
his cheek grew pale, nd his lip quivere.
with emotion, this is too much 10 be en-
aared, it is s-indcsd. Paul, recollect you
station and mine, think on that, Paul.
Fool! shouted the fisherman, vehe
messly, do } ou think ihe fortune and tile
fensasted Uron you by your ancestors, I,
Icehcss you to defiIe the virtue of those
who. though poor and despised by the
lafistocrat, exceed you in generosity; hav,
souls, and will cit as high in heayen.--
Draw, sir, draw. You must fight, mur
dered sisters spirit cries revenge!'
PAID, am master Of the weapon
and could sport thy life at pleasure, sal,
tho nohle1nan, go home, ind we viii
to!k thss matter over, when you have re
covered your self-possession. recollec,
Paul, : am powerful, and can revenge
bot will forgive thee this
| sic James, resumed the fisherman
coolly, i am not to 10 trified with by
coid-h earted villain.-Draw, and defen
yours elf, or by my God, l will run yo
throu gh.'
IT ben your blood be upon your ow
head shouted the nobleman, unsheath
ing b.is rapier.
Both planted their feet firmly upon tn,
hard earth, measured, and crossed thei
Shining yapiers; they were perfectly COO