The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-11-13

You Will permit me madame' said 1, 10
complete the good work begun by so
happy chance you certainly will not
refuse me the pleasureof seeing you safe
Iy home.
I am sorry to give you so much trou-
BILE Sir. but accept your invitation thank
fully my abode is not far from this 1
shall not detain you moment
Tie driver received a five frank piece
from the lady's hand she comforted
him as well as she could and we directed
our course to Secine street.
what number Madam T.
Forty
We were there in few minutes.
was retiring. 'Not yet said the
lady, you must not refuse some slight re-
freshment.'
There was so much kindness in these
few words that could uv, rvfs"i" 90
cepting the invitation moro particular
ly as the stranger was very beautiful.
We therefore entered, an old servant o.
pening the door.
Il shall treat you without ceremony,
aud receive you into my bedroom, II is
absolutely too cold in the parior.'
Now never entered bedroom, es-
pecially young lady's, without delight
ful emmotions. 1 always identify myself
with the divinity when SO near its altar,
and consequently the sight of fine bed,
the m ystories of which set my immagin-
alton at work, goes right to my heart.
Refreshments were served up the
lady and myself seated ourselves at the
marble table. The conversation of course
turned upon the accident to which she
had so nearly fallen a victim.
DO you feel any pain, Madam ? ask
I.-'Not the slightest Sir, fright made
me faint but am now perfectly WE'LL
Then shall always bless the occur.
renee that produced me the happiness of
your acquaintance
There was really something roman
tic in this adventure. Don't you think
SO.
This singular question. although very
simple itself, embarrassed me considera-
bly,. know not what answer l made
to it; for cold sweat had overshadow
% my forehead.
According to my usual praiseworthy-
custom / had coursed over the lady's
bed with my eyes, and upon the cmbrol-
1ered muslin that covered it, l bad
seen numerous drops ofblood
Strange suspicious assailed me. The
hour the horses fall might hnve been a
trick the unceremonious conducr of my
entertainer: her invitation up stairs
blood all these taken in connexion
made me extremely uneasy but judge
my feelings when moment later saw
the hilt ofa dagger peeping out from tho
pillow.
] started up, I was pale no doubt for
the lady looked at me with alarm.
'What is the matter Sir ?'::eskcd she.
Nothing, Madame, nothing
You appear to be violently affected
are you unwell ? Shall ring for Tho
mas I've can soon prepare you bod
Nothing aiIs me assure you, but it is
getting late, aud fear my friends will
be uneasy at my absence. l must beg
your permission to retire.
Il canno, allow you to go in such
| state
She had seized the bell cord.
would not suffer her to ring.
You must take few drops Of ether
a, all events
Saying this she ran to the door Of her
dressingroom the light penetrated into
it oh horrible a mans head hanging
by the hair mot my gaze my knees
gave way, and fell back upon my seat |;
the lady returned with vial
Passing suddenly from lethargy to q
state of despair.
Let me fy.' cried furiously, mo l
will receive nothing at yonr hands. Is
this the reward Of the service rendered