The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-04-10

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he should he at her new residence 10
The course of few days, and should
then bring her very important errand.
The declaration filled the innocent bo-
som of Canarissa with apprehe
she knew the stern, desperate dsposit-
ion Of her father, and trembled for her
lovers fate, she entreated him not to let
his love for her betray him into any
rashness that would awake her fathers
ire, for in thai case they should both fall
victims to his vengeance. Wenderum
promised to be prudent, but declared he
| would sooner die than resign her for life.
This assurance was sweet TO Canarissa,
but still her heart foreboded some dread
ful evil She wept till tears denied her
their consolation, and then she sat down
in the solitude Of her own department,
and gave herself up 80 the power of
gloomy anticipa,lons. Colonus observ-
ed her grief, and hastened his depart
urc. As soon ms they were established
in their new home, she thought serious
ly on her lovers promise. and greatly
feared he would attempt lis fnlh'ment.
This was source of constant anxiety
70 her, and induced her to flee from So
ciety and seek consolation in solitude.
AOn fine moonlight evening. which
in those regions is always sp'cndidIy
beautiful, Canarissa wandered along
the shores of the island, until che reach
ed a grove Of Olives, when she sat down
on a green bank and gave herself up to
those intense thoughts which had for
some time so absolutely occupied her
mind. The water was spread out be-
fore her like vast mirror, rejecting
the pure starry face of-the sky. On its
bosom was seen here and there solta-
ry Caique from which seft strains of
music issued. la the distance appear
ed high, rocky cape, covered with
scanty verdure, which was, nevertheless
u grateful! relief to The eye in the bright
blaze of MONDAY prospect
A little bark containing solitary in
dividual was now on the waters, and
rapidly, but silently approached the spot
where Canarissa was seated. She did
NOT perceive it until it had well nigh
reached the shore, when with mingled
emotions of surprise, terror aud JOY, she
recognised her Turkish lover. In an-
other moment he was holding her TO his
henrt, hut the darkest forebodings filled
her soul, and she entreated him to de-
part instantly.
! "Sweet Canarissa" cried the enrap-
tured youth, "if you love me ns you have
vowed, you will not hesitate 10 leave fa-
ther, mother, and kindred, for my sake"
She sighed heayily----"To night" he con-
tinued, II will convey you 70 Wonder
rocky cape, where sn aged monk has
reside for many years, his cell Is al
most inaccessible, and it is considered
so desolate place, thar no one would
ti.irh of -scektrg you lhere moanEiuIe
will return to the island, conceal my
self, and my little boat among the thick
bushes which in many places oyerhang
the shores, and watch the movements of
the inhabitants by this means | think
can learu your fathers drift and act
accordingly. You will be safe with the
mopk until return,-I shall convey you
TO nv own country as soon as affairs
will permit" Canarissa raised thou
sand objections, but her lover oyercame
them, and with tears of bitter anguish,
she consented to bis desperate underia-
king. He assisted her into the boat g.
pushed from the shore. The calmness
which reigned arouud them, and the
sweet, pensive music stealing over the
waters, soothed her agonized heart, and
melancholy smile settled on her feat
ures as they approached their place Of
destinations. The rocky cape now rose
in all its wild majesty before them, and
the hermit's cell was seen peeping a.
bcve the highest cliff. They landed, s.
with much difficulty and danger climbed
to the wished for spot. The venerable
man received them with hearty vel.
4 come and assured the youthful PAIR tha,
he would do every thing in his power to
assist them.
1t was almost day-break when Wen
derum left the cape. Canarissa stood
on the high rock before the cell, and as
he lifted his light oar and waved his tur-
ban in token Of farewell, she fel, a sad
presentimen, that they would never meet
again. She watched him until he could
be no longer distinguished, and then she
looked with Intense anxiety for the ap-
proach Of the sun, that she might have
n moro distinct view of the island. Al,
length the great luminary appeared in
the east and dispelled the mist which a.
rose from the waters. Canarissa was
joyfally surprised when she found that
she had not ouly complete view Of the
island, but could plainly distinguish the
inhabitants moving about on it. She sat
down in the shade of an olive tree, and
razed intently on those soenes .vh;cb