The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-08-19
From the New Yorker.
THE BROTHER "A TALE.
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CHAPTER THIRD.

THE BROTHER "A TALE.
Continued.
CHAPTER THIRD.
The time of the annual celebration OF the Race
which took place in the neighbourhood had arrived
--and full OF pensurable anticipatlous, my brother
and his Emily prepared to attend them. In pursu-
ance of my new mode of life, accompanied them
Walter, who was fond of the sports of the turf, and
himself an elegant and expert horseman, preferred
seat his best hunter to one in the open carrnge
which conveyed Emily aud myself; | was therefore
the only companion Of that angelic creature for n
long and most delightful drive. When arrived
upon the open plain which the sports were held
the scene was beautiful and annmatlng IN the cx-
treme. The whole extent of the course was bOun-
ded on each side by thousands of spcctators-somc
on foot, but most of them either mounted on horse
back seated in open carriages III the latter, hun
dreds of beautiful women were to be scen-thelr eyes
sparkling and cheeks glowing with the animation
which motion and the lively appearance of the scene
could not fail to produce. So much elegance and
lovoliness, at former period, would have reused
the demons of envy and despair within my breast,
and should have rushed in gloomy horror from the
scene. But now viewed it unconccrned; had
grown familiar with superior excellence; and SHE
the only creature of my thoughts, sat by my sIde
and turned her lovely face upon me dccked in smiles,
and sent the music of her voice deep into my soul
was entranccd with delight!
NV BROTHER who had hitherto rode the
riage now left us, and spurring his melted sced
dashed like lightning the area formed by the
curvng of the course, from which the contcnding
coursers were to start. This wide space filled
by horsemen galoping in various drections-somc
to observe the start, others To the opposite end OF the
course, and all moving swiftly and beautifully the
noble animal they bestrode. As my eye wandered
the scene, my attention was suddenly arrested
by the loud breathing and impatient bound OF large
black horse, he bore his rider close past
he cnm IN rpacpu
plunged with much fury, as to occasion some
alarm in my gentle companion but this was soon
ovcr--tor the rider, having reached the stand which
he desired relaxed the curb he had hitherto strained
and the horse Immediately became quiet. From the
horse, my attention now attracted To the rider
he was a tall man, sat very erect III the saddle, and
had the appearance of much elegance in his person
his countenance, too, which was turned towards me
was decidedly handsome but the contracted brow
curled lip, and fiery eye, gave 1t an expression o.
hauter and almost erocty that perfectly re-
pusive. The bold gaze of this man was fixed upor
me, and felt angry flush upon my cheek as
met his look-tor there was about HIM that assump-
ton of superiority that kinded like lightning IN,
slumbering spirit. But l was soon relieved, for
suddenly catching the eye of my companion sui
len smile overspread his features and taking of hi
hat he bowed to his horses maine. | turned t
Emily and was surprised to see her i'll much agi
tation a burning blush had ovcrspread her face
and immediately afterwards she became deadly pale
In much alarm, | begged To know if she were ii
mo-" she replied in ialterlng tone, " but shoul
Ike to change our position" l desired the coach
man to drive to another part of the course, an
when we had moved, begged to know the cause
her agitation. 90 | was Disconnected" she repcC
at the sudden appearance of the person who bowc
to me."-An impulse which could not check mad
turn TO the spot occupied by this man, aud ther
he sat- his eye bent upon us, and the same haught
air upon his brow, which now seemed dcepene
into settled malignty. The impression of disgust
had at first imbibed for this man was heightene
into fury at the idea of his having for instar
fluttered the gentle spirit of my sweet companion
and as now beheld his nsolcnt and lowering gaz
still fixed on me, | became unconscious to ever
thing but the dictate of my hate,-and, muterins
He shall bitterly atone !" I opened the carriage
door, and was the point ofleapng to the ground
But at this moment, was recalled TO a conscious
ness Of my situation and the improperly of my pre-
ceedng by the soft hand of Emily grasping my arm
What would you do = said shes " for Heaven
sake, forbear." Her hand still held my arm, ant
ns she spoke, the concern which was pictured o
her countenance gave me feeling nearer to bapp
ness than any had ever before experienced. eN
cuscd my hasty action as well as | could, land s
still continuing agitatcd, proposed to send for m
brother and return home. She eagerly agreed
this proposal, and despatched the groom who wa
in attendance on us to seek his master and requc
his presence.
In short time my brother was in sight,-anc
refining up by the side of the carriage, inquired tl
reason of the summons Emily pleaded fatigue, an
said she wished to return home. Walter at first en-
'learored tn ralIv her.-buf. observing the ogaiio