South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1835-05-16

disengaged, Earl would nave peeh ois'
taseful to her but with affections pla.
ced on another, the idea of union
with him appeared insupportable.
sMy dear child,' would Ludovic say,
interrupting passionate burst OF grief,
sby what magic has Arnhod gain
ed possession of your heart He is an
hussar,' replied Theresa. There vas
something in this reply which moved
Ludovic +; he recolIecled that he him.
self had imbued the mind of his dangh.
ter with sentiments of respect and es.
teen for the character Of good SOL
der; & conscience reminded him, that
he had often exalted the profession OF
arms above the peaceful and unobtru.
sive occupations of the husbandmen.-
Was it wonderful, then, that Theresa
should have imbibed something OF this
spirit 7 or that she should have yielded
her hear. to one who possessed courage
TO defend her, and tenderness to soothe
her, under the Affections of life? Arm
hold dwelt near them I; he had been
the early playmate Of Theresa, and,
with glowing cheeks & sparkling eyes,
they had often listened together to the
warlike exploits which the good Ludo-
vic delighted to relate to them: and to
these conversations might be attributed
the passionate desire of Arnhold to a.
dept the profession Of arms. Accuston.
ed 10 see them play together as chill
dren, and liking the society ofthe gen.
erous and spirited boy, Ludoyic forgot
the danger, when their childhood pass
ed away, Of their affection assuming a
totally different character. 1t was so,
and Ludovic now saw with deep grief,
that his daughter was unaterabIy at
tached to the youthful soldier.
If Theresa was unhappy, her father
was scarcely less SO; he blamed his
own imprudence; and on contrasting
the characters Of the two youths, q vi
olenl conflict between his feelings and
his duty arose in his breast !; but the
stern honor of the soldier triumphed,
and he deemed himself bound to CON.
plste the sacrifice. Unable, however, to
endure the sight Of her grief, he carried
her to the abode of a youthful female
friend, who formerly resided near them
aut on her marriage had removed to a
village about sixty miles distant
There he left Theresa, after receiving
her solemn promise that she would re.
turn with him the day before that on
which she should complete her eigh.
teenth year. Father said she, with
streaming eyes, Il have never deceived
you. If | live, I will return but dc
not grieye too deeply, should my hear
break 10 this fearful siruggle.' The
old hussar dashed away a tear which
strayed down his scared cheek, EN-
bracsd his child and departed.
Time wore gradually away, and a
last the day arrived which was to sea
Theresa's fate. It found her in a stat,
of torpid despair. Exhausted by hel
previous struggles, all feeling seemed
dead |; but her mind was awakened t
new suffering. A friend arrived to con
duct her TO her father. The good Lu
dcvic lay, apparently on the bed o
death /; and with breathless impatienc,
Theresa pursued her journey.
| On her arrival, her fathers sick room
was not solitary. The detested Kar
was there, and there too was the youth
full hussar. sMy child,' said Ludovic
my days are numbered my fate mus
soon be decided, and, alas !! yours al
so 1 To my dying brother solemn,
promised, that on this day would of
fer you to his son for his bride. With
GU, fulfilling my engagement, I coult
not die in peace; even the grave would
afford no rest. Can you sacrifice your
self for my future repose :" Il can
| will cried the unfortunate Theresa
sinking on her knees, $50 help me Hsa
ven = sHeaven will bless a dulifu
child = said Ludovic, with fervor.--
Karl, draw near.' Karl obeyed-
Theresa shuddered.
"Karl," said Ludovic, 'you say 20,
love my child /; cherish her l concurt
you, as you hope for future happiness
In her you will possess treasure buI
l must warn you, she will bring you
but one portion of my possessions"--
Karl started and retreated few steps.
"Fhat, however," continued Lodovic,
Switch | look upon as my greatest
earthly treasure, | give you with my
daughter. You Karl, believe me to
have some virtues. Atas alas you
know not the secret sins which have
sullied my life-the rapine, the muir.
der-but enough of this | have con.