The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-01-21
FISHERMAN OF THE NORTH SEA.

atOns, which surpass in point OF drearness the sight
of Duncansby Castle. This massive pile of Archi-
lecture, situated in barren plain, upon the extreme
northeastern point of the kingdom, exposed to the
bleak blast of the North Sea in 'front.' and the heavy
drifts of snow from the mountains in the rear, of
fers but few inducements as habtation of mankind.
Nor does the castle relieve the drearness of the
heath that surrounds it. mass of frOwning tow
ers, and baements, half diapidaed, and overgrown
with moss and ivy, and which "a century had
showered its duskiness and decay, sungto by nought
save the howllng wind, the shrlekng NEW or the
moan of the North Sea, as it dashes against the
rocky shore, is sight lily calculated to cheer or en-
lven the feelings of a spectator.
The last rays of the setting sun were gliding the
dark stone towers and lighting its gloomy halls and
galleries thro' the freed easements, when person
attred in the finest garb of hunter, and followed
by brace of hounds, issued from the castle gate,
and bent his course listIessly towards the shore
There was the void of an unoccupied mind in the
expression of his handsome countenance, which
was slightly tinged with the effects of dissipation,
and seating himself upon rock, he directed his at
tenton to the graceful swOops of the sea-bird, for
want of interesting subject Presently anoth-
er figure, whose apparel bespoke him fisherman,
advanced and touching the hunter, to apprse him
of his presence, he exclaimed, Ellen is dead The
voice stern and tremulous, and the blue eye of
the young fisherman lightened his melancholy feat
urcs with deep and troubled emotion but it pass
ed away, and he stood calm and collected, awaiting
his companions reply.
The hunter stared and grew slig ghtly pale, as his
eye fell upon the fisherman but quickly recovering
his equanimy, he said, Can in any manner, al
lay your grefl Masses shall be said for her repose,
and here, Paul, is gold to discharge her funeral
rites take it man, and ifit is not sufficient you shall
have more
No, Sir James, returned the fisherman, with a
repusive wave of his hand, and smile of bitter.
ness upon his countenance, we have enough from
the hard earned savings of daily toll, to depos
ite the victim of your seduction in the bosom of our
mother earth.
Paul had Ellen lived, shonld have yet redeem
edher honor said the nobeman, visbly affected
by the deep and mpassioned tones of the fisherman
which seemed to issue from his inmost soul /; |
have frequently medated reparation, and finally
resolved upon it is the truth, Paul, the honest
truth
The descendant of Dukes and Ears, the heir
to prncely name and fortune, connect himself
with the daughter of menal y said Paul, sternly
cyeing his companion, Sir James, it is useless to
add the ephet of liar, to that of villain
Paul, these are hard terms for thy lord, lege
and MASTER exclaimed the nobleman, visiby re-
buked but your feelings aroused, and | for
give them the workings of a heated and msled
magination.
Sir James, returned the fisherman, Il have had
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thank God that have yet retained my reason
| acknowledge have not acted honoraby tow
ards your sister, resumed Sir James, but Paul, l
am willing to make every reparaton to you and
your old father
Rcparation y exclaimed the fisherman, while his
eyes glowed with Indignation, can you restore my
sisters honor-you have murdered her-allled her
name with foul and blasted reputation-sent her
before her God dsrobed of her virgin purty-wth
thp of bor CHI Ira Uucd fhal
grey hairs of her old heart-broken father to the
verge of the grave-stabbed my peace of mind for
ever in this world and you now talk ofreparation
%, fend! hend II wonder that the lightning of !
heaven does not blast you into ashcso
Paul Paul y said the nobleman, while his
cheek grew pale and his lip quivered with emotion,
this is too bad to be endured, it is indeed Paul
recollect your station and mind: think on that Paul
Fool shouted the fisherman, vehemently, do
you think the fortune and title entailed upon you
by your ancestors, license you to dee the virtue of
those who, though poor and desplsed by the arsto-
cratic, exceed YOU IN generosity; have souls, and
will sit as high in heaven-Draw, sir draw-you
must fight the spirit of murdered sister cries re-
reRge y q
Paul, | am master of the weapon. and could Il
sport thy life at pleasure said the nobleman, go
nome, and we will talk the matter over when YOU r
nave recovered your selfpossesson; recollect. Paul.
powerful and can revenge, but will forgive thee
his n
Sir James, resumed the fisherman, coolly, | "
nm not to be rifed with by cold hearted and un- 1
,rinciped villain. Draw. and defend yourself, or
" my God Id run YOU through n
Then your blood be on your head shouted the n
unsheathing his rapier. n
Both planted their feet firmly upon the hard earth h
measured and crossed their shining rapers they e
perfectly cool and collected, aud each parred
md thrsted with the incest prccision for long A
me, during which but slight scratches infic- C,
ed by either party, victory remained undecided hi
ut then, Paul attempted luuge his sword
ew high from his grasp; Sir James had disarmed hi
i'm, the fisherman offered his heart to the vctors n,
Tcapon, but the nobleman turned proudly on his o,
eel, exclaiming, Young man, I give YOU your 10