Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-04-20
most supernatural eloquence of its glorious

termination.
After moments pause-"Stranger," in
quired the worthy host, "dd you chance TO
meet young soldier in the army by the name
of Elverton!"
81 did," said WILDER, ard bravely did he
acqnit himself. ! received this wound in nv
hand, while fighting by his side. He escaped
uniniured-"
"Thank heaven for his safety. exclaimed
the patriot, "but he little dreams what sorrow
is in store for him. fear that he will never
again embrace beautiful bride, or we an on
ly daughter"
WILDER could hold no longer
"Father, Mother, forgive 6rgiue your
daughter !" and the next moment E,neline
Wharton was in the arms Of her mother!
Let those who can imagine what cannot be
described. picture the scene which followed
this revelation.
On the surrender Of Burgoyne, about five
days after the general battle, Elverton and
his father were discharged, and reached home
on the very day following the incident. AZ
ter an affectionate welcome by his mother,
IIeDry's first question was:
"Ilow is Emeline 2"
"Alas my SON"
Sobs and tears deprived her Of utterance.
Henry forgot the laurels his bravery had won
even patriotism itself was forgotten, rs he
hung in painful suspense over his weeping
and almost fainting mother. Though his
mind was on the rack to know the fate OF En-
cline, he relraned from asking any questions
until she should become composed. At this
moment q sweet voice from the outer door
fell upon his ear:-'IIenry, we have met
again n-The voice was iamiliar-he had
heard it in battle-springing to the door to
welcome the brave Wilber, he encountered
Emeline Eharton! 1t was long time before
he could be persuaded that the gallant SOL
der who so valiantly fought by his side at
Saratoga. was the betrothed of his bosom!
About three years afterwards. a genteel
looking stranger, accompanied by single
servant, halted before neat little cottage in
Berkshire county, Massachusetts, in front of.
which sat sturdy yeoman, lulling to sleep
by humming Yankee Doodle restless little
lad of some two or three years of age.
"My friend" inquired the stranger, "will
you be so kind as to furnish us with glass
of water our horses too need refreshment-
you shall be rewarded"
The farmer cast scrutinizing glance at
the stranger
"GeneraL. | am already rewarded! If you
will deign to enter my humble cottage
Further utterance was impossible; he
thought of former scenes and rushing from
the presence Of the distinguished traveller, he
sought his young wife and whispered
"An old friend wishes to see you"
Observing an unusual flush in the counte-
nance of her husband she anxiously enquir-
ed
"Who is it ?"
81 will show YOU" said he, "come with
me-"
In the mean time, the stranger dsmounted
and without ceremony, entered the cottage,
anxious to know by whom he could have been
recognized in section of country which he
had never before visited, and where he would
least expect to be addressed by his military
title.
lie was met at the door by Henry Elver-
ton, leading with one arm the blushing Eme-
line, and bearing on the other, their only
pledge of youthful love.
"General Gates" said Henry, "do you re-
member Robert Wilber ?"-
"I do," said the General, interruptng him
."wherc is he"
"She is here !" returned Henry, pointing to
Emeline.
"Tkanks be to heaven for the discovery"
exclaimed the veteran hero, as he grasped the
hand of the bride, and kissed the little
,ne which was nesting uneasily in the arms
If its father: Receive the blessing Of an old
soldier, who will never forget THE Heroine
,f Saratoga"