The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1837-09-09
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THE BRIDAL EVE.

membered sOld Soth,' stands venerable
pile, surmounted by the uncouth figure of
grim son of the forest, yet known as the
Province house. This building was once
the gay head quarters of the commander in
chief Of England's colonial troops, Yes,
that antique relic Of a departed age where
now the busy and important 'cit' resorts to
enjoy his Havana and recruit his tempo
raj man with life's luxuries, was, in olden
times, the proud court of king military
ambassador
Some Six months after the incidents pre-
'ceding, were seated round a table in this
mansion, few gay young officers of the
English army. Mirth and hilafity seemed
to reign triumphant. Among the number
not the leastconspicuous, sat Lord B--=----;
and if the "human face divine'' be an in
dex to the heart, he would havn been pro-
nounced the happiest of the group.
'Mr. Lord A - said Young Col.
g., a conceited and good humored officer,
what lucky dog are you. And then the
modification and envy you have caused
score of others by your good fortune. Pom
honor, was just on the point of attempting
an assault on her myself. A lovely wife
and, what is better, plum by the way of
settlement an your MARRIAGE fine pros
pect for kings officer in this cursed Yam
fkee land. I'wish to heaven there was aiio-
,ther wealthy and beautiful loyal nymph
hereabouts. I would make her happy, as l
live, for we have nothing else to lay siege
to at present. A rout of merriment followed
the cclonel's confident speech.
my gallant colonel said more grave
major, 4 fear you will never succeed in
your Feminine seges. You always get the
lucre foremost in the articles of war. Be-
lieve me, you will never gain damsel's
heart by courting the daddy's breeches
pocket
Don't be too hard, my good MAJOR MY
mind wanders to that which is most need
ful. These Yankee sharpers can drain
British purses, even though they excel in
nothing. But let us drop this, and drink
to the health of the fair Miss H. and our
good Lord Arthur, not forgetting the ap-
preaching festivity, which, thank heaven,
will be one bright spot in our dark ca
reer.'
We leave this merry company, and re-
turn to the quarters of Lord B. Sea-
ted on coach in his apartment is the youth
ful messenger But how chan
ged since the evcntful night ofhis arrival.
A few months of deep corroding anguish
had fearful contrast in his fair form. The
Jolly and short curling hair is throw aside
and from her fair brow flow luxuriant locks
ofbeautifully tinged auburn. The flashing.
fearful eyes, the flushed cheeks, the fimIy
closed lips, and heaving bosom, reveal to
the reader the ardent, devoted Lady Julia.
Near at hand stands, regarding her with re-
spectful look, the valet Ralph. After long
and agonizing indulgence in her W oe, the
lady raised her head and spoke. 'For this
painful confirmation of my suspicious
thank thee, my kind Ralph. Now that
his ialsehood is truly unmasked-now that
l feel he has filled my cup of bitterness to
the brim-l will witness with my own
eyes these blasting events to my young
hopes. o. Ralph, what have not sacrifi-
ced for this man? this base hearted monster!
Have not suffered exile from my native
land, and.passed even the bounds of my sex
to behold his smiIe-to breathe the same
air that is charmed by his presence? Have
! not sacrificed home, friends, comfort,
perhaps my own proud name, for this false
wretch"
True, madam. But cannot your fei on
ed report of loss of fortune, and your great
tlistance-the long period sinch his leav-
ing England, be some atonement for mas
ter's untruth.'
No, Ralph, this will not atone for
wrongs like mine. 1t is but foolish roman
tic whim Of mine, 10 witness its effect ON
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