The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-09-27

lie started TO his feet There may be,
there is yet Que clance-this wind is of
some advantage TO us; it carries the fire
, along in nearly straight line-we have
, still an open space on our left, and it is
possible may gain the highway by making
, circuit. Rouse yourself, dearest Grace,
said he, ms he tenderly raised her upon his
) arm, imprin,ing kiss upon her lips TINT
were still moving in prayer, and once more
called back her thoughts to carth.-Wc
have yet something to live for. Do you
and Isabella follow me as fast as your
strength will permit. If can gain the
road aud find Charlie, his aid we may
vet escape. Keep as near TO the right as
the heat will allow, aud mind the direction
of my voice. If | do not succeed will re-
join you in few moments.
Grace took the hand of the terrified child,
and with mental ejaculation to Heaven
for help, she once more dragged her weary
limbs IN the direction Henry pointed out.
Hope revived with exertion; occasionally
the sound Of his voice reached her, and
cheered her on. At length it ceased alto
gcther-bllndcc by the smoke, her dress,
and even her face and hands frequently
torn by the bushes through which she
scrambled, she knew not whether she was
advancing in right direction, or straying
still further from safety.
In the mean time Mr.. Harwood was u
prey to the most distressing nnxieties
From his elevated situation, he saw the first
risings of the fire, aud perceving the dan
ger that his sons dwelling would be in, hc
was upon the point Of setting of with his
men, to his aid when tho thought occurred
to him that this was the very morning his
daughters were to return home, after visit
Of n few days to their brother. In mo-
mcnt he saw the full extent Of their peril
Undoubtedly, however, they had started
early, and he hoped they would reach home
in few moments; still they came not. He
went to meet them by the private path,
wishing to ascertain their safety before he
started to aid his son. But here he was
by the fire, so unexnmplcd was its progress,
and in an agony Of fear he returned,
mounted horse, ordered his servants TO
follow him, while he went round by the
rood, hoping they had taken that safer though
more circuitous course. He met Col. Bald
win on similar errnnd, for the latter had
learned that his son had taken, not long
since, this very road. Sympathy drew The
hearts of the parents strongly together
Indeed, that of Col. Il. had been long
prepared for renewal Of their old in.
tercourse. On her DEATH bed, Mrs. u.
had earnestly cntrented her husband, by all
his hopes Of meeting her in heaven, to dis
card from his bosom every vcstige of ha-
tired aud iI-wiIl, and to seek a rcconciliu-
tion with Mr.. Harwood, as religious duty.
Humbled ns well MS deeply affected by her
loss, her pious exhortations, aided by tho
upbradings Of conscience, had full oppor-
tunity ts produce their destined Ind. His
feelings were much softened, and Christian
principle constrained him to 60 to Dir.
Harwood with words Of pence upon his
lips. Lingering pride forbade Why
should make the first advances7 I never
injured him; l stand ready to accept tho
slightest appearance of amity on his part
but cannot confess what never COM
mitted.
The events Of the morning threw down
the last citadel of reserve, his heart warm
ed towards his old friend, and lie rode Ivy
his side, endenvoring to suggest sucl, hepcs
ms might relieve his frantic fears Perhaps
they had not left their brother's. Henry
might reach there before they started--if
so, he would warn them. Thus, hoping
and fenring alternately, they rode on, though
they were soon hopeless of rendering any
assistance. The fire was already between
hem and The objects Of their search. They
stopped irrcsolutc what course to pursue.
10 the inter, ais, when the roar o: the fire
vas partially still, they thought they heard
,.f 1. al.
but nothing could be seen through the
Iensc atmosphere.
Grace, Grace, where are your once
more shouted Henry in a cheerful tone,
which to her great joy seemed very near
,er. In another moment he joined them,
md with his assistance they soon reached
he road. He had found that they were
much nearer to it than he nj first supposed.
Fortunately upon coming to il he had heard
he frightened neigh of his horse, as he gal.
opcd hher aud ibi,hcr, and was able 10
tract aud sooih him by his well known
oce-ihough he could see only few pa
es through the smoke. Leaving hin, ia 4
,Iace MS remote as practicable from the fire,
,e once more sought and soon returned with
Us cobpnhons. he sH'PP'i OH Iis own
oat to wrap around the itile girl, and
,uarded Grncc's face aud neck ms much MS
'ossibIe by the slight shawl she wore. lie
as about placed her ON the steed, when
he fall Of a tree near them renewed all his
raniic terrors, aud it required nll Henry's
kill to coax him once ,norc into dociIity.
Tie your handkerchief round his ewes
have heard that horses may Thus be rem
Tered manageable in fire. aa
True true, Grace---I had forgotten that.
aud he bound his bsndanna slightly ever
he head Of the horse, So as to conceal the
ylare, but not. the road immediately before