The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-16


he felt as if he could have parted with the
whole store of his life's breath, 10 feel now
for one moment the sweet breath of these
lips. He had arrived in Burgos that very
evening about dark: he had taken up his
quarters al the house Of an old woman, who
perceivng by his attire he was mountain
eer-a trace had just been proclaimed be-
tween the Guerilles aud the inhabitants of
Burgos-had called him to her, and asked
him if he would undertake to convey a
grandson of hers, who was sickly, into the
!. mountains that night. He had consented,
having begun to plan the widest schemes
| for the abduction of the Senor's daughter
and providing himself with cloak which
would thoroughly conceal his figure, he
hastened into the street where the Senor
lived, and planted himself with the rest be-
fore the house.
MAY be-" said the man whom he had
accosted, feeling that he leaned upon him
from faintness MAY be you have not
eaten to-day, and are exhausted with fast
ing. If so, yon 1er is fond enough, " con-
tinucd he, pointing to the Senor's door,
4" and nobody is prohibited from entering.
Nobody :" echoed the youth inquiring-
ly.
"Nobody I" reiterated his neighbor, who
scarcely missed the youth from his side
when he saw him glide into the Senor's
house.
In the hall the youth encountered the
Senor-whom, however, masking his face
by profound bow as he moved in, he con-
trived to pass without being discovered.
He turned into the Parlor it was full, but
the object whom he sought was not there
he mixed with the company that were anus
ing thems ,ves with niinstrelsy and dancing
in the garden. but with no better success.
He sscended to the library, but his search
ing eyes, that eagerly looked from side to
side, examining every group, were unre-
warded for their pains. He passed into the
, saloon, which was the most crowded with
no small difficulty he made his way to the
head of the apartment, were a small space
was kept clear, in the center of which sat
upon something like throne, female of
most exquisite form, richly but simply at
= tired. She was leaning back, displaying to
: full advantage the curve Of a beautifully
n arched neck, her face quite turned away
:. in earnest conversation with an elderly wo-
. man, evidently Of subordinate rank, wh'
stood behind her. The youth gasped fol
d breath. He felt n movement amongst those
IS who were standing near him, as if to make
J. room for some one who was approaching
he mechanically yielded, without once
Withdrawing his regards from the object up
II on whom he had fixed. The Sener enter
ed the area, conducting young cavalier
# by the hand.
4 The queen Of the festivities turned hel
}, head, and presented to the youth the face
of the companion of his childhood and boy
l. hood hut how enhanc ced in beauty, from
the more congenal attire which its owne
had assumed. The Senor presented the
/. cavalier, who took and kissed the hanc
:. which, however, she did not offer. The
youth moved his hand towards his swOrC
ID bui checked himself, and drew bis mantl,
lc closer about him.
1T Who is that young cavalierl" with a
y much composure as he could command
+. he inquired Of the person who stood mex
him.
"The intended husband Of the Sonora
. Ills hand moved towards his sword agai
but again he checked himself
= The Senior whispered his daughter-sh
arose-The cavalier presented his arm-sh
took it. They moved through stately apart
ment, the company making way as she ap
o. preached. The youth mechanically follow
ed.
he With what feelings did he contempiat
he the lovely form before him the graceful
lis falling shoulders the slender waist !-th
all full curying sweep of the downward porto
g. of The figure the ncle that seemed mad
n for ornament rather than support all sc
s. off by female drapey. A thousand vii
r. and lnaddening resolves passed in RAPID
8 I; stormy succession through his mind, bc
9 /: they all settled into one-to die before her
Of To reveal himself and die.
"a He turned for mement to look for III
ed Senior. lie had stopped to converse wit
A. some friends. He followed the pair throug
ng the library, and down into the garden, will
i,h ering at the looks of graduation aud delIgl
ILL., that were cast upon them on every side {
led they passed. The minstrelsy were proceet
ing. Her companion conducted her TO a
7" arbor, and seated himself beside her. III
youth took his station some distance diree
led ly in front. The full blaze Of the lights dI
Ir- played every feature as clear as if it we
Tor MONDAY. Her full, dark eye sparklet
re- cheerfuness shore in her countenauce 81
,n- had forgotten the companion of her you'll
are she was listening to him with whom the Z
on- mainder of her life was to be passed VIII
.e was life or the world 70 the deserted one
are The aged female lac had remarked in
saloon approached. She rose instantly a
yet met her before she reached the arbor. Th
Mt whispered and separated. Shs resum
fer her seat, her coun,enancc brighter than !
ed, fore.
to They have been speaking about }
vas approaching nupiials sighed the youth
as himself She will be a bride tom
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