The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-10-11

moaning OF the storm disturbed the stIll-
ness of their watch Faint strains of dis
tant music were now and again borne on
the wintry blast, and their cherries vigil
formed sad contrast to the merriment that
reigned within the building.
Herbert, thy eyes have for once deceiy-
ed thee" said Wyndhsm TO his old COM
panion. Z" The lady has left her taper
burning; that was the light, and herself,
most likely, the form that crossed thy vis-
ion. The snow-drift blinded thee on thy
return from the thicket Keep close coun-
sci. Trust me, ola friend, none save the
lady and her maid enter that lonely cham
Der, from which the light is glancing."
"No," returnedthe faconer--" no, Mas
ter Hal, am not as,ray. There is not a
mons the youngest retainers in Selby Hall
an eye that tracks "A slot, or drives a cross
bolt trucr. Saints of heaven is not that
the shadow of a man ~
Clear and distinct figure was traced on
the lighted !space, which the lamp within
the easement of the lady's oratory had
thrown upon the tower opposite.
! Hush, and assist me to climb the fret
work of the window" said the youth, in a
low whisper to his attendant and unbe,-
ing his sword and flinging off his cloak,
Harry Wyndham mounted ensly with Her
bert's assistance, and placed himself before
the framing of the lattice.
The sight he witnessed appeared rather
the deluson of dream, than any thing of
reality. Holy Saints In the private
chamber of the high-born dame-the place
sacred even from the visit of husbaad--a
young and handsome cavalier was calmly
seated, and the disposition of every thing
about, told that the chamber had been his
residence for some time. His cloak was
flung upon the couch-his sword and pis-
tolls were laid upon the table, and his plum
ed hat suspended from the wall, while, with
a feeling of perfect security, he read by the
lamp, whose light had caught the faconer's
eve and reused his suspicion. Nor had the
strangers comforts been neglected. The
requisites for making a comfortable meal
were still remaining on the table; and
wine-flasks and goblet showed, that in all
) besides he was most carefully attended to.
As the light fell directly on his face,
: Wyndbam could mark it accurately. A
nobier countenancc was never painted by an
nrtist. The profile Of the unknown was
strictly Grecian, while coal-black hair, a
high n noble forehead, eyes sparkling with
intelligence and shaded by arched brows,
completed face as manly as it was hand
some. Suddenly the stranger pushed n
way the book, and rising from his chair,
strobe once or twice across the chamber.
His figure was tall, slight and elegant and
his dress-n those days no trlhng ndlcn-
ton of the wcarer's rank-was rich enough
for any Earl in Britain. After turn or
two he resumed his seat, replenshed the
goblet that stood before him, and then quiet
ly resumed the book he had for Il time laid
aside.
Wyndham had seen enough. Softly he
; descended from the window, and with the
falconer retired short distance.
Hast thou seen aught strange, Master
|, Hal y inquired the retainer.
"I have seen, Herbert, that which, hadst
thou sworn it, would not have gwen crc-
! dence to-"
"Was it a living thing that haunts that
deserted chamberl" inquired the old man
} suspiciously.
, " 1t was sorry sight TO witness, and one
that must be concealed even from thee,
Herbert. Thou ART faithful. Watch, as
thou lowest thy young lord, that easement
, until ! return to thee. | will not be long
absent"
"Trust me, Muster Wyndham, | will be
. vgilent. A cat shall not move, but ] will
mark it,"
f "Husb--the figure again must not
lose moment"
! He said and resuuiing cloak and sword
hurried to the castle, leaving the falconer
' TO observe the chamber that contained the
e unknown and unwelcome yisiter.
When George Selby wns called from the
e hall, the servant directed him to the library
and great was his astonishment when hs
( found the room we'll lighted, and several o.
It his more immediate relatives assembled q
= the summons Of his kinsman. 4 gloomy
and denth.lke silence ensued upon his en-.
u trance and his surprise was still more in
c creased, when his father, in deep emotion
e came into the apartment leaning on Harry
: Wyndham's arm. A creeping thrill of hor
ror-an underlined feeling that some dread
u ful event was at hand-a terror that some
thing calamitous would presently ensue
9 shook Georges nerves, and seemed to chill
= his life-blood, while with convulsive effor
: TO know the worst, he broke the fearful 81
: lence which all observed.
y "Nobe sir, friends and kinsmen, il
e Gods name, what means this strange ant
ill-omened meeting' Speak-in mercy
= speak,"
: "George," replied the baron, "thor
:. hast ever been a good and du,eous son
} Wilt thou for filial love, and in honour o
n these gray hairs, listen to thy fathers coun
y sci, and promise to abide by his advice T.
o My noble father, what is it tha, i'm
: pends over me What misfortune has be
] TALENT Ifyou would not break my heart
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