The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-11-07

2 swear the river run melted gold between its
banks. How beautiful how glorious
| what are our English autumns, so dull and
} cheerless, in comparison 7"
The atmosphere of our Islands," repli-
ed Sir Edmund, lis humid. and deadens
the action of the frost. The transition of
summer to autumn, with us, is gradual I;
here, It takes place between sunset and sun
rise"
Beautiful" said Trevor, casting his
eyes lingeringly over the landscape, guided
10y the setting sun; and then riding after
ms companion, who had begun to follow
the path to the forest beneath, he con,inu-
ed" last night this sea of foliage was as
green as the sea itself, or the emerald on
thy little finger; and now all the Jewels in
the enrth's mines, If they multiplied n thou
sand times the changes Of the prism, or ri
vailed the dyes of the rainbow, could not
match their colors. You have done well.
Andross, TO cast your lot in SO fair land.
fthy mistress be, for maiden, one half so
fair, thou art happy, as well as bold
cavalier. 'Tis many IA year since l saw
her. Twas before went to Gottingen. If
my memory serves me, she then held out the
promise oil great oeauty,
"lt is redeemed in her noble and lovely
person"
"Is my cousin Kate equally fair I
have not seen her."
81 have not seen her yet. 'Tis said che
is beautiful, though she is yet quite young"
"Loyall"
"As her father" drily answered Andros.
Forward y he cried to his troop, as they
gained The level ground "closo your files
and blow up your matches. Ride in silence
and ride well. Trot ~
Thus speaking, the knight and his com
panions put spurs "a their horses, and rode
forward at pnce which promised speedy
termination of the days's march. Afier an
hours ride along forest road, which Of
ten brought thcu, in sight of the river, but
as frequently conducted them through the
depths'of the wood, they drew rein on an
eminence half mile from the town, which
was indistinctly visible through the gather
ing twilight.
! Gcntlcmen," said Sir Edmund Andross,
after he had given the command to halt,
"we ure now before the place of our desii-
milton. ] will go into the town alone, to
rcconnoitrc, and learn what can of public
| feeling. Tho troop will refresh themselves
for bolf mn hour, when, Trevor, / wish you
would approach MS near the town as posi-
bic without causing alarm, and await my
ORDERS"
The horses were tied together in parties
10 adjacent trees, all with their girths loos-
cned and several with their saddles taken
Off The men had laid aside their heavy
caps and breastplates, and seated on the
grass in divisions, were taking their even
ing meal. In their rear, in various nntur-
nj attitudes, were grouped the Indians be-
longing to the party, they having kept up
on foot without effort, also engaged in par
taking of their frugal fare. The gigantic
trees towering nbove-the dark dcfles-the
goups Of horses and mcn-thc Indian party
in native costume-thc two or three still
mounted cavaliers in the fore ground-the
pacing scniinels--the sweeping river-tbo
distant roofs and tower of the town-aI,o-
gether presented an interesting and highly
picturesque scene.
"Now Trcvor." said Sir Edmund An
d-oss, looking around the camp, and see
ing all as he could wish, 81 leave you 10
command. Preserve the stricicst vigilcncc.
A: present | do not wish the Assembly to
know that have al armed force to sustain
my claim. ] will first try mild measures
with them. See that you are TO horse with
III the half hour and waiting me outside the
town. Now let me assume the puritan"
Here the knight threw a citizens cloak
over his warlke apparel, and exchanged
his helmet for Tapped hat which the slave
had carried for his use.
"ShsIl accompany your Excellency ~ 4,
asked Dudley, placing foot in the stirrup.
Not now, good citizen. Twill excite
suspicion. You are well known. So is
Randolph. Messieurs, pray you be guild
ded by my wishes. will soon return.
Follow me, Cato. Gentlemen, adieu J"
Thus speaking, the knight threw himself
across his saddle, and followed by the Az
rcnn slave disappeared on the road in the
direction Of the town.
CHAPTER n.
A few historical incidents in the early
history of Connecticut, will explain the cir J
cumstanccs which brought the imposing
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