Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1839-04-05
FRIDAY, APRIL 8. 1899

But SIR Edgar shook him off
! VIII save her life, he exclaimed, sor
lose my own in the altemp,;' and in another
moment he disappeared up the blazinr
stair case. had scarcely time to hone.
before Lady Falkland gave me fresh cause
for alarm. The flames were approaching
rapidly TO The place where she stood; she
evidently contemplated the desperate meas,
ure OF leap from the window /; and | was
at the idea of speedily behoidjng
her mang'ed form, when saw her drawn
back by strong hand. Sir Edgar wrap.
pea the cloak around her, ard carried her
from the window. Once more ven,ured
to breathe;as Sir Edgar had assembled the
staircase without material injury, trusted
that he might descend il in the same man.
manner; but at that moment the event so
long anticipated took place the staircase
tell IN with a tremendous crash, and all
hopes OF retreat were cut off. A dreadful
ana inevitable death seemed now the Dor
'lon OF these young people; but there was
melancholy consolation in the idea tina,
they would die casped in each othersarms,
and exchanging mutual assurance OF for.
giveness. My head began to swim, and
my eyes to feel dim and was on the poin,
OF sinking TO the ground, when loud shout.
ing voices near me aroused me to percep.
ton: party of men were approaching,
bearing the expected ladder, and headed
by Dennis O'Flaherty, an Irish laborer al
the farm. Even OF this moment the thot
passed through my mind Of the strange
manner 10 which we estimate the value of
person according to the existence of local
circumstances. had frequently during
my visits al the hall, conversed with Dennis
O'Flaherly. and amused myse If much with
his brogue, his biunders, and his uncut b
manners. knew him to be an honest and
good.natured fellow, but it had never en-.
tered. into my head that he could possibly
be of use to me in any other point of view
than as person to be laughed at; but,
now, when l contemplated bis athletic
frame, his muscular limbs, and his bold
bea ring, | felt that The most gifted genius.
or tho most polished courtier of the aye,
would be an object Of inferior conseque nee
in my eyes to Dennis O'Flaherty, and the
sweetest music would have been less de.
lightful TO my ears than the powerful
brogue which made itself heard above all
the uproar, in vehement commands TO his
companions 10 waste no time, but set up
the ladder quick and steady. 1t was
speedily put up under Dennis's direction;
he wos ut 'he top in moment. Sir Edgar
deposited tho fe'n,ing Lady Fulkond in
his arms; he speedily bore her down, and
Sir Edgar followed in safety. Three loud
cheers broke from the assembled spectators
as he reacied the ground. could no, Join
in their atclama,ons, but silently and
ferven'ly offered up thanksgiving to
Heaven Tor the preservation Of my dear
young friends, and a prayer that the cir
cumstances attending it might have BEN
eficial effect aH their future lives. Lady
Falkland was not hurt by the flames, al.
though wee,ing and historical through
alarm; she WIS Immediately borne TO the
farm, and me1ica assistance was procured
for her. Sir Edgar had not escaped SO
well; he was severely scorched, and in
great pain, but in the midst Of his suffcrngs
he could not rfraln from telling me of his
hnppness, The few minutes that elapsed
between his entrance into Lady FaIkland's
room, and The arrival of The ladder, had
passed in mutual entreaties for pardon, in
the most tenter interchange of protesta-
tlons of affection, and in lamentations over
their too probable separation from each
other by dea',, although they had SO re
Gently desired TO affect separation in life.
At length tn, medical man, having left
Lady Falkland, took Sir Edgar under his
care, and Immediately silenced his trans.
ports by composing draugh,; fire.engnes
arrived from the country town. and in a
few hours tn. house bad ceased TO blaze;
presenting, However, lament able spec.a
~ If blaa+feu' anu SMOKING rims.
Morning came, the father and mother OF
Lady FalkIaad were expected, and | rode
10 meet then, anxious 10 acqualnt them
with the happy change in the prospects OF
heir daughter; they were aslonished that
should gree. them with smile, still moro
so when described the tremendous scene
Of the preceding night, which seemed lit
lie calculated excite such token OF
pleasure, but most grateful were they
when had finished my story, and frequent.
|y did they retrn thanks to the gracious
Lord, who hadthus wonderfully and mys.
wrouht good on: of evil,
Il led them b the farm where they fond
was sitting blythe bedside Of her husband,
who, when nolonger supported by temper.
nry excitement was suffering severely
from the effects Of his hurts, end a tender
and affecting sene ensued. When left
he room, encountered Mr. Chamber, the
lawyer.
Il am exceedingly sorry he said 10 me,
with look of 'oIeful apology, but | have
reason 10 fear tat the deed Of separation
has been destroyed in the flames
SO much tn, better replied, cheer
fully; Sir Edg.r and Lady Falkland are
now happily rconciled, and the deed of
,epa ralion, ever if recovered, would be no
better than vase paper
Pardon me najor,' said he, with n pro-
voklng curve olthe lip; you can only con
lecture that pont-we lawyers are not TO