The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-09

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ner. (for the innocent and undisguised natur
Of the young is always disposed TO overleap ih
gradations that suspicion and cold caution teac
those who are versed in the school Of expei
fence. 10 observe, in approaching slrangers) $
that before they had reached the home OF ID
Feurie, she knew every incident of Henre
life ex cept that one so deeply hidden in h
bosom, nd whose fearful import gave gloom
coloring 10 his whole existence. This he dare
not name, though he saw the countenauce
his young listener still fixed upon him 10 earn
est and unsatisied attention. His breast hea,
ed while sigh escaped his lips.
Are he Benedctines unkind to you, ma.
ter Henrie = said the girl, touched with emu
ton at his suppressed grief.
have no reason TO complain of them
Thea why are you not happy =
lie gazed al the lovely questioner, and tear
were on both their cheeks--buf still he coul
not utter the dark secret. He asked Gertrud
if she had always lived in this sweet place
"Oh, not always-my father once dwelt il
France that reminds me that our country i
the same; perhaps we shall like each othe
eth better for that
L need M farther reason TO attach me to peo
pie who have already showed me so much req
kndncss, replied he. with warmth.
coming to meet us--I must tell her you are
from France--sle loves eyery one there.
She ran 10 meet Madame DE Feurie, and
returned leadia2 her forward towards The stran-
ger. Henre was struck with the Appearance
OF the rnolhrr Of Gertrude. Her beauty had
been extreme in youth, and though somewhat
faded by time, sull filled the beholder with ad-
Inraion. IL was Of that sort that reveals every
passing emotion, melting with soitncss and
hiudling with JOY, like the beautiful sky, when
clouds and sunshine are both fitting over IT,
She received Henrie, as her daughter had
said. as one eDtied 10 a warmer reception
from the kindred tie Of country which bound
them all together After the evening repast
vas over, Gertrude led their young visitor
through the simple, but tssteiully decorated
apartments of the house then into the gardens.
which all displayed The same pure and unpre-
tending elegance. His spirits grew lighter
aud lighter in her society and listening to the
floang music of her voice. he lost all fear of
evil. The WEAKNESS OF the days toll wore a.
way as the hours few-a when the time to
seek repose arrived, he felt llttls disposed to
quit her whose presence alone had power TO
inspire him with hope. Sleep came to his pill
low. but it wa ln a dream Of the rainbow beau
~ oi the face which had shown on him that
eve"ing; and he would have been happy even
in sleep, had not the arch of promise been
broken again and again by adverse clouds. |
The couteniiug elonsnts Of hope and fear
struggled ia his bosom, and his slumber was
unqu.et.
The morning chime assembled the family
for prsyer--hey waited the appearance of their
guest, but he came not--breakiast was anuounc-
ed by another bell, and stll he did not appear.
)p I'M fhlf tnn
days fatigue had rendered his siumbers deep
sr than usual, went himself to summon him
to the breakfast room. lie Knocked gently al
the chamber door--there was no answer-be
opened it, and called the name of Montauban--l
he heard nothing bat the uneasy breathing OF
the sleeper. Growing uneasy, he approached
the bed, and perceived the unnatural sleep of
the youth WAS caused by burning fever. He
took his hand. and marked the rapid vibrations
oi his pulse, and the alternate hushings and
palor OF his brow, all indicating strong excite
ment of the brain. The pastor was deeply con
cerned about his state aud stole softly out of
the room to give his family warning, and desire
that perfect quiet might be preserved, while the
fever confined. The little group gathered a.
round TO hear the sad news, and every face
wore the aspect Of distress. Even little An
rette stopped her play, and pulling her moth
er'S gown, said and Gerdie will not ran and
wake the poor boy.
What a sweet child. exclaimed her sister,
lmprnling kiss on Annette's cheek, while a {
lear G'istcncd in her own eye you are the ,
first TO promise. bur we all will help you to
make poor llenric well and happy too
Why do you think h. is not happy !! said
tei father. in an altered tone.
Because he is wsnderer from home and
country. without one to love or care Tor him.
lie has father, my chlld-one OF the
proud mobiles of France
Tie may be. father; hut Henric is not
proud, and perhaps his father does not love /
him on that acaouut'
DE Fleuris pressed his daughter to his bos-
ON, Tor her words always fell on his ears like
dew on The carly hsvcr, and hastsned back to
the sick chamber The fever had gained ad-
dItjona! strength since he left the invalid, who
was now tossing from side TO side in wild de-
l,rnn. Ills mind see ned to contend with
irshtiul phantons.
Destiny why should'st thou appoint me
splendid misery Why chain down my ac-
tons 10 thy dark decreesl A hereto Say
you she is hereto She is an angel de-
iy all the universe, and you, ye tyrants of the
unseen world
De Fleurc listened to the wild and incxpli-
cable rawlings of Montauban. Could they he
all Illusions Of the iaucy-or had they some iu-
cipieut cause of fear as their basis Hour at
ter hour, he sat alone by his pillow. awaiting
With anxiety the recess Of the scorching heat
which throbbed 10 every muscle. On the third
day, there was some abatement. and so great
the collapse of the system. thar the pastor.
deeply skilled in the physical system. feared
for the consequences. However, his fears
were succeeded by confident hope, when the
invalid opened his eyes with something like
nitural expression.
Father Francis. is it you ? he said, regard
ing the p,stor with a psrplexed look OH !
what dream have been in =
The pastor approached lin.
You are still at the cottage OF De Fleurie,
snd have been i'll several days.
Have 7 asked ilenrie. attempting to raise
himself and sinking at the effort. les--l
feel that have. What will the monks do