The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-10-16
SELECTED TALES.
From the Southern Literary Messenger.
THE PREDICTION.
BY A LADY OF VIRGINIA.
CHAPTER
(Conunued.)

itt''Su lHc hHuucss VI bc
Fleurie'. family with the sensibilty Of CRATE
ful heart, and grew daily IN their esteem and
admiration.-lt was only when convcrslng with
Gertrude, that the eloqueuce OF the eye seemed
TO supply the place of words-the deep and
anxious look. with which he regarded her,
spoke more intense language than the tongue
and acted like an electric chain from one heart
TO the other-or else why was il that the slken
lash of the young maiden was cast down towards
the changing cheek This was. perhaps, as
much mystery 10 herself as to us, Tor Nature
does not always reveal her secrets, even to her
favorites. To-day. and another, passed by,
and Henrle's dream OF happiness continued.
New and engrosslng emotions expelled the
fearful visions OF his early iancies. DE Fleu-
rie thought him sufficiently restored to bear
the Journey back 10 the monastery, and though
concerned at the idea of parting with youth
OF SO amiable and interesting character he
still felt constrained TO propose his return to the
monastery. Henrie acknowledged that he had
stayed too long, and that the brethren had iea-
son TO be uneasy at his absence. IL was con-
cluded that De Fleurie should himself be the
guide, and that they should set out early the
next day, on the sure footed mules which are
accustomed TO these mountain passes, towards
the monastery. Ii was only in determining to
leave the hamlet, that Henrie Montauban felt
that his only hope in life rested there. The
pastor perceived some secret cause OF detection
preylng on the spirits Of the youth but he could
not hope. so far removed we're their spheres of
life, to afford him any relief; yet, as the Bible
had enolned without Distinction that should
weep with those who weep, and rejoice with
| those who rejoice he retraIned not TO offer
his humble, hut ready help, TO remove any
difficulty or distress his young friend might be
IN.
Montauban reflected few moments before
returning any answer TO De Fleurie. What
if the curse of heresey should, by a strange ia
laty. be fulfilled in his meeting with Gertrude =
The thought was dlstraction-he shuddered AT
the possibility-lor. as yet, he had never heard
what religious sect De Fleure's family follow
! ed.
r At length he spoke
$ You are right. De Fleurie. Though borr
TO the noblesi titles OF ambition, am miserable
. A hidden source Of unhappiness broods here
r at my heau-a cause, which my free will mus
r ever resist, without the hope OF overcoming
The time will come, when you must know all
$ aud then perhaps, the cup of my destiny may
be full. only ask permission 10 revisit your
cottage once more, before leave the Bendic-
tines
I Certainly replied the pastor, if it will al
ford You pleasure
O Heurie pressed his hand. as an expression OF
e his gratitude. few hasty preparations were
completed and Montauban advancing. bade
Madame De Fleure adleu. Gertrude had es-
{ capped into the open air, and was buslly engaged
= twining a wreath for Annette's hair.
There, sister Gertrude; he is coming TO
D tell us adieu too murmured the sad little
voice.
\ Gertrude could not look up or venture to
H.. h,I. ho.C C,,euoli inr hen
E the swollen fountain of her heart would have
revealed itself He pressed her slender hand
from which the wreath had fallen unconscious
= ", and whispering We shall meet agalu-do
r not forget me- shot through the distance, TO
where his mule stood waiting.
CHAPTER II.
v The Benedictines heard the tale OF then
young charge without displsasure, and thought
IT fortunate accident which had thrown him
on the hospitality Of the cottager of the Rhine
They had failed in hearing tidlngs Of him IN
the ueighboring habiations, but fortunately
bad delayed giving his father intelligence until
further search could be made. Montauban
endeavored to occupy his mind with closer
attention to study, especially as he found this
the ready road 10 the favor and good opinion
q of the brethren. Sometimes indeed, his soul
would burst away from its shackleS, aud in
nv. united to Gertrude but neither her name
nor any thing connected with the hamlet, ever
I passed his lips-he knew too well the lnquls-
n ltora power Of the fraternity, should suspicion
be awakened.
Time flew by our hero, and bore on his PIN
' IONS days and months and years, without des-
: trOyng the one sweet revere Ofhls heart. Al
n last the long expected summons from his father
came for him to appear in the capital. Heone
asked a few days indulgence Of the brethren,
before his final leave to revisit the picturesque
scenery which had afforded hun 50 much
, pleasure. This wish being accorded, how
quickly dld he 6y back to the spot Of his ro-
mantle adventure. He stood on the highest
point of the mountain. overlooking the quiet
vale Of the hamlet. The revolving seasons had
swept the forest Of its garnture. and scared the
yerdure Of the heds-but she whom he loved
suppose the blast Of adversely, or worse, OF
death, had passed over her II could not be-
The dews Of evening wer. falling. when Mon
= tsubsn Knocked At the pasters door His
Z, coming was greeted with the Joy Of sincere
5 friendship. The family were at their evening
= meal when he entered. All looked the same
i. AZ when he left them, except Gertrude. There
I was new inspiration about her-s cast Of
? deeper thOught-as II a shadow yeiled the
D pure skies for moment, and then passed away.
p This rendered her not less lovely. but more
/. celestial 10 Heuries eyes. Something repress-
D ed ih. step with which she met Moutsobsn.
: It could not be indIderence-pleasure sparkled
z in the flush that came over her face. az she sss
the ful light of his eye fixed upon her, and
/: heard her name pronounced with low accent.
trembling between hope and fear. Another
! moment told him that Geurude's heau vas his,
{ aud this thought lent an animation 10 his
: eouniensoce. that made DE FIeuris believe bis
former sadness only part Of his nervous NAL
adv. - Il.
y The eveping passed ssiIy uil1 ~ 49,
party, and every one seemed TO- m11I