The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-07

sroke. Have i then bee o deeeivedr said he.
Have those nurtured in my very boson,.- been
conspiring against me-! is this your reinrn
for my parental kindness Ito besuile the a.
iections Of my child. and. teach her to deceive
her father! IL was cause enough to refuse
my daughter, that thou vert of prescribed
race who can never approach the walls Of Gre
NADIA this however ] might have D. ed over:
but never will give my daughter TO man who
has endeaored TO win her from me BY decep-
ton
All my attempts 10 vindics,c myself and
Narlsa were unavailine. ] retired in anguish
from his presence, and seeking Narisa. told her
of this blow, which was worse than death TO
me. 'Narisa,' said /. we part for ever
shall never see thee more Thy father will
guard thee rigidly. Thy beauty and his wealth
will soon attract some happier rival. and shall
! be iorsottenh
'Narsa reproached me with my want Of
faith, and promised me eternal constancy. |
still doubted and desponded, until, moved by
my anguish and despair she agreed TO a secret
union. Our espousals made, we parted. with
a promise ON her part TO send me word from
Coyn, should her father absent himself from
the fortress. The very day after our secret
nupiials, behed the whole train Of the Al
cayde depart from Carama. nor would he ad-
INIT me 10 his presence, or permit me 10 bid
farewell TO Xarisa. | remained at Cartan,a.
somewhat pacifed in spirit by the secret bond
of union: but every thing around me fed my
passion, aud reminded me of Xarisa. | saw
the windows at which had so often beheld
her. ] wandered through the apartment she
had inhabited; the chamber in which she had
slept. visited the bower of jessamines, and
fingered beside the fountain in which she had
delighted. Every thing recalled her TO my
| 0.ag.. Hal ...I
melancholy.
Al length, a confidential servant brought
Ine word, that her father was To depart that day
for Grenada. on short absence, inviting me to
hasten 10 Coyh, describing a secret portal nj
which | should apply, and the signal BY which
| would obtain admttance.
| : IL ever you have loved, most valiant Alcayde
you may Judge of the transport Of my bosom
That very night arrayed myself in my most
gallant attire. TO pay due honor 10 my bride -
and arming myself against any casual attack.
ISSUED forth privately from Cartama. You
know the rest; and by what sad fortune Of war
] found myself, instead Of happy bridegroom,
IN the nuptial bower Of Coyn, vanquished
= wounded and a prisoner, within the walls o
a Allora. The term of absence of the father o
d Xarisa is nearly expired. Within three day
n he will return TO Coyn, and our meeting vii
IS no longer be possible. Judge, then, whethe,
|. ] nieve without cause. and whether may nc
e well be exchsed for showing impatence unde
e confinement.
Don Rodrigo dc Narvaez was greatly move
I, by this recital; for, though more used TO rug
s gcd war, than scenes OF alnorous soitness, h
IS was OF kind aud generous nature.
0 'Abcndaracz, said hc, did not seek tn
$ confidence 10 crafty an idle curiosity.
d grleves me much that tho good fortune whcl
T. delivered thee into my hands. should hay
: maned so fair an enterprise. Give me tn
faith, as true knight. TO return prisoner to IN,
= castle. within three days, and will grant the'
e permission TO accomplish Thy nuptiaIs.'
S The AbeDceuage would have thrown him
= self at his feet, 10 pour out protestatioDs Of G.
. icrnal gratitude but the Alcayde prevented
II him. Calling in his cavaliers, he took the
Il Abenccrracc by the right hand. in their pres.
ence, exclaming soemny, You promise OF
u the faith Of a cavalier, 10 return to my castle %
J. Aora within three days. and render yourscl
= my prisoncrr And the Abencerrage said, q
/. promise.
/ Then said the Alcaydc, Go and may goo,
IS fortune attend you. If you require any safe
II guard, ] aud my cavaliers are ready to be you
companions.
d The Abencenage kissed the hand Of the Al
p, cayde, in grateful acknowledgment. Civ
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