The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 183?-1840, 1839-08-23

than death to me. '1Xarisa,'' said /, eve
part for ever! / shall never see the more
Thy father will guard thee rigidly. Thy
beauty and his wealth, will soon attract some
happier rival, and shall be forgotton!,'
"Xarisa reproached me with nv want Of
faith, and promised me eternal constancy.
| still doubted and Responded, until, moved
by my anguish and despair, she consented
to scored union. Our espousals made,
we parted, witha promise on her part to send
me word from Coyn, should her father alb
sent himself from the fortress. The very day
after our secret ndptials, | beheld the whole
train of the Alcayde depart from Cartama,
nor would he admit me to his presence, or
permit me to bid farewell to Xarisa. saw
the windows at which had SO often beheld
her. wandered through the apartments
she had inhabited, the chamber in which she
had slept. ] visited the bower of iessamines
and fingered beside the fountain in which
she had delighted. Every thing recalled her
to my imagination, and filed my heart with
tender melancholy.
CAT length, confidential servant brought
me word that her father was to depart that
day for Granada, on a short absence, invi-
ting me to hasten to Coyn, describing Sc
cret portal at which | should apply, and the
signal by which would obtain admittance.
elf ever you have loved most valiant Al
cayde, you may judge of the transport of my
bosom. That very night arrayed myself
in my most gallant attire, to pay due honor
to my bride; and arming myself against any
casual attack, issued forth privately from
Cartama. You know the rest, and by what
sad fortune ofwar found myself, instead of
a happy bridegroom, in the nuptial bower
of Coyn, vanquished, wounded, and pri-
soner, within the walls of Allora The term
of absence of the father of Xarisa is nearly
expired. Within three days he will return
to Coyn, and ourmeeting will no longer be
possible. Judge, then, whether / grieVe
without cause, and whether may not well
be excused for showing impotence under
confinement"
Don Rodrigo de Narvez was greatly moved
by this recital; for, though more used to rug
ged war, than scenes of amorous softness
he was Of kind and generous nature.
attendance" said he, 81 did not seek
thy confidence to crafty an idle curiosity.
It grieves me much that the good fortune
which delivered thee into my hands, should
have marred so fair an enterprise. Give me
thy faith, as true night, to return prisoner
to my castle, within three days, and will
grant thee permission to accomplish thy
nuptials."
The Abencenage would have thrown
himself at his feet, to pour out protestations
Of eternal gratitude, but the Alcayde pre-
vented him. Calling in his cavaliers, he
took the Abencerage by the right hand in
their presence, exclaiming solemnly, "YOu'
promise, on the faith of cavalier, to return
to my castle of Allora within three days,
and render yourself my prisonerp And
the Abencerrage said, 81 promise.o
Then said the Alcayde, $50 and may
good fortune attend you. If you require
any safeguard, and my cavaliers are ready
to be your companions"
The Anchorage kissed the hand Of the
Alcayde, in grateful acknowledgement
sEGive me" said he, ssmy own armour, and
my steed, and require no guard. 1t is not
likely that shall again meet with so valo-
rous foes
The shades Of night had fallen, when the
tramp of the dapple steed resounded over
the drawbridge, and Immediately afterward,
the light clatter of hoofs along the road, bes-
poke the fleetness with which the youthful
lover fastened to his bride. It was deep
night, when the Moor arrived al the castle
of Coyn. He silently and cautiously. walked
his painting steed under its dark walls, and
having nearly passed around them, came to
the portal denoted by Xarisa. He paused
and looked around to see that he was not
observed, and then knocked three times
with the butt of his lance In little while
the portal was timidly Enclosed by the duen-
ma of Xarisa. sAlas! senior! said she, what
has detained you thus long? Every night
have watched for you; and my lady is sick
at heart with doubt and anxiety
The Abencelrage hung his lance, and
shield and scrimitar against the wall, and
then followed the duenna, with silent steps,
up winding staircase. to the apartment
Of Xarisa. Vain would be the attempt TO
describe the raptures of that meeting. Time
few too swiftly, and the Abencenage had
nearly forgotten, until too late, his promise
to return prisoner to the AIcayde Of Allo-
"a. The recollection Of itcame to him with
4 pang, and suddenly awoke him from his
dream Of bliss. Karisa saw his altered looks
and heard with alarm his stided sighs, but
her countenance frightened, when she
heard the cause Let not thy spirit he cast
down. said she, throwing her white arms
around him. 81 have the keys Of my father's
send ransom more than enough
10 satisfy the Christian, and remain with
me-
aNo,r said Abendarnez, 81 have given
nv word to return in person, and ike true
Knight, must fulfil my promise. After that,
ortune must do with me as It pleases
ssThsn, said Xarisa, 81 viii accompany
hee. Never shall you return prisoner, and
remain at liberty