The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-01-16

his arrival, his sister had hresthed her last
She went no more 10 the chapel but return
ed 10 Soleure with her father.
Two yenrs passed away, and Elen's re-
collections of the stranger were yet fresh il
her mind, He saved my life.' said she, Il
hope shall see him again But new scene,
were fast crowding upon her, and left no
room for the wanderinss Of imagination -
Leopold, Duke of Austria, was approaching
SoIeure, with the ayowed resolution of be-
sieeiag its walls. An inordinste thirst for
victory had taken possession of his mind
lie believed it glory TO conquer even the in
Bocent aud free, and he swore to his broth
er, The emperor, 10 plant the Austrian stan
dard on the towers of Soleure.
The attack commenced, and Ellen stood
gazing on the scene. She neither wept nor
spoke, but was as motiouess us q marble
statue, Her father cast one glance on her,
and FASTENED where his duty called. The
waliugs of women and children for their
husbands and fathers, from whom they were
for the first time separated, the thunder oi
the cannon, which made even the earth
iren.bie, the cries of exultatiou aud despair,
mingled with the groans OF the wounded,
all struck upon the ear of Ellen. She flew
from street 10 street, forgelfuI of her own
safety, a, one moment in search of her faith
er, and the next administering comfort To
those as wrelched as herself
AT length the tumult ceased. The thun.
der of the cannon was heard no longer, and
the glad tidings were communicated fonl
mouth tO mouth that the enemy were re-
pulsed, aud had retreated To their encamp-
mcnt. Scarce had Ellen rejoicrd in this i'll
tellIgencc, when she beheld her father ap-
preaching, supported hy his friend. Mer-
ciful heaven ! she exclaimed, you nre
wounded
Come with me, my child said he, and
thank The Supreme Being for his respite
from our calaml,es. My wound is nothing
but you will biud it up
With the ienderest care she applied the
emOllieats necessary, Then, kueeling at his
feet, baihed his hand with her tears. A
length ber father requested her 10 be calm
and listen to him.
We have said he, thus time defended
the walls of Soleure; aud rcpulsed the en-
emy but they will return to the attack will
new yigor. Our resources are exhausted
our last ammunition expended, and the ban
ncr Of Austria will soon wave over the ru
ins of this devoted place but | have still
my duty To perform, and To this there is bu
one obstacle. know what fate awaits you
from rude aud vigorous soldiery IN the
heat of conquest. There is bu, one resource
you must repair 10 Leopold. lie is brave
and generous. You will he safe from in
suit. And free to do my duty as a suldler
Away it is my command, Answer me
not Give this letter to the duke. God
bless thee, my dear my only ,rcasnren
Ellen sunk upon her kUecs, aid pressed
her fathers hand 10 her lips but lie rushed
from her INTO his room, and his sobs were
audible.
When he came out he gazed upon :he
bridge over which Ellen was To pass. Her
slight figure was family visible, preceded by
n flag Of truce, and at lenctl, faded away.
Now | am child-ss," said he ; Il have
only to tsic for my country
Surrounded by the chiefs and mobiles Of
his army, sat Duke Leopald, upon n sea,
adorned with gold aud purple, which serv-
ed him for lhrone, deliberating with them
upon .he mos, effective means of attacking
SuIeure. The curtain of the pavilion was
raised, and an officer entered and Informed
him that "a young woman, the daughter oi
Bucheg, requested admission,
Leopold looded exul,inel ly upon his mobiles
lla. he sent his daughter to melt our pur-
poses = said lie; does he think that youth
aud beauty can beguile our resolution 7
Let her enter, and we will show her thai
our blood IS warmed only by glory
Again the curtain was raised, and Ellen
dressed III the plainest manner, entered
She approached the Duke, and bent ore
knee to the ground. Noble prince she
said, come tn you as a petitioner tc
claim your proteclon;' and she placed hel
fathers letter in his hand.
The Duke looked earnestly ut her, as did
also his mobiles with still greater curiosity
The effort Of courage was over. Her eye,
were cast down, aud her whole frame trem.
bled with emotion.
My lord, said the Duke, addressing m
old man who stood near him, support this
young WON IN tn a seat He then unfold.
ed the letter and read:
Noble Prince--She who brings you ,bl'
letter is my only child-sil the treasure
possess in this world. Therefore trust he
to you, relying on your honor. 1.-THE wall
Of Suleure fall shall be buried under ihei
ruins; but If you grant yonr protection u
my daughter, I shall have no anxiety fo
her. Give the some token that you gran
my petition, and you will receive your re
ward from that Being, who watches owe
the innocent, ard Who knows our hearts.
BucHEG, Magistrate of Solrure."
A deep silence prevailed. AT length IN,
Duke said, Upon the line of our encanp
nent let the banner Of the Austrian army b,
planted, crowned with green garland. By
this token Tie In rl raie will knnr Ihat a.