The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-04-01

IN our sohtafy meetings In the forest.
Nay" she replied with much solemrity
ave had topics Of foreign and more exciting
interest to discuss than ausht that pertained to
my humble abode. What wilt thou have TO
cheer thee after thy long exposure 7"
Nothing. good woman; it's scarce an hour
since left Dassel. where thou knowea good
cheer can be Procured Tor horse and guest.
must be back at the Castle before midnight.
unless this wild storm prevent" His voice now
became absoldiely lost in the violence of the
tempest. which every moment seemed to be
gaining strength. and threatened to Onnihilate
the old cabin. that now reeled. with every gust
that swept madiy over il. The rain dashed in
fury sgaihst the frail easement, and flowed in
various directions through the worn crevices
into the apartment.
"Si. Benedict defend u.s." exclaimed his
alarm, "is th.fe no refuge. good mother in an
hcur like this, where thou canst fnd secniiy
with Thy lovely child, except within these walls e"
Yes" she replied, with deep emotion 40
those whose spirits are quickly reused 10 a
sense cf danger by the sublime dirge OF the ele.
mems, forgeiful that the same protection can
be extended here as well as elsewhere, there is
an ancient ruin near by, where a rough but
safe retreat can be found. Seek il IL thou wilt
in the face Of the gale. not stones throw from
the cabin door. Blanche and | will remain,
and abide our fate together. whrte we are
The former had gradually pressed close TO Pau
line, and AT this moment SINK on erknecs and
hid her face in the lap Of the old nurse. her
fair uesses floating like veil over her slight but
exquisitely moulded form. "The Virgin OF
Mercy never sleeps" continurd the latter, rs
she laid her withersd hand upon those sweep
lug rinaleis had il been otherwise, long since
should we have been consumed--not," she ad
ded in vehement agitation. =" in the overwhelm-
ing rage Of the midnight blast. but in that Wild
er and more terrific storm Of uncomfortable pas
sion which finds its homo in the bosom Of man.
Alas, o God alas Tor thee, my beloved or
phanw ~ Tears choaked her utterauce, rs she
ben, with upresisting emotion over the object OF
her affections.
Do not think will leave thee, good wo-
man. quickly replied his ordship. eagerly ap-
preaching her; the storm may overwhelm us,
hut here ! will remain 10 protect or de with
thee. Break not thy pcrishing frame with child.
like grief. while as thou hast just iniimated,
there is God above us. and while thou know
est have it in my power TO relieve thy wants.
aud found thee more comfortable abode. should
TO monow's dawn find us alive"
"'Tis not for myself" she family replied.
" o, not for myself that weeping shames my
broken spirit, but for her, the precious maiden
in my lap, whose gentle nature shrinks like the
fawn in the forest before the rude gale, and who.
alas feel il TO be true, must soon ba left in
this wilderness world TO battle its cruel changes
alone and unprotected" :"
But she is not thine own child 7" he eager
ly inquired. Here Blanche lifted her head
and bent upon the nurse a look Of ag"nized a.
larm. instantly recovering herself tho old
woman exclaimed, clasping the proud orphan
to her bosom. " Yes, she is my child and long
may the spark OF life be kept alive in this feeble
frame TO bless. and protect her for many years
to come. Thine ewes, sweet daughter, are
heavy with tear, and fatigue. HE thee 10 Thy
couch. where thou will soon be lost in happy
forcetfuiness Of the shock Of this rude night.
The fair gill rose from her knees. shook aside
her clustering hair. bent a melancholy gaze for
l. IA ap1 ~
with the grace Of Dian. Withdrew to the sleep.
ing apartment adjoining the room she had Ieff.
"Ofs truth" exclaimed Lord Leven. as he
watched with admiration her retresiing form.
'thy daughter has the air Of queen, and
beauty enough TO attract all the court gallsnts
Of Vienna to thy abode"
God forbid" an.iously CIRCULATED Pauline.
as she arose and ioriered TO the window
/" The storm is drifting rapidly towards the
west. can just see the silver crest ofthe
moon struggling through the rnassy clouds A.
bove the dArk brow Of the mountsin. Thon
wilt have clear sky studded with dars as well
as the moon to light on thee on thy return 10
DasseI." Here she examined the door ~ the
sleeping room. as IL to ascertain il IL vas FIRMLY
closed. then rekindling the expiring iasgots.
she resumed her seat opposite her guest.
Lord Leven was a Scottish nobleman. ysung.
accomplished and en,husiasiic. who had been
absent from his country for the space OF three
years. and was now lingering for few months
at the castle of the Baron d'Alcaee on his way