The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1840-11-06

~ Will HHk tpdesiuS UcautYs Alter IeHfu-
ing bet rank and station, BE considered bis
passion hopeless but he had never banish-
ed 4 from bis heart 81 fofqot iis object.
From that momenl q ,he present she had
been the cherished subject 81 his thoughts
by Day, ands and the brightest vision Of his
dreams bynight. Perchance il was thoughts
Of Der, and vain regrets that she could new
er be bis which had even now kept him from
hispillow and mad hime midnight wetcher.
MaFcella seemed totally unconscious sc
the look 81 astonishment which tie soldier
bestowed upon her when she entered the
tent, but advancing hastily to The place
where be was seated, she threw Of dis
guise, kneIt At Bis feet and clasping her en-
aciated hands together stroye III ID make
known tho puTpoFl Of Der visit. Hersirength
had been so severely tried By privation and
suffering that Il would sustain her 40 long
III, and she fell senseless upon The ground.
II would be vain attempt to describe the
feelings Of the young officer when he recop-
IlIzed bis beautiful Visitant. His irst feel
Ing was oveFpowering ast1nishment, ana
hisnext unbounded delighl that The proud
andpeeFless idol Of bis long cherished dreams
was a last before him. TenderIy he raised
The insensaie form Of MaTcella, bore ii ID 4
couch and then applied restoratives with
the care and fondness of mother minister
lngtO the wants Of ! suffering child. III
was long ere his guest recovered from that
fearful swOon; and as the rude Goth pazed
upon those features, 50 changed by The hand
ofniiseTy, he felt sentiment Of reverence
ningle with the intense love with which he
regarded her. But as colorreturned 10 the
cheek, and light to the eye Of his fair visiter,
more unholy thoughts took possession Of his
mind, and the dark spirit 81 unhalI6wed love
whispered him that now was the moment III
obtain the happiness he had been So long
signing for III vain.
When BIarcella aWolre tOconsciousness of
her situation her FIRST thoughts were for
SeveFus and her fFst words, aGiye me food
or be dies.
Then springing from the rude couch on
which she had reclined, with that true elo.
quence which love supplies to the most tim
ID tongue, she poured forth thrilling ap-
peal to her barbarian auditor She told him
of her struggles to save her sick and suffer-
ing husband; Of her Wanderings night and
day to obtain food Of her tolls, privations
and perils ior one dearer 10 her than herown
existence. xAnd now" said she, closing
her prayer fol aid, 'she has consumed the
last lnorsel ofsustenance, and have vainly
traVersed The city To obtain more. He must
otwake On the morrow and ask i'll vain for
the nOurlshluent necessary 70 prolong his
precious life. He must not die Of hunger,
Ifmy hearts blood il the draught that sus-
iains him. Give me bread, therefore, good
stranger, that may save my husband and
bless thy name for ever.
Her words, her manner. would have ava.
Sened pity in the most callous heart, and the
was for moment s0ftened 81 her
ItiTring elcquence. He was about to con-.
Ply with herrequest and allow herto depart
q peace, but again the dark demon of IN
passion entered his heart and he
aid,
81 will give thee food, fair lady, to save
he life Of thy wounded husband, but thrust
con condition that you smile upon me and
eturn some portion Of TIE deep love have !
ong cherished lor thee. Youmust give me !
our charming person As q recompense for /
ly assistance
For All instant The blood came rushing b 1
he cheek Of Marcela, and Lac lire ofindie- 4
alton and scorn flashed from hereyes. She j
1rgot how comple lely she was In the power
the rude barbarian, and proudly answer
d q
~ am TIE daughter of an iIlustrions Ro- a
ian senator; the wife of noble Roman /.
hief; Che snow 0n the lofty mountain top
not more stainless than ny name, and that =
nsullied name II Tho prOudest possession " n
ie husband adore. wOnld peril life ana r.