Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-11-19
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driven tho iron deep into his soul; his long
cherished dream OF happiness was dispelled
NJ the moment of being fufilled-the cup of
bliss dashed from his lips ere tasted. His
gentle and affeetionate Mary torn from his
expecting bosom by men who knew no law
but their own brutal. nnbridled passions
was gone to certain fate and his heart sunk
beneath the weigh, OF woe When. how:
ever, he beheld the assembled multitude
ready to avenge his wrongs, when he heard
their eager demands to be led in pursui, his
heart bounded from its load his fatigue was
forgotten his nerves strung up 10 one grand
struggle for revenge. lie hastily ANNOUNCE
ed the castle of Coningsbro' as the abode
of the spoilers, and called on the whole of
his townsmen never 10 lay down their arms
till they leveIed that hated and notorious
place, and given the Black Baron and his
vile associates prey 10 the vulture and the
eagle. Shouts of applause and the loud
clash of armor. spoke how his hearers par
iicipated IN his feelings. Forward-for-
ward TO Coningsbro'. Woe to the Rack
Rodof. [" was the universal cry.
h" elders, however, endeavored to re-
strain their ardor. They represented the
strength OF the fortress, compared to their
own slender force the bravery Of the gar
rison, the long time which must elapse be-
lore IT could be destroyed, and the cerraiu7
ty OF the abducted party being murdered
the moment their hostile approach was an
nounced
Long and stormy were the discussions
that took place, but as the heads of the
holder and more indignant grew cooler they
felt the weight ofthose objections, and final
ly adapted the advice of the quick and CAL
culating, though not less feeling Harry who
suggested the more probable and speedy
success of ruse de gurre.
The plan was quickly arranged. Every
one retired to mis- house, concealing his
feelings of Indignation and revenge as best
he could, Then, as if nothing extraordina-
ry had occurred at the late festival, and as
it the absence of the maidens had not been
noticed, or their return speedily expected.
another nupial evening was appointed to
be celebrated with more than ordinary re-
joicing and spendor
All the neighbors were invited to the
dance, and information duly forwarded TO
the surrounding villages and adjacent dis
tricts.
The same tidings we're also conveyed to
the lord Rudolf, who at banquet announc-
ed them publicly to his knights and retain
ers; and loudly ridicu!ed The stupidity of
the to"nsmen for thus placing their daueh-
iers within his grasp. The news was re-
ceived with acclamations, and amid oa,hs,
and laughter, each one swore to steal him
a bride from the fair maids of Braithwell
while the wine cup was drained again and
again, to the healhs of their expected cap
lives, and thanks to their besotted guardi-
ais.
About the twilight hour, ON the appointed
evening, along procession left the town,
aud the meadow was soon covered with
groups of elegant dancers in appearance,
it was gay bride, attended by an unusual
number OF her young friends. No virgins,
however that day trod the green. They
were men, stout hearted strong nerved men!
ihirstlng for vengeance, and eager to pro-
tect the honor of their daughters and be-
trothed from future insult; disguised indeed
in female apparel land subduing their sounds
OF reyelry 10 the soflened tones of woman
hood, while each man held concealed his
newly sharpened weapon, Impatient for
the moment of attack their hearts beat
quick, whsn about midnight the faithful
scouts declared the near approach of Ro-
dolf and his train
And now having danced the national fig
ure, which was wont 10 close the festive eve,
the party appeared breaking up and pre-
pairing 10 return homeward. A solitary
trumpet sounded, and in moment with
loud triumphant cheers, the Black Baron,
and his followers knight, page and groom,
on foot and horseback sprang into the field
They waited their advance, cool and COL
lected. Rudolf, DESTROYS of gaining APP
plause and pleasure by bearing off victim
with his own hand, threw himself from his
charger, and with laundering laugh, seiz-
ed rudely on the pride Scarce had be
touched his prey when the bright steel fash
ed before his eyes his extended arm was
cut through and through ; his throat, ere
he could speak his rage. was grasped by
the powerful hand of Edward Clifford
Another moment and his hearts best blood
dyed the avenging sword. With curses of
revenge his followers stood their ground
and fought, infatuated with dispar. But
they were surprised and mingled with their
enemies, and many were speedily overpow-
cred. Some gained their steeds and fed
for life but the two brothers hastily col
ecting their bereaved friends, and mount
ing the horses of the fallen, speeded in pur-