The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-09

some degree overawed by the hag's man
ner. and the caution of her preparations.
He hesitated as to what he should choose.
Il should like said Schwartzwad, 'to see
the place of my burial, as, in all probability,
when visit it for the last time, l shall not
be able TO recognise it,
THANK you for the hint said Leopold
it shall be so;--show me my grave
The curtain was heard to be slowly
withdrawn, and Leopold saw a small
square mirror before him, which was per-
(ecty distinct, and in which light seemed
to be reflected, although there was none in
the chamber. He looked again, and the
surface appeared TO be dulled, as if by some
vapor passing before it. This soon clear
ed away, and he saw within the mirror
sight which rivetted his attention. A small
square enclosure, surrounded by high walls
and thinlv planted with cypress trees,
seemed to lie before him. The walls were
like those of cloister, and were covered
with a climbing shrub: the branches of
some acacia trees, loaded with blossoms,
hung over; and in that part which was
the spires Of building, which seemed TO
be either church or n monastical estab-
lshment. Looking down he saw that the
small enclosure was thickly covered with
graves, on each of which small wooden
cross had been placed, and flowers thickly
planted. One grave was open, as if it had
been just dug: he looked upon the wall a
gainst which this open grave was made,
and he saw upon il marble tablet, with
an inscription. He gazed upon this table,,
and red his own name, Leopold Won Des-
terreich, in large and distinct letters. An
emotion, for which he could not account,
held him fixed TO the spot: he rubbed his
eyes, TO be sure that he was under no de-
fusion; still the silent battle-ground lay be-
fore him-still his own name seemed to be
uttered from the marble on which it was
written, and TO ring in his ears as well as
pain his eyes. A cold sweat settled upon
his brow-his head turned round and he
would have fallen but for Schwartzgald.
The bag, who knew well enough, al
though she could not see, what was going
on, called out, in an almost unearthly
voice, you have looked upon it once-of
the third time beware!'
A hollow and disordant voice, which he
believed TO he hers, then groaned, rather
than sung
Hither, hither, shall you come;
This your last and lowly home.
Wheresoe'er your way you bend,
Hither must your travel tend:
Roam the earth, or swim the deep,
Hither, hither, still you creep,
In this dull cold bed to sleep.
While this melancholy strain still linger-
ed in his ears, the curtain was again drawn,
and the lamp lighted. Leopold felt sick
at heart, and could not rally his strength
so as to reply to Schwartzwald,
why, zounds!' said the soldier, fhe
old woman has frightened you indeed
Leopold heard the taunt, but he could
not reply TO it.
Here said Schwartzwald, pouring him
out large glass Of wine, try this never
falling specific against the blue and every
other sort Of devils
Leopold swallowed the wine, which
was at once delicious and powerful; his
spirits returned, his heart glowed, and even
more than his wonted animation pervaded
his frame. He felt powerful excitement,
and laughed aloud, all the fears which the
sight of the grave had oecasioned being
forgotten.
.Why, what matters it, said Schwartz
valid, where a man is buried? We shall
all be in our graves some day, perhaps;
and the knowledge where they are situated
cannot bring them one step nearer to US.
Drink, then; let death come when he will,
he shall find US properly prepared for the
journey, as far as good liquor can prepare
as
Leopold filed his glass again, and, as he
e al. i
laughter was heard at the door. Old Alice
opened it, and began to talk to some per-
sons who were standing ON the outside
1t was soon apparent that the newcomers
were females; and Leopold, who was now
in very high spirits, leaped from his chair,
and rushing to the door, swore that, who
ever they were, they should enter. Sch
war,zwald followed him, and they, drag
ned in two girls, whom they found talking
to Alice
The weHches struggled good deal, and
seemed very averse TO entering the cot
tage; but the two gallants were men not
to be denied; by main force The fair ones
were seated near the fire, and their cloa ks
taken off 81
Leopold pressed his suit very vigorous
ly; he was going through the forms asual
on the occasions, swearing all those oaths
which he had found to prevail often before,
and which your accomplished lover always
swears, and never means TO observe,
when Schwartwad slapped him on the
shoulder. -. IA Il
'Bravo!' said he, you redeem your pledge
bravely: you said that you would make
love even to fends if they should come in
your way; and who do you think our
friends here are!'
Il think they are very true flesh and
blood, and no fiends, but the daughters oil
some good Phiistines of Contingent
To see how. man may be imposed on,
now! and a learned man too--a student
a sage that's to be! But must undeceive
you. Know, then, most renowned Burs-l