The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-11-11

aud DE Wilton. taking advantage thereby. de-
termined to press closer on her steps. More
rudely than was consistent with his usual de-
meanour, lie pushed aside the crowd, and
sprung forth into the courtyard. lie saw her
figure, as he thought unattended. Just gliding
towards a distant chariot. and in the act OF
stepping in. Haste aud anxiety somew hat
Oyerstepping the bounds Of rigid decorum. he
for the purpose OF expedi,ing he's assent. when
the lady turned her face; but. to-tl.e asiouisii.
ment of the intruder, it was no, the object Of
his search.
| The dame looked on him with a most pro.
voking paeidity, thereby increasing his con(u-
sion. Nexed, at his mistake. ho was hardly
able TO stammer out the requisite apolcg gies.--
In haste she withdrew her hand. She had,
however, left ring in his grasp. which, from
the hurry Of her departure, he had not the op-
! porunity to restore.
IT'S an opal of surprisin. lustre--a lucky
hit for nights cruise. To knight OF the
post il would have been no despicable advcn-
; ture,' said Hubert, as he saw his friend anx-
} iously surveying the gem, aud elicitne its
capricious and liful blaze.
Il would it had passed to i,s right owner
though said De Wilton. However, il shall
find resting place on my finger until can
restore IL. Whar thinkest thou il | should
wear it here in commemoraiion Of my un-
known, IN whose pursuit ] achieved such a
gallant prize J.
In ove! in love,-past all recovery Fare
well 4; ilou hast seen that tonight which al.
tors, perehaneo fixes, Thy destiny for ever
Thou hast cast OF the panoply heretofore thy
pride: the Ions hide for the distnn'
Away with thy homil,cs, Sir Sourbutts -
How can man escapc that is born Of woman
'F' curiosity, tell thee, pqued aud spuued
on by mystery aud Suspcion.'
DE Burgh shook las head and sighed deeply.
Surely thou art nat thyself infected with
this same eentagion J! on4uned his hiend with
some earncstncss.
do protest. said Hubert Butt canno,
U render thee reason for this cruel hcaviness.-
y Indeed, l could weep now but that child
81 Being visitors al the castle, they separate
J. for the night. Morning found them earl,
asir, Meeting in the courtyard, De Wiltoi
;, looked haggard and disturbed.
J. Never, said he. hath such night or hor.
u rors haunted me. This mysterious ring has
been the subject ola thousand iances. lay
l. down; ii was on my finger, and fol, unusual
= pressure-pulses of fire darling from il through
: my ,ens-then, as il were, a burning girdle
that encompsssed me. Anon the fierce impulse
ieapt TO my heart Terrible and ghastly shape,
surrounded my bed, and each wore a burning
ring. They gnashed their teeth, and shri.kr I'd
as they passed by, round and round in mys-
tic dance, mocking as they disappeared. only
TO return with increasing numbers aud audacity.
felt the elammy drops upon my brow, bu,
could not wipe them thence. 1t was ss thougi
the yawnns pit vomi,ed forth her legions to
; destroy me, Driven to desperation, | lespec
from my couch, aud drew of the ring, the req
l cause Of my sullerings. felt relieved. !
J. might be inas sination; aud make little doul.
) but our adventure the preceding night, tn
U mysterious incognlto, aud the manner ia whicl
J. ! became possessed Of the ring, had So wrough
upon my fancy, that it no longer yielded I,
Z control-excited by the breath when lightly
strung, and obcying every unseen impulse.
lay down again, but know not il | slept. The
scene changed, and | recollect watching the
gem, for could not divert my thoughts. 1t
lay before Inc on the oaken cabinet, and me-
a. T., ,,J h., l,, T.,.
: ccsses-1ashes OF light aud pale forms GoAring
through them. with anguish. unutterablo an-
guish, in their looks"
Thou art III, Harry. II Is not the csm-ii
is the raging fever IN thy bosom from which
these fumes are driven. Go to, NOVA sack.
possct and drug will sosn lay these ho5gob-
lins ia the Red sea
Peradyen,uro 1t is as thou sayest, Hubert.
for my tongue is parched aud my head as
though ii would cleave ssuDder; NOR eau liest
aDtil the mystery be solved
The witch Of Rosberry Toppio.-~hst
ssyes, thou TO Trial OF her skillF
Since my shor sojourn here have heard
wondrous things Of her preseience; and to tell
thee true. have a strange notion for visit
Bot il i, told of as a fearful adventure. even for
the most siout. hearted
.Tush, Harry Iia, this bit Of anfa! CO.
queIry so co~sd thy spirit as to make thee
quail at the passing Of a shsdsw!'
Nay, Hubert, my nature hath not changed.
When the pressure Is gone, the spring regains
its wonred vigcr.'
'"Tis well. And now to shape aud arrange
our plans
/ With that they retired to consult, being de-
termined to lose 40 time in searching out this
mystery. Now, the ~iteh's orscular respon.
ses were only delivered about midnieht-con-
eluding long ere cockeros. so that II was ut.