Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-03-16

were fired upon her. His des,h-ko ooun,ensnee
struck her with horror wheu be started from his seat
said, CrAcious Heaven what DO | see pray tel me
fair Miss, who you are. and why here confined '
Alas, oanno, tell mournfully sighed Eiyira -
q ! know not tho person who conveyed INC HtheF' OF
What could induce him 10 conhnc me IN this gloomy
castle She then related the circumstances that ook
place previous to her imprisonment. at the same time
informing HIN Of Der family. her name, &c.
% heaven cried her fellow prisoner, when she
had done speaking. who knows.'--he stoppcd-his
head fell upon his bosom bot again raising his eyes
he exclaimed, Am deceived or am | not for IN
thv lovely counienance, fancy behold the image OF
my long lest Gertrude
At this the bell rang. and the old servant,
who had listened to their conversation. left them say
ing be careful, do not let my master you taking
thus, for II he should know YOU had each other
should have to be hung for he just said you must he
moved further apart, he should have trouble with
ye and should die, nobody will pity ye nobody re-
lease ye'
soon as he had withdraw. Elyira closed the iron
shutter seated herself upon her bed and began 10 con-
irive means Tor an escape. Should be released, y
said she. know not where 10 60 aud my danger
might be increased fold. !mighi bc pursued, over
taken, and brought back, before Could ma my way
out Of the wood, and my last state would he worse
than the first Should the old servant release US both
II would not be prudent Ia trust myself with this Sran-
ger, for know not who he is what his design mas
be. But could he escape, fly TO my friends, and in
form them OF my captivity, then would my day of lib.
Grafton draw near, and withou, exposing myself TO
dangers, my freedom might be obtained. But perhaps
crime has brought him here if So ii is my duty
exert myself IN lberatng criminal but will hear
his story, and like myself he is imprisoned without
cause, the God of innocence will cry for Vengeance
certainly Shall not expose myself 10 any danger in
conversing through these CRATES said Elvra, she
drew aside the iron blind, which presented him TO her
view. i have come, said she to learn the cause of
your imprisonment If consistent with your will 10 give
me the information
. was confined as it without cause, but if
you desire, will relate little Of my history At the
age OF twenty one was eft orphan, with a large
estate at my disposal. then left my native place, and
travelled over many countries, but found nothing
disturb my buoyant heart until hecame acquainted
with Lady Gertrude, the beautiful daughter OF cruel
prosecutor, whom no sooner saw than loved. In
due time confessed my attachment, and happy
to find my love feturned,-still, when toge,b
or, some secret seemed to hang upon the mind OF La
dy Gertrude. While conversing together one evening.
in beautiful arbor, | perceived her frame was much
agitated, she spoke not neither did she gaz-
ed upon her marble features moment-her looks
alarmed me, and springng forward caught her to my
bosom. Could drop the curtain here, could draw
veil over the rest Of my life this heart would be
ease, but that can never be, be. AS held Ger
trude to my heart the sound of footsteps arrested our
attention. and upon looking up, her father stood before
us. have caught you at last said he, at the same
instant snatchng his daughter from my arms and
veyed her away. then entered this thick wood, and
as night came on, sought shelter in an old horel
short distance from this castle | had not long been
in this place, when discovered light at distance
and soon perceived number of horsemen advancing.
As they approached, behed the Earl of Leth bear
ing his daughter in his arms accompanied by several
armed men. They passed the place where lay CON
cealed, after which arose and followed a distance
They came to this old castle and my Ger.
trude conveyed into this gloomy abode. | knew not
what to do TO her from her tyrant father was
my determinations but how effect my purpose
knew not. left the wood that night, and repaired to
a small village where | procured provision. As the
had nI ntuh AMOR Tho, |
again fled to my hiding place from whence ! could
watch the movements of the inmates OF the castle As
the pale in the heavens, and the stars faint
ly glimmered over my head I the Earl with his
armed leave the castle and were soon lost in the
deep wood. Presently the thick clouds gathered
around, and seemed TO threaten approaching storm.
The moon was soon yelled in darkness the stars dis
appeared, after anoher-he lightning flashed
the thunder rolled in awful peas, and the earth
ed shaken from her foundation.
As | approached the castle, an old servant
securing one of the heavy iron gates, of whom en-
quired if could be accommodated with lodgings 10 his
masters castle
| should be very willing TO accommodate you, sir
SAID he, had not my master forbid us admitting any
person during his ABSENCE
How many persons there in the castle now .
said |.
Three servants, sir beside myself
And when does your master return =
In two days, sir
well, my old man, cannot you let me spend the
night with you for all this money said l. taking out
handful Of silver, and not let any one know it but
yourselfr
lie looked at the silver and consented
And will you convey me to Lady Gertude's apart
ment whispered.
Lady Gertrude who are you what do you know
| of Lady Geurudei =
Il am her particular friend, and must see her. no
person shall ever know it, assure youhere take an
other handful OF silver, and conduct me TO her, 80
Come, follow me, then, but my life depends upon
the secret
We entered the castle-the door was opened which
led TO Gerrude's apartment, and ! beheld- her in a
kneelng posture, her lovely face bedewed with tears
She arose, as entered, and mptoned the servant TO
retire. seated mysefby her side and after relating
the means took to gain admission, she spoke thuss -
! Dear Gustayus think my life Of suffering Is al
most at an end feel my spirits daily waste away
am not what once was, happy, buoyani, and bright
You appeared 10 look upon with wonder the last
time we met. Just before my father came because YOU
saw change 10 my counehance. ! have long kent
the secret lurking 10 my bosom, but now will tell
you all have not known what true endowment is
since my mother took her flight 10 the world of souls
She was tender, afiecionaie, and with her ! enjoyed
repose. Bpl ny father spared not the cruel hand Of
yrznny3oWle sanied mother bot in sickness and
dIstres Do1bnsola,on could be offered from the one
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