New-York tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1841-1842, 1841-05-03
vel. 4. no. 20.

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may be- And cheer up, cheer up, think of the cksn,hs
daughter with heart and YOU shall win her yc''
Joe shook his head but there something so s:cory
the ousyant hopeful manner this speech that his spirits
under nucscc, and communicated It would seem
impulse the mare, who, breaking from
her sober amhs into gentle emuated tbs pace Ed
ward Chester horse aud appeared 10 ater herself tina, he
doing his very best.
Il was dry night, and the light of yousg mooa
which then jus, rising she'd around that peace and
guilty which gives evening time its delicious charm
The lcngthcacd shadows of the sotened reflected
in still threw their carpet the path the travellers
pursued and the light wind stirred settly than be-
fore though it soothing Nature in her sleep BY
little and LITTLE they ceased talking, and rode side by
side. in pleasant silence.
The Alaypoc light. brilliant tonight, said Edward,
they rode along the lane from which while the intervening
bare OF leaves, that hostery visible.
Brilliant indeed sir returned Joe. rising in his strrup
20 &c; better view Lights in the large room and fire
smmerng in the best bedehamSer Why, what company
can this be tor. wonder.
Some bcn.hed horscman wcSdng toward London, ard
deferred from going tonight by the marvellous tales OF nay
/ friend the highwayman, suppose, said Edward.
He be horScman OF good quality to have such
Communications. Yeur bed too. sir"
No matter joe Any other will do for But
cone-thcrc nine striking. We must PHsh on.
They cntcred forward brisk pace Joes charger
could attain and presently stopped the little copse where
he had left her in the morning. Edward dlsmounted gave
his bride his companion and walked with liz step
toward the house
female servant waiting side gate the garden
wall, and admitted him without delay. He hurried along the
tcnccalk and darted flight of broad steps leading into
old and gloomy hasi whose walls ornamented with
rusty suits Of antler weapons of the chase and suchi
like garniurc Here ho paused, but long for he
looked round if expecting the attendant have followed,
and wondering she had done lovely girl appeared
whose dark hair rested his breast Almost
a the instant n heavy hand laid upon her arm,
Edward felt himself thrust away, and Mr. larcdae stood
between them
He regarded Young sterny without removing his
/ hat
which he held his dingwhp motioned him toward the door
The young drew himsclfup and returned his gaze
This is well done of sir corrupt my servants ond
my house unbdden and in secret, like thief said
Mr.. Harciac Leave it, sir, aad return more.
Miss Harcdaes presence returned the young man.
and your relationship her, give you license which,
YOU brave man. you will abuse You have COM
PEELED this course, and tho fault is mine
1t is neither generous, honorable, tho act of
true man. sir rctorted the other tampcr with the
affections Of weak trusting girl, while you shrink. IN y"~
unworthncs from her guardian and protector and dare
not the light of day More than this will say to
YOU that forbid You this house, and require you TO be
gone
Ii neither generous nor honorable nor tho act of
man to play the spy" said Edward Your words imply
dishonor, and reject them with the they merit.
You will find said Mr. Harcdalc, calmly, "your trusty
gobctwccn waiting the gate by which you entered
have PLAYED spys part, chaneed to pass
the gate aXd followed You nigh have heard knocking
for ads sion had you been less swift of foot fingered in
the garden Please withdraw Your presence here is
offensive to and dstressul to my niece. As he said
these words, lie passed his about the waist OF the terri
fed and weeping girl, and drew her closer him and
though The habtua severity of his scarcy cham
gc there yet apparent the action air OF kindness
and sympathy for her distress.
Mr. Haredale," said Edward, your encrclcs her
on whom have my every hope and thought and to par
chase one minutes happiness for whom would gladly lay
down my life this house the cuskct TINT holds the precious
Jewel of existence Your niece has Pigtcd her faith ia
me- and have plightcd mine TO her What have done
hold ms n
these discOurcOus words ]!
You have done that, SIR" answered Mr. Haredale,
which be undone You have tied lover sknot here
which be osundcr Take good heed of what say
Must cancel the bond between We. reject you and all
your kith and krall the false holsw hcartles stock
High words, sir said Edward, scornfuly.
Words of purpose and meaning, as you will find replied
the other. Lay them 70 heart.
Lay You then, these said Edward. Your cold and
sucn temper which cils every breast about you, which
turns affection into fear aid changes duty into dread; has
forced this cpugnant and
wish and far foreign than you. |
false, hollow, hearess man. the character is yours,
who poorly these injurious terms, against the
truth and uader the shelter whereof reminded you JUST
now. fou shall cancel the bond between will
abandon this pursuit. rely upon your nieces truth and
honor and your influence nought leave her with
confidence in her pure faith which sou will never weake
and with but that do leave her in some GEN.
tier care"
With that he pressed her cold hand his lips, and once
enconering and returning Mr. Harcdalcs steady look
withdrew.
few word, 20 joe as ne mounted his horse, sufficiently
explained what had passed. and renewed all that young
tlennn dependency with ,enod aggravation. They rode
back to the aypoe without exchanging syllable, and arr
we'd at the door with heavy hearts.
Od John who had peeped from behind the red curtain
as they rode up shouting for Hugh out directly AND
said great importance he held the young man suY.
He's comfortable in bed-the best bed thorough
gentleman; the smngest aaablest gentleman ever nao 70
Who, willctl" said Edward carolessIy, as he dis
Your worthy father, sir replied John Your honOrar-
What does he meant said Edward looking with e
mixture Of alarm and doubt at Joe.
:. What do you mean" said Joe. Do NJ you Mr.
Edward does nit understand, father p
d. nj KNOW nt sir 2, saii John nneuns