The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-30
From The London Court GdsCtte.
AN ADVENTURE OF CHARLES ii.

THRRE Is not in the British Indies flirer val
ley than the Vale of Dogelly, or one that combines
sweetness and magniticence in such perfect and
varied beauty. But, when the storm sweeps from
the hills, and to the darkness of night Is added the
gloomy shadow Of the mountain--whcn every
stream becomes torrent, and mingles its roar
with the hows of the blast; when the vapory
clouds hang in blackncss, and shroud not only the
stars, but the winkling cottage light, there few
places which create such feelings Of drcarness and
desoaton.
1t was even in such night that single horse
man urged his strong black steed along the rough
pathway tina, formed the mountain pass-now clat-
tering upon the smooth worn rocli-now snoring
and plungng up to the saddle girh in the splashins
stream; again, aided and urged by hand and spur,
telling up the rugged bank, and then bounding for
ward with undated yigor over the broken heath,
in the direction of more level country that stretch
ed to The plains Of Shropshire.
What, no! sir strangcr!' cried deep toned
voice, as the sou, stced extrcaling himself by a
violent effort from swamp, was again moving for
ward
what, no! sir stranger, whittier so fast = re-
peated the voice, as three men well mounted is
sued from the shadow of some scattered trees, and
joined the traveller, who at the second challenge
roined up his stced and laid his hand upon his
holster.
'Who be We that inquire /" he demanded. Il
have small time or pleasure 10 answer such greet
ings that bodc me hndrance."
The party whom he addressed gave loud laugh
by Becket's bones, fair sir, We speak as though it
were matter of thine own choice to answer US or
no.
'Ay, marry, and so it H. Nay, friend, handle
not my bride, said the horseman, drawing pis-
to from his saddle.
Hold, hold cried the other speaker, IAN We be
WISE trihc not with such trinkets as these Put
up thy pistol, and thou shalt know thy company
Nay, By Heaven, it were more fitting that ]
knew my company ere parted with my weapons
Trust me, have right good will 10 use them,
were it but to repay thee for thy suspicious
BY my faith, doubt it not, for thou seenest n
cock Of game. But thou art in better company
than thou couds, have bargaincd for. Here at my
side the worthy and worshipful Obadiah Strong-n-
faith captain of certain pious dragons in the SER
vice of The State and 10 his left, is the devoui
Zucharus Trust-in-g ood-works, an officer in the
same troop, marvellous and edifying dspu,an,s, as
thou may'st have an opportunity of hearing For
myself, am known BY the carnal name OF Richard
S;campg-ace, and am also an officer in the army of
the Parliament. Now, who or what art thou in
the devils namc?'
"A soldier offortunc and an adhcrent to the king.
"A long hair cavaer-bc II so, and whittier art
thou bound''
TO the castle Of Sir David Tudor
THAT thou can'st not reach TO night: you have
many long mile 10 ride, and your stced pants and
moves but DULY. What say We to passing the
night at yonder hosiery, where We see the light p
The other paused ere he replied; and as he hesi-
fated, one Of his companions wheeled to the left,
movement that passed not unobseiyed by the ca
hn
fis willingness TO visit the hosiery.
BY our lady! comrades Of mlne, said he. eye
nave brought me into foitace instead of hos
tlery.'
1T is, in truth, somewhat OF both, and ns occa-
sion requires serves for ether hut that little reck
eth, thou shalt find good entertainments, and thy
s,eed shall be cared for
II was now TOO late TO retreat, and the cavalier
dsmountne. and giving his horse 10 the groom, en-
tered the building, followed by his companions
He had no sooner seated himself than Scampgracc
npnin addressed him Sir Cavalier, You mus,
give us up your papers and arms, and when Major
Iodenburg returns and is satisfied with thee and
thine errand, in the morning thou may'st depart
without further questions
BY St. George Of England said the cavalier,
starting 10 his feet this Is chursh courtesy. You
have invited me hitner, and now
Small words will suffice replied the other
I'VE have orders to guard the mountain passes,
and to arrest all suspicious persons. So give up
thy papers and weapons at once, and save us the
troubls ortaking them by rougher MEANS
The eyes Of the cavalier flashed with anger at
the cool determined manner Of the roundhead, and
ne seemed as if disposed forcibly 10 effect his re-
treat; bu, moments recollection showed him the
madness of such an attempt, and unbuckling his
belt, he flung his sword on the table, threw down