Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-01-14

with bread, milk, and dried yenlsOn /;
and Albert thought he bad never made
a more delicious meal. They were soon
all quietly settled for the night ). the old
man was helped to his room by his gen
tie child and Albert lay before the fire
wondering and thinking who they could
be, until nature could no longer support
him and he sunk 10 sleep.
! When he awokc in the morning n bright,
fire was swapping aud cracking in the
room, and The old man in his arm chair
with the table before him.
"We were sorry 10 disturb you sir,"
said he; "but our place is not very com
modious one. II reminds me of the old
song--'lt served bim for parLor, for Ldch-
en-, and hall"
( While he was speaking lsidoro enter
ed, her beautiful hair covered with snow
flakes, and her whole face radiant with
smiles and beauty. An Indian came
with her, bearing n basket. lie re-
manned sIme time talking with the old
gentleman, who understood the Lam
guage, aud Fitzgerald knew enough Of
1t TO hear him say,
"Who is he;" lie turned and said
81 think, sir, you have right to know
whom you SO kindly sheltcred-my name
is Albert Fitzgerald"
"Fiizgerald Was the name of your
father Campbell Filzge.ald;o
, cit was"
"Young man." said he, "you are
more than welcome. Your father was
my friend, and as brave soldier as ever
marched to battle"
"Yon knew my father then, sir;" and
Fitzgerald stcpt before him.
"Ncs, and well do remember the
day on which we parted-parled to meet
no more-it was after glorious victory!
| called TO say farewell, as at day-break
] was to leave that part Of the country.
lie was stretched on paIlet-the sur
gcon preparing to dress his WOUNDS -
lie opened his eyes rs entered, and
told my purpose. General said he,
stretching out his hand to me, and all
the fire of the soldier sparkling for II
moment 10 his heavy eyes as he spoke,
'we shall drive these intrudors from our
land. Heaven bless you, farewell -
lie was never well enough to return to
the army, and | never had an opportu-
nitv 10 return 10 him again"
Albert listened with surprise. The
old man forgot his lamene ss--he stood
up, and his tall figure seemed almost ai-
gnnllc, while the whole expression OF his
face was changed it glowod with ami
nation as he took Fitzgerald by the
hand.
"Thrice welcome TO my home and
heart" said he, " thou son Of an old
friend. Young man, poor and forlorn
as | now appear, once commanded d
armies, and this arm," extending it as
he spoke, "was ever ready to draw the
sword in defence of this ungratelu coun-
try. My name is Charlton"
General Charlton" said Fitzgerald,
pressing his hand between both his own
81 have often heard my beloved mo-
thrr speak of your covering my father
with your cloak, and coming for BIN
with litter, hy which you saved his IN
valuable lie."
"Thcsc my son, were the chances and
changes of war; but" and he sighed
deeply, tive who have toilcd and bIeG
spent all yes, all, even our paternal
inheritance, in the country's service, can
not choose but weep almost tears OF
blood, when We find ourselves bcggars
on the soil we have warmly defended, -
find ourselves unnollced and unknown
by the sons who at case in their posses
sions feel not, care not for the pangs o
those who obtained for them choices
blessings. Picture 10 yourself, sir, q
young man well born, well educated, rich
Of great expectations, sacrificing all ioI
the cause Of freedom, and losing all ioI
his country and when in old age, worn
out, crippled, unable any longer 10 he
useful, to that country for support, feel
ing that Justice demands prompt attcn-
ton 10 his claims waiting day after day,
week after week, year after year, until
weary heart sick aud disguised, he rctlres
to some solitary abode, and finds among
savagcs a better home than his country
men are willing 10 bcstow. This-thisn'
young man, "ls the fate Of the veteran,
of the revolution.
The General covered his face with
his hands, and sunk back exhausted b,
his. emotions. Albert felt the blouc
mounting into his face at the recollection
of the ingrallude Of the government
yet remembering that he had done all II
his power TO aid the cause of these dis
Interested hut unfortunate men, he tolC
the General, after n pause Of some mo
mcnrs, that he should be proud TO assist
him in any way that his fortune was am
Pile, aud that he could not use IT more tc
to his satisfaction, than IN making the
friend OF his father happy.
"lIappy - SAID he, as he raised hIs
mournlul eyes 10 Albert 81 am almost
at my journeys end could but behold
this forest flower, this only iic To earth,
safely situated in the world, ! should die
conlcnled He pressed the beautiful
creature 10 MS bosom nudibly.
"My dear grandfather" said lsiiore
"gricve not for me, we are very haPp,
here, and YOU have new friend now
who will not let your little"
She stopped, blushed, and hid he
face on her grandlalhct's shoulder, fear
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