Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-11-11

ed, but for while her feelings choked her utter
ance. Again she essayed to speak. "Oh why
am surrounded with such dlfiuIties? can
not repay the debt of gratitude owe you-l-
"Say nought of gratitude, Naoml-utter your
unbiased sentiments. Perhaps ii is my country
that is the bar, or my religious belief II SO, one
word from you, and will orsake both Tor ever!
ooh, no no! these are not the causes As
for merica, from amidst the perIls that sur
round me, sometimes wish that mad wings,
that might fly away over the tar Atlantic and
be among the loved scenes OF my cmldhood-as
for your belief, in my heart it is but my own;
but"
"a previous Affection"
"Oh, no not that" replied she, hiding her
face on his shoulder, 81 were ungratetult could
have any sentiments towards one who has zone
me so many services, but love, unbonnded love
| should consider this the happiest moment Of
nv existence, if-if-but my father! lie has am
bilious proiects-wild schemes that beset his path
with perils | am afraid that he will never con.
sent that should become your wife.
While Naomi uttered these words, the mid.
shipman, although he could not see that crimson
face, could feel the burning feyerishness OF the
blood that snffnsed ii, as she lay on his shoulder
Bless you, bless you, Naomi, for this You
have made ne new man-you have opened
world of happiness before me. Trust me, but
will bring forward such reasons why you should
leave the dangers that surround you here, as
will induce your father To consent We VIII
leave this hapless country, where the iron heel OF
the oppressor brushes all the manlier feelings OF
our natures in the dust, and IN the tar land OF
freedom, find home Of peace, OF domestic tran
guilty.
Naomi looked M with confding smile at the
picture which the impassoned young man drew.
As he gazed her almost seraphc beauty, a
slckenlng sense OF the uncertainty OF every
thing, in that oppressed land, came over him, and
he trembled lest there should arise some bar to his
happiness. He swore inwardly, that whatever
obstacles might oppose, he would never give up
the pursuit. He would forego country, kindred
every thing were necessarily make her his
wife.
1t was settled, at Naomis request, that Win
gate should call on the morrow upon her father,
to make formal proposal, and that she, in the
mean time, should sound him on the subject. and
prepare the way for success. Hardly had they
settled this point, when the old man re-entered
the apartment
81 did not intend to be absent so long but
have been detained in making out these instru-
ments, said he, placing sundry papers in VIM
gates hands.
"What is the meaning Of this :" exclaimed
Wingnte, glancng his eyes over the papers
which proved 10 be certificates of the transfer Of
sundry shares in an American Railroad.
"Young man, you have done me signal service
! believe am not ungratetnl.
"This will never do exclaimed Wngate 81
have already sufficient wealth. | cannot rob you
IN this way
"Rob me would it be robbing the sea to draw
bucket Of water thence You know not the
wealth Of the Jew Absalom.
Wingate still continued to raise the objections,
and the old man was a. strenuous IN urging the
gift upon him. At length our hero succeeded in
obtaining armistce of twenty four hours, to
consider the matter. Soon after he took his leave
The next morning, burning with high hope, the
mldshpman was on his way betimes 10 the resi-
deuce of the jew. IL arrived at the port of the
.caravansera-it was fastened Ae knockcdnG
one answered a cold sweat began to creep from
every pore in his body. He BECAME desperate
he thumprd and Numbered away TIL the solitary
corridors within rang again, but not approaching
footsep quieted his apprehenslons. in state Of
mind bordering on madness he returned TO The
monastery for Roderick, determined on forcing
an entrance He found his trusty squire anus ny
two or three Of the monks with m account Of
some of his adventures, over flask Of Syrian
w ne, but the Cd tar was ready to wind up his
yarns at the beck Of WIngate.
tSee you here, Master Frank, said he, upon
being told the purpose for which he was wanted,
tits my opinion, begging your pardon that you
have a very easy knak Of getting INTO scrapes,
as a young gentleman SHOULD, 10 BE- sure but 20
like 10 know it you have taken the bearings Of
this atf,r--this making attack upon fortress,
without first declaring war, may be logged pr
racY Not that I'D care as to myself, for 20 III
for obeying orders, any how =
Winga!e was tao much wrapped upin his chill
forebod,nrs to heed the garrnlty of his attendant;
he hurried along without making a reply.
"Well well ~ muttcred Roderck 10 himself,
"if he will be wlful-f he wont hearken to an
old cruiser who knew what spH ,cnter was before
he was born there is no help for it! Howsomed.
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