Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-03-15

..You know how fond | am Of wander
ing about city late at night. Well night
before last, sat on a bench of the Alamo
da, till the clock struck twelve, and | had
finished my observations Of the last prom
enaders. then determined TO return 10
my lodgings, by very roundabout way
ln doing so, however, | went astray, in
more senses than one. for | soon found
myself in street had never seen before,
or at least did not then recognize. 1t was
perfectly quiet and dark, with tie excep-
ton Of a single light in a house at some
distance from me. Towards this | bent
my steps, with the intention of nquiring
my way | knocked for some time, and
at length female voice, very sweet and
low, demanded who was there. gave the
usual Spanish reply peaceabe people,"
" What do you want?" mustered up my
Spanish, and told her at some length, that
| was stranger. North American, and
had lost my way, and wished to be direct
ed into il. No answer was returned to
this, and | waited some minutes, during
which | fancied once or twice, | heard a
whispered conversation going on inside
At length. just as my patience was exhaus
ted, and was about to walk away, the
portal opened, and the same swee, voice
babe me ENTER unhesitatingly obeyed,
and found myself in a wide entry with a
door opening on each side. Before me
stood lady, who, renowned as are the
women of Malaga, for their charms,
thought then was the most beautiful had
seen in the city. She was not very young,
but exhibited the calmness, grace, and de-
cision of a mature woman.
She was elegantly and rather gaudily
dressed, and her raven hair was confined
by high and singularIy beautiful comb.
Her eyes were the blacklist and keenest
had ever seen, and they flashed over me
with glance that instantly made her ac-
quainted with my whole personal appear
ance. The scrutiny seemed satisfactory,
for after a few minutes pause, she smiled
and motioned to me to ascend a flight of
stairs, the foot of which approached one of
the side doors mentioned. | hesitated,
and some uncomfortable stories had heard
of Maagese treachery and roguery, passed
through my mind with wonderful distinct
ness and rapidly. | began in confused
manner, TO repeat my wish to be directed
on my way, but she interrupted me with,
So Go up-go up" at the same time smi-
ling so sweetly and playfully, that what
with my innate tendency to obey the fair
sex, add my old and unconquerable thirst
for adventure, | did as she requested.
soon found myself in room Of some size,
! containing a table, on which my fair con-
ductress SET the lamp she had hitherto car
ried, three or four chairs, and an article
that seemed to be a cross between a cup
board and bureau. The floor was neatly
matted, and at the further end Of the apart
ment, was recess, evidentl containing
bed, screened by a scarlet curtain.
| seated myself on one Of the chairs,
which rather singularly thought, were all
placed between the table and the recess,
and overwhelmed with wonder and curlosi-
~, watched the motions of my lovely hos
tess, with a strong suspicion that was
dreaming all the while. She opened the
cupboard or bureau or whatever ii was,
and took therelrom two bottles, as many
glasses. plate Of oranges and a formida
bic looking knife. She poured out large
glass of wine and told me to drink, which
did and found it excellent, but strong =
She made me drink two more, bu, | re-
fused the fourth. and taking an orange re-
turned to my seat. She presently came
and sat beside me, saying, :" Now tell me
your story if you like"
"Contound my story" replied |, with
some animation, and seizing her hand,
(for by this time the wine began to affect
me. Il am in too good quarters to desire
to qui: them" but it is very late," said
she, smiling. els it not? perceive you
have watch, tell me what time it Isl
| drew forth my chronometcr, which she
examined very curious y and earnestly,
looking, however. | observed more at the
back than at the front Of it. /" 1t is gold"
said she carlessly, as she returned it, "you
must be very rich!" "My pockets are
well filed" | replied gaily, 81 but fear
their contents will scarcely buy your love-"
She pushed me away with laugh, saying.
/" fie! you rogue-go cut up those oranges
for me-" obeyed, and going to the ia
BILE seized the huge knife, and had sliced
about half the oranges, when she came TO
my side, saying, " let me show you how
to cut Them" graSped my right hand, and
began to saw the orange tina: held in my
left. fancled a moment after, thatl heard
the recess curtain behind me rustic. The
truth flashed upon me instantly. and with
the speed of thought shook off the fair
syren beside me. and instantly struck fe
rocious looking fellow behind me a blow
which bruised his cheef from top 10 bottom.
He seemed paralyzed by my unexpected
attack, but speedily recovering, grappled
me- His beautiful confederate seemed to
be Transformed into a she tiger. Muter-
ing no very delicate oath in Spanish. she
seized me furiously by the hair, and both
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