Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-10-19
From Godey's Lady's Book for October.
AN INCIDENT RELATED OF BYRON.
BIZ N. p. WILLIS.


one Of the clubs of St. James street. The
servant Of each, as he stepped upon the
pavement, threw up the wooden apron of
the cabrioIet, and sprang to the head of the
horse; but as TO The destination of the equi-
pages for the evening; there seemed to be
some dssention among the noble masters.
Between the line Of ccrohetted vehicles
stood hackney coach, and person in an
attitude OF an eager expectancy. pressed as
near The exherated group as he could do
without exciting immediate attention.
Which way 2" said he whose vehicle
was nearest, standing with his foot on the
step.
All together, Of course" said another.
Let's make night of it,"
" Pardon me-" said the deep and sweet
voice of the last out from the club; Il Sc
cede for one-Go your ways, gentlemen"
CHOW, what the deuce is footT' said
the foreman, again stepping back on the
sidewalk. " Don't let hu off, Fitz! Is
your cab here, Byron, or will you let me
drive you9 By Jovo, you shan't leave
US -
"But you shall leave me, and so you
are not toresworn, my friend! In plain
phrase, | won't 60 with you! And | don't
know where shall go, SO spare your Gu
riosl,y the trouble OF asking. have a pre-
sentiment that | am wanted-by devil or
angel;
~ see hand you cannot See
" And very pretty hand it is, | dare
swear" said the former speaker, jumping
into his cab, and starting off with Il spring
Of his blood hoasc, followed by all the We
hcIes at the club door, save one.
Byron stood looking after them mo-
mcnt, and raised his hat and pressed his
hand hard on his forehead. The unknown
person who had been lurking rear, seemed
willing to leave him for moment to his
thoughts, or was embarrassed at approach
Ing a stranger. AS Byron turned with his
haIting ste2 to descend the steps, however
he came suddenly ID his side.
My lord he said, and silent as ifwalt-
ing permission to 90 on.
We'll, replied Byron. turning TO him
without the least surprise. and looking
closely into his face by the light of the
street lamp.
Il came to you with an errand which,
perhaps"
"a strange one, / am sure; but am
prepared by it have beea forewarned
Of it. What do you require Of me? for |
am ready"
* This strange" exclaimed the man.
Has another messenger, then"
None except IA spiri,-for my heart
alone told me | should be wanted at the
house. Speak at once"
"My Lord, dying girl has sent for
you
u Do know her 7"
"She has never seen you. Will you
come at once, and on that way | will ex-
plain to you what | can Of this singular
errand; though Indeed, when it is told TO
YOU YOU know all that comprehend"
They were at the door of the hackney
coach and Byron entered it without further
remark.
Back again." said the stranger, as the
coachman closed the door, " and drive for
dear life, for we shall scarce be in time, |
fear"
The heavy tongue of ST. PauPs struck
twelve as the rolling vehicle hurried on
through the now lonely street, and though
so far from the place whence they started
neither OF the two occupants had spoken.
Byron sat with folded arms and bare head
in the corner Of the coach; and the stran-
ger, with his hat crowded over his eyes,
seemed depressing some violen, emotion;
and it was only when they stepped before
| a low door in & street close upon the river
| that the latter found utterance.
/ lis she alive 2" he hurriedly asked Of
| n woman who came ont at the sound Of the
| carriage wheels.
"She was a moment since, but be
| quick !"
Byron followed quickly on the heels Of
his companion, and passed through dim
| ly lighted entry 10 the door Of the back
room they entered. A lamp shaded by
curtain of spol!ess purity, threw q faint
light upon a bed, upon which lay girl,
watched by physician and nurse. The
physician had just removed small mirror
from ~; lips, and holding it to the light, he
whispered tina, she stu, breathfd. AS By
ron passed the edge OF the curta,n' now
ever, The dying girl moved the fingers of
the hand lying on the cc-erlet, and slowly
opened on him her languid eyes-eyes of
inexpressible depth of lustre. No one had
spoken.
| 4" He is here - she murmured. "Raise
me, mother, while have time 10 speak 20
| HIM"
Byron looked around the small chamber
trying in vain to break the spell Of awe.
which the scene threw over him. An
appariton from another world could moi
have checked more fearfully and complete
" the more worldly and scornfu under
current Of his nature. He stood with his
heart beating almost audibly, and his
| knees trembling beneath him. awaiting
what he prophelicaIIy eel, TO be warning