Delaware Republican, and farmers', manufacturers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-13
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ed paths, in order to elude pursuit. their
torn and blood-stained uniforms their
faded and solemn movement,-and their
detected and careworn countenances, bear
ling melancholy contrast 10 the warlike ap-
pearance and bouyancy Of spirit with which
they had set out, Where now arc those
[brave young warriors, who but few hours
before had been their companions, and
whose hearts had beat high with the hopes
Of victory and fame! Many have no doubt
fallen in that dreadful conflict, and their
bodies are now bleaching upon the battle
field. Others have fallen into the hands Of
their enemies-perhaps badly wounded
There to. suffer hardships and indignities
even worse than warriors death. Of all
that gallant band but three now remained,
and they were flying before victorious
foe, towards place Of safety, bearing in
their arms the apparently liieless form Of a
patriot '.brave."
| As these and similar thoughts passed
Through their minds, they continued to
march in profound silence along the most
lonely and gloomy. paths; until the sable
curtain Of night was drawn oyer the land
scape aud then they quickened their pace,
and arriyed.about two hours after night-fall
iopposite the mouth Of Rocky Run; when
plunging their horses in, they crossed over,
and Immediately proceeded towards their
humble dwelling. As they drew near the
house, on foot. (they having dismounted at
the entrance Of the ravine,) carrying their
apparently dead, or dying companion in
their arms, they were met by Amanda,
who on perceiving that they bore a eorse.
and being apprehensive for The fate Of her
lover, rushed wildly upon them with light
in her hand, the rays from which falling
upon the face Of the dead man, exposed TO
her view the well known, bul now CHASTITY
countenance Of Henry WINTHROP, when ut
tering loud shrek and throwing herself
upon his body, she embraced it, crying
wildly and 1ranticly,." Oh, my brother!
My brotheri''
This act seemed to recall Henry again
10 life and consciousness. The spirit which
had been so long futterirg for its flight to
another world was called back TO its clay
tenement, and opening his eyes, he gazed
upon her and stretching out his arms, as il
endeavoring 10 embrace her, heaved deep
and pitecus moan.
HE lives! He lives !" cried Amanda,
embracing him still more franticly, and en-
deayoring 10 raise him from the earth.
"She must be removed" said old Green.
wood 10 his companions. He may vel
recover - and being assisted by George,
they gently disengaged Henry from hel
embrace, and carrying him into the house
laIp him upon rude pallet; where, aflel
llpaRinislering gentle cordial. he SO far re
roo b, and to speak a few words though
scfrcely articulate.
Henry, WINTHROP continued to meme
Gay by day, but from The nature of hi,
wounds 1t was extremely slow. Amanda
was his nurse, physician and apolhecary
and night and day was ever 10 be fount
ny his bedside. Weeks had now elapsed
and Henry had SO far recovered as to occa
slonally leave his couch, and leaning on hi.
sisters arm take turn or two in his little
room. AS they were thus engaged one
day, Amanda, who had often remarked thai
her brother had always since his GONZALES.
cence treated her beloved George Beau.
champ with the utmost coldness and indif
ference and that he had never made any
enquiries for Lucy, resolved, if possible, 10
draw from him an explanation of this las
she thoughp strange conduct. As he lean.
ed, therefore, upon her arm, she observed,
think, Henry, you would mend faster
by taking short walk occasionally in the
the open air. But as | am too weak to
undertake to be your support in such nm UNI
derlaking, will request Captain Beau.
champ TO be your conductor"
mo no! Amanda, | cannot walk out
with him.
Why not, Henryi He feels all the
affection of a brother for You, and know
would be pleased 10 do anything 10 benefit
you."
"Ah! Amanda, II he could undo what
he has al -eady done; but that's impossible.
However, ! don't blame Captain Beau
champ"
y" What has he done, Henryi Tell me,
beseech YOU" said Amanda with great
earnestness.
HE has stolen,the affections of her whose
love valued above the price Of worlds, re-
piled Henry. Yes, Amanda" he con-
tinued, IL heard him declare in this house.
that Lucy had plighted him her vows, and
that he never know could happiness until
he could call her his"
Amanda was paralysed. All her former
suspicious of his secret love for Lucy re.
turned; and the airy fabric of love and
happiness which she had so long been
building in authorization was lilo Tho h,,o