Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-05-02

''Nselttoa once saved me from TIE avs Oi n pen-
Their, and when my father pressed him 10 name his
reward, all he asked was that we should continue
our attentions TO his f,ier and sister whom he ten
derly loves. Sweet koyema. who would no, love
LET She is 10 mo sister, and such will love
her all the days ofny life But see we are at
home now! There $ my father. seated in the
porch--he does not Sc, US yet"
Sir Mark turned his head ut the ound Of his
daughters voice, and recognized his long expected
guest, whom he welc oned with much cordially.
Grace said he, "g,snd see that supper is pre-
pared for our guest. You do lot mean to deny him
the hospitality of med, after crossing the Atlantic
to see usi' sn4
Grace blushcd, and q 81 irew to give the ncces-
sary orders.
Weeks passed away, and the young Baron was
still at Sir Marks Bu, the knights daughter
beautiful as she was; fit subject for pets pen or
a painters pencil, with a mind fitted 'or such a
shrine-wove not the chains that held him there,
away from his home, although he had eossed the
Atlantic with the intention OF winning Once How
ard for his bride. He had seen her once ere she
leh:England and though but child. she hi: deep
impression upon him. In the mean time his fa,h-
or, a staunch friend of Sir Marks, died, Earnestly
conjuring his 10 visit America; and although he
did not name it, yet he earnestly wished in his
heart that his son nigh, marry the daughter of his
old, and now somewhat Impoverished, friend
The young Baron, finding himself the owner Of
large fortune, and being OF somewhat, chwalrous
and romantic temperament, thought of complying
with his fathers injunction. And receiving press
ing invitation from Sir Marx to visit him, lie ar
ranged his affairs and left England attended Wy one
servant.
Five years had elapsed since Sir Guy had seen
Grace, and he now found her all she promised TO
be-a lovely and loving woman; and yet half
child happy, gladstone creature, with heart
OVERLOOKING with affection for The few she had TO
love-dolizcd by her father and loving Iseyema
with that ardor which the young and happy heart
only can cherish That all absorbing love which
renders weak the strongest ties she knew nothing
Of. True, she had read of it; but i, seemed some
thing sad and sorrowfu--a love not to be desired,
But still, when she thought Of Asselecoa, feelings
which she dared not anayse, told her that her own
heart might one day have its own overpowenng and
engtossng love. She talked TO Sir Guy as she
would to brother; showed 70 him all her woodland
haun,s and her favorte paths, and learned him how
10 wreathe wild flowers Of the most approved fash
ion; and gave him lessons in the Indian tongue.
but the book which Sir Guy liked best to study,
ma. He followed the chase with her brother, and
at night laid the fruit Of lis success at her feet.
Asselecoa soon felt admiration, almos. friendship,
for the pale face; for he quickly learned all the
cessary cautions of the Indians life-to bend the
tough bow, to shoot with unerring precision, and 10
guide the frail canoe over the beautiful lake
Meantime, Sir Marks health began TO fail, and
he daily grew more anxious about his daughter
Ia n rain tbotfb al af}a no
tween Sir Guy and Grace. He could not live much
longer; and then what would become Of his orphan
child7 lie had all his lifetime cherished the idea
that the two hou of Howard and Haviland were
10 be united. But he now saw it was not 10 be so,
and the fathers heart was troubled
Winter was now fast approaching, and Sir Guy
began to speak OF returning home Sir Mark felt
in his heart that he should not survive the return Of
spring, and lie wished to confde Grace 10 his care,
on her journey TO Engsnd-wheiher she mus, 60,
N the even, Of his death, to reside with maiden
aunt whom Grace had never seen, she being at her
fathers death the only relative Grace had for Grace
was the last relic Of an ancient though decayed
house
Sir Guy consented 10 remain through the winter,
much TO the disappointment of Adam Bell, who was
heartily tired OF our good country.
The winter proved severe, and Grace's worst ap-
prehensions respecting her fathers health, appear
ed about 10 he realized lie failed in strength eve
ny day. till at last he could not leave his ROOM
Grace was by his side. The ringing laugh
and syl like step OF the gleesome girl, had given
place to the voice Of subdued tenderness and the
quiet tread, SO grateful to the invalid, and when
away from his presence, look Of anxiety and soil
citude sat upon her i3u brow, bu, il gave way to
smile Of holy love- when her iathefs glance rested
upon her. and her voice was cheerful, and her smile
ever bright to cheer and console han. 1t gneycd
the heart OF that fond pIren, to lhink Of the lonely
condition in which he mus, leave his fair child
And Grace saw with sorrow ihal, with all her en-
beavers TO render him comfortable and happy, there
was something weighing heavily at his heart
Sir Mark had laid IN a stupor all day, but toward
evening he reused, and was placed in armchair
before a blazing fire, by Adam Bell aud an old and
faithful domestic, who bad followed the fortunes Of
his master. After musing some time he called
Grace 10 him, and said,
ash down, my child, By the side ofthy father for
he has much 10 say to thee
Grace seated herself on low stool at his feet,
and looked up smiiingly into bis face. The old man
gazed long and iondiy on tie sweet childish face
up,urned 10 HE, and uurmuFed,
Grace Grace image Of thy ssialed mother,
bless thee"
The tears started 10 her eyes, and she laid her
head on her fathers knee 10 conceal them, while
bis lhia hand s,rayed lovingly amid her sunny curis
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