The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-09-19

day-it was too late 10 retarn; the following day
was inlatuuted-mad-I could not resolve to separate
from her--sho persuaded me to sell the horse-t was
the only means of enabling me to stay with her.
consented-but You know not the agony of remorse
which took possession Of me from that moment. Bit
tery have suffered.-Surely, you will forgive me,
Adophe, for You know the fascinatons Of a woman
at my age, and you have yourself gone near to be
guilty also WHAT mot one word, Adophe!--not one
word when we are parting perhaps forever Well,
well--be it so-when am gone, perhaps you may
feel that you have been too severe" "Good God!
Adophe," said he, fash oflightning lighted up
the face OF the brother, and showed lived and con-
vused, "what Is the matter with you! are you i'll?
your face is riightfuI"
"No-no," said Adophe, "not i'll, not ill-but
this parting isis too much for mes
''Then you do feel for Adophe," said Carl; "you
will intercede with my MOTHER and let me know
that she has forgiven God knows l love her
tendery and would sacrifice my life for herr but her
mind poisoned and is in vain TO plead with her
at present; years must eapse before my stern father
can be reconced- perhaps never, for his whole
soul is fixed on the honor of his ramy-which have
stained. | wish it time OF wal, Adolphe, then
| might have n chance of distinguishing myself, and
might make u name on which he might dwell with
! prde-my own is lost to me forever"
"Forever," echoed Adophc, and his hollow tone
sunk deep in the heart OF his brother Carl felt how
much he had sacrificed, how vain the hope TO re-es
tablish timser, and he burst into tears.
81 cauno, breathe, Adolphe said he, rising in the
boat, and endeavoring take of his loaded garments
but his brother seized his arm.
| "Wait yet moment said he, pulling him down
! in his seat again. 81 have something 10 say to you
something of the greatest importance; ii is the last
opportunity, and the moments precious-Where
are we. added Adophe, addressing the boatnen; sit
is so dark cannot distinguish nothing"
1.-TWO thirds over" snid one Of the boatsmen,
sand near the deepest part Of the lake"
Carl had again risen and trying TO take off his
heavy Jacket; but before he could accomplish this
Adolphe exclaimed, ''Now,' and pushed him with
the end Of his cane Carl seized the cane firmly to
save HIMSELF but his brother let 60 and at the same
moment ono Of the men seized his legs, threw him
off his balance and in instant he was in the water
| sinking with rapidity.
''I thought your courage would have failed," said
the ruilian who had aided 10 the murder.
"Why did you let the fellow 60 on with bis CAB
bic? was inclined to do il without you. II helhad
continued his talk, your heart would have turned te
butter; he has a tongue to melt the devil himself
had he once suspected our purpose. Holy Mary
there he is aganr' exclaimed he he rose above
the surface OF the water; al knew he was a despe
rate swimmer-pull away, pull hard out OF his reach
at tho same moment striking at the poor victim with
his oar the distance was, however, too great to in
fct serious blow; it only knocked of his cap, and
cut wound in the forehead, and he sunk once more
out of sight.
'sIt is over" said the brother,"it is over" and
he sank back faintng on the bench. Scarcely was
he seated, however, when loud scream reached his
ear; the poor boy raised himself TO the
surface and he saw by the faint light Of the moon
the blood streaming down his face With furious
and desperate struggles he was trying to keep him
self aioat while he put forth the passionate appeals
for mercy.
'Oh, save me, save, brother,-let me live and re.
peut-Oh God, soften his beart.''
Then with one hand trying to buffet the water
with the other he endeavored to tighten the load in
his pockets: they firmly sewed up. and as the
dreadful truth flushed upon him, he screamed" Oh
my mother! my mother! my pockets! Oh my
brother, save me, save me, brother"
The brothers. heart, steeled it had been by the
stern arguments of his father-hardened by family
pride, and the dictates of nature perverted by dis
tored sense Of honor not proof against such ar
appeal. lie was now anxious to save him as he
had been to secure his destruction.
ssRow to him." said he to the men. and seeing
that they hcstated he seized oar and piled it Wig
orously. Carl was making his last and desperate
struggle. AdoIphe held out his hand to save him
but the boatsman exclaiming, "We have gone toe
far to draw back raised his aloit, and with one
furious blow, split the poor victims skull, and hi
sunk to rise no more.
TO rise no more! BE not too sure Of that, tigers
and above all, ,ou two miscreants who have under
taken this horid deed for hire. For you there is nj
redemption! The others have beeu acting under tn
same perversion Of judgment which influences tn
members Of the holy brotherhood of the lnquis'tlo
but for you there is no palliulon. Woe TO you II
this world and in the next The deed was shroude
n darkness, but it rot permitted to remain 20
The three criminals wendell their way bnch; but tn
deed was scarcely complete when the storm whic
had so long threatened, burst forth in all It's fury