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


IN me,l, dds, say' Why, master, there was bu,
a iew fragments, aud whilst thou vert hi hiking so
deeply, didst solace myself herewith"
The knight burst into loud musical laugh and
said,
bland me The hagon, and here's TO the larder NJ
Sir Mark Howard, which presume, Is well stored,
Adam Bell A few fragments ha, ha, ha !"
Adam urged his horse hue closer to his mas
ier's and with tie freedom of an old servant. com
meneed conversation respecting Sir Mark How
arc endeavoring TO fa,hom his masters reasons for
leaving the Injuries Of the old world for the dis
comforts and priva,ions Of the The knieh,
was amusing himself with his servants inquiries
when he suddenly checked his horse, 10 gaze upon
lovely group which an opening in the trees reveal
ed TO his sight. II was Asselecoa, Grace and
lseycma.
lseyema was iwining the wreaths of flowers
which they had been forming, around the sunny
curls OF Grace, while her ow dark locks
braided with the rich gems which her friend usual
ly wore Asseecoa was regarding them with a
look of mingled pride and iondness. The cavalier
had not long 10 gaze this lovely scene, for the
keen eye Of the Indian detected him. lie started
forward step, but checking himself, he turned to
Grace and said,
"Whto Rose, dos, thou see yon pale faced war
rior I"
Grace looked in the direction in which Asseecoa
pointed, and the light shot from her eyes at the
sight of the young man; for it brought back the
objection Of the home she had left.
The knight sprung lightly from his horse, and
throwing the bride to his servant, advanced TO meet
the wondering group. Bowling low he asked if they
could inform him if the dwelling of Sir Mark How
ard was in tho vicinity. Grace returned the sau-
| ,aiion by slight courtesy, and said,
al an. tie daug hter Of Sir Mark Howard and he
whom am addressing must be Sir Guy Haviland,
whom my father has daily expected for the last
weeki"
"The same"
Il bid you welcome, Sir Guy, TO our new home /;
| and, if you will allow me TO, will guide you by
shorter path than the you have been pursuing,
10 our mansion; and your servant can take your
horse around by the road"
The knight offered his arm to Grace; she accept
ed it, and said,
"Come, Iseyema and Asselecoa, will you not &C
company us' think my father will be glad 10
purchase your venson you"
The person addressed had regarded the stranger
with look OF the deepest interest, but when, at the
question of Grace, the knigh, turned his eyes upon
him, left his features, and his face assumed the
Lookn g.down at dead buck which lay at his
feet he answered in his native tongue, and his deep
gutteral voice awed the stranger:
"'The venson, White Rose, is for my father, who
is now too old and infrm TO procure it for himself
and lseyema must 60 with me 10 prepare it for him"
1seyema followed her brother with blush Grim
soning her sunny cheek and bosom; for during her
brothers speech, the stranger had regarded her
with look of the most ardent admiration. She
had observed his manly bearing and noble proper
ton with pleasure And indeed il is not to be won
dered al for the young Baron of Tranhan
formed 10 win the admiration Of all at first sight
His form, graceful, vet commanding, his broad
white forehead, and his eyes Of the deepest blue
SO deep that, at night, when in animated
saiion, they were mistaken for black. Add TO this
| a nose and mouth OF the most perfect symetry, with
beautiful teeth, and i, need not be matter for surprise
that, short was the interview, the stranger made
deep impression on the heart OF the simple and
ar,less Iseyema.
Asseecoa flung the buck, over his shoulder and
strobe away with it, Adam Bell looked chop fallen,
for he had been thinking of the rich pastries the
noble monarch OF the herd would make And now
to see il carried of to feed an old Indian, when
christian men were SO much in need OF 1t, seemed
to him like heinous sin. The Baron guessed
what passing in the mind Of his servant, and
with amused look said,
Fear thee not, Adam, thy supper shall be good
and plentcous; for Sir Mark was famed for we'll
filed larders, and unbouuded hospitality, in merry
England, and III warrant We, he has not forgotten
H." And directing him TO follow with the horses,
he andGrace struck into. the foot path, and
| soon out Of sight
Adam Bell remained precisely where his master
left him, for some time. Alss,, rousing himself, he
spurted up bis horse and rode on muliering,
"Ah! now see the why my master left old Eng
land for this unchrislian country--,he daughter Of
old Sir Mark Howard, forsooth. Aye, aye these
women play the devil with mans brains"
In the mean time, Grace and Sir Guy were pro-
ceeding on their wsy-Grace answering with her
usual sweetness; the inquiries respecting Ter faith
er's health, made by Sir Guy; and oourteously in
CURING in her turn, If Sir Guys journey had been
agreeable
| A pause ensued in the conversation which the
1 Baron broke by saying,
"May ask, Miss Howard, Nho were those young
Indians who were your companions when disturb
ed you ="
! They were the children Of an old chief whose
wigwam Is not far from my fathers house. They
are The last remnant Of a once powerful. iiIbe and
he aged ehiei remains 10 guard the graves Of bis
ancestors, though often urged by bis noble son 10
leave the white mans dwellings and 60 far from
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