The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1843-03-11


robbed him and escaped. Immediate
search was made. bu, they we're not TO be
found; and it was supposed that they had
made off in boat. A
Once more MCllse, whose conscience
was scared. went 10 the house of VanderA
macin, counted down ten thousand guild.
ers, snd claimed his bride; and Wander.
maclin, who (el. sha! his daughters hsppi
ness was at stake, now gave his CONSENT
AS M'Clise stated that he was anxious 10
return to England. and arrange with the
merchants whose govds had been plunders
ed. in few days their marriage took place,
and Kaierina clasped the murderer in her
arms. All was apparent joy and resolry,
but there was anguish in the heart OF M
elise, WHO, now that he had gained his OBJ.
jscl, felt !ha, j. had cost him too much, fot
his peace Of mind was gone Tor ever. Bot
Katerina cared not; every spark Of feeling
was absorbed in her passion, and the very
guilt Of M'Clise bat rendered him more
dear;for was il not for her ,ha, he had done
all this' M'Clise received her portion, and
FASTENED to sail away; for The bodies were
still in The canal, and he ,rembled every
houI les. his crime should be e7tiscovered.--
When Vandermaclin babe farewell to his
daughter. he knew not why, bu. there was
feeling he could not suppiess, ,ha, they
never should NEE. again. gs'sts ~
.Down-down below, Katerina; this il
no place for you, cried NJ Clise,as he, stood
at the helm of the vessel. Down. dearest,
down. or you will be washed ovstboard.--.
Every sea threatens 10 pour into our decks;
already have we lost tive men. Down
Ka.erina down tell you.' ,al, ses
4 fear not; lie, me remain with you.'e 'as
4 tell you down, cried M'Chse in wrath;
Katerna cas-. upon him reproachful look.
and obeyed.
The storm was at its height; the sun had
set; black and monstrous biliows chased
each other and the dismasied vessel was
hurled on toward the land. The wind
llowled. and whis,led sharply through each
chink in the bulwaiks Of the vessel. For
three days had they fought with the gale,
bu. IN vain. Now, if i, continued, all chance
was over. for the shore was on their lee,
dis,an, not many miles .
Nothing conld save them, but gaining
the mouth ofshe Fifth of lay, which would
enable them to bear up for Dundee. There
was boiling surge. dark night, warring
seas, and their mas,s were floating far
away. M'Clise stood at The helm. keep.
ing the vessel broadside to the sea; his
heart was full Of bitterness, for his guilty
conscience bore him down, and he looked
for death, ye, he dreaded il; for was he not
a sacriegious murderer, and is there not an
avenging God abovel na te
Once more Katerina appeared on deck,
clinging for support to Andrew.
i canno. stay below. Tell me, will it
soon be Overt
yes replied M'Cise, gloomily; i, will
soon be over with all OF u.s.
How mean you! You told me there
was no danger
Il Told you falsely. There is death soon,
and damnaiIon afterwards for you | have
lost my soul Z
oh say not so" sa.. All.
4 say it. Leave me woman, leave mo
or curse thee"
Curse me, Aadrew! Oh no Kiss me-
Andrew; and if We are to perish. lei US ex.
pire in each others avms.' eu-
'ris as well; you have dragged me TO
perdi'ion. Leave me, say, for you have
my bitter curse
Thus was his guilty love turned to ha,-.
now that death was STEERING him 10 tho
face.
KaieIina made 40 reply. She threw
herself oa the deck, AID abandoned herself
10 her feeling of bitter anguish. And as