The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-12-27


shall never see her more" lie bent down TO inn
print one kiss upon her yet cold hand, and left the
room, answering not word to the fierce rsproach-
es ofhis enemy, .., .-
The story now rapidly hurries forward. The Nu-
biah, ia his prosperity, had vowed seek out the
author of the he had Witnessed; and when
Langly TO shore, ii seemed TO him that Prov-
dence had deliv cred him TO justice. His own
testimony is suppore by that Of two Of the
vessel, and Langly is told his case is desperate
ore, unless the Nubian be brought to reinqush
his prosecution, These words AL Mary with hope;
she knows her power over Christi an, and hopes to
move him by her presence:
Christian resided IN the capital. He still per-
severed in his business with all his former regularity
though he felt the time at hand when he should
no longer continue it, Mary proceeded to his dwell
ling, and was directed to his private room She
tered il unannounced. He standing at desk,
apparently wrapped in pr ofound thought, with his
face shaded by his hand Before him a small
miniature, which Mary instantly recognized of
herself that at the earnest request of the minister,
she had sent Christian in return for his continued
kindness and benevolence during her absence. From
beneath his hand large scaldng tenrs fell the glass
Of the miniature. He presented no other trace Of
motion. His large form rigid if it had been
carved of stone.
Mary seiz ed the nome Mt most favorable to her
wishes. The life of her father stake wilh that
thought what had sh TO do with scruples? She laid
her hand softly the Nubian g shou der. lie start
ed back for instant, then gazed upon her with
look of indescribable love, admiration and reverence
Mary who knew the usual Of his manner and
had prepared herself for the interview, surprised
and affected when he threw himself at her feet, and
raised his hands in an attitude Of supplieation.
pure and beautiful beingr he said, in tones of the
deepest feeling, how can ever hope for thy forgive.
ness1 yet how can live, how can die, without it!'
Mary felt that the barrier Of she dreaded to
encounter broken down by the Nubian's action
in an instant. She addressed him with the simpci.
W of times past. -ie 1000 20 of. $40 o. 'aat,aaI
sNIy forgiveness, Christian Oh, you may obtain
more than that! Save my father, you yet mny
easly, and you shall have my regard and gratitude
Cor ever.' l isd' -Uiha@lsrq a le of o.. mni .
Anguish written in every line Of his face, as he
replied--'This is not my act, but Gods. lam bu:
the instrument he wields in his hand rl.rrt oti .
sChrislianl christian! beware how you mistake the
impulse Of revenge for the dictate of Heaven; Ven
geance is not yours! Come, you have been deceiv-
ed by bad spirits? Hear what it is ask of you on
y this that you part ugains, my father. Fly
leave this island Ill, who saved your life
Christian, 1 speak not of this bonstngly, but as
claim to your gratitude-I beseech, mplore this Of
you, as the greatest boon that ask of
another.' ~ ~ h7cg ,li7oa ba9 Hr7uIass u
He groaned as if his spirit were racked by mortal
agony. this is tOr:ure!' he said 'but cannni con
| quer me. Lady, fyou had seen what have seen,
tho long train Of aintng captves the hoors OF that
hold dark sufocating, filthy, in which fever ragged,
and the dead and the living lay together. tho passa-
ere Of that night, which turns my brain as
speak Of it, you could not the justice Of lIeav
en- cries aloud for aonement' He sprang TO his feet,
having his mind filled only at that instant with all the
crimes he Ind Witnessed, and the sense that he was
chosen agent 10 avepge them. He must de!' he
sad firmly die, that awful warning may be car
ried through all LANDSLIDE, that human justice nny
be yindicated--die, that the oppressor over all the
earth may know God reignelh in Heayen!' 8
70 The hope Of Mary tainted in her breast those
awful words, delivered with tho vehemence and fire
of inspiration, fell upon her Yet she made one
effort more to turn the Nubian from his purpose She
raised her eyes to his, and waited Ill! she saw them
melting with tenderness and affection .. o.
sChris,ian,' che said, tbough have never breath
ed my thought into mortal ear, nor hardly looked on
it my self, yet now know well with what feeling you
have regarded me. Ihave your Ioyc, such love as
men feel for their chosen BRIDE She saw him start,
| and fix on her a gaze Of passionate desire My
hand my faith pledged the altar, shall be yours,
if you consent :ha, we fly together. Think! will not
life Of welded love, my fathers years OF pen'tence
be more dear 10 you than moment OF vengeance
The Nubian turned from her for the space Of an IN
| slant When he looked on her again, his face was
| more Tranquil. angelic creature" he exclaimed,
worthy not of love, but Of worship, thou art more
! beautiful than my dreams ever painted thee-Never
did adore thee as in this hour No mortal heart can
ever conceive the temptation thou hast offered to my
soul. To save thee from uneasy thought, would
| have led would have deemed all the torture 10
which men could put me, repaid by one kind word
A from ,hy lips. Yet we part now, and forever
| Wretched that am, dare not ask thy pardon
lie led her out unresis;ngly, but his keen sense
saw tina, she shrank from the pressure Of his hand =
This alone was wanting to complete his agony As
she passed from his dwelling, his strong frame fell
heavily TO The ground. " ' 7