Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-07-16

alton for Don Carlos and indifference to me. And
you, Senior, Tor striking resemblance | trace in
your countenancc to this family, said he, sczing me
by The shoulderwth nervous grasp ''you shall see,
said he, eievang his voice. ''te woman who ruined
my bright prospects and for the misfortune of be
ing like her, you shall pass by my side in this
mountain your days" Saying this, he blew VIC
lently small whistle he held in his hand and two
men came towards us from thicket OF underground.
some forty yards distant. | was i'm the act of
plungng my dagger into the breast OF Rinaldo and
attempting to escape, when | reflected upon the
dangers and difficulties of such course and quiet
ly submitted to be placed by Rinado under their
charge. They conducted me several hundred yards
to the mouth OF cave, which entered. 4 was
lighteped the weight of several hundred rix dol
lars by these outlaws, and chained TO a bar of iron
fixed in the ground. The robbers left me TO nv
mediatlons and retired TO the inner part of the ca
vern. Shortly after, Rinaldo. and fifteen others.
passed by me, and disappeared behind the project.
ing rocks of the grotto. AS soon as they were
gone examined my chains TO ascertain if there
was any possibility OF escape for, i'm addition TO
very considerable private personal inclination had
TO be out OF their hands, but one thought now occu-
pied my mind--how could best rescue C!orinda
In whose fate already took lively interest, and
with whom had quite fallen in love- from Rinal-
dos description. To my inexpessible joy, found
the lock which was supposed to hold me in conine-
ment untastened. Completely overcome at this
unexpected discovery, laid down. filled with fear
lest the robbers might examine my irons before re-
firing TO their slumbers. In this particular was
NEST agreeably disappointed for only one approach
ed me near night, who brought with him pot of
coliee and dish of vctuals. He left me without
saying word or answering of the questions
asked him. despatched the supper left me by the
brlgand i'll the shortest possible ORDER and SCI down
to wait till it was dark In an hour | took off the
lock, and so disposed the chain, which | could not
remove from my leg as 10 make it but slightly in
commodious in travelling. | then left the grotto
and bent my steps down the mountain and
'Swift as the gliding rushed along"
Upon reaching the house left i'm the morning |
learned that parties had been sent out to search for
me- and that the greatest CONSERVATION prevailed a.
mongst my friends for my safety. I'm as few words
as possible stated to them the occurrences of the
day, and after refreshing myself and taking off the
iron chain, left the place, stated to them on inn
portant business. My horses head was turned to-
wards the town of g., for had resolved to seek the
residence OF Don Emanuel and avert from his fami-
ly, If possible, this pretending calamity After two
days steady riding found myself at twilight's hour
upon the borders of the beautiful gke that surrounds
his stately mansion. At the time small skiff filled
with Dons and Senoras, glided along the margin of
the lake which was covered with thousand dillc-
rent kinds OF flowers whose perfume filled the air.
When they saw me ride to the shore of the lake
Ill lew moments came to the spot where | stood.
The first person | saw. a venerable old man, was
very certain could be no one else than Don Emanu-
ell. The second was equally sure was Francisco
lie was tall and stately in his appearance with
countenance beamlng with intelligence. Two la
dies sat IN the sklii-one pensvc and sad, whose
beautiful counenance showing ineflable sweetness.
filled me with strange emotions. One single glance
satisfied me that this was the lovely the innocent
the injured Clorlnda, whose ruin was now PLOTTING
by the Infamous Rnaldo. | advanced to the edre
OF the water the skill came along side the shore
and making profound bow to Don Emanuel. salu-
luted the whole company. Immediately | stated
that had visited Don Emanuel on important bust
ness, which | would communicate to him when
alone. The boat was turned towards Presque-isle.
and whilst the rowers Were busiy engaged in ply
ing their oars, told Don Emanuel the name of my
father with whom he was acquainted and on terms
OF the strictest friendship. Eagerly he grasped my
hand and made many enquiries after his health
lie now introduced Inc to Francisco and his daurh-
tcrs When we landed thought it necessary to
be as expeditions as possible in communicating the
object of my visit. and upon signifying 10 Don f.
manuel and Francisco my intention. they turned
with me into a side walk which led to the bank OF
The lake at another spot than the one at which we
landed. 1t was lined with an avenue of trees on
either side whose upper branches were so closely
wove together as TO shut out entirely the piercing
now stated TO them my knowledge OF the traric
death of Don Carlos and every circumstance con-
nected with my meeting Rinaldo in mount c.
They Were both lost In wonder and amaZement at
my narrative OF the life led by Rinaldo, who rave
In youth so many evidences of talent and virtue.
and could scarcely believe him so base and dsho-
norable as TO contemplate the ruin of Clorinda
They determined, however. if he should make an
effort TO carry into effect his design to Illustrate it
and if possible 10 capture him.
Accordingly the servants of the establishment
were armed and messenger despatched to the Co
vernon of c., requesting him to send an a puazil
and file of rondas TO Presqueslc as soon as CON
venent They arrived next day. On the dav at
ter the arrival Of the Alguaz and his file of rondas.
was at the window of my room late in the even
ing, contemplating the prospect before me divcrsi-
fled as it was by mountains plains and water when
espcd on the opposite bank of the lake the form of
man who seemed to be accommodating the grounds
| could not discover whether he was one OF the
men saw IN the cavern of Mount c.. but his dress
was the same with that worn by the robbers. /
sought Don Emanuel and told him what had
seen. and my conviction that Rinaldo would at
tempt TO carry off Clorlnda that night Tears flow
cd freely from the eyes of the old man as proceed
ed to state the precautionary steps thought it ne
ccSsary TO nc taken. lie seemed penetrated with
gratitude and love for one who had manifested so
much interest in the welfare of his family. As
soon as it was dark scntincls were posted along the
front of the house with strict orders TO allow no ono
to pass without orders from Francisco or the Alpua-
III. ~ these arrangements were so quietly made
that Clornda never once suspected any thing Of the
Kind. or dreamed of the danger which threatened
her. During the night Francisco. Don Emanuel
and set up, and about two O'Clock were startled
by the report Of gun. We rushed to the spot
whence the noise proceeded and just had time TO
see light sOf filled with men going off in the
greatest haste. The sentinel informed us that the
sEl had come TO the shore and landed several men,
one Of whom advanced towards him and persisted
i'm doing when NyorpoJ nd boJ c,.c, ..,,,,,sl -