American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-03-04
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I'VE were going up the road 70 the hilltop,
to listen to the music, father" said Annette.
'No-no! stay at homo, child" said the
Squire, gravely. 81 suppose Master Edward
has asked you to go?"
81 did, Mr.. Harwood; thought the walk
might be pleasant"
"Humph! Look you, young man." said
Squire HARDWOOD, bluhtly; military music is
not made for the amusement Ut studlous
youths after idling the day over musty books,
nor merely to please a lassie's ear. 1t ls the
voice of the spirit Of liberty, and calls the
young men Of the land 10 fight her battles,
and the madens to mako them clothes to hight
in, and colors to fight under. You, see, like
my Annette, and so far as | can see, she likes
you back again, Now, Edward, you are We
ry correct, excellent young man, that ! KNOW,
but you see havn't but one daughter, ana /
don't mean she shall marry any man who, eH-
Cellgut as he NAV be, through all tins war has
never drawn a blade nor pulled trigger Tor
the love of his country. Your brothers are all
brave fellows, and serving her with honor
You stay at home to pore over dictionaries IA
tie day time, and come 10 make love 10 An
nellie by moonlight, Now, | have nothing
against you, as | said before; but I've made up
my mind Annette shan'l marry man that
hasn't had hand IN this war against the En-
gllsh. If you are mind to follow the exam
pie Of your brothers, and let me hear some
thing that you have done can tell my neigh
DOrs of with pride, then you shall have my
consent TO marry Annette; for hers, dare say,
she's given you long ago. ext, you know,
is as good as a sermon, Master Edward. So,
if you want my daughter, You know how she
is to be won"
"Thus speaking, Squire Harwood took An,
nette under his arm, and bowling very kindly,
but firmly, to the astonshed lover, disappeared
within the house.
Edward remained standing moment upon
the spot where the left him, as if trying to re-
alize what had passed. He then turned away
in silence, his cheek burning with the glow oil
mortified and sensitive spirit.
The profession which he had in view was
that of clergyman; and although not deficient
! in Courage nor patriotism, he had suffered his
brothers TO take the field ard the deck while
he remained at home. The words Of the
Squire sank deep into his spirit. He walked
slowly homeward, very sad, and filled with the
painful idea of losing her who was so very
dear 10 him. AS he came upon the bridge he
had made up his mind. He stopped, and,
speaking aloud, said, firmly
al Annette is only TO bo won by my taking
up arms / will enlist Tomorrow! 1t is honnra-
bic to serve ones country, l ain not yet q
clergyman, and can therefore act freely
This is the last day the reproach shall be
thrown upon me, that remain daliying a
home while my brothers are abroad exposing
their bosoms to the weapons Of their country.
| ioes''
While he was speaking, he saw that the ship
which he had noticed half an hour before at q
distance, had drawn close in with the land
and had dropped anchor about mile abreast
of the inlet. Tho sun had already set, yet he
could sec her distinctly, and discover that she
was merchant-ship. He remained for some
time watching her, and listening to the distant
drum of detachment of the militia of the
neighborhood, which was retiring homeward
! from the muster. field. The sound Of the drum
died away in the distance beyond the mill; and
the low dashng of the waves against the
bridge fell upon his ear.
ITO be continued