American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-29

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Newton, whose betrothal to his leader he was
one of the few cognizant of, and had written
and delivered this note, after which he had
! made the best of his way out of the perllouS
| neighborhood
Johnson" she said, looking suddenly up,
| lyon did right in not alarming my parents
Say nothing to them of this But 90 quietly
and saddle two horses, one for me and one for
yourself Come for me at nine o'clock, by
which time my parents will have retired. am
going over to the British post"
The old butler looked up in surprise. Every
trace of paleness had vanished ffom the check
of his mistress; and in her brilliant eye and
heightened color, shone forth decision and en-
ergy.
When Emily found herself alone in her
chamber, however, her composure again deser-
ted her, and she burst into flood of tears. All
the perils of the expedition rose before her
The world might say harsh things of a maiden
who thus, in the dead of night, would ride forth
on such an errand. Besides, it was two hours
journey to the British post, and when she arri-
we'd there, it might be two late to see the COM
handing officer She knew not for what hour
on the following morning the execution was
fixed, but if she did not see the English COM
mander that night she feared she would fail to
dared not set forth sooner, lest her parents
should discover her intention, and intcrpose
their authority. Thus this noble and heroic
girl was the prey Of harrassing emotions. But
religion, in that hour Of anguish, came to her
aid, and kneoling by her beside, she prayed fer
Yently for strength from on high. She was
still at prayer when the old butler came to an
nounce that all was ready.
1t was approaching midnight when Emily
and her attendant rode into the little village
of -. The light in the inn proved that
soma of the villagers were yet abroad. Shrou-
ding her face in her veil, Emily waited, with
pa pltating heart while her companion inquired
for the quarters of the commanding officer
They were at the inn ITSELF the officer was
waiting in his room; and sending up word that
a lady wished to see him, Emily was soon ush-
cred into his presence. Her limbs almost re-
fused her support, as leaning on the old buffers
arm, she approached the door of the paror
where the interview was to take place.
"Mss Newton" exclaimed familiar voice
in a strong surprise as she entered, while the
occupant of the room hastily rose to hand her
chair. "Ths is an unexpected honor" and
his eyes sparkled with pleasure.
"Colonel Thorne!" exclaimed Emily in a no
less surprised tone, for in the commanding Of
fcer she recognised rejected admirer, nor did
the discovery calm her agitation, or lessen her
fears.
81 beg ofyou to be seated, ;" said he, with
love like Difference, ''pray has any thing hap
pened TO Mr. Newton? Your coming alarms
me. But, rely on my aid to do any thing yoa
ask"
These encouraging words partially allayed
Emilys fears, yet she felt strong repugnance
to ask rejected lover for the life of Captain
Elwyn. For moment, therefore, she shrank
| from her task. But, seeing that Col. Thorne
still kept silence, she remembered all that hung
on her interview, and gathered boldness to
speak.
"Nothing has happened to Mr. Newton
All are well at the Park. But we have Just
heard that an old and esteemed neighbor has
been made prisoner, and is to die tomorrow
Capt. Elwyn mean-and | have come to
beg his life. knew not when set forth that
you commanded at this post, or should have
spared myself the agony of the last three hours
suspense"
The brow other listener had datkened at the
mention Of his prisoners name, and his eye was
keenly and meaningly fixed of'Emily while she
concluded. She felt that Colonel Thorne was
reading her secret her voice faltered, and her
cheek grew pale.
"Nay this is boon beyond my power to
grant, y said the officer in an excited tone, "nor
! did suppose Miss Newton had learned to
plead for rebels, when expressed my willing
ness to accede to her wishes. Captain Elwyn
must die.'
Emily looked at the compressed lip, and saw
the angry CLEAN OF the speakers eye, and her
heart died within her. But despair gave her
new courage.
"Say not So" she exclaimed, "you can and
will save his life. You are all powerful at this
post. My, our eternal gratitude will be yours
She stopped in confusion, conscious that she
had betrayed herself. -,
"Do your parents know you are here!" said
Col Thorne suddenly, pausing in the hurried
strides he was taking to and fro; then witness
ing her embarrassment at his question, ana
reading in it the confirmation ofhis suspicious
he added with cold civlhty, "Allow me, Miss,
to send an escort to see you safely home. 1t
i'll BELTS young woman of birth and educa-
ton to be riding over the country at night on
Quixotc errands"
There was sneering tone in the latter part
of his speech, which would have paralyzed all
hope, but in the heart of a devoted woman
Emily saw that jealousy Of his rival prompted
, this ungeneIous speech; and in terror tor her
lover, all maidenly reserve was forgot.
L"Oh! be not so harsh-so cruel" she cried,
rising and sezing the officers coat as he turn
ed towards the door. "Spare the life of Capt
f Elwyn Do not visit on him your anger at
me. See here, kneel for this boon. Grant
= my petition and will ever pray for you. Look
into your heart, and be generous!''
, "Rise Miss Newton" said her rejected lover;
: haughtly; "you forget yourselfand me. Capt.
Elwyn must die. He is a rebel, and shall sui
. fer as such," exclaimed Col Thorne with en-
= ergy, stung to perfect madness, and every no.
BILE feeling banished from his heart by jealou-
S sy. GAS he has sown, so must he reap"
= "Nay! have mercy on him, as you hope fol
f mercy hereafter yourselfn mploringly cfied