Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-10-29

| rose before her. ne world might say
harsh things of maiden who thus, in the
dead of night would ride forth on such an
errand. Besides il was two hours jour
ney to the British post, and when she ar
rived there, it might be too late 10 see the
commanding officer. She knew not for
what hour on the following morning the
execution was fixed. but if she did not see
the English commander that night. she
feared she would fail to obtain an inter-
view in the morning. Yet she dared not
set forth sooner, lest her parents should
discover her intention, and interpose 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 kneeling by her bedside
she prayed ferventy for strength from on
high. She was still in prayer when the
old butler came to announce to her that
all was ready.
1t was approaching midnight when
Emily and her attendant rode into the vii
lage of -. The lights in the inn prov
ed that some Of the villagers were yet
abroad. Shrouding her face in her veil,
Emily waited, with a palpta,ing heart
while her companion enquired for the
f quarters of the commanding officer. They
were at the inn itself; the officer was wait,
ing in his room; and sending up word
that lady wished to see him, Emily was
soon ushered into his presence. Her
limbs almost refused her support, as lean
ing on the old buffers arm she approach
ed the door of the parlor where the inter-
view was to take place.
Miss Newton' exclaimed familiar
voice in a strong surprise as she entered,
, while the occupant of the room hastily
rose to hand her chair. This is ali IN
expected honor and his eyes sparkled
3 with pleasure.
Col. Thorne! exclaimed Emily in a
no less surprised tone, for in the COM
handing officer she recognized a rejected
$ admrer, nor did the discovery calm her
? agitation or lessen her fears.
Il beg you to be seated said he, with
; lover like Difference; pray, has anything
: happened TO Mr. Newton! Your coming
. alarms me. But, rely on my aid, to do
e anything you ask.
5 These encouraging words partially al
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repugnance 10 ask rejected lover for the
life of Captain Elwyn. For moment,
e therefore, she shrunk from her task. But
:. seeing, that Colonel Thorne still kept 81
!. lence, she remembered all tina, hung up
r. on her interview, and gathered boldness
; to speak.
Nothing has happened to Mr. Newton
e all are well a, the park. But we have
ID Just heard that an old and esteemed neigh
y Dor has been made prisoner, and is t,
N die tomorrow Captain Ewyn, meat
r. and have come to beg his life.
IF knew no, when set forth that you com
ID mauded at this post, or should hav,
n. spared myself the agony of the last three
to hours of suspense
ID The brow OF her listener had darkenet
n at the mention of the prisoners name
m and his eve was keenly and meaningl
w fixed on Emily while she concluded. =
IN She felt that Colonel rhorne was readin
e. her secret; her voice ialLered, and be
k. cheek grew pale.
it May! this is boon beyond my powe
Ms to grant, said the officer, in an excite
h. lone-snor did suppose Miss Newlo
nd had learned to plead for rebels, when
m expressed my willingness to accede to he
fe. wishes. Captain Elwyn must die
ith Emily looked at the compressed lip an
In saw the angry CLEAN of the speakers eye
N. and her heart died within her. But de:
m pair gave her new courage.
Say no, so.' she exclaimed, you ca
to and will save his life. You are all pow
he erful at this post. My-our eternal gra
". tude will be yours She stopped
he confusion, conscious that she had betra
N. ed herself.
Id DO your parents know you are here
mo- said Colonel Thorne suddenly, pausir
hat III the hurried strides he was taking TO ar
Of fro: then witnessing her embarrassme
ian at his question, and reading in it the CO
his firmaton of his suspicious. he added wi
of cold civili,y. ALLOW me, Miss, to send
1ad escort to see you safely home. Ii i'll b
ov- fits young woman Of birth and educ
.tIv ton to be riding over the country at mig
bnt on Quixo,ic errands.
the There was a sneering tone in the latt
the part of his speech, which would ha
,ar paralized all hope but in the hear. Of
ceS uNNotSu "Oihdh. saw iHdt u
VS. ousy OF his rival prompted this ungen'
one Gus speech; and in terror for her lover,
ch maidenly reserve was forgotten.
bill 'Oh. be not SO harsh-so cruel S
stv cried rising and Selling the officers CT
the as he turned towards the door. Spa
,er the life of Captain Elwyn! Do not vi
I'M on him your anger al me. See, here
dor kneel for this boon. Grant my petit
Win and | will ever pray for you. Look il
ono your heart and be generous
,an' Rise, Miss Newton said her reject
that lover haughtily, you forget yourself a
;na. me. Captain Elwyn must die. He i
.s rebel. and shall suffer as such. exclain
oil Col. Thorne with energy, siung 10 p
lies feet madness, and every noble feel
he banished from his heart by jealousy. :
I'D he has sown, so must he reap
,f,er may! have mercy on him. as you he
,y,v for mercy hereafter YOURSELF implori
ly cried Emily, clinging to him, 'ol
leas, have mercy on me. Ask anyth
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