Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-07-16

both to you for doing thus. and to Frede
rick for abet,ing you, he orders the latte
into The tops, and bids me say you mus
all do better or he shall mast head som,
Of you
l secured an opportunity, however as
thus lsughngly spoke. to give Frederick
a look. and his quick perceptions instantly
OWNED that there was more serious mat
ter concealed under this jest. He accord
ingly prepared TO go aloh.
why! you are no, going!' said the
young bride. I'VE mus, no, be iyranniz
ed over in this way. LIE, US mutiny. one
and all. What do you say, Mary! Shal
we suffer Frederick TO go!'
Mary blushed, and looked as if she
would have gladly joined such a mutny
but she said nothing, and Frederick. with
a bow and smile, hurried from the quar-
ter deck. and the next instant was lightly
travelling the shrouds.
The playful gayety Of this conversation
struck on my heart with chill, when
thought how soon the most terrible of all
fa,es might become the lot of the beauti.
full creature at my side. could with
difficulty struggle against this feeling,
even sufficiently TO carry on the converse.
ton; but happily was assisted by The
young bride. whose gay spirits and over.
flow Of happy feelings she'd vivaci,y on
all around.
In about ten minutes the captain and
Frederick returned to The deck. | stole
glance at the latter as he approached,
and saw in his half concealed look of
anxiety, that my worst fears were realiz
ed. As glanced at the fair sisters at
my side, caught Mary's eyes fixed on
me with look of inquiry and alarm, but
when they met my gaze they fell to the
ground.
Could she have seen my glance at
Frederick, and read his countenancev |
asked for myself. ! blamed my careless
ness, and resolved TO put slrIcier guard
on my demeanor; for if our suspicious of
the stranger were correct, these dear be-
ings would be called to suffer soon enough
The conversation tagged. Frederick
was gay, but his gaye,y seemed forced,
and often caught Mary gazing into his
face with an inquiring look. He appear
ed finally TO become aware that he was
watched, and this increased his embar-
rassment. which became at length so
perceptible that Mrs. Powell herself took
notice of it, and began playfully 10 rally
him for his moodness. Captain Powell
had gone quietly, meantime. to the first
mate and spoken few words in his ear,
after which he joined our group.
What are they spreading more sail
for' suddenly said his young wife. stop.
ping in her career of raillery and looking
aloft, where cloud on cloud of canvas was
being rapidly un(olded. why, Henry,
you will drown US all. declare posi-.
lively wont sail with you if you go on
at this rate. We shall be upse, or driven
under; for it is certainly blowing fresher
than il did an hour ago.
oh! my dear, you women know moth.
ing of these things replied the captain
'We are getting along too slowly, and
unless we crowd more sail shall never be
up with Gibraltar. Come into the cabin
and III show you on the chart how far
We have TO run, said the captain, adroitly
carrying off his wife.
No sooner had they gone than Mary,
laying her hand earnestly on Frederick $
arm. said
I'VE are now alone-so, tell me what
is the matter. know both you and Mr.
Danforlh are alarmed and anxious, and
think Captain Powell is too. Nay! do
not deceive me. | can bear whatever it
Is, Tor though l am not go gay hearted,
folks say have more forlitude than Ell
lem
Frederick looked al me in dilemma.
We both knew Mary so well as to feel
assured that when her suspicious were
once aroused, nothing bit the truth would
satisfy her; she seemed TO have the faculty
OF seeing through deception instinctively.
Besides, suspense might work upon her
nerves as much as the most dreadful Ger.
tainly. Thus reasoned. and my looks
expressed my feelings. Frederick, whose
opinion conceded with mine, accordingly
whispered.
'We can trust your discretion, Mary,
but you must endeavor to keep wha,
am about to say from the knowledge OF
your sister. We fear yonder sail is an
Algerine.'
The hue of Marv's cheek changed to
that of death, and thought saw her
shudder; but these traces of human fear
passed away almost insianlaneously.-
She had promised to show forlitude, and
she evidently struggled 10 keep her word
She only nestled closer to her lovers side
and leaned more heavily on his arm; her
eyes closed Involuntary -she seemed to
be silently praying. After awhile she
whispered
rs there no hope Of ousaling the
the pirate!
I'VE shall do our best-it is our ONLY
chance. But now, Dearest said Frede.
rick, go into your cabin, and leave us to
do what man can do; your presence there
will keep Mrs. Powell below. whose
agitation. if she were TO know the truth,
would unnerve her husband. We require
all The aid his skill and sagaci,y can af.
ford us in this emergency
Il will do as you say replied the dear
girl. sBut my heart shall be with you
| in nraver'