Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-04-28

Ter announce that all was ready.
1t was approaching midnight when Emily and her
attic ndant rode into the little village Of -. The
lights the inn proved that some Of the villagers
yet abroad shr Guiding her face in her VEIL Emily wait
ed with paipating heart while her companion inqui-
red the quarters of the commanding officer. They
were at the ITSELF the officer waiting in his
sending up word that lady wished to him. Emil
" was ushered his presence. Her limbs almost
fused her support, as leaning on the old buffers arm she
approached the door of the paro where the interview
take place.
Miss Newton" exclaimed familiar voice in strong
surprise entered, while occupant of the
hastily hand her chair This unexpected
honor and his yes sparkled with pleasure
Colonel Thorne" exclaimed Emily in no less sur
prsed tonc for in the commanding officer, she recog-
nzed rejected admrer, did the discovery calm her
agitation or lessen her fears.
beg you be seated said he with lover like do
ference, pray has anything happened to Mr. Newton'
Your coming alarms But, rely on my aid to DO any
thing you ask
These encouraging words partially allayed Emily's
fears she felt strong repugnance to ask rejected
lover the life of Captain Ewyn For moment,
therefore, she shrank from her task But seeing that
Colonel Thorne still kept silence she remembered ali
that hung her interview, and gathered holiness to
speak
Nothing has happened to Mr.. Newton All we'll
at the Park But heard old and esteemed
gbo has been made prisoner and Is to Gle to-mor
| rov-captain Elwyn mean-and have come TO beg
his life knew when set forth that you contnan-
ded this post should have spared myself the agony
Of the last three hours suspense
The listener had darkened at the mention
prisoners name, and his eye keenly and mean
ingly fixed Emily while she concluded She felt that
Colonel Thorne reading her secret her voice fater-
cd and her che elk grew pale
Nay this is boon eyond my power to grant. said the
officer in an excited did suppose Miss New
ton had learned to plead rebels when expressed
willingness to accede to her wishes captain Eiwyn
die
Emily looked at the compressed lip, and saw the an
CRY CLEAN of the speakers eye, and her heart died within
her. But despair gave her new courage
Say so,' she exclaimed, you and will save his
life. You all powerful at this post. My-our eter-
nal gratitude will be yours She stopped in confusion
conscious that she had betrayc herself
! 30 your parents know You herc?' said Col.
Thorne suddenly, pausing the hurried strides he was
taking and fro then witnessing her embarrassment at
his question: and reading the confirmation Of his
picons, added with cold civlity. Allow Miss, to
send to you safely home. 1t ill BELTS a
young CT birth and education to be riding the
country q night Quixotlc errands
There sneerng tone in the latter part of his
Speech which would have paralyzod all hope but the
heart devoted woman Emily saw that jealousy of
his rival prompted ungene Speech and in terror
for her lover, all maideny reserve was forgot
sh-so cruel she cried, rising and
Selling officers he turned towards the door.
Spare the life of Capt Ewyn Do not visit on him
your anger a 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 haught
ly, you forget yourself and Captain Elwyn must
die He is rebel and shall suffer SUCH exclaimed
Col Thone with energy, sung perfect madness, and
feelin ned from lea
| AS he has sown must ne reap.
Nay. have mercy him, you hope for mercy here
after YOURSELF iInporingy cried Emily clnging to him.
'or, at least have mercy Ask anything you wish
them she added mpetuously, he strove to
disengage himself from her. command me never to
Capt Elwyn more, and you shall be obeyed-'
/ sHa will You do thsl' said Col Thorne, suidenly
turning her and graspng her wrist his vehemence
till she almost screamed with pain viii you go far
Their! VIII you promise to be mne7 will take you
your word. l ask this, Promise and Capt. Elwyn
is free
Poor Emily. these words gazed in speechess hor
at the officer. Had Col Thorne asked her only to
sacrifice Capt Ewyn he night have extorted promise
that effect; but wed him whom she did love,
whom she could love, boon beyond even
her power grant She felt it would be better that
she and Captain Ewyn should die than that such
sacrifice should be made. She remained silent, but pale
as death.
Speak give you the option said Col Thorne Il
once knelt to you-you then had no pity
oh de not ask it, implored Emily, Anything else
! The face of Colonel Thorne grew white with rage
What, he exclaimed, passionately. do you think me
more than human Shall give up him whom, by your
own confession know to be the rival that ried from
me YOUR love- But for him. you would have loved
Shall free this hated rival when 1t is in power to be
revenred on him Shall l do this, too, without e.
quvaent' You ask strange things, Miss Newton-ay,
expect me to put the knife to my throat have
loved you with passionate earnestn essI would will
lingy die You anohers-yety on ask me TO spare
rivals life, that you may wed him before my face A
way he cried in bitter scorn, hnging her from him,
completely transported with passion.
But will proInise-I will swear never to marry Cap