Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1847-06-23

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fladies were escorted to the carriage. Phe
Iinnkeeper was 9fhcious in his attentions;
land his b1ue-eyed. daughters ran to the door
toktake a last look at the 'bonnie. young
man. and 10 feast their eyes once. more
upon the Charming gilt, buttons of Miss
Darlington's waistcoat. Kate, beau-like,
kissed her hand to the blushing damsels as
the carriage ratified from the door. Cap
tain Rodney and his friend remained behind
"a few minutes to adjust some defects in a
lsaddle-girth, and before they were ready to
speed. Rodney reeognized shs ace os
Squire Darlington. from having once seen
| him at bennington Priors. -. -
|. ssMy good friends said the Squire, 81
lam in pursuit Of my daughter, who has run
away with Captain Somebody, Of the army.
They cannot be far ahead.''
''Have they passed by this roadY' in. in
quired the Captain. -,
! ssLikely enough; this is the straight road
to the Border. have ridden like John
Gilpin since six O'Clock this morning-ran
away from three nothing fellows
who set out with me-and / am resolved to
keep out until find the runaways."
sPossibly, my dear sir, we may be able
to render you some assistance" observed
the Captain as he and his friend vaulted
into their saddles. ......
elere is my hand, SIR" exclaimed the
Squire. 81 have not the pleasue of know
ing your name, but dare be sworn you
are gentleman"
! cit happens quite singularly," subjoined
the Captain, 'sthat myself am bound to
Scotland on a matrimonial adventure
"Indeed?"
"And as our road is the same as yours,
we may as well travel in company"
The three equestrians now gave the spur
to their horses, and dashed up the road
Rodney was not entirely prepared for the
sudden visitation of Squire Darlington; but
he was glad to hear that the rest of. the
pursuing party had been left far behind
]. What turn the adventure would now take
he was unable to conjecture; but he depend
ed upon military genius to conduct it to 9
'sMy good friend,'' said the squire, sud
denly, sswhat is that on the hill ahead o
1 us? 1t looks like carriage; but my eye
i sight is so short I cannot make it out"
i >ssYou are right, 81" replied Rodney, ii
is carriage. ....... ..e.
ssIhenlet US push along with might AM
main: for, on my soul, l believe it contain:
runaways!''
J, ssThe carriage, think is mine, sir; bu
) to ease your mind, we will ride up an
see what it contains"
J. ssSpur up, then, all Of us! Let US Sc
: whose nag has the lightest heels.'' -.
a The chase lasted nearly an hour. Whe
. the horsemen came up with their vehicle
Il Rodney made significant motion to tn
j ladies, which they instantly comPrehende'
). and were relieved from alarm. The Squlr
looked into the carriage, glanced at eac
}. of its inmates in turn, but did not for MI
@ ment suspect that the ftful flashing of
,e row of gilt vest buttons, which at ono
10 caught his eye, was caused by the palpita
OF ing bosom of his trembling daughter.
'slt'sa wrong SCENT mut4ered the Squir
r. who was prone to quote fox.hunting phr
$. ses; $50, if you please, we will gallop on
v hopes Of better luck.'' ...-..--
~ ~ The Captain, having passed a few wor
a with the ladies as he rode by the side of Il
av carriage, Immediately obeyed the Squire
~ request, leaving Captain Grant to ride
tv long with the vehicle. -.
ss In another hour the two horsemen entt
nd ed the territory of Dumfries, and soon ;
nd ter alighted at the inn of a small villas
he which was remarkable only as being t
on site ofone of the free temples of Hyn1en
"The fox has escaped said the Squi1
,rs as he. strobe into the inn. 4 never had
mt long chase with such an Improbable
,11t result" s. = r.. .-..r., - -
in n .'You have certainly performed gr'
- Journey" said Rodney.
=" "The runaways," continued the Squi
r ssare married by this time, dare be swo
In' ,.s | grant they have managed the affair eli
'lNs erly. Poor Kate. she was always an exc
ap' lent girl. She never disobeyed her fail
he but in this instance. Her lover is str
~. e ger to me, sir; I never saw him in my Ii
1le but i Judge, from the cleverness Of his
AZ. treat today, that he is not the worst n
"; in the three kingdoms. Perhaps l 81
III ~. forgive Kate after all-especially slne slne
A. have dlScOVered Lndt Dir hurry ID {" +
aa5 aa5 meal outhed son Of tinker, who kno
1nu under after a ride of a mile or so, over
lil, best road in the north country
par pal ssIf your daughter unites herself te
no. no worthy man, she ought to receive your
die die giveness p D -...i-............t -
ger "Well, well; I:shaH not bind myself
an. forgive the saucy mink; but will thin
in bout it. You mentioned something abo
sed. matrimonial adventure ofyour own" "a
n a Gas soon as the carriage comes up,
- the ceremony will AXE place. My bird
old quite young lady, with a. disposition.
a. ola ceedingiy eccentric; she is full of ,vagan
NO. and one Of the oldest Of them is her dt
no. aa'' mination to be married in, male attire
aat o4' every odd, really!"
g to GA person with grey hairs, like my
end, ought not, perhaps, to think OF matrlm
,ess. The affair on hand, however, is one OF
dis lily policy; and, for reasons not neces
ane. to be -recounted, we are compelled tt