Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-08-25
{ VOLUME S-NO. 22.
. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 81 w 5

arms heard in the direction OF the Grand
rlaza. r
:" Follow me- said Kahraiah, as no left the
court yard, and passed again through the old ca,
thedral. Issuing from the building, they bebeid
advancing from towards the Plaza body of al
least fifty of the guard.
| Quickening their pace, they proceeded south
along the Gale Santa Maria short distance then
turning to the left, hurried onwards through an
alley towards the suburbs of the city. . ,, , .s.
They're on trail, Captain, said 10 Smith,
rs they paused for moment and heard tho shouts
in the distance.
90 Not much danger OF being overtakcn. how
ever," said kahrahah. "for hore our horses"
Opening door which led into courral, tho
party found six horses sadded and in readiness
for mounting. ...,. -..,.., i.. ,.
With joyous hear. Winfield vauntcd lightly
into The saddle, and in few minutes afterwards
the party were sweeping along at full gallop on
the road towards the hacienda Of Don Jose Rvas.
II two o'clock in the morning, yet light
was still burning in the library at the hacienda.
Near small table, upon which lay an open vo
lume, was seated Corinna Rivas. She not
reading, but appeared lost in thought. AT times.
faint smile, like q ray of bright sunshine played
over her features; again the smile would va nish,
and expression of melancholy, sadness, and sor-
row, clouded her brow. .
$50 shall see him again." she murmurcd
IL
betrohed Of another, and that other his bitter enc
my? Mine will be merry bridal and will be
! loving spouse - and u mischievous smile rested
for moment upon her countenance. But does
Senor Winfield love me? did not think SO, but
then-hark! the sound of horses feet he will soon
| be here" A crimson glow overspread her fea
lures, whilst her bosom heaved with emotion.
| In few moments the door was opened by q
servant, who announced the arrival OF Winfield
and his companions. The senor wishes 10 see
Donna Corinna Rivas," said the servant; as he has
but few minutes TO remain"
| s." will reseve the senior here" was the reply.
As Winfield followed the servant up the flight of
stairs leading 20 the library, he mentally composed
an eloquent speech in which he was 10 thank Don
! Rivas for the kindness and attention he had shown
10 him whilst in prison, and express his everlasting
gratitude 10 the lady for her kindness also. Unr
fortunately, however, Don Rvas had retired at
least two hours before. and left his daughter TO
receive the fugiiives, if they should arrive. The
meeting embarrassng-Wi Winfeld, of course,
had forgotten every word cf his eloquent speech.
| The lady hoped that Senor Winfield had perfectly
| recovered from the effects of his wound and the
gentleman expressed his happiness in a very un-
| ineligible manner, after being Informed by tho
| lady that she perfectly wol.
| g 1ou have but few moments 10 remain, tho
servant informed me- timdly remarked Corinna,
without raising her eyes from the book which lay
open before her. ,e. .,.
But a few moments replied Winfield. "We
will no doubt be pursued, and as The direction we
took in our flight was observed, delay is dangerous
"And whittier do you intend going - asked tho
! lady. q. go - >..,. . .t. .r
ITO Ell Passo del Norte," replied Winfield,
g whero we will meet the American army under
command Of Colonel Doniphan." ..,.- ..sl
| "Then we will not see you again soon," said
| Corinna. .,.4- ...n ..
MOT for long period; perhaps never" ,,.,
| There was something in the tone in which the
last words were uttered that caused the lady 10
raise her eyes TO the counIenance OF the speaker.
| 1t is wonderful what sensation single glance
will sometimes create. In this particular instance,
it caused Winfield TO change his seat 10 one quite
| close 10 The lady side. y. ana ...
| - | may never see you again" continued VIM
field fler short pause g but shall never forget
the many happy hours I have spen, in your So
ciety. | can never forget the moment | learned
| first 10 love-" .. .t.
| In q few earnest and empassioned words, VIM
| field avowed his ardent love. - ..,. r
| And Cornna The happiness Of the moment,
the assurance, that she was loved by ono whom
| she almost worshipped, 5anished ali recollection
tof her promise to her father, and of her engage
ment with Algoma del Garcias. ...... ..- .,. s.
But if the happiness of those few moments was
supreme, tho agony that succeeded was proper
tonatey deep and bitter. Starting from his side,
she hurredIy exclaimed: 80,
:, "Senor, this must not, cannot be. Learn TO
hate ne, despise me, if you will, but cannot,
/ dare not, love you.'' ....
i "Cornna !" ..., s., ...... sa... ..,. g, .....
go hear me! bat Judge not harshly, mere cir
cumstances from which there was no escape, urged
on moreover by of duty and fiial affection,
/ | promised 10 wed one whom now despise, one,
| whom never loved-Senor | am the berothed Of
! A goma del Garcias ~
'.Senor,'' said servant at this moment entering
the room, the senors your companions say, that
the guard have appea red upon the brow Of the hill.
ely Senor,' said Corinna earnestly, "you will
again Re arrested, hasten TO the mountains"
4 '.And mus, leave you then forever" said
Winfield bitterly, "your promise is sacred and will
not be broken" No., .
:. Never without my fathers CONSENT replied
Corinna firmly.
1t was sad parting. The rose had fled from
the mniden's cheek and wild unnatural light shone
in her large, dark eyea. Each lineament beio.
kened the struggle in her breast between duty end
passionate love. Winfield was pale, bu! composed,
and the last farewell was spoken in Low, hurried
tones as if each feared 10 trust their trembling
lips, upon which hung words full of tenderness
and love. ...