The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-07-19

But her mistress was at the garden door
when she raised it from the case. well,
to be sure she continued, sher own beau
tiful hair is not disarranged; and | some
times fancy she looks as beautiful before |
place these gems in her hair, and around
her neck, as when the lights are glancing
in them. and the mobiles declaring that her
eyes are the most brilliant of the two
NAY, dearest, thou cansl not imagine
all have suffered: but now all is forgotten;
and l would rather dream of future bliss
than lament past sorrow. Tell me; hath
, James of Scotland renewed his suit for
thy hand!' said Roger Percy, as he stood
with his arms encircling the waist of the
| lady Joanna.
Yes, oh yes! Butt have not yet look
ed on him.
And thinkest thou, Joanna, that ,hy
father will say yea!'
Roger, would / could answer MOI
But have heard to day that there are
treaties being signed between him and my
royal kinsman, which are to liberate and
place him on Scotland's throne. Oh!
Roger, such brilliant prospects will blind
my father to my happiness-he will say
yeaP
But still thou art the same, Joanna
still thou wouldst sacrifice riches and name
for the poor title of Mistress Roger Percy"
Why should attempt to disguise my
heart, Roger? | would be thine rather
than the proudest monarch's this world
can produce. would that Henry could
! find some fitting reason for OBTAINING him
! prisoner
Tnere was almost smile played over
the handsome features of Roger Percy as
/ he said, Listen my sweet Joanna; thou
dost not yet know TO whom thou hast been
plighting thy troth, that | am one of the
deputies sent from James uncle, Murdoc
Albany, to take measures for his release;
and sadly enough, trow, is his presence
wanted on his hills, and amongst his leal-
hearted subjects. Wouldst thou then
have me do aught to retard his liberation!'
No, no, Roger; go, and Heaven pros
| per thee in thy duty. See, the moon is
already in her zenith, It's time we bade
FAREWELL But had hoped that meath
| her beam | should have listened to prom
ise that alone can save thee from becom-
ing the bride-the Queen of Scotland
Wilt thou flee with me TO my own lands,
which, though they are not wide-spreading
as these, are fill'd with welcome hearts
and, at least, there will be one there who
will worship thee!'
But my father, Roger-Somerset'
proud Earl it would bring his grey hairs
in sorrow to the tomb. that his child should
wed one who boasted no tltle;' and she
grew pale with conflicting passions.
lfit is thus exclaimed Roger, sit is in.
deed time long farewell were hidden by
us. Give then thy heart to titled lord.
Stay, stay, Percy; make not my task
more painful than IL already is. | said
naught of heart; Roger, have not told
thee that it is thine! and [ tell thee again,
| change not with the hour. But will
not go with thee to Scotland; yet | will
wait few more days, and
Become titled BRIDE, he interrupted;
and | shall to Stodande thy train; to look
upon tIy smiles as thou lavishest them on
another, and that other, one whom | dare
not challenge with good sword and then
too, l must address thee In the measured
words OF courtesy. Joanna, fare thee
well!' and he hastily withdrew his arm
from around her.
Farewell, Roger Percy replied Lady
Joanna, in naughty tone, as she turned
from him towards the door; but he sprang
between it and her, exclaming,-.Only
one moment more, JOANNA! Tell me thai
you forgive the hasty words | have spo.
ken. Thou knowest not all | feel. tel
thee, James will seek an interview with
thee tomorrow; and listen, lad when to-
morrow's sun is seen above the horizon
he will be free!'
Roger returned Joanna, in a silvery
tone, Il will not see him. But what If
should, and confess our love, thinkest thou
he would be generous enough to withdraw
!. his suit!'
1T is not likely, dearest. If he has
looked on thee, feel it would not be easy
to counsel his heart to wish no more fol
thy love-
May, Roger, but know not where he
can have looked on me. Thou knowest
received my education in the cloisters, and
till very lately had never been beyond
them
'Ay, dearest; but if he but glanced or
thee, wonder not that he bethought him
selfa queen would add grace to his throne
The bright moonbeam showed plainly
the smile and blush that mantled on bel
face; and she repelled not the kiss he i'm
printed on her lips as he once again bade
her adieu.
When the morrow's even was bright ir
the west, as the sun kissee his farewell tc
the green earth, on the brow of her blue
hills and gilded trees, the Earlof Somerse