The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1849-02-13

o my child cannot show so great cour
age as thou. Sustain that iirmness OF whirl
would give the examiple. Turn Thy lead
my son ! do not look al me ~
81 must look at you," replied the child
fear not, shall not see the arrow, | shal
only see my father"
'Ah, my dear child" cried Tell, 'speal
not, thy voice takes awaymy strength. Pra!
God, do not move"
William now placed the apple upon III,
sons head, and quickly regained his place
Twice he tried 10 raise his bow, but was I'm
able. AT l-ngIh, recalling all his strength
NIL his courage, he wiped away the tear'
which obscured his sight, and invoking aie
from on high. accustomed his eye 10 see on
ly the apple, and al this favorable instant
Ianced his arrow. aud the apple was carried
away with it. Cries Of JOY resOunded from
all sides. Gemmi ran 10 embrace his father
who stood pale and speechess, unable 10 re-
turn his caresses. Overcome by his emo
lions he fell into the arms Of his son. Ges-
Ter was already near him, aud discovered
the concealed arrow. William regained his
senses, and returned the gaze Of Geslcr.
"Archer without an equal"-said Gesler,
Il will fulfil my promise, but first, tell me
why you kept this arrow"
40 pierce thy hear, tyrani,had slain my
son" answered Tell.
At this word, which father could moi
retain, he was chained and taken to prls-
on. Gemmi begged not to be separated from
his iathe:, but the guards thrust him back.
The people murmUred. The soldiers, arm
ed, forced them 10 fly for refuge 10 secret re-
treats. Terror reigned throughout Abort
and the execuiiOnerS were awaiting new vie
Tins. Gemmi and Clara made their escape
amid the tumult. Clara ran 10 the cottage
Of Tell, to stay with Edmee. while Gemmi
fastened TO find Melclal, in Underwald. The
arrival OF Clara, pale and weeping, redOub-
led the Ierrors OF Edmee, who cried,
"Gemmi Gemmi where is my child ~
"IIe is aIive-hc is free" replied Clara
throwing herself inc the arms OF her aged
grandfather, aud then, embracing Edmce
related all that had happened.
Overwhelmed with This recital, Edmee fell
seuseess 10 the floor. The blind old man
uttered cries OF lamcntalion. Bpi alter Il le II
moments, he recovered ali his reason, la.
courage, and his prudence. Taking Edmet
by tie hand, he said
"Weep not, my virtuous friend Do moi
lose i'll tears lime so necessary TO lie EN-
ployed. Gemni will soon be- with my son.
Tomorrow morning, MecIal, with his Fl lends
will be nj Altorl. have friends in the vii.
lage, who will take ne into The midst Of the
people, nj the earliest dawn. There | will
remain, 10 animate our brave soldiers. The
recent wounds have received from Gcsler,
my great age, my white hairs and The grief
Of this feeble child, will aid my eIoquencc.
There will make TO resound without ceas-
ing the names Of our country and liberty
God, who me inspires. Announces 10 me the
victory. Let us go. Lend me The support
ofthy arm. Night will soon come, ami i
should serve us"
81 will CO." said Edmee, shut firsi,I would
ask thy counsel. From what have ol,serv
ed, think William designed to set fire Il
yonder heap OF wood. and its light was 10 be
signal for his friends 10 assemble Of Abort
Time or strength will not permit me now Il
reach thai place, hut my feeble hanH is able
10 set fire 10 the house, which serves for our
asylum. LIS situation is so elevated. thai the
light would he seen from the three cantons
III save my husband, rhou wilt receive rs.
if lose, him we shall only need n tomb"
The old man encouraged this design. Edmcc
took bundle Of dry branches lighted item on
the hearth: and cast them about the house. After
being assured that nothing could cxtingush the
flames, she took the arm of the Old man who WAS
led by Clara and, descending with them from the
mountain took the road to Atorf The fire IinLt-
ed by Edmce became more and more brilliant. II
was perceived by the three chiefs who in their re-
spective districts, assembled their friends. seized
their arms and, almost ut the same instant set
out for Altorf. They were feeble in numbers. but
strong in courage, resolved TO perish, or deliver
their country.
Gesler, at the close Of the same dav, after wit
Messing the disafection Of tic people. thought il
necessary TO 90 10 Lucernc for more forces lie
appointed Sarnem to take his place and with Ef-
~ chosen men, embarked in the early evening ia
king Tell with him. loaded with ircns The waves
were tranquil. The stars shone bright in the
heavens Everything favored Geslcr. Tell rails
cd his eyes toward Heaven, which seemed to a.
bandon him. Suddenly, on the side towards Al
tori, he discovered fame rising high above Uri
He was sure it was near his dwelling. and he 81
lcutly thanked heaven Without knowing whether
it was favor GcSler supposed il TO be the work Of
an Incendlary, andimpatieRt 10 arrive ut Lucerne.
ordered his men TO redouble their efforts. The
barque turned to the cast passed the strait and
entered the more dangerous lake Of Undtrwa,d
There they were tossed about by tic waves The
wind was increasing; and the darkness rendered
their situation more fearful. The soldiers. trem-
VI OtSlcI 10 Ittttst lGii. as ltt
only chance for safety. Gcsler consented, with
reluctance. The soldiers. confding in his skill
FASTENED to free him from his chains. Tell was
well acquainted with the lake, and proftiEg from
the darkness, turned their course towards Abort
advanced in spite of the winds and waves TO the
straits which he wished to repass. The dying light
on the mountain served ms Il star to guide him
back. Tell concluded that Werner, by this time
was on his march, and the roads being drifted
with snow hoped he would coast along the lake
With this idea, Tell kept near shore.-Thc light
of morning discovered to him the rocks Of Al
tori, before his companions had recognized the
place. But Gcsler soon found where they were
and in a terrible voice demanded why the barque
had returned 70 Altorf Without stopping to re-
ply, Tell leaped upon the shore. lie was pursued
by the soldiers, led on by Ges!er. When they had
reached the right distance, Tell turned round and
pointed his arrow at the heart of Gesler He fell.
stammering words Of rage and fury,
Tell, swift: as the deer. soon gains the road to
Altorf. He observes in the snow traces of his
friends He overtakes them as they are preparing
for the attack the fort. As soon as his friends
perceive him, there Is a general cry Of jov which
is prolonged by the mountains. al wait his or
ders.