The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-02-28

of happiness! But to this side of the pic
ture Alonzo absolutely refused to turn; and
Mr.. Mordaunt, seeing him perfectly re-
solved, gave up the point; glad. at all
events, that Alonzo had even this slight
support TO lean upon until the crisis arri-
we'd. s...
At the top of the Marquess's small and
rather lnconvenient abode was room In
which, on account of its height and airi-
ness, and the view of the harbor it COM
manded, the gentlemen preferred to break
fast. and to spend the morning in; a spy
glass was fixed here, to which, of late, the
eye Of the Marquess had been often and
anxiously applied. One morning, about
week after the scenes just described, the
Marques seemed more than usually on
the alert, watching the approach of a fine
Brazilian merchant-ship. "Is she near
the fort?"-"here she comes"-"she is
abreast of it'-'now for it!'' and as he
spoke, up flew private signal. The
Marques clasped his hands, and exclalm-
ed in half-whisper to MIR. Mordaunt
"Ihank heaven, there they are at last"
and the two gentleman Instantly left the
room.
SWELL" thought Alonzo, Il am not
bound to know that there they are at last,
until | am informed of it," and he tried
again to rivet his attention to his study
Three intolerably long hours passed away;
note was then brought TO him from the
Marques: donna Isabella, her aun. and
father have arrived. and are now at Bota-
Togo. The two ladies are somewhat fa-
tgued, and prefer not receiving you until
the evening; therefore, between seven and
eight, Mr.. Mordaunt and the carriage will
be at your door,"
Alonzo sent away his untouched dinner;
he dressed en- gra,ade toilette; and, taking
down Walter Scott's last new novel, strove
TO fix his attention on its delightful pages.
Alonzo had generally the power of exer-
clslng great mastery over his mind; to an
indifferent observer he would appear ra-
ther cold, reserved, and not easily acted
upon in any way; but, when his feelings
once burst their barrier, it was with vio-
lence proportioned TO the restraint he had
thrown over them.
At half-past seven, the carriage drew up
to the door, and Alonzo Immediately de-
scended TO it. II am glad to see you are
quite ready" said Mr.. Mordaunt, as he
entered; the door closed, and they drove
off.
You have seen Donna Isabela!" in
quired Alonzo.
"Yes, | have" was the laconic reply,
with evidently wish of saying no more.
After considerable pause, Mr.. Mordaunt
asked whether he still kept to his purpose.
"Certainly," said Alonzo firmly, and no
further conversation DasSed
Half an hour brought them to their des-
tination; with a throbbing heart, Alonzo
descended from the carriage. They were
shown into the grand sala, brilliantly light
ed. Here were assembled Senior Josef
and Senhora Theresa, the Marques, and
the Abbess, with an attendant nun:..the old
lady had not left her convent for many
years, but on this occasion she was deter
mined to be present.
Alonzo saluted Senior Josef and his sister
with gravity, but perfect and sincere kind
ness; he kissed the hand of his aunt; then,
turning to his father, begged 10 know
where he might find Donna Isabella.
.'She waits for you in her garden-room,'
replied the Marques. Alonzo bowed, and
left the sald.
He struggled successfully to continue
the same appearance of composure, as he
passed along the corridor which led to the
garden-room; the door was ajar, he enter
ed and closed it.
The room was only lighted by single
Grecian lamp, suspended from the centre;
the latticed doors leading to the garden
were thrown open, and the moonbeams
quivered brightly on the rich festoons o.
flowers and foliage that twined around
them. Leaning on the harp near the fur
thest door, stood lady magni6cenuy
dressed as bride; one hand hung listless
| ly at her side, in the other were gathered
the folds of her veil, in which her face
was buried. Alonzo advanced, and altho
somewhat prepared for favorable altera-
ton, he was struck with astonlshment al
the exquisitely fine and graceful form that
stood before him. Donna Isabella,
believe;"- no reply, and no change OF
position. He approached a little nearer,
and ventured TO take the unoccupied. hand
whose slight and delicate fingers were
covered with gems, but on the arm was
only a single bracelet, and that was OF
pink topaz. ssDonna Isabella, venture
10 claim few minutes private converse
tion with you, on subject that deeply
concerns the happiness of US both; permit
me TO lead you 10 seat He paused
the emotion that visibly perVaded her
whole frame convinced him that at least
he was not addressing stutue. Suddenly
she raised her head, claspcd her hands
aud srnL nm her knees at his feet, AlonZC