Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1850-10-31


shame, to know that their dadem has
lost gem, that even mid them, one is
found so weak and erring as to look
with desire on things below, and linger
on the faded bowers OF earthl But
still the light was kept glowing in his
star, and still days passed and he come
not.
Deep, absorbing. in'ense was the
love Of the fair Ladore for the beauti.
ful but MYSTERIOUS stranger. Then life
was fresh and earth was young, and
maidens knew not the arts TO win, and
the lips only breathed what the hear,
felt. And he, the angel he too gave
up his soul to this earthly passion. For.
getting his lofty destiny, he now ever
yearncd only to hear the low voice of
Lndore, sweeter. he thought, than the
strains Of the spheres. still in his bo.
som was no perfect peace. Many a
conflict ragged there. when high hope
cOntended with earthly desire, when
the greatness Of ms former glory was
remembered, when the purity of the
upper world was contras,ed with the
/ life of mortas. Then with a sudden
resolve, he determined that he could
not descend to their gross life. "no, he
must leave it, and 60 back
"Ladore, beautiful daughter Of man."
he said, when again in the evening they
met in the grolo beside the gurgiing
fountain. 'Lndorc, enhancing orc,
listen to my words. the las, thou mayest
ever hear me utter"
The last" exclaimed the maiden, as
her check pacd, and her eye lost its
brightness; "wha, meancst thou? Cans,
thou IeOvc me- Me, the stricken and
orphaned one? What will life be with.
out lbee1 What were heaven and thou
not there"
Il must leave thee, Ladore." said the
angel, "whiIc yet may. This is not
my homej this is not my destiny. Thou
knowest me not, Ladorc; and now when
;, tell thee all, speed me on my way,
though leave thee forever"
He led The hushed and wondering
maiden in the pale moonlight up the
craggy side Of the mountain, till they
stood on the summit alone beneath tha
high stars. And the YOUTHS gaze was
fixed on his place in tho glowing circle
Of seven; but the lighl there seemed
DINNER and farther of, and he tremLled
even as Ladorc
Maiden" he said, Thou hast luroJ
me from life immortal. am not like
thee, born of earth. am the spirit ot
yonder star, aIas! less radian, now thar
Of yore. Let me 90 back; unbind me
from thee, for OIL daughter of man
thou knowcst not The sacrifice ! make
ny lnALIii- bth' iIiCI'
Ladore breaIhed nn, for space, nol
spoke, nor felt and when again the
wheels Of life tuned slowly on lbeir
, ay'c, all she remembered was, that the
youth must leave her, leave her forever
. and she cried in agony and wrung hel
hand. in anguish, aud impIored him no
to 60, by his love, and her life
What dost thou ask" he answered
Mus, Ironouncc my Immortality, ant
= be banished from the eternal council 0
slars' Must MY light 60 ont in heaven
, and my name there be a forgotten
sound Shall ropouucc my allegiance
and consent to be made mortal? Mai
den, wouidsl thou demand of me 81
fearful a boom
"Whal were heaven to me wilhou
lheel" said Ladore, looking unappalled
You'd consent 10 be the queen o
, the stars, and thou not with me there?
Then the youth hid his face for b
could no longer bear 10 see the spark
ling orbs, for they all seemed TO b.
watching him with their countless eye,
Now, he gazed on Ladore, and anon h
y turned from her, aslove and duty strug
gled, aud as her imploring accent
}! touched him.
+ Become like me- she cried. "for my
: sake become like me. What were ar
i eternity passed alone. compared 10 thu
years of human life we may spend to
S getherl OH we will live in a day o
$ time. all eternity of bliss, for l will b,