The Madisonian. (Canton, Miss.) 1850-1855, 1851-01-02

ScarceIy, however, had they cleared
the little bridge which separated The
castle from theqopen couutry. when
Lord Clairmont drew in his rein, and ]
with ahrief excuse, wheeled his horse
TO return. Riding, quickly as he re-
crossed the bridge, he raised his eyes
and beheld the white cheek and fash~
Ling glance Of LeonoIa Estrange, Then
a soft winning smile flnted across his
countenance; and her cold cheek grew
Ewarm, her eyes lost its wild light, as
she met the glance Of those eyes, SO
large, so dark, yet so smiling in their
beauty. For moment they rested
upon her; thenIthere was quick wave
Of his hand, as it raised his hat falling
impressively upon his heart. When
he again rode forth with a light and
easy seat, Leonora, though she watch
ed him until lost in the distance, griey-
ed no more; but an expression Of radi~
! ant happiness dwelt on her face. Tx.
1t was the evening Of the same day. 4
y when Leonora might have been seen
standing erect on steep bill, with her \
eager gaze bent upon the mufRed fig
: ure that came hurriedly up the ascent
towards her. The wild breeze of a
coming tempest swept through the dim
: forest, which lay like the background
2 of some fine painting behind her. Far
away in the distance, rose the grey
! tnrrets Of Moorand She had stolen
Q out, Needless of the lowering clouds,
! to meet the beiro!hed of Lady Clare,
: the Young Lord Francis Of Clanmont.
6, Soon he gained her side, and placing
d one arm around her waist, he drew her
! yet deeper within the shades Of the
It tall trees, whispering, Ny own Leo
a nora, have you come out this wild, dark
n night to meet mel "e z
He spoke in voice Of such fervent
y love and happiness, that the glowing
+ check Of the girl took a yet deeper hue.
e More than one hour passed, and still
ID the young noblemau held the beautiful
+ gIrI to his side, reiterating VOWS Of
. passionate eloquence and unchanging
le love. both he and she forgeful of the
it dark clouds flying wildly athwart the
blue sky; and the low muttering' of
90 the distant thunder. Suddenly there
" was fash of tightening, followed by
VI i crash; as If the heavens were rent
,k IN twain. 1t startled the young girl
a from her dream Of happiness; 1t hush.
te ed the warm words upon the lovers
~ lips. 4ac.s b. ,as 81
he Clalrmont4 said hastily, =" Leonora,
e> NV beloved let US hasten away ere the
he storm breaks. ] will go with you t'
as the castle gates; none will recognize
nd me l in the increasing darkness. Come
v dearest, lean upon me. Surely yo'
lir viii not fear, when Francisis with you
dy Would to Ged," he continued, !"
it might protect thee from the storms oI
'ss life, as may from the winds OF HeaY
he enl . se
lro First, listen to me, ere go hence
Francis" said his. companion, be
, a fore Leonora Eslrange again leave
he YOU, she must know it, overmore, TX
ed guilty thing, she is to steal forth iror
md wonder proud castle, treacherousIy !
its meet the afiancied, Of her genero1l
the bcnefaclress. Oh! Francis" she add
The ed, passionately, I" if you knew hoy
ny, bitter it is to look upon what she deem
she her privileged love for you; to see ne
the gaze and smile upon you as j. the r,g'
rof alone to her belonged; to hear ne
ire, dav by day. speak Of you q me az he
his future HUSBAND, and press the very no
en. ers which thou hast given to me- 70 &c :,
the lips, murmuring fond and loving words
ent while must stand coldly by
The. "Aid does she indeed think Of m
low ,husY" lie replied, half aloud. "'She
per very lovely" y ''fP ..
the The hand that rested within his ov
lip, was quickly withdrawn; and ere Y
che, full consciousness Of his error can
his over him, his companion was speaAlE,P
aalh will, an air and voice Of more tni
the queenly hauteur My Lord tlt the I 1
oms DIV Clare's thoughts are doubtless
ress Ten occupied with her betrothed' :
ONE viii az Wen 10 think Of her beauty a,
.oss. gsatleness, forgetting, she added !, p
was IterlS her humble companion. =
cad. hotloo late, my lord to retrieve w
'ked error aolsls Gl eaa4 @.i'sl =
e Of For a.momenthe stood gazing up
Iare, her with aatonishment, % she stooq
arm fore him her chiselled features glo'
!, old mo with excitement, her gacetul he'
nEe grect. Then there mingled with
Is Of expression Of admiration touchiI
ame sadness. "Leonora, Leonora, ne Sa
thetin low, mournfhl voice.
with The next fnomeat she was weep
nphs upon his. bosom, murmurins" Forgll
Leo me Francis. II is but nay 1--we
paip YOU that makes me 50 wild and w
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