Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-07-31

and fear in constant alienation. it is the burnus
sand and restless tossing Of the desert; but after
actual experience of disaster, and tasting, il NAV
be, the bitter dregs of modification sorrow
what consolation like that silent, yoceless fellow
ship? And the sordid littlencss Of the world
It's pursuits, strifes, pomps. and ambitions, j:
never so striking, brought into glaring promi-
| nence by the repose OF night. The darkness in
sensibiy promotes the contemplation Of higher
and more lasting objects, seeming to realize the
futurity It images, and change lis shadow; into
light. The stllineSS-the universal rest. assIaaes
and heals each wounded scnsibilily, enlarees lie
powers of endurance, softens the sieeled feelings
and nnocks the deep and fruitful springs of
Kindness and sympathy--.as it the the benign An
gel who watches from the couch of Faith /;
dropped hallowing influence from his wings.
| Illuminated as MlllIcent had been, in a manner
| so totally unexpected, and at moment when she
| might well be animated bv feeling of ihnocen.
pride, her disciplined mind had vet recovered its
tone, its serenity, looking back ON the painful and
mortifyng incident with pensive resignation
She did not feel disgraced or degraded BY il but
was reminded, as by an apparitioa from the
| tomb-a voice speaking from the dreary and
fearful past how she had been rescued from de
! gradation-from servitude and thraldom worse
| than Egyptian. And in this calm aud dispas-
| self, scrutinizing aud purifying every kindling
thought, the reflection dispelled her regrets. and
in their place, filled her heart with gratitude.
thankfulness, aud devotion.
Her sleep, in strange contrast with quetude so
perfect, was troubled and broken. revivin. the
panic Of the day, and all her poignant emotions
II might be mere accident, but, considering what
followed, it seemed the device of a guardian In
telllgence, seeking, by the renewal of alarm. 10
apprise her of the approach of danger. Sudden
| ly she gave wild start, and awoke.
Window and shutter shook before the blast
now at the height OF its fury, aad rushing roand
the isolated house like whirlwnd. Millicent
listened, gradually repressing her terrors, and
trying to re-assurc herself when she was startled
by scream.
Could it be trick of her heated Imagination? !?
She listened again, but with the most rapt atten-
ton, could hear only the storm without Still
| she was not satisfied. 1t was possible that Mrs
Grantey, who had gone TO bed much fatigued
might have been taken i'll, and be calling for help;
and she determined, before living down again. 10
visit her room, and see that all was secure.
Throwing on morning-dress, and drawing
shawl round her shoulders. she hurried 10 the
door. 1t opened on corridor, running over the
staircase, between two flights of stairs, one of
which led to the hall, and the other TO floors
above. Mrs Grantev's room was at the opposite
end of the corridor, forming 4 companion cham
Der to her own.
1t was so dark Mlicent could not distinguish
the door, but it was evidently not shut close, as
she heard voices within For an instant indeed,
a flash of light appeared, but then vanished. and
as she involuntarly drew aside, man came
forth. There was another flash, emitted bv a
lantern which he glanced around. but being
screened by projection, Micent was not re-
vealed.
With noiseless step the man came on, making
directly for her room. She stood as still as a
statue. not ventrrng to BREATHE vet retaining her
self possession, decision and courage. Her de-
sign. formed Oh the spur Of the moment. was t0
wait till he had passed, and then fly to the as
sistance Of Mrs Grantley.
The man had now reached her charnber.door.
| and stood in front of her-so close, indeed that
she almost touched him. Still her attention was
not wholly diverted from the other room, and an
occasional slight noise, accompanied by lins-
| ling of keys, as of some one rdmmagins, intima-
ted too clearly that Mrs Grantlev had not been
left alone. Yet the voice that first alarmed her
was now silent Could it be that. attempting to
resist the robbers. her kind benefactress had
been murdered? Her heart quailei at the
thought!
The man had stoop,d down. placing his Ian
tern on the mat. while he inserted skeleton
key in the door. He found, however, that i: was
not locked, and, Instantly throwing ii open, was
scrambing mp. when his foot slipped, and he fell
back on Afillicent. She darted round him.
hoping to escape mp the stairs but he was Quick
as herself. and finging himself forward, cut off
her retreat. -
"Now, Fve got 'ee' he said, with an oath. as
he graSped her shoulders. ..And thou'd best gle
us no clack. or, strike me dead. I'll send ee
floyn over the railin'."
..Oh let me go!' exclaimed Millicent ..For
the love of Helvcn-if you have any pity let me
go!'
''Whov, be it thou?'' cried the burglar. sBe
it old Mill coomed back again? Hoitv-toity -
You'll now me now, won't See, wench ?-yo'll
know your old chum. black Jem?''
"Yes, | know yOu: | have never denied
knowing you, could not speak to you to-day
because you startled me; but now, if you will let
me go, will give you whatever you demand
only leave the house quietly!'
''Leave the houSe?-tha.'s n good 'un-a
thundern' good 'un! Afore | leaves, I'll take
every rag thou'st got-and vo' too-ay, yo'.''
''Loose met" cried Millcent, endeavoring 10
throw off his grasp.
s'Yo' wants settlin', do 'ce?o returned Jem.-
"There. thenv
He pushed her violently against the banster.
which, curving at the turn of the stairs. destroy
ed her balance, and he easily forced her over
But Jem still srasped her shoulders and she
clung desperately, 10 the stout oaken balustrade,
holding herself up.
"What dye say now?" cried Jcm. with a
fendish laugh. ''I'll have zee down in minute,
if thou balm. as tame as mouse''
"Oh! spare me spare me y implored Milcent.
''lIold your 'fernal jaw, then, and tell Us where
the swag is. l won't leave zee no great lot to
brag on:
81 will give you every thing Ipossess, - replied
Millcent. rallying. .'if you viii assist me up.
and promise to commit no further violence. |
will try, too, TO get you forgiven least 10 pre-
vent your being prosecuted But if Won do me
any injury, tell Won plainly will denounce Won.
and never rest till see you punished"
''But suppose stops yer gag?-suppose /
shoves zee down, and breaks yer galIuS neck? dang
sec. it'll sp;le yer beauty, onywavs."
81 am not afraid of you. you know did not
fear you in the pit when yoa thr ,atenei To mlr-
der me; neither do | fear You now. Yoa can
kill me, but remember yon will have 10 answer
for my life with your own"
s'rll list take my chance o. that" cried Jen,
furiouslv; $50 leave go o. the rail. Curse 'ss,
leave 60; or III chop of yer fone-lady fingers
for 'ee.'
Slitn. the action 10 the worl, he saatchel
forth his knife; but Milliccnt, having succeeded
in tyinr her shawl to the baluStrade. withdrew
her hand, and lowering herself, dropped unhnrt
on the stars below. Am,sei that she mlde no
outcry. Jem was running round to ascertain
whether she had. as he had predicted, broken her
neck. when he saw her spring up the stairs, and,
before he could interpose, she reached Mrs.
Grantlev's room. Painting anil breathless, she
flung to The door and as quickly locked it.
"D,ar. dear mamm,! they have no. hurt yoI?"
she cried rushing to the bedside.
'.lIloa what's this 'eer ?' exclaimed Spanish,
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