The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-08-24
CHAPTER *,
THE OATH.

THE Young m IN diSm)unted. hl1ched his
horse, and approached the door, when Flo
ra arose TO meet him. A perfect creation
Of every manly trait and noble quality was
his appearance. He was, Of stature, about
five feet ten inches, and Of the most cxqui.
site mould-strait and well proporioned -
fIis hair of light auburn hue, hung care
lpssy from under his cap and over ban
dagc that was about his head. His COM
plexon was light, aln,ost to feminaity, while
though bis features bore thaSunmlstHkeabIe
impress Of true courage-thn n0SlriIs and
thin Tps-while his weI-shapcd, light blue
eyes thattold well Of the nobeness and in
trepiditv of his soul lie STEPPED upon the
threshold, with firm and manly step,
while he saluted her with garcefulness un-
surpassed just as Flora had shown him
to a seat, PeriR0selli entered tie room,
still anayed in all her enchanting beauty,
and no sooner had she entered, than with
amazement marked on every feature, he
sprang forward and casped her in his arms.
80, dearest Peri, do you still live!" lie
exclaimed as they fondly embraced each
other. (By this time Flora had left the
room.)
"lsit possible DeAlonzo! Is it possible
| am yet 50 h@ppyH' cried Peri. For a
moment they remained in silence, wher, af-
ter their surprise had passed, and their first
burst of Joy somewhat subsidized, they seat
ed tn mselves.
"Ah dear Peri, how changed my spirits
are. for little did | expect to find you 80
soon" spoke DeAlonzo with emotion.
"And dear Alonzo; little did ! ever ex
pect again to see you. after that fatal day"
returned Peri with agitation
"Aline was dangerous place that day,
dear Peri"
"By what miracle, Alonzo, did you es-
cape?''
"You well say miracle, Peri, for it really
was. merely had time to crawl away be-
fore the nfuriated mob set lire to their
Slaughter ouses"
"Alonzo! Did they after numbering my
fathers, burn their sacred bodies?'
Eyes, their holy ashes now lie exposed
to the blecchng hand of time"
80, cruel men, may God forgive them Of
this atrocious deed!"
'Iis truly horrible, Peri, and no doubt,
the perpetrators will meet with their just re-
wards; for the laws of our territory and
country will certainly not countcnance such
vile outrages."
"There certainly should be some legiti-
mate protection for our peaceful fathers and
ensurance againgt further outrages Z"
"There will certainly be some provisions
made hereafter, Peri, and if the actors in
this vilanous deed Of barbarty, are not
lawfully punished, they cannot evade re-
ceiving at least the censure and hatred of
every true advocate of justice and mercy"
"Ah, Alonzo they are highly deserving"
"Most richly do they merit it fair crea-
ture; but by what good fortune is it Peri,
that / have been made SO happy as to meet
you here?'
"By my protector, who rescued me just
as that monster fell you to the ground" !"
"Who felled me to the ground, Peril"
"That fend that dragged me by the
hair"
"Ah sweet Peri you have been deceiv-
| ed"
Deceived DeAlonzo Speak; the word
sends horror to my heart"
'He is villain Peril know him; Abb
on woodward
"Whatl He knave, Alonzo? Impos-
siblep
"Nay, It's possible--more It's certain. !
have seen him in company with men, who
| live She blackest lives"
"You astonish me, me Alouzop'
Nevertheless, Peri, It's true"
"Then how fell you upon that day."
'.Here, Peri, is the wound / received from
the blow he dealt me with his pistol, latter he
had shot the the assassin down., and he
removed the bandage from his head, and
showed Peri a cash, whish though now,
was well nigh healed.
"And is It possible that Albionis is so de-
PRAYED? But come, 'Alonzo; forgot my
sef--come see my fair new friend" 7@
They then went into the porlor where
Flora was, and Peri introduced toh her, De-
Alonzo Maryatt,as her warm friend. After
conversing for short time upon Per's es-
cape, the mention Of Albion's name was
made, when Flora asked:-- @
care you acquainted with him, Mr..
Maryattg" NJ t..m
"I,have every cause to know him, Miss
Irvine" 5 gaFs4 saa 2'