Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-06-09
Mltsrcllaneous.
The Pirates.
ERRORS OF PUBLIC JUSTICE.

ry sallboat approached the extremity of point
Of land, which stretched into the sea, near the
harbor of R chelle which having attained, two
men eaped on shore, and secured the boat at
the landing. They were pirates, and had come
on shore in search of provisions, and other plum
der. for their half famished comrades. The
moon, which occasionally burst from the dense
clouds that dark"ned the scene, shone full upon
their forms, which accorded with the wild gloom
that surrounded them, and disclosed their vessel
lying at anchor in the distance.
The strctest silence had been observed bv
bo'h until they had reached spot where thew
thought themselves secure, when one of them
exclaimed -
"Mendez, think ye any one is abroad to-
night ?"
:Abroad? No, unless his errond be the same
as ouls; in which case we must hook him for
brother, or send him to sup with Davy Jones'
that's all. Hark ye! The fends are at work
there pointing to the forest it's the DEVILS
own tunes they are getting up! We shall have
storm to weather IN ten minutes"
"Ay, that we SHALL" cried the other; "and as
| don't half like this job, suppose we return?
thought heard footstep-"
"Pshaw it's only the echo of your own /"
81 can't help wishing" rcjoined Ie i" that we
could get our living in an honest wav"
"Avast there none of your preaching " said
Mendez. Pan none of your white livered looms,
who, when they begin bold enterprise, shrink
from its completion. Why, consider, man! We
may get provisions enough to serve yon starving
dogs for fortnight, and fit US for another bout !:
and who knows but we nav get some of the
sinners? It's a close fsted old curmudgeon,
that we've got TO call on tonight, with plenty of
-''ee in Ls-Ie hss. go, ~@'ll soon
tighten him Of lis load. So now come on we've
got the Implements clapping his hand on the
pistols that stuck n his belt.
The other villain was young in the trade of
infamy, in which vicious examples more than
inclination had placed him; and although he
often demonstrated against joining in the depre-
dations of bis brutal companions, yet in this case
as in others, he was obliged to yield obedience
to superior power, or meet, at their hands, the
fate which their conscience often told him was
his due. Sinking into a gloomy silence he
slowly followed Mendez, until they arrived in
the vicinity of the house of Mons. DumaiD,
where we leave them for the present, and change
the scene TO the interior of the mansion.
Near the fireplace sat man, apparently
about as years of age, wrapped in an evening
gown of a morose md forbidding aspect who
from his querulous complaints, and frequent
groans, seemed to be in great bodily pain. Near
him, at little table, sat graceful female, IN
the bloom Of youth who, as often as she raised
her eyes from the perusaI Of her book, fixed them
on the sufferer with the deepest expression OF
sorrow, which heightened the interest of her
beautiful ace. while W th voice of tenderness,
she ploffered him those attentions which are
so grateful in the hour of sickness and sorrow.
| Jean ST. Aubin was the son of an opu lent
tradesman in the neighborhood of Rochelle
Young, susceptible and ardent, he was gener-
Gus to a fault. In relieving the distressed he
scarcely inquired whether the object was wor'
thy or not 1t was enough that they needed as
sisance. Although his wealth might have at
torded him the enioyments of the city, yet he
preferred country residence, as hunting was
his iavorite amusement t,--someimes pursuing
the chase with his gay companions, and Mt 9th
ers, with his dogs and gun enjoying solitary
: stroll in the forests. One afternoon, finding iha
he had widely digressed from his usual path, bt
resolved to enquire his way al the first house
that should appear. This happened to be the
mansion of Mons. Duman. On knocking a
the door, it was opened by the lovely being
whom we have just described. Astonslment a
seeing such exquisite beauty in these retired
shades, kept Jean for moment silent :--blush
ing at his arden, gaze she enqured his wishes
In voice tremulous with emotion, he told he
that he had lost his way and being greatly fa
tigued with bis walk, requested the favor o
some refreshment, and permission to rest awhile
On entering he was struck not only with the al
oil comfort, but of taste, which appeared 10 tht
apartmeut-not single superfuous article o
furniture was there, but all was neat and in tn,
most perfect order.
"Do you live here alone, fair lady ?" inquire,
Jean.
my father and myself are the only occupan
besides an old domestic" said she, requestins
him to be seated.
! Never had he beheld so interesting creature
r and while he was zealously endeavoring to ad
4 vance his acquaintance, by conversIng on vari
Gus topics, heavy footstep was heard on tn
e stair. Fastening to the door she opened it, an
!, introduced as her father, Mons. Dumain. s.
!. Aubin rose and offering his hand briefly tol
|, the accident which had procured for him th
h pleasure Of their acquaintance and gallant
It added (glancing at Annette) that ho hoped
10 would long continue.
% "Reserve your compliments for moro polishe
re enrs," said his host tour acquaintance may b