Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-19

her. The young lady drew the folds of
her light scarf hastily about her person,
and was on the point of leaving the spot
with considerable precipitation, when the
intruder addressed her, in voice not
wholly redeemed from the accents peculiar
to Frenchmen
Stay, mademoiselle Why should you
fly at my approach, or exhibit so much
perturbation of manner? Am I indeed
savage is my skin red or do l seek
youthful maidens in sylvan bowers to do
them harm?
RosaIthe paused a moment before she
replied, and was obviously annoyed and
i'll at ease
Excuse me, Monsieur lie Bland, she
said, rather coldly, if my fears appeared
somewhat excited, and my manner hur-
ried, for [ did not expect-that is, I had
no reason to suppose that my pleasant
meditations in this agreeable retreat would
be intruded upon
j an. thea, It would seem to be regard
ed as an INTRUDER D." added lie Bland, il a
tone less courtly than at first
no matter, sir-let the subject pass if
it be not pleasing seek no cause of dis
agreement returned the lady, with {.
smile.
"Neither do I, fair Rosalthe your
frown of displeasure would make me mis-.
erable,' said lie Bland, earnestly.
a scornful smile played for an instant
over the rosy lips of the lady; lie Bland
observed it, and contracted his brows
Goodness may not quite crush me- he
added, but contempt [ never could bear
The old theme, Mr.. lie Brand the old
theme returned Rosalthe
1t is a theme never old with me
Small streams may be turned aside into
new channels, but large and swiftly flow
ing rivers cannot easily be diverted from
the deep channels which they have worn
in the earth and in the solid rock. It is
thus with the human affections when they
become fixed and strong, they cannot be
changed or trained to flow in other direc-
tions.
I have more than once begged you to
spare me conversations of this nature be
good enough to change the subject, or l
leave you replied the maiden.
i have sought you, Mademoiselle Ais
ton, to lay bare my heart before you, aud
ask you to see the treasures of love that
are garnered there-that are boarded there
for you-for you only; but your impatient
gestures, your curling lip, your rebuking
glances, forbid me to proceed. dare not
adhere to my purpose my tongue grows
mute, my words find no utterance-they
flow back in unspoken sorrow upon my
despairing heart
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these sentiments, he bent his head as if in
profound grief, and fixed his gaze stead
fastly upon the ground.
Miss Aston gave him a searching look
and seemed to gain intuItively a deeper
insight into the character of the man De
fore her, whose words distilled so sweetly
and smoothly upon the external ear She
trembled and grew pale, as if her fears
were struggling with her fortitude.
4 am glad you have done, and you could
not better evince the good sense which l
have always given you credit for possess
ing, than by so doing. [ will now return,
and hope you will enjoy the beauty Of this
pleasant morning and Of this lovely spot,
as truly as | have done
Not yet. mademoiselle, not yet; I have
your earnest attention. [ refer to the
dangers which environ and menace you on
every side. The red men of the wilder
ness are gathering in great numbers to
march against Boouesborough. and level it
with the dust returned lie Bland
Whence had you this information p
asked Rosalthe, quickly, fixing her dark
eyes peuetratingly upon the Frenchman.
From one Of my countrymen whom [
accidentally met while hunting yesterday
answered the latter calmly.
Who Incltes our savage foes ? who sup
plies them with arms and ammunition, and
who sometimes leads them to battle 2 in
terrogated Rosalthe, with increasing ear
nestness
i know what you mean,' said lie Bland
coloriug am aware that it is reported
-al5 sic Dut.s4 posts at Detroit, kasKas-
kIa, and NIncennes, aid and encourage the
Indians In their movements against Boones-
borough, Harrodsburg, aud Logan
Do you not kf1010 that to be the case,
Mr. lie Bland 2 asked Miss Aston, with
considerable energy of tone and manner
L do, answered the Frenchman, after a
moment of reflection.
Then why not speak openly, and call
things by their right names Let US have
no concealments and subterfuges, but
speak boldly and truthfully. and confront
the danger, whatever it may be. If you
have acquired by any means knowledge
that concerns the safety Of these young
settlements, let it be plainly and manful-
ly uttered, added Rosalthe-
You possess much shrewdGess and cour-
age for lady observed LIE Bland, with a
smile. During my stay at Boonesborough,
| have learned that among the rustic maid
ems that are destined to smooth the way
for the flowing tide of population and civ
ilization, there exists the true spirit of he
roism. But still, mademoiselle, this coun-
try Is too rude for you you were destin-
ed for another sphere Of life, to grace the
highest circles Of refinement
The Freuch nan ceased, and then added.
as if speaking to himself
No; yonder rough cabins are not for
YOU it were wrong to immure YOU for