Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-10-26
THE WEEKLY STAR.

the leaves to wIthcr on the trees. and Sc
mid. overcome with the heat, had thrown
himself almost fainting on sofa, when
kaloula approached and earnestly pressed
him To drink of some cool sherbet pre-
! pared by her own hands There was
something in her voice and manner, in
the burning hue of her cheek. that infused
a sudden suspicion into his mind. lie
took avase OF sheIbert from her trembling
/ hand, and turning aside his face prcten-
ded TO drink, but poured the contents
into his vest. He then languidly reclined.
and appeared TO fall into a sleep an hour
! PASSED away, and soft step approached
| the door it faltered and seemed TO re-
tire; but soon was heard more hurriedly
advancing, and at last entered the apart
ment. 1t was kaloula she went to the
window and gazed on the burning sand
! and sky, and then turned her pale face,
! that was bathed in tears, TO Semid, who
lay motionloss and, appeared TO breathe
no longer. She then drew near the otto
man and bent in silent anguish for awhile
over him, when with sudden effort she
stretched forth her hand and clasped the
ring TO take it from his finger. Semid
sprang from his couch, and looked at Kali
! oula with an indescrihablc expression.
who clasping his hands violently, uttered
loud cry, and sank insensible on the
floor. He bent in agony over her.
Again" he exclaimed, have leaned
that, my last hope, on woman's love, and
it has pierced my soul. Oh, prophet Of
my faith | discern now thy wisdom, AT
which have murmurcd, in sereriug wo.
man from our path in the world of bliss
since cruelty and ambition can be cher
ishcd amid feelings Of kindness ard love.
Never will yield again 10 Ecr charms,
or be swayod by her artful wiles''
He FASTENED from the dwelling, and all
night long in deep anguish of soul pur-
sued his way. On the evening of the
tenth day he stood on the declivity of a
range Of mountains, on whose SHOWS Law
the last beams of the sun, and noble
plain was spread at their feet, in the
midst ofwhich stood the ruins of superb
temple. Semid drew near As the night
was falling around and took up his abode
in one of the ruined apartments: and
when day broke he was struck with ad
miration and wonder at the sight so new
to him. A corridor of pillars, with capi-
tails of exquisite beauty, encircled the
temple, which, though roofess, and lis
many inches despOilcd Of their statues.
looked in its naked grandeur as If he had
found habitation and solitude where
woman's step would never intrude, and
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that grew on the plain composed bis
meals, when one evening, while the air
was cool, he perceived a girl habited in
simple Syrian dress, approaching the ruin.
She started with surprise at seeing
stranger; but recovering herself asked
what induced him TO remain in so lonely
a spot. and why he had never visited her
father who was the lmaun of the village
behind the mountain, and would lie happy
to show his hospitality.
Scmid promised TO come to the village,
and the next day, crossing the mountain,
he was received by the prophet with the
greatest kindness. Aftera simple repast,
Melahie took her guitar and sang some
native Syrian melodies with great sweet
ness. Delighted with his visit, the
travellers seemed less welcome on his
return. 4 few days passed ere Melahie
came again, and sitting on part of the
ruins beside Scmid, she told him their
history as far AZ she knew. and listened
to his tales of other lands, and of his
travels, with intense interest. Her form
was slender, and unlike the woman of
the Fast, her hair was light, and her
eyes blue; but they had look of irTesis-
tible sweetness and innocence, and her
delicate features reflected every feeling of
her soul. He frequently visited her faith
er's cottage, and her steps still oftener
sought the lonely ruins. Seated by
Semd's side and fixed on his seducing
discourse, she was happy; and he could
not see the intense interest he inspired,
while her tears fell fast at the picture of
his sorrows, other eyes kindled with de-
| light when he told how sad his destiny
was changed without feeling his own
heart deeply moved. He saw that she
loved him, and soon felt that this entire
confidence. this sweet Difference and sur
rendering Of feeling. i'm a young and de-
voted woman, is far more dangerou, than
anv studied alluremcnt.
Still he imagined she loved him only
for his beauty, or because she saw in him
superior accomplishments to all around
her One evening as the Syrian was
seated in silence beside him, and gazing
on the rich scenery, Scmid suddenly ad-
dressed her: 'Melahie, it is in vain to
disguise our mutual affection: but you re-
pose your peace on me only to be dc.
ccived; let me warn you that he who has
appeared to you thus beautiful and inter
esting, only dclud,s you. You sec be
fore you magician of power. and of
malice equal to his power, but not TO in
jure you. Turn your eyes on your lover
now" He suddenly drew the ring from
his finger: the girl shrieked, started from
her seat and covered her face with her
hands, for before her stood no longer the
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