Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-11-30


because remind him other. Sowhen he comes
of night now, Jacob sends me to my chamber
before his arrival" .~fa
"Why does your father come at all, if he does
not wish to see you?" - =.ras.st <,s5 ...=.a.-s
| sob! he does not come to see me; he comes to
see lady whom Jacob keeps prisoner in the
attc.''" .a.. --.. ~. f.-.. r.. .rz s, ....s
I GA lady-prisoner!'' exclaimed Richard, as
mass Of thoughts in his head, engendered by the
childish prattle of Agnes, began to assume
shape and direction. 1E
eyes, said Agnes; ''there is something very
strange about it. One day as I was walking in
the garden, / heard a faint scream. Casting my
eyes about to discover whence it proceeded saw
woman's face at the small aperture which served
for "a window to the attic She did not, how
ever, perceive me. While was gazing, she ex-
claimed, in tone, oh, so mournful!-"My daugh-
ter-give me back my daughter" Then she was
dragged violently away from the window, and
never saw her again. questioned Jacob about
this singular occurrence, and he told me the lady
was a maniac, sister of father, whom he en-
deavoring to restore to reason. pretended to be-
lieve him but did not. I know not what to think
of this mystery. have strange fancy, strongly
rooted in my heart, that this poor captive is my
mother
."Tell me thy fathers name," cried Richard,
wild with excitement. ....... ....s.
'sMordaunt." -... .-. ...s. H..
'sAh! tits plain. Fool-fool! where were my
eyes, that did not see this before. He never
had daughter. She has her eyes-her hair
Heaven grant may arrive in time to save that
;p;r oil
Agnes should you not like to see your mother;
"Oh, so much!'
"Then lead me to this attic, and thou shalt
soon be casped in her arms"
'But Jacob-my father-'
"Fear nothing, sweet girl; I am by thy side
and my good sword.''
A stfed scream broke the stiffness.
eWhere did that proceed from!" asked Rich
ard .... .....
"From the attic.''
Cali is dark-I see no light. Where is the
window!'
SIT was closed up the day after saw the lady
Another scream was now heard, more distinct
"Hasten, in Heavens name! they are murder
ing her!'
We will precede Richard and Agnes to the at
tic. Mordaunt, driven to desperation by the re-
peat ed refusals of the Lady of Embury, had at
last determined on forcing her to sign the paper.
For that purpose he summoned Jacob to his as
sistance. The old ruffian held the lady firmly in
his arms, while Mordaunt held pen in her hand
and attempted to guide it over the paper. Not
withstanding the violent screams and struggles of
the lady, Mordaunt succeeded in procuring a
scawling signature.
"Mine-mine at last!'' he exclaimed triumph
antly, as he waved the paper above his head.
At that moment Richard Wright burst into the
garret He snatched the paper from Mordaunt's
hand and tore it into shreds.
''Thus, villain, do foil thee!'' he Cried
Richard Wright!' exclaimed Mordaunt and
the lady, severally. rs ....-...- .....,, o.. :
ssDie, rash ntruder!" shouted Jacob, discharg.
ing pistol he had drawn, unperceived, at Rich,
, ards head; but Jacobs band was unsteady, anC
the deadly missile flew past Richard, and lodged
in the breast of Mordaunt. Ere the assassin could
escape, Richards sword passed through his heart
killing the old wretch upon the spot. ......
Agnes sprang, affrighted, into the apartment.
ssAre you hurt!" she exclaimed, gazing with
= blanked cheeks upon Richard.
sNo,'' he answered.
'sThank Heaven!' -...-. 80
:, Then perceiving the PROSTATE form of Mordaunt
she knelt over him, crying ts-ta ~
"My father-you have killed him!'
Hush, dear girl, he is not thy father. Nay, dc
not gaze with such wonder on me--you shall know
: all another time. Silence-he is dying' rs
Mordaunt raised himself feebly upon his hands
: "Adela," he said, in voice that grew weake
with every syllable, ''behold your daughter" Th'
mother clasped her to her heart as he spoke. &c.
! could not kill her-my hands are free from bloo
> -forgive-'
h Three weeks after these tragical scenes, a hap
d py group was assembled in the old hall of Elm
bury. First was the lady herself, with the hue o
u health restored to her cheeks, smiling in cain
P content, then her Adela, (no longer Agnes0 an
W Richard, as they sat side by side. 4.ts.t .--f -
y Adela had promised her hand to the young cav
alier and another week will see them united; an
% Richard, then, in rights of his wife, becomes Lor
W of Elmbury
o A PLACE FOR A "STRoNG-M1NDED' Colony
1t is related by traveller that most extraordina
~ ry custom prevails among the Vixres, powerful
- - tribe, occupying extensive district in Cabu
among the mountains, between Persia and India
- If a woman be pleased with man, she sends tn
~ =, drummer of the camp to pin handkerchief to hi
- cap, with the pin she to fasten her hair
The drummer watches his opportunity, and doe
this in public, naming the woman, and the ma