The Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1852-1853, 1853-09-07
ORIGINAL STORY.
Written expressly for the Democratic Sentinel
PERI"ROSELLI;
' OR,
THE FATE OF PER F1DY'
BYCEo. W. MoFFITT, g..
Author of "The escue; or, fhe Hunters brlde''
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Vac CHAPTER XII.
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CHAPTER XII.
TIE RESTORATION.

W,rr heart overpowered with joy, lr-
vine and his wife once more entered the
tbreshold Of tleir door Though haggart
and worn bv their msfortunes, Flora imme
diately recognized them and stood motion
less and para!y yzed with unexpected hapPl,
ness The mother ran to the daughter, and
clasped her III her arms while tears OF glad
ness and gratitude flowing fast and ire"'
mingled with each other. And the ia'her'
ove,cone with emotions. united IN the ten
der meeting, and joined his voice and tears
with theirs in warm and heart felt thanks
and craft, de to God, and to their noble
deliyerers. With De Alonzo, and PERI recll- |
ming at his side-standng by the taiIhtul
and coura yeous soldiers, they viewed the
affecting scene. They sympalhzed with
the fond parents and daughter, while tears
arose fast and fowed down their chez l+S
All. ther, stood many firm heart, who
since the days of th",' chlldhooa' hau new
G, shed tear. They had hearts to brave
the dang ers and pellls of the battlefield;
but here was time to open up their long
closed fount of tears, and drench Their
weather furrowed cheeks in the crysta flow'
LONG b, mt the father, mother and daughter
in swee. beautilude and fervent thanks'-
At last exhausted by Joy and happiness they
nartpd from each others embrace, and
rested their weary selves upon their couch.
The soldiers took their departure, though
not without first receiving the slncerest
thanks and gratitude, and most heartfelt
wishes for their future welfare from De
Alonz) and Perl
The shades of night now fastly wfapt ma
ture in silent repose, while the comparatively
happJ inmates of the house retired al weary
and worn to their irmuch needed rest. Morning
was rshered in by the'grey dawning OF tWl'
light, and bespoke a day OF pleasant serehl-
ty. Old Sol arose msjesticly to commence
his diurnal Journey. and was hailed BY the
cracking lire on the kitchen hearth anf
welcomed by the song Of the teakettle, al
it boiled upon its glarins embers. Scarce
had they finished their morning repas
when Ceisar appeared at the door and"an
nounced stranger who awaited Mr. ifNlh
there. Full of inexpressible fears and ap
prrbensons he arose and went out when d
met the old man whom we introduced II
Il former chapter at the "'ofd"'at"g SI0,e =.
leaning against tree haSSard a'''l la'n'
A day and two nights had passed slnc
Il at eventful time, and yet he lived. ..
"Is this Mr.. lrvlne?' he asked.
"rhat is my name."
81 have an important mission TO you De
fere die; for know | must, ere man
hours pass"
"But YOU are weak and faint-you nee
refreshment--come In. ....
With the assistance of his generous nos
the old man walked in and was seated
the table. Much strengthened and vsol
ated he arose and asked Mr.. Irvine TO sho
him to an unoccupied room. They acco
dinghy went to the bedroom and the ol
man threw himself upon a char.
"Mr. Irvine have that to tell yo'
which will fill you with wonder and as'or
ishment." Lib
Il am aeady, friend 10 hear i" returne
Irvine, seating himself upon the bedside
''You know one Grayson?'
81 do.'
"You also know one Albion Woo'
ward?" r
"Yes."
s'Tis of these I wish to speak"
eco on
s1hey have deceived you"
"Impposslble" ,
Eyes, they have deceived you' alme
ruined you and yours"
uDo you. speak infomedly"
81 have the best of reasons Tor so sa
ing" a., 1,;
anxiously.
al have been an eyewitness to their
ry plot-to their every depreciation
F1hen tell me all"
The old man then commenced to rel
the OCCURRENCE and its incidents at I
"Stdading Stone" which in former Chi
ter we Eave already described. AS
plot and deep-died villainy was unfold
irvine's passions gathered and burst in v
cauic storms. Anon as the perfdy of tn,
he trusted was developed to him, his NJ
would burst with fired indignation and
suited generosity, and anon as the bl
intrigue against his life, and that OF his
and daughter--all he loved on Garth
evolved; unhounded rage broke over
features and told loud OF the mighty sto
uent up within his bosom. The old
finished his story which was word tor W
. as Il has been told the reader; and LAID
head with dizzy faintiness upon the bee
Irvine arose and stood in dreamy
tonishment Well, though did he
press the vent Of his wounded feelings,
kain the mastery over his fred passions.
"Ah; friend such baseness! What wo
ling can we trust?" he exclaimed ~
may the poet sngI-- M
.Mnhrs niunlanity to man, q
Makes counties thousands mourn
For awhile they both remained -
lence. E.t.
GBut your wound, my friend; ho'
it?" s'.' 5a N.
All; bad--'tis very painful. sr.
"Was the ball removed"
.sNo It's lodged beyon extraction"
s.You grow sick twould Oe better 7
upon the bed" .,,ievr
r"Thanks for your kindness Mr.. Ir
but the fresh air would revive me faster
Irvine then helped him out at a (
that opened from the bedroom TO the {
end of the house. While they were
sitting amongst the trees, the Wild w
again appeared and stood before them,