Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-26
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his mind was obviously teeming with Wis.
ions of untold wealth Rosalthe pereeiv-
ed at once that her fathers mind was fill.
ed with splendid bubble, which would
burst sooner OF later, and end in cruel dis
appointment, or at least the subject pre.
sented itself to her in that light Wheth-
er her fears magni6ed the danger and trial
| IN reserve for him and herself, time only
could prove; but it was painfully appa-
rent TO her that the willy Frenehman ex-
erclsed almost unbounded influence over
her fathers movements.
1t appeared 20 her that the time had
come to speak aoldly, and reveal all that
her promise did not oblige her to lock
within her oW bosom But the question
instantly forced itself upon her mind. what
had she to reveal, save that which she had
promised not To divulge for twenty four
hours She could assure her father that
he had completely mistaken her sentiments
IN respect to LIE Bland. and that she dis
liked him with more real intensity than she
was supposed to love Linn but so far as
any absolute proof of ms Discrimination was
concerned, she saw that she had nothing
TO offer
While thoughts Of IN > lsature we're pass-
ing rapidly through her mind, the door
was opened by Ebony, the colored servant.
and the subject Of her thoughts entered
the cabin. He glanced quickly from one
to the other, greeting them with his ac-
customed suavity He took = seat near
Mr.. Aston. and eonversed with him in
that peculiarly agreeable. easy. aud conf
Dental manner which had so won upon his
esteem.
Rosalthe could overbear but little Of
what was said, but she often caught such
words land, loans Investments. etc.
which induced her To believe that the land
speculation was the subject under discus
sion
lie Bland finally arose and approached
our heroine, and said to her in low
voice
Pardon my earnestness this morning.
My desire to save you from what appear
ed pressing danger, made me. | fear,
somewhat rude. l am happy to say now
that | was not correctly informed in re-
gard to Captain DuQuesne and his inten-
tions. You may sleep in safety, fair Ro-
salthe, and rest assured that there is one
who viii shield you from Indian cruelty
| grant that it was ill-timed, and almost
reprehenslble, to offer To snatch YOU alone
from the general ruin which then beliey.
ed to be so near | should have known
that your fond heart would cling tenacious
ly to the dear friends that surround YOU:
but my reason was rendered less clear by
the overwhelming thought that YOU were
in deadly peril Believe me. Mademoiselle
Aston, | speak tic truth without dissim
ulationi
Then you free me from my promise p
returned Rosaltbe
No, gentle Rosalthe,' he answered. with
a smile, aud in his most engaging tones,
which well-nigh had the power of making
one change his opinion who bad already
/ determined that be was villain L can
not yet absolve you from your promise;
for speaking of the subject might produce
unnecessary alarm Moreover. / design
TO make farther investigation of the mat
ter, and learn the real extent of the dan
ger, if any exists, when your father shall
be duly aud properly informed OF every
| thing for he and are on such confden-
tIal footing that there can be no secrets
between us. Take your accustomed walks
as though nothing had transpired, being
careful not to 60 too far from the fort, and
l promise not to interrupt you, or speak
in relation to any subject not agreeable to
you Deal with me fairly and truly. and
you shall not have occasion to regret. I
assure you
/ The Frenchman did not pause for re-
/ ply, but giving Rosalthe one Of his warn
/ ing glances, which never failed to terrify
/ her, Immediately left the cabin.
/ On the following morning Miss Aston
/ left the fort as she had been in the habit
of doing for some time, previously taking
/ the precaution. however, TO have Ebony
accompany her. This procedure was not
the result Of thoughtlessness, on the con
trary, of much reflection for she wished
/ to test the sincerity Of lie Bland's prom
/ Use. and give him another opportunity to
make farther disclosures, that she might.
/ If possible, gain deeper insight into his
+ character and intentions, and afterwards
be governed according to circumstances.
The step cost her considerable selfde-
NAL, and it was net without many mis-
giyings that she walked towards her IA
vorite retreat She gave Ebony his in
structioDs as she proceeded.
You may 90 yonder,' she said, pointing
towards a hazel thicket, not far distant,
ana remain there I'll l am ready to re-
turn
Yes, missus. said Ebony.
And do YOU hear Ebony DO not on
any account, 90 farther and be sure to
come when | call, added Rosalthe
Dis child viii be dare afore soon, re-
turned Ebony.
Very we'll do not forget your instrue-
tons
L nebber fo'git I'll be sure TO disre-
member eberyt'ing, said the negro conf
IDENTIFY
Do as | bid you, and will reward you
suitably, added Rosalthe
4. Exquisite Ebony renewed bis protesta-
tions Of faithfulnesa, and with a greater
sense of security than she had expected to
f. fesl. Miss Aston entered the glade, and
seated herself upon the rivers bank =
That she felt somewhat nervous at frst,
aud had vague apprehensions Of hearing