The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-26

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One day, Mary was seated by hercham
ber window, gazing out in admiration a
the rich scene of nature which was spread
before her. All around the house, far a.
the eye could reach, was one vast forest
while here and there. Ia long wreath o
smoke, curling gently upwards, till it be-
came, as it seemed, part Of the bright blue
sky above, marked the situation of some
humble cottage. gt sa T1h
clear. bright stream ran at the bottom
Of grassy hill sloping from the house
The birds sang merrily as they hopped
from limb to limb upon the forest trees
They were iree, and poured forth the JOY.
business of spirits in song. How different
was Mary! Taken away from her home
she knew not whither-con6ned in 9
room alone, with no companion to cheer
or console her, it is not surprising she
should feel overpowered with sadness
which even the brigh; scene before hel
could not Gissipate..
| A gentle tear, and then another, coursed
each other down her cheek, now robbed
of its bloom, from anxiety and confne.
ment. Turning sadly from the window
Tor it only served to nourish her melan.
choly ieelings-she sat down to look owe,
The newspaper of the previous day, which
Dennis. the old man, had been kind enough
to give her. Glancing her eye carelessly
over a long column of intelligence, her at.
tention was riveted upon the following par.
agraph: 2beas0s7 el-N .essaa
I'VE learn with regret, that young St
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der OF Richard WolIstien. He has been
sentenced 10 death. and the execution will
take place in three days.' y
This almost overpowered her. Her
head felt giddy, and she would have fal.
len, had it not been for Dennis, who en-.
| tered the room at the instant, and sup.
ported her to a seat. Taking q glass o.
water, which he brought her; she said.
Thank you. Denhis.-I feel much bet
ter; but pray be seated - Z
Yes, ma'am, said Dennis. complying
| with the request. s g
4Dennis.' continued Mary, Il have few
questions to ask you. TO which hope you
viii give true and suitable answers. Vii
your se.i
Certainly, ma'am.' replied Dennis. :.
Have you any children, Dennis con
,inued Mary, sany that you lovel' sS
| sOne,' replied the other; "a daughte,
whom doatton.' af9 s8 fsi1f
| Then listen to me, Dennis,' said Mary
Suppose. some man should take tha
daughter away, unknown to you, and con
fine her in some secret place. to further
his malicious designs against her lover;-
would you blame her for endeavoring te
escape?' , =
OF course not replied Dennis.
And would you not, Dennis, think the
man who guarded her should assist hel
in escapiuga' ~ a fssl
7 We'll, as for that said Dennis, whe
began to see her meaning, Il can't say
but, in such a case, rather think he
ought 3; Es sra
Then. Dennis said Mary, eagerly
you must assist me to escape. Lam con.
fined here against my will. unknown te
my poor father, who l expect is torn with
anxiety at my absence, merely 10 furthe,
the designs OF that villain Wolistien. Viii
you not assist me. Dennis?' jes aJC
why. it would be a great risk. he re-
piled. musingly. But what should ge
for itl' isas}s vE
.Whatever you demand.' said Mary
Five hundred pounds shall be yours i
you desire it. Butitmust be done quickly
for in three days the young man dies, ai,d
all will be in vain.' ia d ,as5 81
Mary then briefly related to himthe cir
cumstances,ofth the death OF Wolfstien, ,.ant
when she had concluded, he inquired
Where do you wish to go to?'
7e'To London, to the King said Mary.
well. will assist you,' replied Dennis
so be ready tonight at twelve. vii
have carrageiin waiting
s. DO not fail said Mary. you can re
tire. Dennis, for Isneed some rest a
And overpowered with fatigue and th,
excitement Of the day, she sank upon tn.
couch. and soon fell into deep sleep.
She slumbered heavily for many hours
till a loud knock at the room door awaken
ed her. Springing up and opening III,
door, she ushered in Dennis, who told he
that all was ready.
Putting on the hood and CLOAK which
he had brought her, they left the room to
gether. Descending several flight Of stairs
they in shorttime reached the outer door
Taking down massive iron bar, and un
looking huge paddock, Dennis threw
open the large door, and Mary once NOR,
felt the free air Of Heaven press agains
hher brow. An open wagon was standin,
nearthe door. Dennis assisted Mary int,
the vehicle. and IN a few minutes they
were travelling from the scene of her cap
tivity, at rapid rate. slss = szs3
They travelled thus for many hours, pas
sing in their way several villages, the in
habitants Of which ran out 10 gaze upo,
them. surprised at seeing beautiful youn,
female. in an open wagon, travelling at tn,
rate they were, and ere noon the far oi
din, striking upon the ear, proclaimet
they were fast approaching the great me
tropolis, and the next hour she found her
self comfortably situated in an inn ii
London.
The FIRST thing that Mary did. after
few hours Of rest, was to write a letter 4
her father. and the next was TO send 70
fthe landlord. and. confiding in him her Sc
Icret, ask his advice as to what time sh
could obtain an interview with the King.
Il The landlord, who was Interested b,