Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-06-13
"I give you two days in which to decide

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Eleanor firmly resolved never to yield tt
his design; and falling upon her knees, sh'
implored her Heavenly Father to give he
strength to resist each temptation, and he
deliverance from: this living tomb.
Time flew quickly, far too quickly for tn,
wretched Eleanor, who dreaded the expira
ton of the two days in which she was com
ded to-" consider" AT length the third
morning came, bright and beautiful, though
no rays of its-lght or beauty entered the
dreary cave of the robber The taper's
gleam still fell upon the pale features Of
Eleanor, and as she rose from her morning
devotions, she seemed like stray angel
rather than an imprisoned child of earth.
land
With one fair hand she swept back the
heavy tresses of dark, wavy hair from her
marble brow, and calmly sat her down to
await her fate. An hour had not elapsed
when the massive door opened, and De
Casio stood before here.
As he entered, he paused midway of the
apartment, and gazed imploringly upon her.
She, too, arose, and fixed her sparkling eyes,
full upon him, met his gaze of admiration
unmoved, while there flashed over her fea.
lures look of determination, that told him
he had not feeble, frightened woman
merely, before him. A moment passed thus
and the better feelings of his heart were
stirred; but those feelings soon gave way
and the demon Of revenge again ranked in
his bosom. He thus addressed her:
Beautiful Eleanor, listen! the time has
arrived that must decide your fate. love
you truly, and will gladly make you my
bride-think we'll ere you reply"
Eleanor's pale features seemed lighted up
with more than angelic radiance, as clasping
her thin, white hands, and raising her dark
eyes heavenward, she firmly said
GAS Heaven is my witness, | will die,
ere become yours r..
Frantic with rage, De Casio sprang to.
ward her, aud clasping her slender form, he
was about to polute those pure lips with a
kiss of passion, when suddenly the sound Of
many voices fell upon his ear, and imme-
diately the door was thrown open, and a
arge number of armed men entered the
room.
Eleanor gave one wild scream, and fell
~ ''''a ing in the arms of Sir Charles Dalton.
li, The first alarm. De Casio had fed through
. :ccret door; he. was Immediately pursued
y Dalton who left Eleanor in the care of
,af delighted father, De Casio took refuge
:. ;,sssiast fronas
9i,,ch there was no outlet except the one.by
Hhich he entered, but he little dreamed that
retreat would be discovered. Dalton
IN found him, and commanded him to
Iraw bis sword; he did so, and dreadful
contest ensued. The one fought for his
ffianced bride and the protection of limo.
ence, the other was spurred on by the de.
non Revenge.
But the former was fated to be the victor,
nd by skilful thrust Of his sword, he
rought De Casio TO the earth bleeding
orpse. His last words were curse upon
dalton and the victorious Eleanor.
A deadly contest had meanwhile been carr.
on between Dalton's men and De Casto's
and, but as the latter had not the presence
r voice of their captain to cheer them on
le former were successful. The few re.
naming Brigands fed over the mountains
nd were never after seen. Lord Manvile
nd Sir Charles carried home the peerless
,leanor in triumph.
"Thank Heaven, l see my dear home
nee morep' exclaimed Eleanor, as they
,de leisurely through the park that sur
FUNDED her fathers stately mansion, and
le added, 40, father! why did you and
harles leave me so long in that dreadful
acct"
"My child, we came as quickly as posi-.
e to your rescue, but we had hard work
find out the williams retreat. The lion
lose well his den within that mountain
stness-but we baulked him of his prey,
I'd cleared the country of its geatest
ourge" l..
HEALTH INsuRANcE.--A thin cadave- I
us looking German, about fifty years Of ]
re, entered the Office of a Health Insurance
ompany, in Indiana, a few days ago, says ,
e Daily Courier, and enquired- {
"lsh to man in vat inshur's de peoples 6
'lfs9" Il
The agent answered, al attend to that ,
lsiness." s
i" VelI, wants mine helfs inshure'd vot I
u charge Z"
!" Different prices" answered the agent, +
ON three to ten dollars year; pay ten e
'llars year, and you get ten dollars a
eek in case Of sickness"
Vell," said Mynheer ! wants ten dollars .
rt. =
The agent inquired his state Of health
F." vel, ish shiek all de time. Pse shust ;,
t to ped two tree hours tay, and te doc. :,
say he cant do nothing goot for me" !
" If that's the state of your health" re-. :,
rned the agent, eve can't insure it. We /
ly insure persons in good health" =
At this, Mynheer bristled up in great :,
!" You muat tinke Use tam fool-vot you =
k / come pay you ten dollars for inshure =
, hell, zen rosh rell." . :.
A WORD TO LITTLE G1RLs.-Who is love. e.
7 It's the girl who drops sweet words, c
ID remarks, and pleasant smiles, as she
ssed along; who has a kind word of "
npatby for every boy or girl she meets, Il
d kind hand to help her companions out n
difficulty who never scolds, never leases, h.
r seeks in any way to diminish, but to in. q a
,ase, their happiness. Would it please d
u to pick up string of pearls, drops Of Il
Id, diamonds or other precious stones, as q,
), ,,.e ol,no tho ctraof Rnt tbooo ora