Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-04-25

TO me-. Xarisa, said |, w part forever! ii
shall never see thee MORE! Thy father will
guard thee rigrily. Thy beauty and his
v. alth will soon attract some happier rival
ard shall be forgotten.
Xarisa reproached my want Of faith and
4 promised eternal conssancy. still doubted
and dis onded, until moved by my angu SD
and despair, she agreed to secret union.
Our espousals made, we parted with prom
Use o., her part to send me word from Coyn,
should her father abseI himself from the
fortress.
The verv day after our secret nup'ials,
b held the whole train OF the alcayde depart
from Cartama, nor would he admit me to his
presence, nor permit me to bid farewell to
Xarisa. | remained at Cartama somewhat
pacifed in spirit by our secret bond Of union;
but everything around fed my passion, and
reminded M of Xarsa. Isaw the window
at which had so often beheld her. wan
dered through the apartment she had ihhab-
tied; the chamber in which she had slept.
visited tn bower of iessam mes, and hnger-
lighte ed. Everything recalled her to my m
asination, and filed my heart with melan-
| cnDiy.
A length, a confidential servant arrive d
wi h letter from her informing me thas her
fatler was 70 depart that day for Grenada,
on short absence, lnvitng M to hasten to
Coyn. scr lbing a cret IOrtai 1T VIII Oh
should apply ,and the signal BY which would
Obtain abundance.
If ever you aavs loved most valiant al
cayde, YOU may judge Of my transport. That
very night afrayed myself in gallant atti
to pay due honor to my bride, and arming
myself aga nst any casual attack, issue forth
privately from Cartama. You know the rest
and by what sad fortue Of war find myself,
instead Of happy bridegroom in the aup.ial
bower of Coyn, vanquished wounded and
prisoner within the walls Of Alora. The
/ term Of absence Of the father of Xtrisa IL
ncar.y expired. Within three days he will
return to Gown, and our meeting will no Ion
ger b, POSSIBLE. Judge thee, VIII ther |
grieve without cause, and whether may not
be we'll excused for showing !moatience un-
der confn IN sat.o
Don Rodrigo was greatly moved by this
rncital; for though more used to rugged ar
| than scenes Of .imorous softnesS, he was Of
| a KIND and generous nature.
| .Aberdaracz,' said he, 81 did not seek
thy confidence 10 crafty an Idle curiosity II
grieves me much that the good fortune
which delivered { into thy bands should
have INJURED SO far an enterprise Give me
thy faith as trut knight, to return prisoner
to my castle vi hin three days, and | will
grant thee perm ssion to accomplish the
| nuptials."
The Ab nnccrrage, in a transport, of graft
tud,, woali have thrown himself at his feet,
blt the alcayde prevented HIM. Calling in
his cavaliers, he took Ateniararz Wv the |
ri2ht hani in tn sir presence exciaiming SOL |
EMMY, 'sYcu promise on the + 18th Of a cav
alitr, 10 return to my Castle of Allora within
three days and render yours Il m, pr some 2
And the Absnc rage SAID 81 promise''
| Then said tn, Aiayda, $50 and may for
tune attend yau- Ii you quire any safe
guard, ana my cavaliers are ready to be
your companions
| The Alb ncerrage kissed the hand of the
a'cnyde ing'acesul acknowledgement. "uive
me,' said he, my cwn armor and my steed,
and require NJ guard. II is not likely hat
shall m ct a. all with so vaorous n foe.-
| the shades Of night bad fallen, when the
tramp OF The dapple-gray sted resoundad
over the draw-brl1ge, adj Immediately after
wards the light clatter Of hoofs along the
| road bespoke the aeetness with which the
youthful lover fastened to his bride. 1t was
deep night when the Moor arrived at the
cystic OF Coyn. lie silently and cautiously
walked his painting steed under its dark walls
and having nearly PASSED around them,
came te the portal denoted by Xarisa. He
paused, looked around to see that he was
not observed and knocked three times with
the butt Of his lance. In a little while the
portal was t'midly closed by the duenna Of
Aarisa. s'Alas Senior said she what has de-
tane you this long? Every night | have
watch for yoa: anu nv lady is sick at heart
with doubt anu anxiety.''
Lie Ab ncertage hung his lance and sheild
and scimit>r against the wall, and followed
the duenna with silent steps up winding
staircase o the apartment. of Xsrisa.
VAIN would be the attempt 10 describe the
raptures of that meeting. Time few too
swiftly. and the Abbencerrage had nearly
forgotten, until too late, his promise too re-
turn to The alcayde of Allora. The recollec-
ton OF it came to him with pang, and woke
him from his dream of bliss. Xarisa saw
his altered looks, and heard with alarm his
stihed sighs; but her countenance frightened
when she heard the cause.
''Let not thy spirit be cast down. said she
throwing her white arms around him. 81
have the keys of my fathers treasures, send
ransom more than enough to satisfy the
Christian, and remain with me.',
"No," sad Abendaraes, 81 have given
my wori to return in person, and like true
knight must fulfil nv promise. After that.
fortune must do with me as it pleas, az
"Thcn," said Xarisa, 81 will accompanv
thee. Never sh lit thou return q prisoner.
and remain at liberty.''
Inc 'ncerrage was TRANSPORTED with JOY
al TINS new proof OF devotion in his beau ifnl
briue. All preparations were spep d ly made
| d. IL.