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abborrent to humanity-Piracy. And
though he withered in sickness and sor-
row for his home and its enjoyments, he
was firm in his rejection OF liberty a,
such price.
The consolation Of q nurse so gentle,
and companion so delightful, was in
deed great to Mr.. Lorraine; aud to Isa.
bella The arrangement offered every ad-
vantage Of which her situation was sus-
cepiible. Residing under the same roof.
she bestowed upon him all those atten-
;ions which she could have offered
to her father. aud very soon the affection
of parent and child grew up between the m
/ in all its fervency. Jointly they engag
ed in educating the little Eva. and lsa-
departure she should ever bless her
acquaintance with so educated SO polish
ed and so kind friend.
J Weeks-months-pa passed over-at last
years elapsed-an9 there was little to
mark their flight but the Improvements
of mind in Eva, and the. increased afIec
ton Of her two instructors. Isabella had
labored too in the difficult task of re
claiming Isaac Harris from his life of
crime and peril, and she began to hope
that she was making an impression on
his wild and ardent feelings. At last.
when nearly three years Of captivity
were passed by Mrs. Delaney, the pirates
began TO entertain fears of the discovery
of their hitherto secure retreat.
Suspicious of treachery were awaken
ed in the mind Of Lstitte. Isaac Harris
was watched in manner that aroused all
the Indignation of his character-and he
who had been deaf to the entreaties OF
being he regarded as almost above mortal
ity-the suggestions of his own heart,
and the reviving sense Of justice. now
yielded to the passionate impulse OF re-
venge. Suspected at first without a
cause. he soon resented the Indignation
Of dis.rus, by preparing to lIberate the
cattives, and place himself under <he
protection OF the laws. by becoming evi-
dence against his former associates.
Alas! that no nobler motive than revenge
prompted this decision. But gratefully
was il hailed by Isabella and her friend.
whose declining health rendered change
of air and climate most desirable. de
promised all the influence he could ex
eri in behalf of Harris, if he would take
them safely to Lyons, and as secrecy as
to their destination and mode of depart
ure was imperative. Of course. Isabella
gladly nvailed herself Of the opportunity
10 escape to France, 1t was impossible
TO convey even the slightest intima tion
Of her safety to her husband without
compromising Harris's plan. and of course
nothing could induce her TO run such a
risk.
At length the hour of escape arrived
silently, and al midnight, they left Bara-
tsria, in an open boat-gained secluded
spot on the nearest island, where Harris
had managed To anchor a small hshlng
smack-and placing his anxious psssen
gers on board. he began iearless'y but
cautiously to steer her toward the Island
! Of Cuba-,here he landed at night-dis-
guised himself and his party most ef.eciu-
ally; and early the next day they sailed for
France. as father. daughter, aud grand
child. with one servant, snd safely reach
ed Lyons.
Here the increasing illness Of Mr.. Lor'
raine rendered his appeal to government
in behalf of Harris Impossible, and the
frs, feelings of anger having subsidized In
the bosom of that quick tempered person.
he felt reluctance to be the one 10 de.
liver up his former comrades to justice.
and only begged to I've permitted TO return
to Ireland, and late as il was, TO settle IN
some honorable calling. Mr.. Lorraine
after literally rewarding his fidelity. al
lowed him to depart. pledSing for him
self and Isabella the stiictest secrecy !or
six months. that he might have every
chance Of reaching home unmolested bv
the pirates, and of commencing life oi
re form and industry.
Ere the six months which were &c
elapse before Mrs Delaney made known
her existence to her friends, or atte mpt-
ed to cross the Atlantic. had passed. The
spirit of her aged friend and tenderly low
ed companion in captivity, had winged
its flight to a better world; and at the
opening OF his will, she was discovered
to be his sole heir. He had heard from
her so much of the virtues and excellen'
cIes OF her husband. had beheld in lsa-
bella such a devoted love and admiration
of him, and he had heard her speak sc
often OF his honest exertions to overcome
the difficulties of his business affairs, thai
the old gentleman rightly conjectured thai
the greatest happiness he could bestow
upon the being who had SO unwearied'y
devoted her care and attention TO himself
would be the proud privilege he afforded
her of bestowing unbounded wealth upor
her idolized husband.
All! who can describe the emotions lha
', swelled The heart of Isabella. as on th'
very day her promise of secrecy expired
she found herself on board fast sailing
vessel bound for New Orleans? Mistress
OF more wealth than her humble wishes
{ had ever aspired to-with her daughte
, bea ming in all the beauty of her age. ant
r beyond her years intelligent and accom-
: plished--her own person and counie
, nancs sparkling under the influence o
health and hsppinvss--scarceiy at the ag
of twenty five. with every grace OF man
: ner and charm OF mind enci:cling aroun'
her, and the one deep, pure psssionat
desire of bestowing them upon the lido
of her Imagination. the husband oil ne
L. En la m,