Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-10-13
For tho Busle.
a ROMANCE OF THE MAMMOTH CAVE
REMARKS TO SCHOOL GIRLS.

REMARKS TO SCHOOL GIRLS.
1t is time to return to the poor wandering lovers
in tho g-ea. mammoth cave without any prospect OF
finding their way out. They pursued the course OF
the stream which meandered from the wall where
Heryey first discovered its course, into plains OF
some extent, then down rugged dcclivities, difficult
and hazardous. Hervey felt alarmed at going
down so far, and finding no avenue through winch
to return to the mouth Of the cave. At len 9Th they
fcand the stream branching in various directions,
..fter getting over several small branches, they
followed one which was more broad and shallow
than tie rest, which swept away into an open
space, then the walls again approached each other
and contracted over the stream, which seemed to
be the entrance of a new apartment. Now, said
Hcryoy if we 60 in here with the streSm we may
find an elegant apartment, or else We must cross
the stream here and keep on the main course both
Of (which seem alike doubtful 'Let us 20 in here"
said Zlpa 81 am tired of following that stream.
I want to see Mrs. Graham" well then dear
I'll "a trust the strength Of my arm and the sacred
ness Of my love, and l will carry you across this
atream, the water is shallow, and see no way to
get along dry shod." 80 no Hervoy, l cannot let
YOU carry me, you arS tired now. You have been
carrying liiSR ShNhAo GA Nhh9 N"Ns '
walk through this clear water it Till cool and re-
lieyo my feet, for they are weary, weary" so say
ing she slept briskly on before. at is not deep
enough to drown me. is it Herveyf at may be-
come deeper said IIervy. The darkness before
her was appalling. Hervey fastening on after her
and holding Up the tho glimmering lantern, caught
gently hold Of her arm, and after walking some
distance in a stopping posture, they passed the
straight and came into an apartment which was
nearly square and had a lofty ceiling. Zilpa
called for Mrs. Graham, and inquired several times
if she were not at home. BY this Hervey knew
that her mind was still wandering, and his heart
sank within him. lie felt that she was exhausted
with fatigue, for though no sun, moon OF stars
marked to them the revelations of time, by count
ing the hours on his watch, he knew that two
days had elapsed since they entered the cave. The
small piece of bridal cake, that Zilpa had in her
rocket, was all the sustenance they had except
the clear water from the stream, which Hervey
dipped up with the silver cup. He made haste to
spread the shawls, and desired her to rest. She
Immediately fell asleep, then he commenced re-
connoitering'the apartment. He soon found that
it contained many curious things. The roof was
hung with long points like icicles, and their con-
tlQUOl dropping lOILlCu SluLtglHlleS DelOW, tl tuey
had grown to that size to resemble people assem-
bled in tho room, towards one end was n lofty
canopy raised over n somewhat lower elevation
which bore some resemblance to a bed, on this sat
four figures resembling human forms in the out
line, but so mufled that lie could judge but little
concerning Them. a little square table or altar stood
between them, and upon it lay a number of little
sacks tightly scwed up, SO as to resemble little pill
lowe. These he made haste to explore. lie found
they contained q kind of nuts resembling a ground
nut, in a state of perfect preservation. Feeling
as he did pressing calls of hunger, these were o
welcome prize. lie took one Of them and returned
towards the place where he had left Zilpa sleeping
but not till he had found among the various con
tents of the table something a little like n bottle
finding zilpa still sleeping he sat down, and watch
ing her relieved his hunger by feasting on thu
new found treasure, Then with his p~en-knife he
succeeded in opening the other article he raisot
it to his lips, the taste was like wine, the fines
juice of the grape. lie ventured to drink it al
wine and wine it was of the finest quality, infer
mented juice Of the srare.
When Hilpa awoko he presented her these treas
ures. lie hoped after n season Of rest to find thar
reason Lad resumed her throne on which she haC
so long wandered. She was much refreshed b,
eating the nuts and drinking the wine. She CLAN
ced around upon the immovable figures, as sh,
sat upon her bed Of shawls. She said to Heryev
'hayc they a large party" She heard the rever
beration Of their own voices and thought il wa
the conyiyality Of the party, she conceived wa
assembled in the hall. Jumping up she saws
LET US join hem" She walked in among tn
dumb assembly and said, 'how glad / am TO Sc
you lAdies and gentlemen. Do you know Mrs
Morgan? Show me to her, please. l am longin
to see her. No answer did these curious pedestal
make to her inquiries, but still the reverberatio
IN the spacious apartment she took for their cor
y~ersations and music. llervcy loaded her up I
where the four figures sat with the table, sale
These are more particularly our friends. Her
Is where | found our refreshments. She said
them, show kind you are. Your things are yer
riee. Where is Mrs. Graham 2" No answ,
being nade, ueryey proceeded to investigate wi
and what they were. Brushing a kind of dow
or dust be lifted the full covering from their hea,
he found the human figures entire, very rig
and apparently like stone. They were wrapt wi
something that adhered 80 closely as to leave 4
full impression of all their features and forms
the head, neck, breast and arms. From their wa
down they had on a kind of shirt which was a
rigid, and unbending. Ohe Of each couple had
as5rt Of helmet or coronet, this was also a &C
plete pet iflction, he concluded they we're men
some distinction. and the others being q Iii
smaller and more d~elicately made no thought mi
be their wives, 90 he denominsted them, 1t n
only remained to them to determine whether Il
would load themselves with all the sacks Of n