The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-04-10

! to suppose that they could revolt With imPu-
nity. To suffer the leaders to escope-thess
were the words OF my sdperior-yet punish
their deluded followers, is neither justice
nor good policy. These considerations in
duced Col Campbell, to whom ] hastened
a, once as an intercessor, being fortunately
IL Georgetown, TO refuse snlt. though he
kindly Explained the reasons. as have re-
capiiulated to yop.' a4' a.. saf
Kate ciasped her hands at these words
and became as pale as deaih. ~
Then he is to die she gasped. 1t is thus
you weuhl break the news to me- l-r
May, not go, as | hope in heavenr cried
the Maj,r, sprinsing forward to support the
fajntng girl. Your fathers life may be
spartd-Col. Campbell himself assured III e
how 2"
Kate's eyes were eagerly turned to the.
speaker at these words, though by mo,
ton of her hand she waved off his assist
ance. h
THE Col. said,' continued the Major, thai
it was only necessary to i've proper pledge
to the royal government for his future neu-
tralty, and Mr.. Mowbray might yet be saved.
He himself .hinted al the character of that
pledge, or else should have remained in
doubt. 'Ge to Miss Mowbray,' said, he, 'trl
her that with her it rests to save her fathers
life. have heard Of your suit i'll that quar- :
Iriage; and then 10 the father.inlaw of one
,of his Majestv's most faithful subjects can
grant the lite which must deny to rebel
in arms These were his words. And now
dear Miss Mowbruy, think not that come
10 take advantage Of you; God knows moth
ing is further from my thoughts. But it is
the weakness of love to be selfish, and when
way was pointed out by which | might
win my suit, had not the power to resist -
Besides, I knew should never forgive my
self il refused to come, and your father los
his life in consequence. My very love for
you, by making me anxious for his life
would have forced me hither, even if had
known beforehand that you would spurn me-,
Surprise aud Indignation chused each 9th
er through Kate's mind on hearing these
words. The embarrassment Of MajJr lind
say was now explained. for well might he
hesitate in making her fathers life the price
of her hand Kate was firmly persuaded
that he might have saved his life il he only
would, and her bosom neavcd with indignant
feelings But had she known all-had she
known that Mi n Lindsay himself planned
her fathers capture, and instisated his supe-
ror to dictate the only terms of pardon-how
" ouid she have tarned from him with horror
and loathng iiexpressibie.
Kate's first impulse was to rise and leave
The room. But she remembered how com
pletpIy she was in her auditors power. and
her feelings suffered a rev"Ision. She burst
int, tears.
Il Sc pain you,' said The N j'r, in stf"c
ted sorrow. Nay! then w,ii leave your
presence Heaven b!css you! and he rose
sadly and prepared to 60.
Kate was staggered by these words
;, Cortd any one who thus spoke have really
acted as baaety as she but now supposed!
She could not believe it. Yet still she turn
I'd with repugnarce from the idea ol a un,on
with Lindsay. Meanwhile tha: individual
i had advauced several steps towards the door
while Kate continued sobbng violently on
the sufs. Her heart was torn violently by
conflicting emotions. Ii she suffered her
;, visitor to depart, her fathers blood would be
upon her hands The Major had already
turned the lock: there was no longer room
tor delay. Sprnging wildly from her seal
sae rushed forward and laid her hand upon
his arm.
.S,ayr she cried. DO with me as YOU
/, will r..a
A CLEAN of triumph passed across Mnjo'
: Lindsay's face.
.You know not how you transport me, ht
said rapidly. If the devotion OF lie Cal
e paw you for this promise. here | swear to be
. stow i, in requital,' and taking those fair bu
/ Iistless fingers in his hand he would have
' raised them to his lips. ~
But Kate nstinctvely drew them back
: and with naughty gesture. The mex
, moment, however, she again busrt int
tears.
: sOhl' she exclaimed, lis there no othe
way. Be generous Major Lindsay
;, She stood like an imploring Nieb, ne
eyes raised in supplication her whole FAC
s beaming. ata rn
i, The countenance of her auditor. on tn
e withdrawal Of her hand, had flushed with an
ger; but he had now controlled his feature
3 to look Of pity, as he replied
would I could do us you wish woul
i. there were some other way
il There is--there s,' said Kate, eagerly
You yourself will 60 again to Col. Camp
i. bell and intercede for u.s. g.e
h R.Alas! | have done so already
!. TO Lord Rawdon, them breathlessly in
y terrosed Kate. 49,
n 1t would be useless. Nay, if.he hears
: this matter prenaturely, before you are min
vi neither Col. Campbell nor can save you