Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-04-23

VIII RTuHiy you, sluCe y"u occ'lAeo =" 10" ~ "
relating them again. When first saw Ger
trude, was SO struck with her refinement and
beauty--a beauty which proves to the slave a
most whitening curse
. And which you wished to make doubly SO
by making her your"
Stop =" exclaimed young Montague, again
rising in the boat, and clenching his hands
6ereely together, . By heavens! Maitland. ]
DiH not hear more. and if you dare to say that
lwas actnated byaught save high and pure
motives for her good when purchased Ger
trade, you shall ansa ers!or u with ysa:f aife."
The usually dream like eyes of the yourg man
flashed like lightning, his bosom heaved with
intense emotion, and the veins stood out like
whip cords upon his pale brow.
Awed by the commanding manner of Monta-
que, Maitland sank back into his seat, and re
sumed the oars which he had dropped.
" God will bear me Witness" continued
Montague in a fervcnt tone, " that | never
wronged "A slave of mine. You do not call it
wrong, perhaps, to rob them Of that virtue
which, to many, deg'aded and servile as they
arc. is dearer that life Oh curses on this
system of society which permits the master to
have unlimited sway over the body and souls of
their slaves
d" must say that that abolition cant becomes
you well, and would advise you to seek some
Northern asylum, where, with congenial spirits,
you could curse the State that bore you, and
pour into greedy ears the wrongs and horrors
of Slavery
81 am no aboltionist, Maitland; and no one
would resist, more strongly than myself, any
attempt to abolish the Institution of Slavery in
the Southern States Because | do all in my
power to mitigate evils, heinous in the sight OF
God, if not in that of man, you apply to me
that term. saw Gertrude, young and beauti-
ful, as said before, and with an education that
many of our Southern bellies might envy, and !
pitied her, knew what fate she would meet
at your hands, and knew too, that nature
! like hers, imbued, as it is, with deep religious
sentiment, would revolt at such destiny No
thing but absolute necessity would have com.
PEELED her ormer mistress to part with her, and
would have purchased her had it sunk every
dollar possess in the world"
Really Walton, should be glad to know
where you learned your religious views and
philanthropic schemes"
From a mother, sir, whose precepts have
\ been the guiding star Of iny life. Ah, Maiv
land, if you had needed the counsel you have
received, you would stand far higher in the es
timation Of the virtuous than now"
Il want none of your advice replied Matt
land, endeavoring in vain to appear at ease un
der the singing rebuke which The words of hi
companion conveyed. " How long is it sine
, Missouri passed laws that u slave is not subjec
to the will of his or her master
I" The law may allow you to do these things
1t may allow you to desecrate their honor tea
e virtue from their bosoms, and then cast ther
away, as II despised and groveling thing; bu
o God never gave you this right and, sooner Il
, later, his curse will follow those who do it,
What do you mean to do with Gertrude?
4 asked Maitland, evidently Wishing to turn tn
conversation.
Give her her freedom, if she wishes it
o not, she will remain in our family
Won had batt nt Erot f,rs {
sure as you do, will swear that YOU will
treated to a coat of tar and feat ers. 1t wi
y raise discomfort among the slaves. and eau
) them to abscond"
And you would countenance such an ou
!. rage, would you' "
h Yes
: " Vi,min-"
Young Montague did not finish the sentcnc
q for Mailland-his whole passions aroused
II sprang to his feet and dealt him blow whit
q nearly sent him into the river. Springing u
d Montague grasped the oar and aimed blow
7 Maitland, which, had it taken effect, won
=. have knocked him senseless. Parrying the blt
,. with his own oar, the latter leared into the W
n ter, and as the boat had been slowly drifting
wards the shore, he soon reached it. Drawn
p. pistol from his bosom, he covered Monlag
with his aim and lied the trigger.
# A scornful laugh echoed from the lips
10 Montague as the cap exploded without prod,
ing any effect.
II. " You forget, Maitland" cried the you
,v man in u dersive tone, as he gave the boat
impetus that sent it upon the sand, Il
10 powder, when exposed to the action Of wat
does not ignite freely"
I'd. Montague sprang to the shore, while Ma
,o land. with muttered curse, replaced his !
tolls. Having made an attempt upon the
tlv of Montague, be was determined not to
tin thwarted now, and placing his hand to his b
he drew forth IL long bowie-knilo. 1t wa
n denier resort with him, for he knew but too v
tho that if he failed, the affair would be knov
,od and he would receive curses and rebuke.
sprapg forward--the blade cleaned Tor
,,k ment in the dying sunlight, and then descen
i'm. with lightuing-like rapidity into the very
ked som of Montague
Staggering back from the force OF the bl
hat Montague soon gathered himself again, and
,iv fore Maitland could prepare himself for
ire. ond attack, he was lying stunned, and sense
has ut the young mans feet.
ay, "Ah. Maitland he exclaimed, as he g
ny on his fallen antagonist, "you was too sur
your aim that time" He drew locket !
1t his bosom as be spoke, and held it before
ped vision. The dent of Maitlands knife
ne plainly revealed in the back but having 81
ned fed himself that the picture was uninjured
ow. returned it to its former place Picking
.; IN rho knifa which Maitland had dropned as