True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

"Say not so," replied the cavalier, "the
eyes my pretty Ellen that can break hearts,
can also undo iron bars. Is there no SOL
dier of the guard that calls himself the
lover of Ellen Wynne!"
"Aias! !" said Ellen in tone Of des-
pondency, che is far from here, and i.
would 60 hard with him if he fell into
the hands Of the troops of Cromwell
But | have sent messenger to him, and
were you once beyond these walls, and
would find Edgar Vaughan and true
and trusty escort"
II shall have small need of his servi-
ce if I escape not ere Major Holdenburgh
arrives, to whom cannot be unknown.
S'dealh, Ellen, coulds't thou but procure
me brand. | would even--" ~
Here a suppressed scream from the
maiden caused the cavalier 10 pause, and
turning to the door. he perceived the dark
look of The soldier, who at supper had so
closely watched him, fixed scowiing and
\ steadily upon the maiden and himself
At that Instant the sound OF advancing
horsemen was heard. ''They come they
come" cried Ellen in terror, grasping
with both hands the arm Of the cavalier,
Then turning to the soldier. Ralph,
Ralph !" she cried in an imploring tone
.'would you betray your king 7"
"Ha!" cried the soldier, in voice OF
exultation, lit is even, as / thought. -
But as he spoke, the royal prisoner sprung
suddenly upon him, wresled his dagger
from his hand, and held it cleaning be.
, fore his eyes exclaiming, "One word,
. miscreant, and thou diest !"
"The king The king!" shouted the
e struggling soldier, extricalng his arm AM
0 drawing a pistol from his belt, but BIZ
. active antagonist on the instant stuck hi'
o dagger in his throat, and hurle d him dowr
, the morrow staircase.
. "The king, the king" echoed agair
: the horseman without, as the clashing oI
I arms was followed by the ring Of pea
of musketry, and ere its tingle left TIT
S ear, loud voice was heard 10 cry. ''sur
render to the soldiers Of King Charles |!
: "ris he !" cried Ellen, starting VI
r with a sudden animation from the droop
, ing into which she had shrunk with terror
'tis Edgar!"
;. "Surrender dogs Of Cromwell I! shout
s ed the same voice, as the pike butts Of tn
j. holsemen thundered at the door.
n 1t was soon burst open. Startled
It weakened, and dispirited. the assaile
h offered but feeble resistance, and yielde
II themselves prisoners to The adherents c
/. the king. But they sought not thus t
= profit by the surrender. Rushing ir
i. Edgar Vaughn cought Ellen in his arms
e then recognizing the king, dofing h
g bonnet and bending his knee, he exclan
N ed, "mount. mount. my liege F! I'll
passes are beset, and the beacons are bu
E, uing on the hills of Shrobshire and Mon
4. gomery."
~ 1t was no time for parley. A sto'
u olCVu Wdo lChut az tho COUi dhu youi
p. Edgar, hurredly whispering to Ellie
once more embraced her, and then !,
tn the way for his royal master.
lis "Good betide thee fair, Ellen" crit
.ir the king, "and God speed the day tn
~ brings me power to requite thy kindness
a Then springiug to The saddle, the hor
w hoofs Of the little party clattered for
1t. instant on the distant heath.
ng Ten summers had smiled on the mou
ng tain valley Of Merone,h, and where h
on stood the humble llostelry, was reared
I.h baronial hall. 1t has long since pass
ss, away, and there remains not even ru
Ter to tell where it stood but its found
ng and his fair dame are not forgotten, a
om many proud family can boast Of desce
from Sir Edgar Vaughan and Ell
os- Wynne.