Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-21
seen such loveliness before.

seen such loveliness before.
Waldo barred her arm, and carefully knotted
the sash around it until the delicate blue veins
stood out in ridges from their alabaster sur
Having arranged the position of
the arm to suit him, Waldo drew small case
Of instruments from his pocket, and selecting
small pointed lancet. he inserted it in % vein.
A purple stream issued from the incison, and
the warm blood trickled over her arm. A mo-
ment passed, and movement Of the eyelids
told Waldo that he had accomplished the work
he desired. Removing he scarf he staunched
the flow of blood. Detaching small cup
FROM his belt, he filled j, from a rivulet near
by, and setting it down by Monssaue, said;
She will come to herself IN a moment, and
when she does, give her this water There is
another out here who needs my aid"
Waldo had just reached the side of Mr.. Mel
vile, who was lying senseless from the effect of
Tightening the rope around his neck, when
Irene opened her eyes
g Have they gone!' she asked feebly, as q
shudder ran through her frame.
If you allude to those who attacked your
fathers house, no; but they cannot injure you
now. | trust you are betterl -
:" l am. But who are you'll" exclaimed
Irene, flush mantling her cheek, as she be-
came aware that q stranger was supporting
her.
My name is Montague. presume you
think it stranssto see one who is unknown to
you, in the position am placed We feared
you were dead, and this became necessary in or
der to restore you, il possible. will assist
you to arise il you feel strong enough"
1t was only slight weakness replied
Irene, taking the proffered hand Of Montague.
My father " she exclaimed, suddenly. A
deadly pallor overspread her face, and she
would have fallen had not Walton supported
her.
I" He is safe, think. thanks to the timely
aid of friend. We will go to him, if yor
WISH"
Supported by Montague Irene approached
her father, who was so far recovered as to b.
able to stand
" Thank Heaven YOU are safe my child,
exclaimed Mr. Melville, as he chsped her TO hi
bosom
You, gentlemen" said Mr. Melville, turn
ing to Walton and Montague, "arc botl
strangers to me. but you have acted the par
of friends. You have saved my own life iron
the hands of IN infuiated mob, and my chill
from fate worse than death. | can only sa
} may God bless you for the deed, and shoul
yon ever need my aid in similar case, I sha
J only be too glad to give it.'' The emo'ion
which arose in his bosom, prevented Mr.. Me-
vile from saying more"
"Mr. Melvi le-for you see I have learne
your name-we claim no thanks for what W
! have done. Had we done less. we should hav
been unworthy t, be called men. beg leav
; to introduce you to my friend, Mr. Montague
: to whom we are all indebted for our lives"
: /" Not word, Mr.. Melville" slid Montagu
taking the extended hand. . know what 20
e would say. but we do not wish thanks for
simple act of duty 1t is true | was IA partc
u pator in your preservation. hut | am by
means to be placed in the light which my irien
y Mr.. Wald,, would have YOU view me. Ill
10 he not reached you at tho time he did, my {
1t farts would have been of No avail"
'e "Will you not accompany us to the house
'e said Mr.. Melville.
r We should he glad to do 30, and perha
s. we will ere We depart. At present we wish
keep watch upon our friends yonder,"
ne After urging them to call at the cabin,
l. Melville and Irene wended their way towar
that home which, but q short time before, t
,'' former thought he had looked upon for the Ii
" time.
nj " Waldo, who was the instigator of Il
oe plot"
q "Who, Walton Montague! will tell yt
wv The same hand that instigaied me to take VIC
'ot life, pointed out this family to the minions
ou Col. Jacobs You sec what the result
g. beenl" "
mt Maitland'" inquired Walton in surpri
&C., "Yes."
1t What IL black.hearted villain such IN
an must be p"
That is as true remark as you ever made
al Come, let us 60 to the cabin. The men
for Col. Jacobs are out of sight"
,sh They had proceeded until near the cab
in when the indistinct report Of pistol, or so
,ut other fire arm in an opposite direction Fl
s q thu, which the ruffans had taken reached I'll
,at ears. A deadly pallor overspread AIontagu
ing iace-he staggered forward a few PAGES, {
or would have fallen had not Waldo caught /
rn- in his arms.
,es You are wounded ! +" he cried eagerly.
re "Yes, ycs," said Montague feebly. .
ave me some water--I am faint. Quick for Gt
no sake, Waldo! "
lier Selling him in his arms, Waldo bore him
wards the cabin us ii he had been child
md before he reached it, Montague had tainted
OF 'Give me a place to lay him" exclai
ing Waldo, as he entered the cabin, his face ne
"s Us pale as the one he was gazing upon,
fro BE CONTINUED.
rear
F"'- INNOCENCE" My dear Amelia" said Il
:. dy, . | have long wished for this opportur
nef but hardly dare speak now. for fear you