Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-01-15

tou dEe ricH ana accustomed TO luXurleS.
g You are mistaken, Edwin m as poor as
YOURSELF
Clayton started quickly as Marion said this.
" Does the knowledge give you pain, Edwin" f"
" No, far from it. 1t gives me joy, for now
our stations in life are equal But do not
comprehend your meaning
Z" My grandfather is immensely rich, and owns
this house and the lands around here. while my
father is possessed of but little of this worlds
goods. He is firm whig. while his father is cx-
actly the opposite and he has wied his prop
crty to some one-who VIC do not know
4. yanr ipst99 4oSa-7styes me l,atli..55 ana
pain, for now we shall have to toll for our very
bread. Bat care not for myself, it is for your
sake that regret this"
" And yet it will be the more acceptable to
thank no one for Our subsistence
" True, Marion, the laborer is worthy of his
hire lie who OWLS the soil on which he lives,
and depending on no one but himself for his
daily bread is far more OF nobleman than the
titled lord the one nobility is true-the other
false ; the one acquired--the other Inherited" d"
Mr. Herbert entered at this moment, and see
Ing Marion and Clayton, said
=" Ah, good morning Mr.. Clayton. Pleasant
ly engaged see but am intrnding'
% Not in the least sir, said Clayton returning
the salutation, O. was about to leave you,
and before 90 have request to make.
rhink you you would grant it!'
Indeed, Mr.. Clayton, shall hardly prom
ise beforehand IT, however, it is a reasonable
one, and | can conscientiously grant it, will
assuredly do SO, sir"
"And you are to be the judge, then I"
mo, we will let Marion here decide as to
whether your request is within the bounds Of
reason
Marion blushtd, while Clayton smiled mysto-
riousy and said
II fear you have chosen rather partial judge
in this case''
No, Marion Judgement is as good as my
own, and I'll risk the ease in her hands State
your question Mr.. Clayton.
81 warn you, Mr.. Herbert, against choosing
Marion to decide, for she is a party interested. "
''Neyer mind that sir, for run the risk "
Well, sir, have been so bold as to desire
your daughters hand as the greatest boon
could crave, and as you have chosen her for
your Judge she can decide for herself"
" Mr., lIcrbcrts features wore grave look
at this unexpected question, and for a moment
he said nothing.
"Weii, my daughter, your happiness is ia
your own hands; bestow it where you will, my
decision shall accord with yours"
." have already given it, but shall not de-
eide against your wishes. returned Marion
throwing her arms around her fathers neck.
Mr. Herbert took Marion's hand in his, and
placing it in that of young Clayton he said ;
Take her Mr.. Clayton, she is yours. Be as
kind to her as have been,' and without trust
ing his voice to say more, he left the room.
How noble and generous. said Clayton.
Indeed be is. knew he would approve OF
my cHOice, cVcu thu''5l us hV"te WAC 'i'"AN CIV"
to part with me-"
d" He shall find 40 cause Of regret, Marion, in
the giving Of your love 10 my keeping. But |
must go now," said Clayton rising.
And whither!"
81 shall find Aliens rendezvous if possible
and join bis band"
" Perhaps | can direct you TO it.
Z" You o.
"Yes, or rather show you some one who car
do Sc" and Marion left the room, but soon re
turned with Young Herbert. After the usua
salutations had been passed, she said
" Henry, do you know the present rendez
yeus of toe Green Mountain Boysl"
" Yes"
:" And will you show Mr. Clayton the way
to it! I"
Yes that is, if you will answer as to the
honesty of his intentions in desiring it, said
young Herbert smiling.
"Wel. | assure you that he wishes to joir
them that he may strike u blow for liberty"
=" And when do You wish 10 so sir!" asked
young Herbert turning to Clayton
- Now, as well as at any other time.
" Are you prepared, sir 1t is long way'
} from here, and will take us till tomorrow nigh
to reach it,"
J Il am ready to 60 " said Clayton,
Young Herbert left the room, and soon re
turned with his rife, aad signifed to Claytor
t that be was ready.
t Clayton turned to Marion and once more i'm
printed fond kiss on her lips.
, Henry looked on with wonder, but seeing
0 that he action was mutual. he concluded tha
$ it was all right and just.
q How are you going to proceed !' aske'
n Clay ton as they left the house.
d BY boat for some miles, and then we strik
t to the left towards the mountains There no
a a safer place 10 be found than the one occupie,
y by the Green Mountaia Boys Allen was for
tunate in finding it..
g Is be there ut the present tine!''
"I expect he is, although do not know
D One day he is in one place, and the next day i
r another"
|. Are the tales of his proves truel'
= Yes, they are not IL whit exaggerated.
S may appear ludicrous to you, who are not az
n quainted with him, but. sir, verify believe b
!, loves danger. and they will not have more er
= ergetic man in the war than Ethan Allen
is not long since he laid II wager that he woul
II ride into Albany, call for glass of ale, drin
!, it, and then escape unharmcd."
l. "And did he do ~ asked Clayton.