, 1858-04-09

male attractions than that Of MarstOu Treyore.
But he soon found that in his case, loves course
was not destined to run smooth, as rival was
nshered upon the scene, in the shape Of one
Whose only reputation consisted in being pro-
fsssed duelist and possessing great wealth, suing
fcr the hand Of the fair Alice who was entreated,
almost commanded, By her parents 10 accept his
proposals. and who represented TO her that Ire
Swwas strangeF, Of whom she knew nothing;
whereas her present lover stood high in the ranks
Of the American army, and who had never made
any serious overtures for her hand-hc was &C.
cepted, but with the assurance that her heart
never could be his. The parents appointed an
early day for the marriage, ss, in those stormy
times, Il was impossible to know when regiment
might be ordered TO some distant post
"The tidings Of the betrotaal fell like DEATH
blow upon the hopes Of Marston Trevore. He
lsft Dryburn with scarcely moments notice
and, repairing instantly to camp entered the
tent Of Col Bcydtcu, his commander and sue
ceszfdi rival, and desired commission for bis
regiment q Il was his wish 10 Join the main
army. ll 19a st'''i =" i'a't p
| "twhat Is your hurry, TrsvOreP said the
Colonel, in sneering tone, for he was aware that
he was addressing disappointed suitor; you
probably know that ! am 10 be married in few
days and expect Of course, to see my gallant
lieutenant at the wedding
"This was too much for human Sorbearsnce.
Trcvore seized wine glass from the table, and
hurled Il fun in the face Of his commander, who.
bending his head in time to avoid the blow, drew
his sword and rushed upon TrevOre, who stood
prepared to meet him. The clash Of their wea.
pons as they came together, was heard without;
and several soldiers, entering the tent, disarmed
the combatantS When he recovered his breath.
Boydton shouted: mm3 blHs77 r..
"sTrcvore, You shall suffer for thisi Go; +
will communicate with youin short time y r
"TrevOre retired to his own tent and II was
not long before he received . note, signed by
Col BoydtOn, requesting secret meeting on
that day week, 'my wedding day. Is he said.
The weapons were TO be pistols. need not say
more than that the challenge was accepted 'a'
| sThe days rolled on. The appointed time, s
O'Clock in the morning, found the adversaries at
the place Of meeting. II was calm, lovely sum-.
mer's morning, seemingly little fitted for deeds Of
blood But little time was spent IN measuring
the distance; and, IN q few moments, the rivals
stood face to fAce Ja -fi9Tti1t d 10 .i.1li
"'Maks your peace with God, TrevOre,' said
BCydtOn; 'fOr you WIN not live beyond another
hour. Look abovcpi 1sl 1lc has na
"a Acrow was flying along, high over head
Beydton raised his pistol and fred; the bird cell
directly between them. 7-'e1i 4'ii.iss asi sais
s'sesyOuthaty said he; 'nOw, can you doubt
the correctness Of my aimr - 3 s-o t-aI
"The dying bird tapped its wing against The
foot Of TrevOrs, as be replied: Fool, doubt Il
nct-lile or death Is Of little moment to me"
"They rAissd their pistols and fred at the same
moment. When the smoke cleared away, Boyd.
ton was standing unhurt while Tfevore had
fallen, shot through the head. As BcydtOn ap-
Iproached him, heroused himself; his eyes slowly
opened; and, recognizing his enemy, be uttered
the wordA: 'Bewarei bewareI DsaA shaH
form no barrier % my rsssngsP The rattle
sounded IN his throat and be leIl back, dead
Boydton drew his sword, and, with fendish
bafbarism, severed his head from his body, and,
tossing Il asids, huniedly Isil the pIaee. il1lq 4
"In DEybun, pleasure ran high; for 4 was
the night whom Alice, The hVorils daughter Of
he proprietor, waste bowed. Ths desiguated
time hadcomsround; the visitorsha had assembled,
ths priest NAs thsrs; but sin the groom eame
NOT The wind without had increased 10 gale,
and Was now rssing faMhhIly. Peal on peal Of
thunder rsverberated along the distant hills,
whils lurid flashes of lightning rsvealsds scene
Of Wild desOlation. The hours wore slowly on,
tll the large clock in the hall tollod the hour Of
midnight when horses hOOfs were heard clat-
tering along The road, until the sound ceased in
front Of the mansion. The door was opened,
Assisted BY the servants the rider (who could be
no other than the grOOm) alighted from his horse,
and entered the house He took notice Of none,
but walked straight up 10 he bride, threw OF
the covering which had envelcped and concealed
his whole form, and caught her in his arms.
She screamed wildly, and iell back, hinting.
The guests shrunk back aghast, fOr they ssw that
he Was headlessi A hollow, sepulchral voice
was heard, Is though from the horse without
and the fury Of the storm seemed 10 be stayed
while Il spoke: ,li-ls .l. aar
al have come to claim my bridO-separated
on earth, We shah live together In the gravel
"He paused not; but bearing the Senssless
bride In his arms, dashed over the doorway,
sprang on his horse, and rode furiously away.
Il only remains for me 10 say, that the next
morning, Colonel Boy,lton was found lying dead