Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-27

I be cool and refreshing. He therefore,
opened the window again 41 appeared
still and slumbering; ,and the cool breath
of night saluted him. from neighbof-
ing cellar, however, even n51 rays of light
were shining forth and, so91 after, Wolfe
heard the hammers ringlnl! lo1aly on the
anvil. aPoor SOUL thoaeII &| 'sthou art
already making the most of S. midnight
hours, which to thee begin ] reels of bard
labor" The glowing kaa bow brightly
scattered its sparks, as il Con- the bowels
| of the earth, into the iIoo1s | HE night.
ssHe probably sharp ~ hatcbets
self; that suits Mein-heer John exactly,
and is quite convenient and useful for both.
How all trades assist one another, and de-
pend on each other in this world 7!
He had once more become tranquil, and
looked for a long time into the beautiful
garden, which at night appeared for the
first time inhabited; for Wolfe now plainly
marked some one slowly moving up and
down through the obscure walks. Some
times the form stood still, and lifted its
arm, as if beckoning to some one to follow.
Wolfe could not distinguish the figure mar
rowly enough-for the rising veil of va
pors often concealed it as if in long white
robes; and the more anxiously he fixed his
eye upon it, the more family and glimmer-
ly one object as it were, melted into anoth
er. At last Wolfe cane from the window,
and leaving it open, threw himself into
bed. The now dry leayes of his cypress
wreath, which hung upon the wall, futter-
ed and rustled over him in the draught Of
the window. Wolfe started up at the
sound, calling out, "Who's there?" and he
bethought himself but half awake, where
he was. His eyes now chanced to rest up
on the window, and there he could not help
believing, that he beheld the same form
that had before appeared in the garden,
looking in upon him. 'Devil take your
jokes" !" cried our hero, becoming quite an
CRY, not only with this intruder, but still
more with himself, for the death-like tre-
NOR which came over him. He then drew
his head hastily under the clothes, and
from fatigue soon fell asleep under loud au-
dible beatings of his own heart.
One hour, as he believed, (but longer
interval, perhaps, in reality,) had the mys-
terious influences of the world of dreams
reigned over his senses, when a strange
noise once more alarmed him. The moon
was still contending with the light of day,
Of which the faint grey dawn was visible; /;
close to our hero. Then with one hand
stretched out, and the other lifted up for
combat, he forced his eyes wide open, and
stared about him. He was at first not a
little terrified, on behoding large whits
dog, with his two fore-feet placed upon the
bed, and stretching up his head, with large
! round eyes fixed upon him, and cleaning
: in the twilight. This unexpected guest
. however wagged his tail, and licked the
1 hand that was stretched out to drive him
+ away-so that Wolfe could not find in bis
S heart to fulfil his intention; the dog fawn
!; ing, always came nearer and nearer; and
r as if through customary right, remained a
asst quietly in the same position. "Prob
It ably he must belong to some one here,
E, thought our hero, stroking him on tn
l. back; sand now believes that | am hi
r master. Who knows VIII at inhabitant ma
b have left this apartment to make room 70
l. me? Scarcely had he said these las
k words, when the dreams out of which h
ID had just awoke regained all their influence
IN and he could not help believing that ther
c. had really been some important and pre-
ar ternatural visitant with him in his chan
D. Der. Reflection on this subject howeve
er was too painful and perplexing TO be col
I'd tinued he therefore sprang out of bed, an
IS. as it was already aybreak, he began
ut put his accoutrements in order, and pr
rs; pared himself to 60 to the stables. II
rt, dog continued snuffing about him, and a
n tentively watched and initiated his ever
look and movement. Wolfe twice shove
ep him to the door, which the troubleson
We auimal had opened in the night, and whic
&C. still stood open; but he showed not tt
lis slightest inclination to retire from the pre-
he ence of his new master.
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