The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-09

CHAPTER III
1t was early morning. The red sun had
just come up out Of the Atlantic, and now
frightened the slightly-rippled waters of
Salem harbor. The sails of the "Tyran-
nicide had been loosed, her cable hove
short, and she only for the change of tide
to commence her cruise.
All Of her boats had been hoisted but
the captains gig, and her officers, except
ing him only, were watching the tide
very impatiently for its change. He had
been summoned to the shore by signal
from Mr., Cringle, very soon after day
light, much to his surprise for he had,
rs he supposed, received his final direc-
tons the night before.
When he reached the store, the mer.
chant met him, and said "Go up stairs
to Kate, my dear captain, sho has got
some errand for you. l tried to find out,
but she would only tell you"
The captain, who was in hurry to re.
turn to his vessel, FASTENED up stairs into
the parlor, where Miss Kate Cringle
waited for him.
She was not what might strictly be
termed a very handsome girl, but yet was
pretty. She had fine, plump, well.shaped
figure; her hair was glossy brown, al.
most black; her eyes of bright hazel
at times laughing and full Of light, then
liquid with deep and true womanly feel
ing; her features very good and her
complexion as clear red and white as
pink in full bloom
There was no lack Of strong, bold In.
tellect in her expression; but she was
modest almost to q fault-if modesty
could be faulty; for tho bushes came and
went like the fushes of her Aurora Bo.
reals across pale northern sky.
Your good father said that you wished
to see me, LADY," said Seawaif, as be stood
before her, actually blushing as much as
she did-for brave man is often timid
before lady; only tops, fools, and COW.
ards are apt to be "brave" in woman's
presence, where danger only exists in her
love-darting eyes. Such as they are pro-
tected by shields Of brass, while true men
go there with open hearts and naked
breasts,
Eyes, sir" said Kate, while her eyes
were downcast with modesty. you are
about to leave us on an expedition where
death will be lowering above, below, and
all around you, and l could not sleep all
the night for thinking of it; and so l
spent my wakeful hours in making for
you little token which might remind you
when far away, that there was one here
who would pray for your safety. watch for
your safe return, and tremble at every
storm-cloud that appears"
Thus saying, she produced small, white
silken banner, upon which was worked, in
rich gold embroidery, the identical coat.of
arms which he had described to her father
on the day before.
Forgive me-" she said, as she saw
with what surprise he looked upon the
work. II accidentally, yesterday, over
heard the sad story which you told to my
father-for l was ip his countipg.room,
copying some invoices. And l could not
rest and 30 / made this little banner, as
a token of remembrance from one who
feels deep interest in your success and
happiness"
She ceased to speak, and timidly raised
her eyes to his, as she handed him the
pretty flag.
II thank you, lady," said seawaif, while
his voice trembled with emotion.
And he took the little flag, and placed
it in his bosom, next to his heart and af.
ter pressing her small, white band to his
lips, said:
Excuse me that l do not tarry-my
sails are loose, the anchor almost apeak.
and the tide will servo by the time I can
get back to my vessel. Heaven bless you
and adieuw
He was gone. And the pretty maiden
stood andlooked at the hand on which he
had printed Ills last burning ki,s-a sa.
lutte, it il true, OF respect only-looked at
it rs il the kiss had left a visible impress.
ion, sign which she could look upon for
all time when she thought of him. And
a still, soft sigh came up from her heart,
seeming to linger on her red, sweet lips
as if 10th to part with them. She stood
thus dreamily, until she heard the sound
of men cheering; and then she went to the
window, which fronted towerd tho harbor,
and saw that the "Tyrannicide" was un.
der way.
ITO BE coNTINuEp.)