Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-04-05

Der band and the clansmen of Norland,
struck with surprise, remained silent, whilst
Beatrice, oVerjoyed to have found her hus
band, pressed closely to his side, indifer
ent of any other character be bore.
Now, sirrah, as you know me- contin,
ued Evan, addressing Sir Robert, shere il
another victim to your sanguinary hate
Do you not thank me for seeking to please
you thus, he asked, as the unknown threw
back his disguise and displayed the vel
remembered features of good Sir Walter
See upcle, look here; behold your elder
brother come to claim the title and estates
A low saturnine laugh rang through the
hall as Sir Robert turned lambent glance
from beneath his shaggy eyebrows on the
vision that confronted him. -
Il am caught, indeed he muttered in 9
low tone.
Then as all the blood in his body seemed
to rush in his face, thunder and fame,
he cried fercely 'it is base invention
and I will cleave any man to the brisket
who dares repeat them ~r.
'Can nothing move you,' asked Evan
Peace croaker-away with your evi
fancies and omens. Where, where arr
your proofs?'
!Here is one, Sir Robert Anstruther,
exclaimed Donald, stepping forward
you'll not forget an old acquaintance
The knight gave long, hollow, agoni
zing moan, as if writhing with inward tor
ture. ,...
donald, too he said, 'all is then lost
and he would have fallen as he had never
done in battle, had not grim, ferociou
faces, with a terrible meaning in their bit
tor smile, upheld him.
A few hasty words and hurried whisper
from Evan, and the inanimate form of Si
Robert was borne from the hall then turn
ing towards the stranger, he bent his knee
and in the broken and gentle words tina
trembled on his lips, implored forgiveness
and parents blessing. -..
my son, my child 7 exclaimed Sir Wal
ter, his countenance beaming with affection
and spreading his hands on the young man
head, until his eyes CHANGED to fall on th'
black plumes which lay upon the floor, anc
riveted his attention.
what my blessing on a levier of blacl
mail a mere cattle stealer, who might b.
indicted any day and hanged? No, no, i
is impossible = he said, suddenly retreatine
with visible repugnance.
Listen to me, father returned Evan
mournfully. when the base murderer
hand was reeking in my gore, he dragged
me to a moss, and there left me for dead
These robbers found me; preserved IN,
life; healed my wounds, and chose me 70
their leader. The beiress of Norland wa
mine by previous marriage, and how coult
1 protect her, but in my present position ?
lis this noble looking man the good 81
Walter? Is he your father, Evan? Ar
you indeed caterar, and I-yes, Evan
1 am still your wife = enquired Beatrice.
Brave GIRL said Sir Walter; the daugh
ter's innocence may yet redeem the faith
er's guilt. For you, Evan, will kneel a
the throne of sovereigus-my services mus
still be remembered. I will plead will
the Prince and when he RECEIVERS his own
which may heaven soon grant, he will no
reject my suit
Father, your prayer is heard, your sol
is safe. But hold p added Evan, turning
to his companions, comrades, shall W
part?
sNever ? responded the men.
will you still follow me as your captain ?
he resumed, with an undaunted air.
TO death or glory was tie reply.
Beatrice looked imploringly into her hus
bands face, her cheeks blanched with fear
as she tremblingly grasped his arm ant
uttered,
sYou surely cannot mean to leave m
again, Evan? 'Hear me, my gentle love,
he replied, pressing her to his heart, 'anc
my father. You, too, whose rugged bo
SONS enshrine bold and daring hearts, lis
ten, all of you. 1t CHANGED upon the battl
field, in the heat of fight, that this arm
preserved the Princes life. The grateful
sovereign drew off ring-twas all he hat
in the peril of the moment, and bade m
when I had boon to seek, to present it t
him. He has redeemed his pledge, ant
here I hold sealed pardon for the band,
he added, pulling parchment from hi
coat.
Loud cheers followed this announcement
and many hardened feature was moisten
ed with the dew of tenderness, as life, lib
erty and home, seemed once more restored
Evan waved his hand with strong apima
ton, as he added, prince Charles has nee
of soldiers to meet the Sapanah forces nea
Edinburgh. Hero is strong troop devc
ted to his service-is it not so? And shal
we not march tomorrow and share his fol
tunes?
Another triumphant shout answered thi
appeal. Enough, my brave compnnions,
said Evan; 'to-morrow's dawn shall see u
on our way to join his standard; and no'
let US do justice to the weighty profusion 0
savory viands aud hagons of ruddy wine
that invite our attention.
1t was lovely morning, and the sun wa
shining on the placid sea; the hill side
looked gaily, beautiful in their variegate'
herbage; all nature wore a smiling face
and gave promise of a splendid day, whe'
cayalcade crossed the bridge spanning tn
ravine, reaching between Norland Castle
and the craggy horse paths to the far moor
lands. But swaying in the breeze from
the top of the highest tower, over the top
most copestone, was the lifeless corpse o