Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-03-15

trance OF dark, winding passage, watcnlng
his movements. The Laird at length stop
ed, aud seating himself, leaned his head on
the table, with his back to Evan, who eau.
tiously and silently entered the room.
my daughter he continued; 'she too,
has betrayed me by leaguiug with base
born wretch, whom my bounty cherished.
IT'S true, he lowered above his fellows, was
brave and generous, and when I fell over
powered by mum bers in battle, he rushed
to my rescue, and kept the foe at bay, till
succor came, though his own flesh was
scored with gaping wounds. loved the
boy, for he saved my life; but his ambitious
spirit scared above control, he would have
melted my vassals to rebellion-and it is
we'll I crushed the viper-my dirk drank
his
Blood said Evan, placing himself erect
with stiffened lin bs and rigid eyes, right in
front of Sir Robert. ........
The chief fixed his gaze upon the figure
with desperate energy, then shuddering
bysterically, he uttered with demoniac ex-
preston, worthy of a fend, covering his
face with his hands.
Spectre, forbear those bones are mar
rowless! Why does he appear again Ito
curse me-fends, fends, ye have done this :
aud he fell PROSTATE and senseless to the
floor.
Evan gazed upon the fallen man reproach-
fully then, remembering that he was the
father of his beloved, he took dirk from
his bosom, and laying it upon the table,
silently withdrew. a
Sir Robert remained insensible upon the
floor when Ronald returned to announce the
result of his mission, and Immediately rails
ing the head of his prostrate master, he
shouted Justify for help, and the domestics
Fastening in, the Laird was laid upon a
couch. The strugglings of nature were
short, and in brief space recollection re-
sumed her sway, whilst convulsive throbs
rent his surcharged bosom with fearful ag-
ouy. Ronald spoke to him, but he needed
him not; next there was a gurgling in the
throat, spasmodic twitchings of the body,
and he opened his eyes and looking round
with bewildering surprise, as he stretched
forth his hands and screamed,
Spectre approach not-wretches blood
will have blood. Stand back, miscreants.
compose yourself, Sir said Ronald,
sootbingly.
sAh, Ronald is it you? I have had a
strange dream. I thought-but, can the
spirits of the dead return to testify on earth
against their foes p
A misty vapor came before his eyes and
he would have fallen again, if Ronald had
not been at hand to catch him in his arms,
which only increased his terror, for not be-
ing aware his retainer was near, his bewil-
dered fancy imagined he was within the
grasp of the demon, and glaring timidly
around, he cried, pointing to the spot where
Evan had stood,
Il saw it there.
Saw it there?' enquired Ronald, whilst
the panic spread to the rest of the servants,
who, unacquainted with the cause of alarm
crowded together for mutual safety. Saw
what, my good master? Do not trust tc
dreams, but think upon realities
by heaven, you echo my words. What
| would you probe my soul? fear neither
the living nor the dead-those untenanted
shells from whom the spirits have fled fol
ever Drive these varlets hence. The I'll
is over he added rushing amongst the do
mestics, who made simultaneous move.
ment to the door, glad to escape from theil
naughty and conscience stricken lord.
; 'Oh Ronald he exclaimed, when they
!, were alone, chow weak, even in his best
: strength is man.
:, Pardon me, Sir Robert replied his hum.
, BILE friend, 'you suffer an overheated imagi
, nation to effect your brain, and thus fancy
embodies thought
}, 'Was it so? Did you see nothing hear
nothing? Yes, yes, it must have been i'm.
agination, and this heart, that never shrauk
in battle, trembles at an air-drawn shadow
lis the woman prepared :?
She is; though at times, reason wavers.
Then lead on, and see that we have NO
intrusion
Ronald again quilted the apartment, and
Sir Robert prepared to follow, but seeing
the weapon which had been left behind, he
stretched forth his hand, mistaking it for
his own, and whilst secreting it about his
} person, he murmured in low voice to him.
self, .-.-
MY dirk; perhaps I shall have need Of
thee,' adding in shriller tone, 'now then,
ye smiling fends, Oh! steel my heart and
nerve my arm to plan and execute venge-
ance.'
'Fengeance,' repeated a hollow voice
from behind the sliding door, where Evan
had disappeared, just at the moment when
Ronald re-entered the room and the start
led Laird rushing at him, demanded in q
voice of fury,
VILLAIN ! Why do you mock me-
Il spoke not, Sir, but thought you called
on me to return
Did you not speak?'
NO, by my troth, my good Laird F.; have
you heard voice p
"A voice? cried the chief, with despe.
rate energy. 'Ay, voice sounding from
the grave, that called for vengeance Ven
geance he continued, bursting into wild
manaical laugh, yes, and itsball be mine.
ITO BE Continued
ORIGIN OF SABBATH SCHOOLS IN U. S.
In a recent address, Charlton T. Henry,