Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-12-31
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lFrom the London Family Herald
The Rose OF Glen YhIIaH.

AAV" onoIP huu Ieariuliy uleJlnct that cry
rang out on the midnight air! But there were
none to hear II except the two rufians who,
pressing still closer to their victim, bore him
heavily to the ground
HE 10 dead!' said the Oldest one, placing his
hand upon the heart of the wounded man, who
lay upon the ground without serse or motion.
I'VE had better make sure Of it," said the
other, significantly pointing to the river at q
short distance.
His companion understood him, and without
q word on either side they lifted I'D the BODY
and carried 1t TO the river. There was heavy
splash, something that sounded like stAed
groan, and the broad waters rippled quietly over
1.-THE moon looked down as calmly and placid
" ss If crime and murder were things un.
known. The two men then mounted their hor-
ses and rode swiftly away.
"Ihis Is good nights jOb," said the shorter
and the younger Of the two.
VI should Judge co." returned the other, dry.
~ "as !! gives you one Of the richest earldoms
In England"
"Ay, and by my knightly faith, you shall find
that the Earl of Egberton Ia not uDgrateiul, T"
said the other. "Fhe thousand pounds shall be
yours tomorrow, and If there is anything else
can do for you, you may consider me to the full
extent of my power"
"There will be merry bridal Tomorrow"
said his companion.
"Very!" replied the younger one with light,
mocking laugh. "Lady Blanche will wait long
at the altar for her lover; and as for my good
cousin Walter, who has been my rival In love
and ambition, III warrant he'll sleep as sound
tonight as he would were he piloWed in her
arms! But we must separate here" he added,
as they emerged from the forest into the open
country. "We must not be seen together
Adieu! We ehsll meet to morrow at the
bridal"
And go saying no turned the head of his
horse Into one Of the two roads that we're be.
fore them, and his companion taking the other,
they parted;
In an elegant bOudOir, partly reclining upon a
low couch, was fair young girl of not more
than twenty summers, apparently in deep rev.
cry Her thoughts were very plessantD for
there is half smile around her mouth, an ex-
preston Of thoughtful and subdued tenderness
in the deep blue eyes, and on the smooth, open
brow. Her maid, who had entered some min
utes before, but who had hesitated to disturb
her, now approaches.
"It is nearly ten, Lady Blanche" che said,
addressing her young mistress Gin half an houV
the guests will be here"
"Csn it be possible that 1t Is so late as thst ~
she replied, starting from her seat, cab,
Martha, am 30 very bsppyw
"Heaven grant that It may last, lady" said
Martha, solemnly
A shadow fell across the young girls sunny
face.
~ am afraid am too happy for 1t to last, u
she said, thoughtfully. "But come, Martha, u
she added, gaiy, "your skillful fingers must be
more than usually nimble, or shall be late al
my bridal"
It did not take Martha long to loop back
those clustering ourls, and to arrange the shin
ing folds that fell so gracefully around that ex
quisitely nodded form; yet she had hardly fin
ished when there was an impatient knock at the
door, and man entered, whose bowed form and
white hair bore the impress of extreme old age
1t was Lord Cantref. He gszed upon his daugh
ter for moment with an expression of mingled
pride and pleasure.
"Heaven bless you, my beloved child" ht
murmured, fondly. "But come" he added
"the carriage is waiting, my love, and oul
friends are growing impatient"
"Has not Walter been here yet, father" in
quired the young girl.
"No," sreplied her father. "It is rather
strange; but suppose something has detained
him. He will probably meet US at the church.
As Blanche passed down through the group o.
liveried servants that lined the hall, every ont
! anxious to catch a glimpse Of the bride, many
a heart blessed her sweet face, and prayed tha
all the bright anticipations its smiles and blush
es shadowed forth might be realized.
To Lord Cantref's surprise, the Earl of Eg
berton was notat the church door when they
arrived. His brow grew dark with anxiety
though he endeayored to allay the apprehension
OF his daughter, whose cheeks alternately flush
ed and paled at her embarrassing position.
Just as they were about to return, Lord Can
tref noticed horseman approaching at furi
GUS pace, whom he recognized as Mr., st. Croix
the young earl's cousin. His clothes were tori
and dusty, and his face pale and haggard, as b,
hurriedly alighted from his horse, which wa
covered with sweat and foam. AS his eye fel
upon Lady Blanche he hesitated, and casting
significant glance upon Lord Cantref, beckonet
him aside. But this movement did not escap
the observation of Lady Blanche, whose cheel
; grew pale from fear.
at is from Walier!" she exclaimed, breaking
from her attendants and following her father
"Tell me-" che added, wildly, addressing 81
Croix, sis he ill-dead2"
"Be calm, my dear child" said Lord Cantre
soothingly, whose countenanoe betrayed grea
agitation; "the young earl is not dead, onl
missing. II is to be hoped that he will yet
found"
Lady Blanche made no reply, but fell pal
and gasping into her fathers arme, who quickl
conveyed her to the carriage.
Many Of the bystanders gathered around s.
Croix, anxious to know the cause of this strang
scene. From the narration he gave, they gatt
cred that the earl had disappeared, no one kne
whittier. That there was no clue to his fate
excepting his horse, which came home a fe
!, minutes after midnight with dark stains
blood upon bis breast and sides. The grief an
horror with which st. Croix narrated these Gil
cumstanoes produced very favorable imprel
zion on those who heard him; for he was ne1
Of kin to the earl, and upon his death woul
come into possession of the earldom.
"My child" said Lord Cantref, a few montl
after, who was in close and earnest confsrenC
with his daughter, ~ would not urge you to tax
this step, were not assured that it would resu
In your ultimate happiness" .. ~
} II don't doubt 1t father" said lady Blanoh
languidly; "but somehow the very thought
repulsive to me. l never liked Mr.. Sc. Croi1
and cannot say that like him any better sine
his accession to his new honors. There is,
my Woman's instinct, something treAcherou
!. and cruel in the very glance Of his eye and tn
" sound of his voice." - te.- =.
"You are prejudiced, my daughter" said b,
II father; ~ see nothing of this. Indeed, o.
I lieve him to be an honorable man, and in ever
:. respect worthy Of you, You have no brother,
g The added solemnly, az his daughter male u
reply, "and will soon have no father, for n
race is nearly run. Il grieves me to leave 20
;, go unprotected, and Il would take the last stn
\ from death could l see you Lord Egberton
: Wife" ne.. ,,r.s
"Let itb be as you say, father" replied Lac
Blanche, indlferently. "Since Walter is dead,