Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-10-30
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panel, the Baroness hastened to return to the
saloon, fearful that Annette might be uneasy
at her absence.
The dulcet notes Of the Tyre reached the
apar tment. Annette expressed her Joy at
their return and at the request Of the cava-
lier, sang ballad with exquisite pathos and
harmony.
Supper was now spread the Baroness cour.
teonsiy invited her guest to partake of the
rich viandS that were set before him The
repaSt being ended, they entered into an in
teresting discussion upon the probable result
of the fatal wars that had harassed every part
of that kingdom. The discourse had lasted
about an hour, when the hearts of all present
seemed to stand still, as q loud knocking was
heard at the portal.
Ely, Sir Knight" cried the Baroness, has,
tily putting lamp iato his hand "ycur pur-
Suers are here-bat fear nothiag-remembe
the secret spring |" The cavalier pressed the
hand from wh!ca he took the lamp, and hasti-
J quit the apartment.
The knocking vas now renewed with re
doubled violence and The domestcS were CT.
dered to give parley. 1t was, indeed, some
OF Crom"elPs party, who were in quest of
their unfortunate victim They loudly de-
manded admittauce which the Baroness, anx-
ions 10 prolong the time for a while, desired
her servants to refuse. Soon, however, they
accompanied their knocking with threats, and
the porter was desired to suffer them to enter.
Il party Of soldiers now rushed into the hall
Tney soon found their way to the saloon,
where the Baroness and Annette were seated
In trembling agitation. The foremost of the
party, who seemed the chief in command, now
spoke
. We believe you to be the Baroness D,
and as such take you to be al adherent of
Charles Stuart we, therefore, command you,
IN the name OF tle commonwealth, instantly to
deliver up him you have concealed within these
walls. This is our generals pleasure"
You are correct in the conclusion you
have formed Of me-" rejoined The Baroness
$ but he whom you seek is not hare but 60"
she continued, you have free access to every
part of my mansion"
No sooner had the Baroness ceased speak
ing, than the soldiers quilted the Ioom to com
mence their search.
About an hour elapsed, during which time
the two ladies sat in u trembling state of ankle
ty aud apprehension. At length a heavy
tread announced the return OF the besiegerS
Their voices were raised as if in deep alLerca.
tion as they approached the saloon, it sunk
INTO audible murmurS, accompanied by NUT
tered threats aud imprecatlous. The leader
Of the band re entcred the apartment and said
- We iud that We have been mistaken, lady
but beware that you do not harbor any trail
tor, for you would soreIy repent your rash
nesS."
'hA fhan emit Fol tb1
maudlng the soldiers to follow him, the portal
once more closed upon the unwelcome visilants
The Baroness having assured herself that peace
was restored. hasteued to that part of the cas-
lie where she had secured the unfortunate
stranger. AS she trOd aloug the Spacious
apartments, she often paused 10 iiSteu and in
imagination she thought she could hear the
dreadful imprecationS that bad escaped the
soldiers but all was STILL aud she reached
the door OF the captive knight
Great was the cavaliers joy at beholding
her, and proiuSeIy did he pour forth bis eX-
preSsionS of thankfuueSS to bis deVerer -
They continued to converse upon what had
passed for some time after they had reached
The saloon. The Baroness posted two of her
lomestlcs III tne great ball for the night, in
case OF u second alarm and her guest entreat-
ed permission to watch with them, but this
his kind hostess would not consent to- They
now separated for the night.
The next morning when they met at the
table, they recapituiated the events
oF the preceding night, and a general thanks
giving was offered to that Power which had
them. Ii the Baroness aud her
Young TREND had been charmed with the ele-
5ant department OF the young cavalier on the
previous evening, they were now not less de-
lighted at the graceful polish Of his mauuerS,
aud the refined intelligence that peryaded his
When breakfast was over he
prepared to depart ; but the Baroness SO warm
y urged the necessity Of bis remaining until
his pursuerS had quilted the precincts OF the
castle, and so strong y animadverted upou the
probability that some secret emissary might be
yiug in wait for him, that he consented 20 re-
main fer few days.
The time passed uninterruptedly in agreea-
ole aud interesting discourse, which was occa-
'lonaIly varied by the sweet tones Of the Tyre,
to which Anaette sang in strains of touching
melody, and at the request of the stranger
would frequently repeat her lay. 1t was On
he fifth day OF the knights sojourn at the cas-.
VIC. lhe DaToneSs, Annette, and the caVaher
we're all seated in the saloon, watching the
shades OF evening closing around them.
Tomorrow, my kind frends,,I must de.
part exclaimed the knight ''by dawn of
day my steed must be in readiness" and, con-
Linued he, addressing the Baroness, at the
same time upcIasping from his neck gold
chain of exquisite workmanship, let me pre-
sent you with this, and remember that you
may claim everything at my hands, for my
debt to you cannot easily be repaid" Say
ing this, he imprinted kiss on the hand that
was extended toward him.
On the following morning. at dawn of day, |
Morden was in the courtyard, holding the bri
lie rein of the noble charger. La an instant
The knight had vauted in his saddle the old
porter presented the stirrup,cup, then gave
.he parting benediction. The knight gave one