The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-01-25
Yrom the London Ysniiy Herald.
The Rose Of Glen Valley.
"Murder,.-Help! On. help!"

cry rang OUT Oh tnc niuhignt AIR. Dut tnel
were none TO hear it. except the two ruffian
who, pressing still closer to their victim
bore him heavily 10 the ground.
s'He il deadl" said the Oldest one, pla
cling his hand upon the heart Of the wound
ed man. who lay upon the ground withou
sense or motion.
1--WE had better make sure Of it," sal
the other. significantly pointing to the rive
At a short distance.
His companion understood him, an
without word on either side. they lifted
the body and carried il to the river. Their
was a h-avy splash, something that soundc,
like stifed grosn. and the broad water
ripclcd quietly over 1.-THE moon looket
down as calmly and placidly as if Grim
AMI mnrder were thilg unknown. Th
two men mounted their horses and rod
swiftly away.
"Tbis is good nights job" said the
shorter and the younger OF the two.
IL should judge So returned the other
drily. "as it gives You one Of the richest
earldoms in England"
"Ay. and by my knightly faith, you shall
find the Earl OF Egberton is not ungrateful. .
said the other. The thousand pounds
shall be yours Tomorrow, and il there is
anything else I can do for you, you
may command mo to the full extent OF my
power"
"There will be a merry bridal to-mor.
row." said his companion.
"Vsry!" replied the younger one. with
. light mocking laugh. Lady Blanche
will wait long At the altar for her lover; and
~ f,r 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 pil'oweI on her arms! But we must
separate hess.' he added, as they emerged
from the forest into the open country. ave
must not be seen together. Adieu! We
shall meet tor morrow At the bridal
And so saying he turned the head Of his
horse into one Of the two roads that were
before them, and his companion taking the
Other: they parted:
In an elegant 6oudoir. partly reclining
upon low couch. was fair young girl IF
not more than twenty summers, appsrsntly
in deep revere. Her thoughts were very
pleasant. for there is a halt smile around
her mouth. and an expression OF thou yhiful
aud subdued tenderness in the deep blue
eyes and on the smooth open brow Her
maid, who had entersd some minutes be-
for0. but who had hesitated 10 disturb her,
nov approaches.
'.lt is nearly ten, Lady Blanche" she
said. addressing her young mistress--"in
halt an hour the guests will be here"
"Can 1t be possible that j. is 40 late ss
"Ah. Martha. am SO very happy"
"Heaven grant that is may last. lady"
said Martha solemnly.
A shadow tsll across the young girls sun
ny face. -
II am afraid am too happy for i. to
last" she said. thoughtfully. "But come,
Aartha." she added gayly. ''your stilltul
fingers must be more than usually nimble,
or shall be late at my bridal"
1t did not take Martha long TO loop back
those clustering cur!s, and to arrange the
shining folds that fell go gracefully around
hardly finished 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 gaZed upon his daughter for moment
with an expression OF mingled pride and
pleasure.
"Heaven bless you. my beloved child"
he murmured, fondly. But come" he
added, "the carriage is waiting. my love.
and our friends are growing impatient
elias not Walter been here yet, father"
inquired the young girl.
''No." replied her father. 1T is rather
strange: but suppose something has de.
taiued him. He will probably meet us at
the church."
As Blanche passed down through the
group oil liveried servants that lined the
hal. every one anxious to catch glimpse
of the bride, many heart blessed her sweet
face. and prayed that all the bright antici-
pa,ions its smiles and bushes shadowed
forth might be realized.
To Lord Cantre's surprise, the Earl OF
Eyherton was not at the church door when
they arrived. His brow grew dark with
anxiety, though he endcavored to allay the
apprehensions Of his daughter. whose
checks alternately flushed and paied at her
embarrassing position.
Just as they were about to return, Lord
Cantref noticed a horssmsn approaching at
q furious pace, whom he recognized as MIR.
St. Croix. the young earl's cousin. His
clothes were torn and dusty, and his face
pale and h~ggard. as he hurredly alighted
from his horse, which was covered with
Blanche. he hesitated. aud casting a sig
ni6csn, glance upon Lord Cautref. beckoued
him aside. But this movement did no.
whose cheek grew pale with lear.
'.It i, from Walter!" she exclaimed.
breaking from her attendants, and following
her father. "rell me-" she added. wildly.
addressing ST. Croix. "is he ill-dead?'
BE calm, my dear child" said Lord
Can,ref. soothingly, whose countenAnce be-
trsyed great agitation; "the young earl is
not dead, only missing. 1t is TO be hoped
he will yet be found.
Lady Blanche made no reply. but fell
pale aud gaspiug into her fathers arms, who
quickly conveyed her to the carrlsge.
Many Of the by anders gathered around
St. Croix, anxious TO know the cause Of
this strange scene. From the narration he
gave. they gathered that the earl had dis
appeared. no one knew WHITTIER. That there
was no clue to his fate. excepting his horse.
which came home few minutes sitter mid
night. with dark stains Of blood upon his