East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-06-03
From Chamber Journal
LA RABBIATA.

The sun had not yet risen, and
heavy mist hung over Mount Vesuv
US, spreading on towards Naples, an
enveloping the small town on the coas
The sea was calm. On the beach of
small gulf under the Sorrentne rock
several fishermen were engaged in hau
ing up the boats and nets which ha,
been used during the night, whilst 9th
ers were preparing their tackle an
trimming their sails for fresh start =
No one was idle; for even the old wo
men had brought out their spindles
and the wives and children were en-
gagged in work or play.
Look there, Rachel! there is oul
pardre,' said an old woman to a littl,
thing OF ten years old, who played
around her spindle. He is Just step
ping into the boat. Antonio is to take
him over to Capri. Holy Marial how
sleepy the venerable pastor looks
Thus saying, she greeted little bsnov'
lent.looking priest, who was just seating
himself in boat, after having carefully
lifted his long black robe and spread i.
on the bench. The men on the shore
paused in their work tn see the depar.
ture of their pastor, who nodded and
greeted right and left.
why does he go to Capri, grand.
mammal asked the child. Have the
people there no priest, that they must
borrow ours?'
Silly childl' said the old woman !;
they have plenty of priests over there,
and the most beautiful churches, and
evea hermit, which We have not. But
there is noble lady who lived here for
some time. and was so i'll that more
than once it was thought rhe could not
recover, and the priest had 10 go to her
with the Host. However, the Holy
Virgin succored her; and she is now
strong and wei! again, and bathes in the
sea every day. When she went from
this place over to Capri, she gave heap
of ducats to the church ard To the poor,
and would not go until the padre had
promised to continue his visits to her,
that she might confess TO him. Shehas
wonderful confidence in him, and We
may consider ourselves fortunate in
k, eping him as pastor; for he has the
talent Of an archbishop, and many of
the highest in the lard inquire after
him. The Msdonna DO with himp-
Whereupon she again nodded towards
the little boat which was just pushing
off from the shore. "A
Shall we have fine weather, my son?'
inquired the little priest, looking doubt.
fully towards Naples.
The sun has not yet risen, replied
the young owner Of the boat; it will
soon clear away the mist
Then hasten on, that we may arrive
before the heat Of the day
Antonino seized the long oar tn push
the boat into deep water, but suddenly
stopped and looked up the steep path
which led from the beach to the little
town OF Sorrento. The slight form of
a girl was visible, fastening down the
steps, and waving handkerchief. She
carried little bundle under her arm,
and her dress Was plain in the extreme;
but the head thrown hautily back, and
the noble cut Of the features, contrasted
with her apparent poverty
The black braids of her hair We're
crossed above her forehead, like the
dadem to which che seemed born.
Why are We waiting?' asked the
pri ct.
There is woman coming towards
the boat who wants to go Capri, II you
do not object, padre. We shall not go
any the slower, for she is light little
thing, scarcely eighteen years of age.
AT this moment the girl stepped from
behind the wall which enclosed the
winding path.
Laurclls / said the priest; what has
she to do in Capri Antonino shrug
ged his shoulders. The girl advanced
hastily with her eyes on the ground.
How do you do, La Rabbiatal' cried
several of tho young sailors. They
would have said more, had not the pres
euce of the priest restrained them; for
the scornful way in which the girl re-
ceived their greeting seemed to irritatc
the rude fellows.
How do you do, I.aurelaG' said the
priest; how are you to-day? Do you
wish to go to Cspri?' ...
with your permission, padre
Ask Antonino-he is the owner Of
the boat. Every one is master of his
own property, and God is Lord over
us allr FF .
Here is a half carlne, said Laurella,
without looking at the young bostman
'can GO for thatY'
you want it more than / do mur
INJURED the young man. as he pushed
aside some baskets of oranges to make
room.
Il shall not 60 for nothing replied
the girl, knitting her black eyebrows,
Come, child said the priest; he is
good youth, and will not make himself
rich at the expense of your little store.
There, get in and sit down here by me
See, he has spread his jacket, that you
may sit more comfortably; he did not
do as much for me; but that is the way
with young people--more care is taken
Of one little girl like you than Of ton
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