Nebraska advertiser., 1867-01-17

"The path winds along between tn
brambles and in the sand, up to the sum
, nit of the hill; and toward the middl
J of the mountain, near bower of viii
roses, of sweet brier and other plants,
! makes circuit round deep. ravine
caused by the washing away of the sand
The two young persons were some dis
, tance in ADVANCE of their companion
more aged, and detained every momen
by the gambols and frolics of the littl
girls. they followed the path. with
out pereeiVing at the entrance of the "a
vine that an opening, made in the un
derwood, would lead them by more di
rect and easier road 10 the extremely o
the path they were pursuing.
"The sun scarcely penetrating tht
dome of verdure formed above thei
heads, they enjoyed a degree of fresh
ness and coolness which the more direc
path would not have afforded them. Ar
rived at the middle of The ravine, pre-
clsely opposite the place where ! was re
clining, the young lady, sat down to take
breath, and her young cavalier placed
himself by her side. They remained
there some minutes, awaiting their com
panions, and breathing the perfumes Of
the roses and eglantines, while they lis
tened to the warbling of the birds tha
futterd about in the foliage. 1t wa;
truly charming spot. / have never
breathed an atmosphere so pure and de-
Ighlful as that of the forest. The lady
had thrown off her straw, hat, and per.
mitted her raven hair. damp and dishev.
eled, to fall negligently upon her shoul-
derS, relieving the pure whiieness of her
neck. AS the breeze gently raised it
she amused herself in guiding its direc-
tion towards the face of her companion,
who, with eyes fixed upon her, seemed
enraptured. Her looks revealed the
most passionate love, and l could not but
envy the pOssessor of so beautiful mis-
1.-THE other lrayellers had not followed
the path of the rayine. The little girl
leaped into the opening of which have
spoken, drawing her campanion after her.
While she was stopping to gather bou-
ques, singing gayly ! saw The unknown,
not withoutan involpntary quick beating
0f the heart. follow the dirscG line of The
road. Each step that hesmads breeghl
him neareT the party seated .upan The
moss covered rock. before me, and ter
rible presentimept told me l was abut 10
witness a tragedy. Holding my breath
from fear of being discovered, saw with
terror the two young people overcome by
the terror of their mutual love. The old
soldier had but a few steps more to take,
before he should arrive at the extremity
of the road, from whence the whole ra-
vine would be exposed to his view.
had thought of warning the indiscreet
lovers of his approach, but before l could
decide how to act, there was no longer
time. The sward upon which be was
walking deadened the sound Of his steps;
be arrived, silently, behind the unhappy
couple, and stopped suddenly, as if struck
with athunderbolt. saw his face change
to livid pallor. He darted towards
them a glance l shall never forget; but
his emotion passed away like fash of
lightning he cleanched his ifs. as if he
had sworn a horrible oath; assumed a
bitter smile that chilled me at the very
moment the sound Of kiss reached
hin>-"
i.Butp said Wildherr, interrupting
himself, sit is my turn to ask you, Ar
mold why you regard me with that bewil-
dered expressions" 2" be.
The narrative is so dramatic, | find it
impossible to conceal my emotion. Pro-
ceed."
Wildherr continued 9o z 17a 1s
"The little girl arrived with her hands
full of flowers. The old mllitaire step
ped precipitaIeIy in front of her, pushed
her back in the road, and took the path
winding about the ravipe. The voice of
the child, singing and schirping, warned
the LAYERS. The lady resumed her hat,
dropping her veil over her moist and
vol,lhtaous eyes, and leaning upon the /
arm of her friend, continued % ascend
tie bill
W33hexr psnzad a moment. Eaoia i
profiled By this interruption in the recit-
al, which commenced to arouse US from
the legarihy Oecasioned by the wine and
tobacco, to address him few questions.
"You say then, Wildhsrr, you did not
see the face of the youg man?"
81 did not see it then but afterwards"
replied Wildherr. Il have even the
means of ascertaining the name"
"Wha. p said Arnold, eagerly, fixing
upon him an anxious look. "How could
you lsnow his name? L is impossible"
We regarded each o:her with sur
prise but .Wildherr, without paying |
any attention 10 those words, continued,
in a grave tone;
"What have 10 add is frjghEul. i
Like a true son of Suabia, | am fa-
miliar with the most obscure corners the
deflles * he old Black For
ssf. and for 4 long line have been aC-
,ussomed . wandss AMI ne ~ is end
rugged rock8 lnaueea ~ c1Eotsg
.Ffich II viii cost nis he repose 0f my
ife. i could not resist the desire to follow
.hese travellers, between whom felt a
,Ioody drame was soon 10 be enacted
yot doubling that the object of their
ourney was the old castle. got up,
,oiselesslv, and taking difficult bst
Tery shor; route, / soon found myself
among the rubbish and ruined towers of
Adlerboure. One building remains, al
.east the interior; It is the principal
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