Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-05-02

Il need scarcely take the trouble to inform you
Lordship, that deeply regret my agency in thi
misfortune. am sure you have done me the jus
tice to believe that, without any assurance from my
SELF was greatly shocked when saw you fall
my Lord, and am truly delighted to find you 81
much better than expected
II did not doubt this for moment, Mr. Innis
and 1 beg you will not disquiet yourself"
"You are not seriously injured p
I "No, indeed-a slight cut only, on the head
which, bleeding freely, made me faint I shall b.
well in week"
"God be thanked" was the cheerful reply of tht
young man, land now shall be able to return
without anxiety as to your Lordships condition. >
During this colloquy, Lord Ruthven had beer
looking at lnnis with the strongest agitation
agitation so great that it almost deprived him o.
the power of utterance The dark eyes of the no
bleman were absolutely riveted to the face of hii
companion and his bosom labored heavily Find
ing now that this singular emotion was attracting
the attention of Innis, he endeavored to suppress
lit, and said: H.
'You speak of leaving the Capital, sir. Then
you do not reside here?" H."
mo, my Lord, live in the Mountains -
'Near the Blue Ridge?''
"Just beyond the range" -.-'
A silence followed these words, which was bro,
ken by Lord Ruthven, who said quietly:
The Blue Ridge is most picturesque chain Of
mountains, have heard, SIR" ~
'Yes my, Lord, admirably beautiful and impos-
ing
''But scarcely as striking as the Alps or the Ap'
pennies" . ....
"Ohl fancy not but as have not seen them,
do not know"
''Then you never have visited Europe, Mr.. In.
nis?"
"Never, myLord-I am mere Buckskin, scarce
travelled beyond my mountain parish. ;"
Lord Ruthyen drew long breath, and continued
to gaze intently at the youth.
II thought had seen you before" he said at
length, in low tone, and with an obvious effort.
II fancied as much my Lord from some excla-
nations which you uttered yesterday"
''Some exclamations? Oh yes! now Iremem-
ber-"
"You were plainly surprised to see before you
some one whom you took for European aoquaint-
ance-whose presence in Virginia you were ignor-
ant Of
'Tue, true" murmured Lord Ruthven. II
thought had met with you elsewhere"
And he looked strangely at Innis
''Did say more in my delrium?" he asked
with a sickly attempt at smile
His companion hesitated, for this question re-
called to his mind those. strange words uttered by
the nohlemaa- ON the day before-"That face,
that form, again, and here achen Thought Ihad
fled from 1t torererr' Innis did not for some mo-
ments reply; then he said,
"You plainly imagined that was some other
person, my Lord, and your exclamations were not
different from those of other persons laboring un-
der temporary delirium. 1 am happy to find
that this confusion of mind has wholly disappear
ed and"
'Pardon the interruption, Mr.. Innis, ~ said Lord
Ruthven feverishly, "but you have not answered
my question-answered particularly" .
Particularly, my Lord?" ..
'sYes sir. Pray recall whether said more than
that recognized you. I beg that you will reply
frankly, sir?'
Frankly then, my Lord, you did,"
"What did say repeat my words if possible,
sirp
"Your Lordship compels me to remember and
repeat what I had almost forgotten. AS you
plainly wish it, however, reply that upon seeing
me, you addressed me as one from whom you
thought you had fled .toreuer."
"Fled forever II said that, did I2'
'Those were your words, my Lord, and beg
that you will take notice that they are repeated on
ly at your urgent request. They will Of course be
buried in my bosom" -
'I beg that they may be !'' returned Lord Ruth-
ven, with visible agitation, ''and that you will
cease to remember them. Ny life has been strange
and unfortunate, Mr.. Innis, " he continued with a
deep sigh, "and that chapter of it which would
explain all my words cf yesterday, is the most wo-
full of ALL cannot further allude 10 this subject,
sir; and beg that you will cease even to remember
if possible, this whole occurrence"
81 shall certainly speak to no living person Of
anything uttered by your Lordship, either in de-
irum or in confidence, was the reply of Innis, in
his habitual accent of proud simplicity and sin
cerity. If
'Thanks, sir, returned Lord Ruthven, II am
quite certain Of that and under other circumstan-
ces should be proud to solicit ysur friendship, Mr..
Innis. But [ shall soon return to Europe"
"Your Lordship should remain longer in Virgin
ia. 1t improves upon acquaintance
Il regret that am unable to do 50, sir replied
Lord Ruthven.
'Well, at least my Lord, said Innis rising and
smiling, 'syour wound is healing, and your death
will not take place upon Virginia SOIL"
II know not" returned the young nobleman,
with a singular and gloomy look will you not sit
longer, sir?"
"No, with many thanks, my Lord. I must re-
turn to the mountains early in the morning and
shall now bid you goodbye"
As he spoke, Innis extended his hand, but to his
great surprise, Lord Ruthven did not respond to
the movement. His eyes suddenly closed as if
from pain or weakness, and his face was deadly
pale.
"Is your Lordship faint? ?' asked the young man,
anxiously
"a slight pain," was the reply, ''it is nothing.
will not detain you, Mr.. Innis. Farewell, sir.
And Lord Ruthven turned his head on the pill
low. Innis left the apartment, passing the body
servant, Fergus, who respectfully saluted him.
He had scarcely disappeared, when Lord Ruth
ven opened his eyes and almost uttered a goan
"No, mol" he muttered II would not take his
hand I would not be guilty of that ut least, what
ever devil drives me to my fate! No no ! never
If he falls by my sword, it will not be friend who