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

ny Edmund Innis on his journey homeward, ant
3 thus reach the real scene Of our drama
3 The young man, on the next morning, mountet
f his horse-a fine thoroughbred of great speed ant
beauty-and turning his back on Williamsburg
took the main road along the rivers bank, towart
> the west. Travelling leisurely and stopping q
more than one of the fine houses of the gentry
with many of whom he seemed to enjoy familia
acquaintance, Innis finally reached, at sunset
some days afterwards, a lofty hill in sight of tn
!, Blue Ridge. Scarcely mile distant rose tn,
walls of "Haddon; " the termination of his jour
ney. -...s. .'o
"Haddon, anold edifce, Of gray brick import
ed from England; with numerous wings and stack
of chimneys, stood upon the loftest of long range
of hills, from which an extensive view was obtain
ed on every side. Through the valleys fowet
IEmpid streams, edged with eyergreens; and grea
forests now almost leaaess, extended far away tt
the immense hofizon. At different points in thu
landscape rose the walls of ''Blenheim, ''Castle
hill" "Carysbrook," and other familiar country
seats while in the distance, blue mountain ranges
rolled off like blows, lost inthe hazes of Autumn
"Haddon" had been built by certain Colone
Seaton, who attracted by the fertile soil and mag
niGcent scenery of the Piedmont region" had
purchased great estate there, andset up his house
hold gods in the halfwildemess. His wife dying
without issue, he adopted two meces, the or
phan children of brother and sister and the FL
ial attentions.of the young ladies soothed his de-
cining years. The elder of the two cousins, q gen
erous and spirited girl was, however, his favorite
in spite. of occasional collisions due rather to the
fiery temper of the old Colonel, than to the rebel
lion Of the niece and every one was surprised
when, at their uncles death, the younger found
herself in the possession Of the great estate oi
"Haddon" The elder and fayorite neice, received
only small property adjoining. :. :.
rupt the cordial affection of the young hdies fol
each other. They lived together at Haddon in
the greatest harmony, and numerous suitors did
not fail to make their appearance. The elder mar,
ried first Her husband was Edmund Innis a gen,
tleman Of the neighborhood, who bore high char,
acter for amiability and honor thus the cous-
ins were separated for the first time.
The young heiress, finding Haddon very lonely,
went to spend the winter in Williamsburg, and
here she made the acquaintance of Sir Rein
Brand, needy English baronet, who had visited
Virginia as an attache of the royal Governor. Sin
Rein speedily became enamoured of the beautiful
young lady, whose wealth had, doubtless, an addi-
tional influence upon him, and in due time made
an offer of his hand 1t was accepted, and the TO
wing, homeless baronet, became the Lord of the
estate of Haddon.
At the time of our history, the household of Sir
Resin consisted of himself, his wfe-Iady Brand,
as she was called-and single daughter of seven
teen whose name was Honoria. The girl was the
idol of her parents, and in character and person.
fully justified this sentiment She was small, slen-
der and graceful, with brown hair deep hazel eyes,
and complexion of dazzling fairness Her crown-
|ihg charm was certain deicateand winning sweet
ness which made her tho G.1drita of all who knew
her. 4. .-r.
There was another parsonage, who might al
most be called member of the household, since a
considerable portion of his time was spent at Had
don This was Edmund lnnis, the only son ofthe
older of the two cousins, whom we have already in
toduced to the reader. ....-
/ The youths condition. and the relation which he
sustained to the members Of the household, will
speedily appear. ... ....-
vi.
HoNoRIA.
Innis paused but a moment on the summit Of
the lofty hill, from which hesaw the panes Of Had
don blazing in the sunset He seemed to feel a
very strong attraction toward the mansion; for,
digging his spur into the side of his thoroughbred
he descended the steep road at gallop, and soon
reached the foot of the hill upon which the hall
stood. ~ e.
The extensive grounds, studded with great oaks,
were entered by lofty gate, which opened upon
q smooth road, winding around the eminence to
the front door; and the youth was about to gallop
up the hill, when he suddenly drew rein and threw
himself from the saddle.
Within twenty PAGES, Honoril Brand stood lean
ing against the trunk Of great oak, and looking
at the youth with smiles and bushes. He was
quickly at her side, and seizing her hand covered
it with kisses The little maiden submitted to this
ceremony without any evidence Of repugnance, but
speedily Withdrew the hand, and said, blushing
more than ever: .'
"I am very glad You have come back
"And I am happy for the first time since left
you, Honoria.
An almost imperceptble agitation in the tones
of the young man, seemed to indicate that ne felt
even more than he uttered; and with something
very much like constraint, he offered his arm to
the girl They thus assembled the bill, Innis lead
ing his horse by the bride, and soon reached the
house.
The youths frstvisit was to Lady Brand 8 cham
ber which the household made use of as species
of parlor; and here his reception was extremely
cordial. Lady Brand, handsome and smiling wo-
man of forty-four or five, greeted him with an af-
fectionate kiss, and made him relate all the incl
dents of his journey. Having gratifed the good
lady's curiosity, he inquired for Sir Rezia; and
learning that he was in the library, repaired thth
er to render an account of the business which he
had visited Williamsburg to attend to, at the re-
quest of the baronet
VII.
THE BARoNEr.
Sir Rein was seated in his comfortable leathern
arm chair reading the Virginia Gazette, by the
light of two candles in lofty silver candlesticks,
which a servant had just placed upon the table in
front of the cheerful blaze.
The apartment was nearly surrounded with
Shelves containing large miscellaneous library,
and possessed every adjunct Of ease and comfort.
The bmonet, in the midst of these agreeable
surroundings, was good specimen, in appearance
and bearing, of the lord Of the manor. He was