Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-05-16

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are wildiunkind- but how can I see my happiness
my veryffe at stake and not calculate all chances
I say thd many maidens would be dazzled, man.
lose thsf sense Of right, when this was placed be
fore thm; the plain choice between poor ant
unknown youth, and wealthy noblemanl But
know ydl betterl Yes, Honoria, am certain
certain j my heart of hearts, that you are min,
forever-that you will be faithful-that the cere
mony Hhich ties you to this gentleman will be (
mockers as it will be terrible sin in those wit
Iinfuencyou! Forgive me then-but what re
mains They say that am resolute, not prone tt
bend bebre opposition, but what can I do? l con
fess thaall seems dark, for see the future plain
Ily Oh thing only is left me, an appeal to Sn
Rein Bmself, and this appeal will make.
The young man ceased speaking and gasee
mournfAy upon the floor.
"Hean only refuse" he added gloomily, s'and
I cann0 be more wretched!"
As bspoke, Sir Rein entered the apartment.
THE GLADIATORs.
Thehronet greeted the young man with stately
courtes, and smiled upon Honoria, who, agitated
by ythpainful scene through which she had just
passe gided to her chamber with last sad look
at Ins.
Tbyoung man retained his seat, and the baro
net, to had taken the chair opposite, exhibited
an iperceptible surprise, at this manifest desire
on tbpart of Innis, for an interview with himself
Sir Ezin hated business, hated scenes-abhorred
disaions, explanations in word INTERVIEWS. u
He hrefore assumed his coolest manner, and set
tlingis chin in his huge white neckcloth, waited
withormal poiteness for the young man to speak.
Ins did not long delay. Now, when the mo-
menhad arrived for action, he found his selfpos'
sess return, and the native resolution Of his tenn
persent came to his rescue.
t'hm glad you came, Sir Rein, " he said earn.
estly' I wish to speak with you upon matter Of
greamportance."
't4matter of importance, sir2" said the boronet,
inclng his head, II am at your service"
.'Rish to ask your consent to my union with
Ho9ia.' .,...... =.
II words were calmly and simply uttered, but
theyeemed to strike Sir Rein like thunder
bolt .<...
'Sur union n!-with Honoria" he gasped.-
ssWlthis is madness, sir! What could have put
sucbn idea in your head-such wild and foolish
tholht 1t is absurd, SIR mere moonshine! IA
ness Your proposal is astounding sir, and shocks
mel
Ills did not reply. With heightened color,
and dstern compression of his under-Gp, he braced
hisfength against the storm.
'fes, shocks ME p continued Sir Rezin "thus
suanly-on the spur of the moment-without
waing-to be called upon coony to give my daugh'
teri "a"
top, Sir Rezin!' said the young man flush
|ingaughtily; ''at least spare your insults: You
shanot find it necessary to ask me out of youl
hoe" .......
iInnis spoke, the burning cheeks, the flaming
eyethe lips trembling with sudden ire, formed g
piore such as q great artist might have dreamed
Of The blood of naughty race had rushed tc
!, theoor youth cheek and made him oblivious Of
allusequences.
!, md strange to say, Sir Rezins wrath did moi
le to meet that of his companion. His excite
mt visibly cooled, and something like grim sat
Iistion came to his stern face. He recognized @
uure as strong and proud as his own, and dis
ened to take advantage of his position to crush
iii
Insult you, sir!' he said more calmly. "In the
line Of Heaven, Mr. Innis, what imaginable In
llt have offered you, or designed offering you
under the excitement of this moment, you have
e |und in anything have said, or in my tone Of
bice, the least indication of an intent to wound
bur feelings, pray you, as one gentleman should
q lotter, to forgetit No, sir trust that | know
le proprieties of my station too well to outrage
rlntleman, quite as good as myself; but repeat,
r, and it is proper that I should do so plainly,
HAT the alliance which you do ME the honor to
propose, is acholly out of the question"
"Out of the question:" said the young man 10,
ing his angry tone, and speaking in voice Of
painful earnestness why, in the name Of Heaven
ir Rein, should the marriage be thus impossible
5 love Honoria-I have no right to speak Of hel
dwn feeings-I love her with the truest devotion
md you, yourself, acknowledge that my origin il
,hual with her own-nay, we come OF the very
,ame blood-why then, this absolute opposition 7
1 Sir Rein listened to the glowing words in moody
lalence, and when the youth had finished, said IL
Ills habitual tone Of stately courtesy,
4 my young friend, this discussion is quite use
less. have said, and repeat that I can have NJ
possible objection to your social status, for gen
.leman is gentleman under all conditions, so thai
he keep his faith and honor. But this union il
none the less ssimpossible. Honoria is mere child
and though I do not mean to declare that this il
nm insuperable obstacle, still insist upon it. 1be
Ieve, sir, that you are attached to your cousin.
will not for an instant be guilty of the injustice O
much less saying, that you are impelleo
by motives of interest A vulgarian might offel
you that insult, sir-but I, an English gentleman
will not so degrade myself No, my young friend
am perfectly we'll assured that you are wholly a
bove this mean and ignoble calculation your feel
ing, I doubt not is genuine and disinterested, bu
none the less am Iresolved. Iregret, sir, that my
words thus pain you," he continued, looking will
softer expression at the youth, whose brows wert
knit together, "but, believe me, that on this occa
sion, plain words are the best. [ cannot give yol
nv daughter Mr.. Innis, and for this decision
could furnish you with good and valid reasons
Enough, sir, that I find myself compelled to refus
YOUR request. For yourself personally, sir, cher
ish not only great respect, but real affection.
nv natural coldness of demeanor has impressed
YOU with different idea, you have not done justic
to my feelings. You will find this fancy dissipate'
IN the course of time and now let us cease t.