The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-01-06

seek the Provost's daughter !" "To
tell her. cried Alvarez eagerly, "the
cause which has compelled me 10 as
sumo part that must make me, 10 her
eyes, appear unworthy to rescue my
honor. nay devotion, my love, from the
hard construction that even her gentle
pess must have put upon them. Alb,
Agnes the thought that | was con-
demned by you has been scorpion to
my bosom, and l thank heaven for this
opportunity of clearing myself 10 your
opinion yes, though we are never to
meet again, | shall still bless this happy
moment. Know, loved one, when, upon
the recall of my father from the GOV
eminent f Ohon) happy town, retired
with him to Spai =, cherished the hope
of obtaining -d'y apermisslon to re
turn aud claim my betro,hed bride but
the uohappy troubles that immediately
eusued delayed my purpose FROM time to
time, till at length the outbreak of open
war threw a barrier between Is, and my
father commanded me to forget you -
he might as we'll have commanded the
sea not TO rage, or the eagle DOT to soar
/ Quilted Spain-i travelled night and
day till ! joined the army before your
walls. Yes, it is true | enrolled myself
among the enemies Of your hei ole couo-
trymen, yet look not SO reproachfully,
sweet y l swear by all things holy |
had in so doing but one purpose TO
place myself near the mistress OF my
heart-to watch over and protect her
from the barbarities of war aud, should
an opportunity occur, to mediate be-
tween, the stern Frederick aud the
brave Van Anderin 10 tho latter OBJ
ject | have. failed. Your father, Agnes,
refuses to know me; read it in his
eye, and spared all useless Efforts to move
him from his determined purpose; but
the care of your safely still remains, aud
to that 90 l devote mysef. Yes, dear
est, be assured you aud yours shall be
protected from the horrors Of that fate
now impending over this devoted town.
Agnes sighed deeply, and, looking in
the face of Der lover, said. " That you
have cleared FROM my MUD all doubts Of
your faith, l thank you, Alvarez. 1
will not deny | had such--I will not
deny how my heart rejoices at their re-
moval but that is all you can do for
me--aIl l would accept from you The
ties Of country, kindred and honor
make you our enemy; expressions,
wrongs, and injuries make US yours -
You cannot extend your saving hand to
my unhappy countrymen; alone, | will
no! accept it. The fate that awaits my
father aud my friends is mine" Al
varez beat his brow as ne exclaimed,
" Unhappy destiny the voice of honor
on both sides commands US to despair.
Yet, Agnes, think of the horrors that
appr0ach-thiuk of the fendsh atroci-
ties, which ] may not speak, OF an in-
ccnsed and savage soldiely, when they
shall have possessed themselves of this
devoted town Drive me not mad
with the horrible apprehension of what
may be your f.re, but consent to adopt
some pnn O.. escape | have one al
ready matured say only you will adopt
it," " Docs it offer safety and honor 10
my father aud brother 2" asked Agnes.
Yes answered Alvarez, with hesita.
ton it can never be dishonor 10 fly
from odds so fearful" 81 understand
you," said Agnes, " but the thought
was unworthy Of you and Of US. Be
assured my father will never deser. his
trust; and were unworthy of his blood
could | barber a thought of shrinking
from his side at moment like this. -
" Alas y exclaimed Alvarez, "you speak
as though life had no charms you
speak, Agnes, as though you did not
love." " Not So answered Asoes 81
have dreamed of much happiness Alva.
req once hoped to enjoy it with thee,
but" and her voice became tremulous,
/" fate has ordained il o,herwise--we
must submit - And can | believe it
possible, exclaimed Alvarez,as he press.
ed her in his arms, F." that this treasure
is TO be ravished fran mo and thai too