The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1874-10-07
BY c. NJ. JOHNSON.

CONCLUDED.
After this enstrangement came the Revolu-
tionary struggle, and the desertion Of the Ash
more estate its owners, it was presumed,
had returned to England-with the exception
of the out-cast son, of whom nothing was
known for long time, for through those
troubled times and the changes--the great
Ashmore name was only remembered by a
few.
But some few years ago there came to the
old Star Tavern weary and worn woman
and child, making inquiry for the Ashmore's.
Her look bore much of the Indian cast, but in
spite of the ex posture, fatigue and sorrow she
had undergone, she had no doubt been very
pretty, and evidently partly of white origin
Indeed, she had given account of herself-to
the effect, that her mother had been white
captive, and very beautifnl-and was made
the wife of a mighty chief, and that Harry
Ashmore had been in the habit of visiting
their tribes from time to time--in company
with noted white scout--who was great
favorite of the Indian. In time, they we're both
held in likeesteem. They were frequently
allowed to accompany tile braves OF the tribes
on their great hunting expeditions ; on one of
these expeditions, young Ashmore had rem
dered great services to the chief, and it was
appreciated in true Indian fashion, and final
ly it ended in his taking the chiefs daughter
for his wife. After remaining some time with
the tribes he returned to his fathers house,
as have stated, and with what success
After the utter enstrangement from his
fathers house, young Ashmore returned to
the tribes to which his wife belonged there
he remained for long time, but soon after
the birth of theirchild, the great Revolution
airy War began. Ashmore became restless,
and Joined some British skirmishers, but his
love of variety still being predominant, he be-
came eager-for change; he secretly left the
British and went over to their enemies, and
there remained until he was wounded, and
died, but not until he had instructed CON-
rade to find his wife and child, whom he I'M
doubtedly loved, in his reckless way and en-
ioin ON her the necessity of searching out
his fathers house and appeal to him for a
pluce in his heart and home. 1t seemed that
his little daughter being brought up to ad-
here to the manners and customs Of the
tribes.
But Sir Richard had long since left his es-
tate and residence, and they were suffered to
decay, assisted by violent attacks from time
to time OF scouts and administration
both armies.
When the poor widowed wife found that
those for whom she was searching were not
to be found, and that their home was left des-
olate-her grief was heartrending having SC
long labored with the hope of fulfilling her
husbands request, having, no doubt, in heI
simplicity,in being able to perform it,but find
ing her labor vain-she seemed utterly heart
broken, and soon died, leaving the little Efie,
a poor little orphan-with the kind-hearted
Dutch proprietor of the old Star Tavern, and
she was called by their name, which was
Brent The child seemed to have rare lik
ing for the sturdy couple, who were disposed
to treat her kindly in their rude fashion,
But her life was neglected one, doing littls
odd chores that her strength would allow
She was allowed to roam at large-which sht
seemed to have decided inclination for he
rambles were chiefly to the old ruins, where
almost any afternoon, she might be found sit
ting or lying dreaming the hours away--un
der the grand old trees
But, my child, am making q long story o
what thought to say in few words when
began, but my thoughts ebb and flow in m,
mind like the tidal waves of the ocean, and
seem carried back to those old long-ago mem
cries and cling to them lovingly. But
must not linger-but tell how | prevailed
ON my uncle and aunt to take in this littl
Fife how after great deal of coaxing ant
bargaining, the honest Dutch couple consent
ed to give her up to us, providing we woul'
allow her to come back to them, when sh
grew tired of being made fine lady of, a
they believed in their honest simplicity tina
was what she was destined to be, II she be
came an inmate of my uncle's family, for 20
must know; uncle Ralph was looked up to a
being the great man Of the country, at tina
day but Effie took to our ways charmingl
after her first shy awkwardness wore of, whic