The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1876-09-09

A brief trial was allotted to the youu
Cavalier. Ho was adjudgod spy, an
sentenced to be shot. He was placed fc
safe keeping in the chapel of the RUNE
Lsndleigh, and guard kept visilar
watch over him.
1t was night. A lamp burned diml
at the foot of pedestal supporting tn
statue Of a warrior. beneath tho shade,
OF whose shield Denzil Norman sat i'm
meised in gloomy thought. Above hi
head was a ruined gallery of stone with
broken window. His dream OF life en-
pcarcd to have reachcd its end In bal
an hour in that chapel, at the foot Of hi
great anceator, whose bat,ie.ax did sue
marvels in Palestine over the infdcls. ht
the last Of his proud race. was about t
sluk /; and 1t must be without struggle
ignobly, ignominiously. Suddenly
voice OF sweetest melody broke throuel
the gloomy stiffness.
Denzil Norman --Densll Norman
List the Fairy of tho We'll;
am near thee-Densi hear me,
Hear shalt thou no longer dwell
Happy days for thee await
Fly from lovo, and fly from fate
Dcuzil took up the lamp to see from
whence the voice proceeded, but a suddei
gust of wind extinguished it. But q
that moment the moonlight falling will
radiant briliiancy ca the broken window
of the gallery, discovered to him tn,
form of a fairy standing on the base Of
lofty column. Neither form nor featur,
was visible. however, as large white
veil completely enveloped her person
She looked like the marble image of sowt
sculptured saint.
"Depzil," she said, in voice ,ha
sounded strangely familiar to his ears
"the Fairy Of the Well is the friend o.
true love, and would have thee live
Therefore, take thou heart; the Fairy is
here to secure your fight. The king hath
landed ca his native shore"
"God save King Charles !" cried Den.
sil, Joyfuly.
"Amen !" responded the fairy; thou
shalt join him soon. Touch tho right
knee Of the statute--press hard-ard a
door will open in the pedestal through
it you will find liberty. Freed from this
chapel, seek the old hermitage ct the
depth Of the glen. A friend awaite,h
thee there-the fairy's friend. Pronounce
10 his ear the name of Alice Brooke; he
will recognize and conduct thee to thee
to the feet of thy triumphant sovoreigh
Denzil-fsrewell !"
Tho moonbcams were suddenly obscur.
ed by passing cloud; AID when her
light shone forth again. the fairy had dis.
appeared. Denzil hastened to obey her
IIo found the acerct door,
entered the subtorranean passage to
which it conducted and speedily emerged
INTO wood beyond tho chapel woll lie
FASTENED to tho hermitage, ard there to
MS surprise and joy, encountered his old
friend and guardian. Lord Eustace
Blount, who he thought hsd been untimc.
y slain on Worcester's field.
Lord Eustace's story was soon told.
|ie had been saved by the Fairy of the
Well. Wounded nigh unto death, con.
'ealed in the ruins Of his own castle, she
lad been his nurse. His life prescribed,
'he was his guardian angel, as .ho had
,een Denail's. His story told, be told
DeuEil to 90 with him to the king, assur-
pg him that sovereignty had been pro.
,laimed in London. aud that the fierce
'ivil war was we'll nigh over. But Deu.
ii must stop By the way at DR.. Brooke's
cottage to exchange few worda with his
owed Alice.
Tho doctor welcomed them joyiully.
And Alice-where IN she z" asked
)eDzi', anxiously.
"What Alice ?" inquired Lord Eustaee.
She TO whom am engaged, my
ord" answered Denzil 'one dearer to
ne, far dearer than life"
Engaged, DenGil p cried Lord Eus.
acc "you forget that have q daughter,
lamod Kaic, to whom in early youth you
Vere betrothed."
Pardon me, my lord, was boy
hen." remarked Densi. The heart
will not bo commanded; despite myself, |
owe another and surely you would not
ovct for your daughter the hand Of a
nan who could never bestow upon her
is affections. But | cannot wed your
auehtcr; my love-my vow--ls ire
ocable."
NAY, stay until you have seen her."
rged Lord Eustace "let her como her
elf Doctor. bring her."
Doctor Brooke left the room, but pres. |
ntly returned, leading a female by the
and. who wore over head aud person
owing white veil.
Here she is, Denzil," he said you
ave met her before. am told"
The Fairy ofthe Well !" cried Denzil, !
D astonishment.
"Otherwise Kete Blount." replied
ord Eustace, pleasantly; "who. under
hat disguise (by various subterranean
assages OF the castle), for years saved
be life of her prescribed father"
ITO such daughter can Denzil refuse
is hand 7" asked Doctor Brooke.
doctor, do you, my friend, urgo me
D this aPostacy T. cried Donzil, reproach.
nlly. He knelt before the fairy CRATE.
ally. "Oh, lady, must appeal to you"
c continued, "you. who have proved my |
uardian spirit, | loved ere beheld
ou l cannot give you that which ia al.
eady glven-could not, even were you
bo divinity you have appeared"
The fairy put back the veil, and dis.
overed the features of Alice Brooke.
"Denzil-dear, faithful Deuzil." she
reclaimed tenderly, 1T is !"
Tie started to bis feet 10 fresh amaze.
aent, crying out joyfully, "Allce" !