Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-06-23

lut IAN pltdltT never lOOkeu more
beautiful than at this moment; hel
bosom heaving with contending emotion,
while from her full stag-like eyes shot
daring and determination. Scanlan
whose heart was not totally devoid Of
feeling, appeared to gaze with interest as
he looked upon the lovely advocate, and
was about to reply, when the harsh voice
of one of his followers reminded him that
he had yet other duties TO perform, and
that the orders Of the Mccarthy must not
be delayed by those intrusted with their
execution.
Right" said the young chief; "come,
fair maiden, prepare yourself for instant
departure; we will conduct you safely
through the mountain passes, and once
beyond the district of Eoganacht you
will be free from further molestation."
lie commanded his followers to exc.
c Ite their business with dispatch. In
vain did the almost frantic Saova i'm.
plore him to be merciful, and take her
life rather than separate her from her
aged father. He was deaf to all her
entreaties, and having rudely repulsed
her, she dropped senseess to the ground.
After plundering the abode of all wealth
it contained, Scanlan and followers
forced the old man from his home. The
tumult aroused 'Saoya, and she stood, an
altered being before the marauders.
Father, farewell !" she said, "The
daughter of an Irish chieftain must pre-
serve her life for a great and noble pur-
pose. D."
Scanlan was at loss to comprehend
her words, and the sudden change which
had taken place in her manner; but her
fathers eyes frightened as he read the
characters of defiance and revenge in his
daughters face. They were, however,
from that hour separated forever,
Two months from that day the Chief
of the Glen was seated at the feet of the
fair Elline, daughter OF the Mccarthy
Nor; she was listening with delight and
attention to a recital Of his adventures
in her fathers service, while his mother,
a proud Gromlaith, sat watching them
with smiles of contentment. They
formed a charming group; fair, deli
cate girl clothed in robe of purest
white, her slender waist encircled by a
golden zone was seated upon an ebony
chair of curious workmanship; the hand
some youth who appeared almost on his
knees before her, as If in deep devotion
before some saint. ElIine, smiling and
happy in his love, listened as he spoke.
Scanlan thought only of the bliss that
awaited him, aud his happiness in CON
tempating the air features of the
maiden he should call his own on the
morrow. At their side, and looking rs
their guardian augel sat Gromlaith, cX-
ulting in her success of having effected
union that would heal the breach,
which had for some time existed between
her noble lace, aud that of the Mccarthy
Nor, Day was fast drawing to a close,
the evening perfume of sweet spring
flowers embalmed the air, and all nature
seemed hushed into a holy calm. The
little party felt its influence, and silence
for awhile crept among them, as if they |
were afraid to break the repose of nature.
The chief of the glen rested his head |
near the lap of Elline, and at that
moment they forgot all but themselves
even a dreadful pestilence which for
some time past had, like sCythe, cut |
off so many of the chieftains and their
followers, spaling in its dreadful march |
neither young nor old. At this hour of; |
fanced security the large Gothic door
of the apartment was cautiously opened,
and female figure, closely yeiled, |
stood before the happy group. The
youth started to his feet, displeased at
being interrupted in the sweet but Sc
rous train of thought to which he bad
yielded, and somewhat rudely demanded |
the purpose OF her visit
"ScanIan, Chief of the Glen" she
replied with solemnity, is not that lair
maiden Elline,, the daughter of the
great Mccarthy Nor, your afhanced
bride -
AT the sound of the womans voice
Elline started from her seat, and bent
an inquiring look upon her lover, She
fanced she ioresaw that disagreeable
scene was about to be enacted by some
trembling and forsaken girl, and fearing
for her own happiness she burst into
tears.
Scanlan briesy replied She is my
atiianced bride, the daughter of Mccarthy
Nor !"
alt is WE'LL said the incognita, in
tone of exultation, and turning to the
door by which she had entered carefully
closed it. Then placing herself before
ElIine she scrutinized her tor some time
through her veil then, as if thinking
aloud, she murmured, moaning between
each word Yes, yes; she is indeed
handsome, even more beautiful than
had expected to find her"
And what is that to thee" de-
manded Scanlan, presently.
What to me ?" exultipgly replied the
unknown ait is this, Seaman of the
Glen! came to warn you of danger
that threatens you and your young
bride of dreadful project to dash the
cup of bliss forever from your lips; it has
been well conceived, aud will be exc
cuted by one who is your deadly enemy !"
al have no enemy who can iniure me,
or whom fear" proudly answered the
youth; " defended by my castles walls
and my good sword, would bid defiance
to any cheftain."
"Your enemy replied the unknown
"is but poor defenseless woman; one
who. in spite of ramparts and sword,
holds in her hand vengeance as inevitable
and certain as the punishment of Of
Tended heaven p
A horrible thought took possession of
Scanlan's mind it appeared to him un.
reasonable to fear a woman alone un-
armed, but he doubted not that she was
a maniac; a sad presentment agitated
him, and with trembling voice he said,
" Who are you what are your"
clam Saova, the chieftain's daughter"
she replied, with solemn pathos, "and
what seek is vengeance for a fathers
death !"
Enough, enoughp said Scanlan.
" instantly leave this place, or my fol.
lowers shall thrust thee hencen
"They dare not" she replied indig-
nantly.
"Then | will !" he exclaimed, and ad.
vancing towards her seized her arm to
drag her forth, but she clung tohim with
rage. The struggle was
severe, apd he had nearly succeeded in
his purpose when she demanded to be