The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-07-11

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suddenly seized Scanlan' 3 mailed
arm with . convuIsed grasp, and
fixing her inqnirRng eyes upon his
face she thus addressed him: "s =
Young warrior, you surely can
not have the heart to enforce this
terrible decree you win not. drive
the old ma1 forth to meet the ven
geance OF an angry tyrant ?''s
The fair pleader never looked more
beautiful titan at this moment; her
bosom heaving with contending emo
tions, while from her full stag like
eyes shot daring and determination.
Seaman, 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 in
trusted with their execution. $50.
Right, said the young chief j;
7" come fair maiden, prepare your
self for instant departure; we will
condnctyou safely through the noun.
tain passes. and once beyond the
district Of Eoganacht you viii be free
from further molestasion.s So s
He commanded his followers to
execute their business with dispatch.
In vain did the almost frantic Saova
implore 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 senseless
to the ground. After pluudsrfng
the abode of all wealth it contained.
Seaman and his followers forced the
old man from his home. The tnmult
aroused Saova, and she stood an al
tered being before the marauders.
se..'lF Father. farewell r'she said. s'The
daughter of an Irish chieftain must
preserve her life for a great and noble
purpose - - saii'' sss3 'a'i'-'.7 = ,'.l.
ScanIan was at a loss to compre-
hend her words, and the sudden
change which had taienplace in her
manner but her fathers eyes bright
ened as he read the characters OF de.
iance and revenge in his daughter 5
face. They were, however, from
that hour separated forever. 2''z =
Two months from that day the
chief of the Glen was seated at the
feet of the fair Elline.s daughter of
the Mccarthy Nor, she was listen
ing 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 d Charming group; a
fair delicate girl clothed in a robe OF
purest white, her slender waist en-
cireled by a golden zone, was seated
upon an ebony chair Of curious work
manship; the handsome youth, who
appeared almost on his knees before
her, as If in deep devotion before
some saint, smiling and happy in his
love, listened as he spoke. Scanlan
thought only Of the bliss that await
ed him, and his happiness in con,
templa.ing the fair features of the
maiden he should call his own on the
morrow. At their side, and looking
as their guardian angel, sat Grom'
laith, exnlting in her success of haV
ing effected a union that would heal
the breach. which had for some time
existed between her noble race, and
that of the Mccarthy Nor, Day was
fast drawing to close. the evening
perfume of sweet spring flowers EN-
abalmed the air, and all nature seem
ed hushed into o holy calm. The
little party felt it's influence, and
silence for awhile crept among them
as if they we're afraid to break tbs
repose of nature. The chief of the
Glen rested his head near the lap ol
EIline, ana at that moment they for
got all but themselves, even a dread
ful pestilence which for some tins
past had, like a scythe, cut off sc
many of the chieftains and their fol
lowers, sparing ia its dreadful marcel
neither young nor old. AT this houl
| OF fancied security the large Gothic
door OF the apartment was cautious
7 Iy open, and a female figure, closely
yelled, stood before the happy group
The youth started to his feet. dis
pleased at being interrupted in tht
Sweet but serious train of thought te
which he had yielded, and somewha
rudely demanded tue purpose of he
visit. ~ f.--s5 -.
replied with soIemniiy. is not tha
fair maiden Elline, the daughter 0
the great Mccarthy Nor, your afflan
ced bride!'' y.
AT the soundof the woman voic,
Efline started from her'seat, and ben
an inquiring look upon her lover
] She fancied she forsaw that a dis
| agreeable scene was about to be en-
/ acted by some trembling and for
saken Girl. and fearing for her owl
happiness she burst into tears.
Scanlan briefly replied =" She i
my af1ianced bride, the daughter o
Mccarthy Nor r
cit is WELL said the incognita. il
tone of exultation, and turning b
the door by which she had .entere'
carefully. closed it. Then pla.inl
herself before Elline she scrutinize,
her for some time through her veil
then, as if thinking aloud, she muI
INJURED. moaning between each word
Yes. yes; she is indeed handsome
even more beautiful than / had ex
pected @ ind her. -
H. And what 10 that TO thee." de
| manded Scanlans presently. s
II I. What TO me r. exnltingly replies
\ the unknown; "it is this ScaDlal
or the Glen! I came to warn yo
of danger that threatens you an'
YOUR Young bride; Of dreadfu