Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-02-02

Martin. Rosalud's uncle. This gentle
man was very wealthy, and had already
pledged his word that his niece should
marry an intimate friend of his, to whom
he was under many obligations. He
Immediately sent for his niece, and upon
taxing her with what he had been told,
she confessed that she was engaged to
Captain Stockton. Finding that she
could not be persuaded to break this en-
gagement, and that some stringent
measures must be taken to put an end
to their meetings, the poor girl had been
confined to her chamber in her uncle's
house, under strict surveillance and
guard Of one Donna Inez, an Argus
eye duenna. Knowing that any recourse
to the law would be utterly useless, and
being determined not to give up Rosa
lind, Captain Stockton and Mr. Archer
had resolved to take steps to effect the
immediate rescue of tho pretty captive.
The part | had to play was explained to
me, and | willingly accepted the role,
for anything that | could do to save
Rosalind was indeed labor of love.
| had not been ashore since our ar
rival, but had become tolerably well
acquainted with the city during my pre-
vious visit, especially New Town, where
the ogre who had possession Of Rosalind
occupied a fine villa. 1t was arranged
that should go ashore the following
day and meet Mr.. Archer, apparently
by ACCIDENT, in the great public square,
Campo da acclamacao. We would then
take stroll together; he would point
out Mr.. Martins house to me, and then
leave me to employ some strategy by
which letter and certain inform-sio
could be conveyed to Rosalnd
Mr.. Martins house found to be
very handsome residence, standing in
its own grounds and shaded by trees
1t was almost completely covered by a
sipos, somewhat rese-' ing the Virginia
creeper, and as | glanced at the sinewy
and interlaced stems of the vines, | laid
my plan of action There was not
window in the house that sailor lad,
as active as | could not reach. | has
tened back to Mr.. Archer, and babe
him tell skipper to be in Mr.. Martins
orange grove at nightfall.
There was no moon that night; and
shortly after sunset | stole out aud
sccreted myself amid the luxurious
shrubs in Martins garden. had not
been there long before saw a female
form appear at one of the upper windows,
and though | could not see her face, |
instinctively recognized the charming
Rosalind. breathed a whispered
word beneath the easement, and sprang,
nimbly as squirrel, up the vines.
"Arc you alone, Miss De Vitro? |
am Bob" murmured, as | gained the
sill.
"Iist Speak low, dear. Where is
my captain 7" "Not far away. How
can help your Where is she2'
Sleeping in the adjoining room. She
will awake at the slightest nose. Oh,
Bob, I'm to be made to marry that horrid
man tomorrow"
"Not if Bob Rogers knows it. I was
just in the nick of time Can you climb
down the vines in that wrapper?' /
whispered
ayes, easily" she replied. "But,
Bob, Inez will awake in a few moments,
perhaps shall be missed we shall be
recaptured before we can reach the shore,
and you and John will be assasaiuatod y
Never mind, Miss Rosalind; be
quick The captain is in the orangery
Find him, and | will cover your retreat
by taking your place"
She hung back, unwilling in her sweet
unaelfshness to let me incur tho risk
So | slipped lightly into the chamber
"IIurry up, Miss Rosalnd, my life
depends upon your leaving here. Tell
the captain to sail Immediately. | will
find refuge in the town when the
Miranda is under way"
She saw that, young as was, had
ready wit and a strong will Twining
her soft, white arms around my neck
she kissed me tenderly, saying:
Heaven bless you, dear Bob !"
She passed through the easement, and
while clinging amid the leaves aud ten
drills, she raised her face and | pressed
a kiss upon her snowy brow.
That was our parting Was it tear
Of joy at her deliyerance, or grief at the
risk was running for her sake that
trckled down my check? cannot say
only know ] wiped it away and quickly
turned into the dainty bed from which she
had risen, doubtless, when | first dis
covered her at The window
| covered myself over with the sheet,
and mentally cautioned myself against
being guilty of any such foolish act as
falling asleep. Ere five minutes passed
| heard football approaching, and soon
felt the vigilant duenna's presence.
Good ! She sleeps at last" | heard
her murmur to herself, and felt like
giving uttcrance TO yell Of satisfaction
at the success Of my scheme.
Sailors are not accustomed TO downy
beds and the daintiest Of linen, and !
suppose these unwonted luxuries must
have acted upon my system like an
opiate, for / actually fell asleep.
What my dreams were cannot now
remember, but | have very vivid re-
membrance Of being suddenly lifted out
of bed by the red capillary adornmcnt
nature gave me, and of finding myself
engaged in n pugilistic warfare with the
ponderous duenna, who had discovered
the cheat that had been practced upon
her
soon managed to render her hors da
coo,b,,t this being no time 10 stand upon