The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-09-09

II was late one loscly Summer even
ing when weary traveller reached the
summit of enc Of those long ranges oi
hills so frequent in the Soutlroi ireland.
Before him, almost a. Car as the eye
could reach, extended wild N srelaul
bounded on all sides by blac rangra OF
mountains, like the one on which lo
stool. Tie parting sunbeams, fepos-
ing on the distant hills, reflected their
varied and gorgeous light from the
stained windows of an ancient fortaliec,
perch "a fanlnAticaily on eTagsy efui
nenee, almost in tlr miidls Of tho
moor. At its baSc gided placid
stream which mcanlering through the
wild plain, lost itself among tho adia.
cent hills, while far leyon.l heautiiul
lake receive the sun'a sliru on ii'
CLASSY Lurftse.
The whole seeBe. expressive q deep
r.pose, WIS ineSrressibiy soothing to
tee iade1 sllirila ot the traveller -
bs descended into The plain tho beau
i,,,s Of the place were more f9rcihly i'm
pressed upon him. Around the castle
hemlock and iiiberts ami lanrels blend
ed their foliage with the broader leaves
Of numerous other trees, enclosing "a
little world OF aolitude." Every little
tuft Of earth, hanging loosely on the
rocks, was garriahed with flowers OF
tie mss. varied and brilliant hues,
whilst the unruiIled bosom Of the pure
stream sent bacl: 10 tho beauties which
eacomvassed IT,
The massive rocks which formed the
mouldering turrets Of the c.pt.e were
lime-worn an1 moss gown, aud here
and there weie seen the tendrila Of ia,
ivy or the haidy cyersreens which had
thrust their roots within the cleils
aud, drawing thence their slender sus
tenance. had expanded ia'o shady tree'
or mo. humble shrubs.
The sun had now disappeared, bui
the twilight still fingered ia this
green retreat as il reluctant to parI
with so much beauty, or cloud il in tho
shades OF night
Hastily approaching the castle
though stopping for II time TO note the
charming scene, the stranger knocked
loudly at the gates. His summons
was answered by hnngry-looking por
ter, Who conducted him through a LONG
hall to n spacious library, in the middle
of which, enveloped in books aud pa
pers, sat the poet Spenser, occupied il
deciphering a manuscript by the fadins
twilight.
"Master Spe,ser,7 said the new
conner.
"sir Walter Raleigh, bid thee q
hearty welcome 10 my solitary castle
KlIcolman," said the poet, his oye'
glistening with pleasure AZ he rose
| from his seat and extended his hand
with heartfelt cordiality.
After exchanging aiiectionate greet
ings they sat down together, and be:
guiled the long hours OF evening il
telling their mutual experience, ant
reconnting the various fortunes that
had attended them. Raleigh delig hted
9penser with his voyages and adven
tures, his imminent perils on land anC
sea; while Spencer told Of his solitary
occupations in his lonely retreat At
Kicolman; how he had beautiiied anc
adorned the bleak moor, and chri-ten
Ell it poetically, "Arnulla Date how
he was won't TO court his mlsa ander
the fair Mulia. - this spot S,easel
asked his gnest 20 accemiaAy him OF
the morrow, and listen 0 sorne pool
rhymes he bad just compieled. The
knight joytu.ly consented, " the sa,nt
time Le egging his indnlgeree 10 littls
dirty OF lis own--lcr Raieish wr'
w.nt To- dabble in verse.
"Thua pred they on, nntil ,ley botl
By change ofl Turns, making each
other merry =
and nigI,t bad long drawn his sab't
cufans ere hey plrted anl retired {
ret.
Arising with the SIN, onlle follow
ing dax, they pursued their eelighth.
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