Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-02-09
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man, to know in what particular he
might serve him.
"My daughters" was the brief but
expressive reply. @
''Good heavens! are not arrange.
ments made for their convenience ?"
''To-day l am only soldier, Major
Hayward" said the veteran. "All
that you see here, claim alike to be my
children"
Duncan had heard enough. With
out losing one Of those moments which
had now become so precious, he flew
towards the quarters of Munro, in
quest of the sisters. He found them
on the threshold of the low edifce,
already prepared to depart, and sur
rounded by clamorous and weeping
assemblage of their own sex, that had
gathered about the place, with sort
of instructive consciousness that it was
the point most likely to be protected.
Though the cheeks of Cora were pale
and her countenance anxious, she had
lost none of her firmness ; but the eyes
of Alice were infamed, and betray-
ed how long and bitterly she had
wept.
"The fort is lost" she said with
melancholy smile ; Though our good
name, trust, remains Z"
'''Tis brighter than ever. But,
dearest Miss Munro, it is time to think
less of others, and to make some pro-
vision for yourself, Military usage
pride-that pride on which you so
much value yourself, demands that
YOUR father and I should for a little
while continue with the troops. Then
where to find a proper protector Tor
you against the confusion and chances
of such scene ?"
None is necessary" returned Cora
"who will dare to iujure or insult the
daughter of such father, at time
like thiss'
az wonld not leave you alone" con-
tinued the youth, ''for the command
of the best regiment in the pay OF the
king. Remember, our Alice Is not
gifted with all your tirmness, and God
only knows the terror she might en-
dure."
"You may be right Cora replied.
Listen chance has already sent US a
friend when he is most needed"
Duncan did listen, and on the III
slant comprehended her meaning
The low and serious sounds OF the
sacred music, caught his ear, and
instantly drew him to an apartment
in an adjacent building. There he
found David pouring out his plous
feelings. Duncan waited until, he be-
lieved, the strain was ended, when he
drew the attention of the other to
himself, and in few words explained
his wishes.
"Even so," replied the single-mind-
ed disciple OF the King of Israel; Il
have found much that is comely and
melodious in the maidens. and 1t IS
fitting that we who have consorted IN
so much peril, should abide together
in peace. will attend them, when
have completed morning praise, to
which nothing is now wanting but the
doxology. Wilt thou bear part,
friend the metre is common, and the
tune 'Southwell.'
Then extending the little volume,
and giving the pitch of the air anew
with considerate attention, David re-
commenced and finished his strains,
with fixedness of manner that was
not easy to interrupt. Hayward was
fain to wait until the verse was ended !;
when. seeing David relieving himself
from the spectaclos, and replacing the
book, he continued
sit will be your duty to see that
none dare to approach the ladies with
any rude attention, or to offer Insult
or taunt at the misfortune of their
brave father. In this task you will be
seconded by the domestics OF their
household"
Even So"
st is possible that the Indians
and stragglers of the enemy may in
trude, IN which case you will remind
them of the terms of the capitalization,
and threaten to report their conduct to
Montclam. A word will suffice"
eff not have that here which SHALL
returned David, exhibiting with an air
in which meekness and confidence were
singularly blended. Here are words
which, uttered, or rather Numbered,
with proper emphasis, and in measured
time, shall quiet the most unruly TEN
per-
why rage the heather furiousyH"
Enough" said Hayward, 1--WE I'M
derstand eace other it is time that we
should assume our respective duties"
Gamut cheerfully assented, and to-
gether they sought the females. Cora
received her new, and somewhat extra