The Yale expositor., 1899-02-10
CHAPTER VI.

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would take him to the Indian sea, and
that while he was gone she and her
father should dwell in his house and
take care of his money. These mat
tiers being arranged, Philip left Ter
neuse.
In two days he arrived at Amster-
dam, and having made the necessary
inquiries, found that there was
no chance of vessels sailing for the
East Indies for some months. The
Dutch East India Company had long
been formed, and all private trading
was at an end. The company's vessels
left only at what was supposed to be
the most favorable season for round
ing the cape of Storms, as the cape of
Good Hope was designated by the
early adventures. One of the ships
which were to sail with the next fleet
was the "Ter Schilling," a three-mast-
ed vessel, now laid up and unriggad.
Philip found out the captain, and
stated his wishes to sail with him, to
learn his profession as a seaman. The
captain was pleased with his appear
ance, and as Philip not only agreed to
receive no wages during the voyage,
but to pay a premium as an apprentice
learning his duty, he was promised a
berth on board as the second mate,
to mess in the cabin; and he was told
that he should be informed whenever
the ship was to sail. Philip having
now done all that he could in obedi-
ence to his vow, determined to return
to the cottage; and once more he was
in the company of Anime.
We must now pass over two months,
during which Mynheer Poots contin-
ued to labor at his vocation, and was
seldom within doors, and our two
young friends were left for hours to-
gether. Philips love for Anime was
fully equal to hers for him. It was
more than loye-it was a devotion on
both sides, each cay increasing. Two
months had thus passed away, when
Father Seysen, the local priest. who
often called, and had paid much at
tention to Amine's religious instruc-
ton, one day came in as Anime was
eneircled in Philips arms.
"My children" said he, at have
watched you for some time this is not
well. Philip, II you intend marriage,
as / presume you do, still it is danger
Gus. I must join your hands"
Philip started up.
Surely am not deceived in thee.
my son." continued the priest, in q
severe tone.
mo, no, good father; but pray you
leave me now; tomorrow you may
come, and all will be decided. But ]
must talk with Anime"
The priest quilted the room, and
Anime and Philip were again alone.
The color in Amine's cheek varied and
her heart beat, for she felt how much
her happiness was at stake.
1.-THE priest Is right, Anime" said
Philip. sitting down by her. "This
cannot last; would that 1 could ever
stay with you; how hard a fate is
nine! You Know love the very
ground you tread upon, yet dare not
ask thee to wed misery"
ITO wed with thee would not be
wedding misery, Philip" replied Am.
inc, with downcast eyes.
"'Twere not kindness on my part
Anime, should indeed be selfish"
II will speak plainly, Philip" re.
piled Anime. You say you love me-
l know not how men love-but this
know, how can love. I feel that tc
leave me now were indeed unkind and
selfish on your part; for, Philip, L
should die. You say that you must &c
away-that fate demands it-and your
fatal secret. Be it SO; but cannot
go with your"
Eyes, death; for what Is death but {
release! fear not death, Philip; feal
but losing thee. Nay, more, is no
your life in the hands of him who
made all? Then why so sure to die
You have limited to me that you are
chosen-selected for a task; IL chosen
there Is less chance of death; for unit
the end be fulfilled, IL chosen, you mus
live. would / knew your secret
Philip; a woman's wit might serve
you well; and IL 1t did not serv,
you. is there no comfort, no pleasure
in sharing sorrow as well as Joy will
one you say you dote upon?"
anime, dearest! Anime, it is my
love, my ardent love alone, which
makes me pause; for, oh, Anime, wha
pleasure should feel IL we were thi!
hour united? 1 hardly know what Il
say, or what to do. l could not with
hold my secret from you If you were
my wife, nor will / wed you till yoI
know 1t. Well, Anime, will cast my
all upon the die. You shall know this
secret, learn what a doomed wretch
/ am, though from no fault Of mine
and then you yourself shall decide
But remember my oath is registered II
heaven, and must not be dissuadet
from II; keep that in mind, and heal
my tale-then IL you choose to wee
with one whose prospects are so bit
ter, be IL so-a short-lived happiness
Will then be mine, but for you, Am