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VOL. 6--NO. 31.1
fflE=lll=
Stove for
T ILE subscribers, wishing to decline Ili
Sick of Goods ,
on rensonablMterms to nny person w:shin I
to commence the Dry Goods and Grocery
busine.s.. The situation would he a very
desirable, one, Its the rent of the Store will
be moderate, there being but oneQther Store
in the place and having a good surrounding
neighbothoud.
Feu• partica!ars apply to
DAVIS & GROVER.
Littlestown, Pa. Oct. 19, 1 8:35. If-29
THOMAS J. COOPER
PESPECTFULLY infOrrns his friends
and customers, that he has just re•
ceived a fresh P p ply. of
GOODS,
CO:CnSTI NO AS POLL 0 WS:
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queertsieare, Hard
ware, Cloths, Cassinetts, illetinoes,
Iron; Lumber, Hollowware, 4.c.
ALL of which he will sell low for Cnsh
or Country Produce. Cull and examine for
yourselves.
October 19, 1335.
BARGAINS: BARGAINS:
°D S.
weal - aa2 caracypeza),,
HAS just received and now offers for sale,
AS LADOE AND WELL SELECTED
U , (!) A (to ZIP C CO CO 2) 61
as ever been ifered to the public in this
place!
XIS STOCK CONSISTS IN PAfIT OP
Fine and Superfine
CLOTHS: all colours. •
Milted CASSIIIERES, plain, striped, plaid
and corded,
Fine and Superfine CASSINETTS, SAT
TINETTS and CORDS,
BEVERTEENS, MOLESKINS and PE
TERSH A MS,
FLANNELS and BLANKETS,
Merino, silk and common VESTINGS,
3-4, 4-4 and 6-4 English and French ME
RI NOES,
Oil and common 3-4 and 4-4 CHINTZ,
CALICOES and GINGHAMS,
Merino, Thibet'Wool, Cashmere and silk
SHAWLS,
;Jerino, Thibet Wool, Cashmere, Silk and
Game Dress HANDKERCHIEFS,
Malian LUTESTRINGS,
Plain and plaid GROS DE NAPS.
Fur CAPES, CRAVATS, BOAS,
Fur and Chincilla CAPS, &c. &c. dtc.
WITH ALMOST EVERY ARTICLE IN THE
intr GOOD LM E.
ALSO-A LARGE STOCK OF
lbarbtuare, 33Rr Kroll anb Steel;
Sheet, hoop.and , strap IRON,
HOLLOW-WARE and CASTINGS,
SHOVELS and TONGS,
Brass AND-IRONS, &c. &c.
WITH A. LARGE STOCK OF
.11 orocerteo,
Queensware, Woodware,&,.&e.
OzrCountry Merchants can be supplied
with Nails by the ton at City prices.
The Public nre invited to call, examine,
and judge for themselves.
P. S. OLD DEBTS would be thnnk
fully received. G. A.
Gettysburg, Sept. 28, 1885. tf-26
LOTS FOR SdILE.
T HE Subscriber offers at Private Sale,
811 OUT-LOTS of Land
in the Borough of Gettysburg and near
thereto. They are under good fence and
well improved.
WALTER SMITH.
tf-30
October 26,1835.
PUBLIC SALE.
THE Subscriber will sell at Public Sale,
at the house of Henry Rex,in Menallen
township, Adams county, Pa. on Saturday
the 28th of November next,at 10 o'clock,A.n.
Three Lots of Timberland;
One of which is about half a mile from
Wolf% tavern, adjoining lands of George J.
Hartzell, John flex and others—containing
8 sires, more or less.
The second, about half a mile from Hap
kees' taevrn, adjoining lands of John Crum
Henry Peter and others, containing 5
ere.% more or less.
The third, about two miles from Hap•
trees, adjoining lands of Geo. Plank, Philip
Long and others—containing 12 vicres
more or less. _
All Patented Land—late the Estate of
aoret. REN, deceased.
Persons wishing to view the property can
be shown the same by calling on Henry
Kex, of the subscriber.
Terinimasle koown oil the day of Sale, by
WILLIAM REX, Er'r.
October 26, 1835. is-30
. CABIN ET•MAREHoush,
Chamberaburg Street.
Where there is constantly on hand
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF
' -
rUltallEtLlPo4:
Reidy for pureliasers, for Cach or Produce
0:7 - Orders .14 corrals punctu
ally attended to,
DAVID BEAM.
Gettysburg, Oct. 21, IE4I. tf-29
API MIL COURT.
.NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it
may concern, that, in pursuance of an
Act of the General Assembly of Pennsylva
nia entitled, "An Act for holding Special
Courtf Common Pleas," passed the 15th
day of March, 1816, -and Its supplements,
A Special Court of COMM= Pleas
will be holden at the Court-House in the. bo
rough of Gettysburg, in and for the county
of Adams, oil the 28th day of De
cember next, k being the fourth . Monday in
said montli,) at 10 o'clock, A. M. to try and
determine nil such matters as shall properly
be cognizable by the said court.
JAMES BELL, Jr Sheriff.
October 2n, 1835. ° tc-30
sam
FiIRIVI POE SALE.
lIVILL be Exposed to Public Sale, on
the premises, on Saturday the 28th
of November next,
Situate in 51ountpleasant township, Adams
County, Pa. adjoining lands of John Horn•
herger, the Heirs of Cornelius Lot, George
Wolford and others, containing
163 .Beres, and allowance,
T. J. C.
3t-29
more or less. The improvements are A
LOG DWELLING
iff S E'
,
Log Stable, a Spring-house, with never !Oil
ing water. There is a sufficient proportion
of Woodland and Meadow.
Any person wishing to view the premises,
can see the same by calling on William
Cownover.
0:::7 - Sa'e to commence-at 12 o'clock, K.
when and where attendance will be given,
and the terms made known. hr
WM. COWNOVER,
Adm'rs.
G. COWNOVER,
is-30
October 26; 1F35.
N. B. lithe above property is not sold on
the day of sale, it will be offered for rent, for
one year from the let day of April next.
WEAL ESTATE
IN pursuance of nn Order of the Orphans'
IN
Court. of Adams county, will be Expos
ed to Public Sale; on Friday the Bth day of
INovember next, in Abbotts•Town, Adams
county, Pa. the following Property, late the
Estate of Gro. Banunitn, Esq. deceased,viz:
YF ,• NO. 1.
The 'Mansion House,
1161111
• '
- - brick Barn & Tannery,
with 4 or 5 Lots in Abbotts-Town, known
on the plan of said Town by Nos. 44, 85,
86, 87, and of 88.
• NO. 2. •
Lot No. 92, with Houss and Black-smith
Shop. NO. 3.
Lot No. 89, with a LOG HOUSE.
NO. 4.
A Lot with a BRICK TAVERN STAND
now occupied by S..bastian Helfer, jr. with
Stabling. NO. 5.
A Half Lot of Ground, with a STONE
DWELLING and Stabling,adjoining the above.
- NO. 6.
Lot No. 51, with a Lou HOUSE and Barn,
fronting on Water-street.
NO. 7.
Not No. 52, with a Lou Honsu, fronting
on Water-street.
NO. 8.
A Lot, with an Orchard, containing an
Acre, on Watenstreet.
NO. 9.
A Lot unimproved, containing an Acre,
fronting Fleet•street.
NO. 10.
A Lot unimproved, containing 4 an Acre,
fronting Fleet•etreet.
NO. 11.
A Tract of Land, containing 17 Acres,
on the Berlin and Hanover Turnpike.
NO. 12.
A Tract of Land, containtng 15 Acres,
adjoining the above.
NO. 13.
A Tract of Meadow, containing 12 A
cres, adjoining Town Lots.
NO. 14.
A Lot, containing 1 Acre 38 Perches, in
town. NO. 15•
A Tract of Land, containing 12 Acres,
adjoining Klinepeter's and Berlin and Han
over Turnpike.
A Tract of Land, adjoining the above and
Berlin and Hanover road, containing about
20 Acres. NO. 17.
A Tract of Land, adjoining T. Kepner,
Esq. and Michael Hoffinan,containing about
25 Acres. NO. 18.
A Tract of Land, part in Adams and part
in York counties, containing about 125 A
cres, with a two.story DWELLING HOME,
Log Barn, Spring-house, and other Out
buildings. NO. 19.
An undivided part of a House and Lot
of Ground, in Abbotistown.
An undivided part of a Lot of Ground,
cronting on Middle-street, in the borough of
Gettysburg.
OZ Sate to commence at 10 o'clock, A.
M. of said day, when attendance will be giv
en, and the terms made known by
HENRY Grrr, 4,.
• JOSEPH CARL,
F. BAUGHER,
By the Court,
THOS. C. MILLER, Clerk.
October 19, 1835. ts-29
ST ROBERT WHITE 71111MLIOT011, maITORq 7 1 :7331ale=mr. Arm prtonantron.
I WISH NO OTHER HERALD, NO oTnER. BrEARER OR EY Lryncro AtTroNs, TO BEEP MINE HONOR PROM CORRUPTION."—SHAHS.
A FARM,
FOR Sall, E.
NO. 16.
NO. 20.
:a .zr 41Ktit gig /PaQoo cal (WPM& It 7 4 /1/Jzzl i arraPia aatiMICI
THE GARLAND.
---“With sweetest flowers enrich'd,
From rations gardens cull'd with care."
TUE DYING GIRL TO HER MOTHER.
My mother! look not on me now
With that sad earnest eye;
Blame me not, mother, blame not thou
Mr heart's last - wish—to die!
I cannot wrestle with the strife
I once had heart to bear;
And if I yield a youthful life,
Full bath it been of care.
Nay, weep not! on my brow is set
The age of grief—not years;
Its furrows thou ruay'st wildly wet,
But ne'er wash out with tears.
And couldst thou see my weary heart,
Too weary even to sigh,
Oh, mother, mother! thou wouldst start,
And say, .!"Twere best to die!"
I know 'tie summer on the earth—
I hear a pleasant thee;
Of waters in their chiming mirth—
I feel the breath of June;
The roses through my lattice look,
The bee goes singing by,
The peasant tak..s his harvest-hook--
Yet, motile r. tme diu!
There's nothing in this time of flowers
That bath a voice for me—
The whispering leaves, the sunny hours,
The bright, the glad, the free!
There's nothing but thy own deep loin,
And that will live on high!
Then, mother! when my heart's above.
Kind mother, let me die!
AN AMUSING , TREAT.
[No. M.]
JAPHET,
xlll' SEARCH 01' A FATHER.
(Kr CONTINUED FROM OUR LAST.
She then went out again,& did not return
for nearly an hour, when she was accom.
panied by her mother. "Kathleen has told
me all, young sir," said she, "and do what
we can, we will; but we hardly know what
to do, 'Pogo to the castle would be mad
ness."
, •Yes," replied I; "but cannot you give
me one pfyour horses to return the way I
came?"
"That was our intention; but I find that
the O'Toolea have taken them all out of the
stable to prevent me; and the house is watch
ed. They will come at midnight and at
tack us, that 1 fully expect, and now to con-
ceal you puzzles my poor head."
"If they come, and we can but persuade
them 'that he has escaped," replied Kath
leen, "they will no longer watch the house,
and he will then have some chance."
"There to but one chance," replied the
mother, who took Kathleen aside, and
whispered to her. Kathleen coloured to
the forehead, and made no reply. "If your
mother bide you, Kathleen, there can be no
harm."
"Yes; but ;f Corny was-"
"He dare not," replied the mother; "and
now put this light out, and do you get into
bed, sir, with your clothes on." They led
me to a small bed-room, a miserable affair;
but in that part of the country considered
respectable. "Lie down there,'' said the
mother, "and wait till we call you." They
took the light away, and left me to myself
and my own reflections, which were any
thing but plea-ant. I lay awake, it might
be for 'Ate hcurs, when I heard the sound
of feet, and then whi.spering under the win
dow. Shortly afterwards a loud knocking
at the door, which they were attempting io
burst open. Every moment I expected
that at would yield to the violence which
was made use of, when the mother came
down half dressed, with a light in her hand,
hastened to me i and desired me to follow
her. I did so, and before she left my room,
she threw the window wide open. She led
me up a short of half stairs, half ladOer, to
a small room, where I found Kathleen sit.
ting up in her bed, and undressed. "0
mother! motherP 3 ctied Kathleen.
"I bid ye do it, child," replied the moth
er, desiring me to creep into her daughter's
bed, and cover myself up on the side next
the wall.
"Let me put on some clothes, mother."
"No, no, iiyou do they will suspect, and
will not hesitate to search. Your mother
bids you."
The poor girl was burning with shame
and confusion.
"Nay," replied I, "if Kathleen does not
wish it, I will not buy my safety at the ex
pense of her feelings."
"Yes, yes," replied Kathleen, "1 don't
mind now; those words ofyours a re.suffic lent.
Come in quick."
There was no time for apology, awl step
ping over Kathleen I buried myself under
the clothes by her side. The mother then
hastened down stairs, and arrived at the
door just as they had succeeded in forcing
it open, when in pounced a dozen men arm
ed, with their faces blackened. "Holy
Jesus! what is it that you want?" screamed
the landlady.
"The blood of the tithe proctor, and
that's what well have,' replied the O'Toole&
"Not in my house—not in my house!"
cried she. "Tuke him away, at all events;
promise me to take him away."
"8o we will, honey darlin; we'll take him
out of your sight, and out of your hearing
too, only show us where he may be."
" He's sleeping," replied the mother,point
ing to the door of the bed-room where I had
been lying down.
The party took the light from her hands,
and went into the room, ,Where they per
ceived the bed empty and the window open.
"Devil a bit of a proctor here any how,"
cried•one of them, "and the window open.
He's off—hurrahl my lads, he can't be far."
"By the powers! it's just my opinion,
Mrs. *Shane," replied the elder O'Toole,
"that he's not quite so far off; so with your
lave, or by your lave, or without your lave,
we'll just have a•look over the premises."
4io! and welcome, Mister Jerry O'Toole;
if you think I'm the woman to hide a proc
tor, look every where just as you please."
The party, headed by Jerry O'Toole, who
had . .taken the light out of Mrs. M'Shane's
hand, now ascended the ladder to the upper
stotf, and, as 1 lay by Kathleen, I felt that
sheirembled with fear. After examining
every nook and cranny they could think of,
they. eame. to Mrs. M , Sliane's room, • 0!
go in—go in and look, Mr. O'Toole; it's a
very likely thing to insinuate that 1 should
WO a litho proctor in my bed. Search,
-Ay," and Mrs. M.Shane led the way into
hOnwn room.
'Every part had been examined, except
the small sleeping room of Kathleen; and
the party paused before the door. "We
Must search," observed O'Toole doggedly.
”Eleareh my daughter's; very well,search
if you please; it's a fine story you'll have
to-tell, how six great men pulled a poor
girl out of bed to look for a tithe proctor.
it will he a credit to you any how; and you,
Cos* O'Toole, you'll stand well in her
gond gr . ges, when you come to talk about
the live d lin t ; day; and your wife that is to
be, pulled out of her bed by a 'dozen men.
Whitt will ye 'say to Kathleen, when )ou
affront her by supposing that a maiden girl
bast( tithe proctor in bed with her? D'ye
think that yell ever have the mother's con
sent or blessing?"
"No one goes into Kathleen's room,"
cried Corny ()Toole, roused by the sar
casms of Mrs. M'Shane.
"Yes, Corny," replied Mrs. M'Shane,
"it's not for a woman like me to be suspec
ted, at all events; so you, and you only, shall
go into the room,—if that will content ye,
Mr. Jerry thlsmile." -
"Yes!" replied the party, and Mrs. M'-
Shane opened the door.
Kathleen rose on her elbow, holding the
bed clothes up to her throat, and looking at
t hem as they entered, said "0 Corny! Corny!
this to me?"
Cerny never thought of looking for any
body, his eyes were riveted upon his sweet.
heart. "Murder, Kathleen, is it my fault?
Jerry will have it."
"Are you satisfied, Corny?" said Mrs.
•M'Shane. -
"Sure enough r was satisfied before I
came in that Kathleen would not have any
one in her bed room, replied Corny.
"Then goodmight, Corny, and it's to.mor
me that I'll talk with ye," replied Kathleen.
M'Shane then walked out of the
reign, eipetting Corny to follw; but he could
not restrain himself, and he came to the
bed side. Fearful that if he put his arms
round her, he would feel me, Kathlen raised
herself, and allowed him to embrace her.—
Fortunately the light was not in the room,
or I should have been discovered as in so
doing she threw .the clothes off my head
and shoulders. She then pushed back Corny
from her, and he left the room, shutting the
door after him. The ptirty descended the
ladder, and as soon as Kathleen perceived
that.they were all down; she sprang out of
bed and ran into her mother's room. Soon
rifler I heard them depart. Mrs. M'Shane
made fast the door, and came up stairs. She
first went to her own room, where poor
Kathleen was crying bitterly from shame
and.excitement. I had got up when she
come into Kathleen's room for her clothes,
and in about five minutes they returned to.
gether. I was sitting on the side oldie bed
when they came in: the poor girl coloured
up when our eyes met. "Kathleen," said
I, "you have in all probability, saved my
life, and I cannot express my thanks. lam
only sorry that your modesty has been put
to so severe a trial."
"If Corny was to find it out," replied Kath
leen, sobbing again. "How could Ido such
a thing!"
"Your mother bid you," replied Mrs. W.
Shane, "and that is sufficient."
"But what must you think of me, eirl"
continued Kathleen.
"I think that you have behaved most no
bly. You have saved an innocent man at
the risk ofyour teputation, and the loss of
your lover. It is nut now that I Can prove
my gratitude."
"Yes, yes; promise me,by all that's sacred,
that you'll never mention it. Surely you
would not ruin one who bus tried tri serve
"1 promise you that, and I hope to per
form a great deal more," replied I. "But
row, Mrs. 51%liane, what is to be donel—
here I cannot."
"No; you must leave, and that very soon.
Wait about ten minutes more; and then they
will .give up their search and go home.--
The road to E-" (the post I had late.
ly come from) "is the best you can tuke; and
you must travel as last as you can, for there
is no safety for you here."
"I am Convinced that rascal M'Dermott
will not leave me till he has rid himself of
me." I then took out my purse, in which I
still had nearly twenty guineas. I took ten
of them. "Mrs. M'Shane, I must lease you
in charge of my poritranteau, which you
may forward by-and by, when you, hear of
my safety. 111 should not be so fortunate,
the money is better In your hands than in
the bands of those who will murder
Kathleen, God bless you! you ate a good
girl, and Corny O'Toole will be a happy man
if be. knows your valub."
I then wished Kathleen good bye, and she
allowed me to hiss her without resistance;
but the tears wore coming down•her cheeks
as I left the room with her mother. Mrs.
WShane looked carefully out ofthe windows,
holding the light to ascertain if there was
any body near, and, satisfied with her ecru-
tiny, she then opened the door, anti calling
down the saints to profect me, shook hands
with me, and r quitted the house. It was a
dark cloudy niGht, and when I first went out
I was obliged to grope,for I could distinguish
nothing. 1 walked along with a pistol load
ed in each hand, and gained, as I thought,
the high road to—, but I made a sad mis
take; and, puzzled by the niter darkness
and turnings, I took, on the Contrary; the
road to Mount Grunnis Wile. As soon as
I was elver of the ht.uses and enclosure,
there was more light, and I could distinguish
the road. I had proceeded about four or
fire miles. when 1 heard the sound of horses
boot?, and shortly afterwards two men on
horseback passed me. I enquired if that
Iwas the way to—. kpause ensued,
and a whisper; "All's right!" replied a deep
voice. I coOrtied toy way, glad to find
that I had not mistaken it, and cogitating
as to vi hat n ust be the purpose of two men
being nut nt such an hour. About ten min
utes afterwards I thought 1 - rntin heard the
sound of horses' feet, and it then occurred
to me that they must be highwaymen, who
had returned to rob me. I cocked my pis
tols, determined to sell my-life as dearly as
I could-and awaited their coming lip with
anxiety; but they appeared to keep of the
same distance, as the sound did notincrense.
After halfan hour I came to two roads, and
was undecided which to take. I stopped
and' listened—the steps of the horses were
no longer to be heard. I looked round me
to ascertain if I could recognise any object
so as. to decide me, but I could not. I took
the road to the left, and proceeded until I
arrived at a brook which crossed the road.
There was no bridge, and-it was too dark
to perceive the stepping stones. I had just
waded about half way across, when I receiv
ed a blow on the head from behir.d, which
sterered me. I turned round, but before
I could see my assailant a second blow laid
me senseless in the water.
When my reccollection returned I found
myself in the dark, but where I knew not.
My head ached, and my brain reeled. I
sat up for a moment to collect my senses,
but the effort was too painful; I fell
.hack,
and remained in a state of half stupor.
Gradually I recovered, and again sat up.
I perceived that I had been lying on a bed
of straw, composed of two or three trusses,
apparently. I felt with my extended arms
on each side of me, but touched nothing.
I opened my eyes, which I had closed again,
and tried to pierce through the obscurity,,
but in vain—all *ha - dark : tia i:rebus•
then rose on my feet, end ,eiiending my
hands before me walked five or e,it steps
on one aide, till I was clear of the straw,
and came to a wall. I followed the wall
about twenty fret, and then touched wood;
groping about, I found it was a door. I
then made the circuit of the walls, and dis
covered that the other side-was built with
bins for wino, which were empty, and I then
fund myselfagain at the straw upon which
I had been laid. I was in a cellur no long
er used—but where? Again I lay down
upon the straw, and as it may be imagined,
my reflections were any thing but - pleasing.
"Was I in the power of M'Dermott or Mel
chior?" I telt convinced that I was, but my
head was too painful for long thought; and
after half an heur's reflections, I gave way
to a sullen state of half dreaming, half stu
por, in which the forms of M'Dermott, Kath
leen, Melchior, and Fletn, passed in suc
cession before me. How long I remained
in this second species of trance I cannot say,
but I was roused by the light of a candle,
which flashed in my eyes. I started up,
and behold Melchior in his gipqy's dress,
just as when I had taken leave of him,
"It is to you, then, that I am indebted
for this treatment?" cried I.
"No; not to me," replied Melchior. "I
do not command here; but I knew you when
they brought you in insensible, and being
employed in the castle, I haie taken upon
myself the . office of your jailer, that 1 might,
-if possible, serve you."
I felt, I knew this to be false, but a mo
ment's reflection told me that it was better
at present to temporise.
"Who then does the castle belong to,
Melchior?"
"To Sir Henry De Clare."
"And what can be his object in treating
me thus?"
"That I cannot tell you, because I am
a party concerned. You 'remember the
little girl. Fleta, wha.left the gipsy camp
with ru—she is now somewhere an..
your tare?"
"Well I grant it; but I was answerable
only to you about her."
"Very true, but I was answerable
: to Sir
Henry; and when I could only say that she
was well, he was not satisfied,; for family
reasons now make bim very anxious that
she should return to bim; and indeed, it
will be for her advantage, as she will in all
probability be his heir, for ,he has satisfue.
tory proved that she is a near relative."
"Grant all that, Melchior: but why then
did not Sir Henry de Clare write to me on
the subject, and state
. his wishes, and his
right to demand his relative? and why does
he treat me in this way? Another question
—how is it that he has recognised me to be
the party who has charge of the , ,littla girl?
Answer me those questions, Melchier, and
then I may talk over the matter."
"I will answer the last question first.
He knew iour name frOm me, and it' so
happened, that a friend of-his met yin in
the coach as you were coming to Ireland;
the s:inne persom also saw you ,at the post.
house, and gave information. Sir Henry,
who is. a violent min, and here has almost
[WHOLE NO. 2il.
rep! sway,determined to detain yon till you
surrendered up the child. Iron recollect,
that you r6:tsed to tell his agent, the per
son whose address I gavo you, whore she
was to be found, and, vexed at this, he has
taken the law into his own hnnds."
"For which he shall smart; one °Mese
days," replied 4, "if there is law in this
country."
"There is law in England, hut tret ' y little,
and none that will harm Sir Henry, ►n this
part of the country. No officer would ven-
ture within five miles of the castle, I can
assure you; for he knows very well (lint it
would cost him his life; and Sir lienr3 never
quits it from one year's end to the otl.er.—
You are in his power, and all -flint lie in.
quires is information where the - Chad may
be found, and an order for her being deliver
ed to him. You cannot object to Milt, es
he is her nen rest .relative. If you comply,
I do not doubt but. Sir Henry wilt make you
full amends for this harsh treatment, end
I prove a sincere friend ever afterwards."
"It requires consideration," replied
"at present I am too much hurt to talk."
"I was afraid so," replied Melchior, "and
that was one reason why I oiltoiocd lea
to "speak to you. Wait a moinent." - -
Melchior then put the candle down on
the ground, went out, and tiirricd the key.
I found, on looking round, that 1 teas right
in my con . jecturei. I was in o cella r,which,
apparently, had long been In di , ;use. Mel.
Chior soon returned,followed by an old crone,
who carried a basket and a can of writer;--
She washed the blood temy head, puf some
salve upon the wounds, and bound them up.
She then went away, leaving the basket.
"There is somethitit to eat and drink in
that basket," observed Melchior; "but' I
think, Jiphet, you will agree with me, that
it will be better to yield to the wishes of Sir
Henry, and not remain in this-horrid hole."
'•Very true, Melchior," replied I: "but.
allow Me to ask you a question or two.—
How came you here? where is Nuttee, and
how is it, that after leaving the camp, I find
you so reduced in circumstances, as to he
Serving such a men as Sir Henry De Clare?"
"A lbw words will explain that," replied
he. "In ray early days I was wild, and I
am, to tell The truth, in the power of flits
man; nay, I will tell you honestly, my life
is is his power; he ordered me to come,
and I dare not disobey him—and he retains
me here."
"And Notice?"
"Is quite well, and with tee, but now
-tory , happy in her preFent 'situation! but he
is 'a dangerous, violent , implacable man, and
I dare not diso bey him. I adviFe you, as a
friend, to consent to his wishes."
"That requires some deliberation," re•
plied 1, "and I am nut one of those who are
to be driven. My feelings towards Sir Hen
ry after this treatment,-are none of the most
amicable; besides; how am I to know that
Fletn is his relatite."
"Well, 1 can say no.more, Japhet.
wish you well out of his hands." '
"You have the power to help me, if that
is the case."
"1 dare not."
"Then you are not the Melchior that you
used to be," replied I.
"We must submit to fate. I must not
stay longer; you will find all that you want
in the basket, and more candles, if you do
not like being in the dark. Ido not thinkl
shall be permitted to come again till to.mor.
row."
Melchior then went out, locked the door
after him, and I was left to my meditations.
Was it possible that what Melchior had
said was true? A little reflection told me
that it was all false, and that he was Sir Hen
ry de Clare. I was in his power, and what
might be the result? He might detain me,
but he dare not murder me. Hare not? My
heart sank when I considered where I was,
and how easy it would be for him to des.
patch me, it so inclined, without any one
ever being aware of my fate. I lighted a
whole candle, that k might not find myself in
the dark when I rose, and exhausted in' body
and mind, was soon fast asleep, lj must
have slept many hours, for when I awoke
was in darkness—the candle had burnt out.
I groped for the basket, and exarnmed the
contents with my hands, and frund a tinder
box. I struck a light, and then feelieg hun
gry end weak; refreshed myself with the
eatables it contained, which were exceltert,
as well as the wine. I had replaced the
remainder, when the key again turned' in
he door, and Melchor made his appea ranee.
"FloW do you feel, Japhet, today?"
"To.day!" replied I; "day and night "are
the same to me."
"That is your own fault," replied, he
"Have you considered what I proposed to
youyesterday?" _
"Ye," replied 1; "and I will agree to,
this. Let Sir Henry give me my liberty,
come over to England, prove Ina relationship
to Fleta, and I will instnntly give her up,—
What can he ask for more?"
"He will'hardly consent to that," retitle , '
Melchior; "for, once in England, you will
taken warrant out agaitait him." t
"No; on my honor I will not, Melchior."
"He will not trust to that."
"Then he must judge of others by bind.
self," replied I. • -
"Have you no other terms tp•pllttioe,"
replied Melchior. .`
"None."
"Then will carry your infettte,"thit
giie . yon his answerto.noriow." •
Melchior then brought in another h et k y,
and, took away - the former, and did eitnike'
his appearance till the neat divp. TTs!
had recovered , my strength, end flettele