Western Sun & General Advertiser, Volume 12, Number 39, Vincennes, Knox County, 27 October 1821 — Page 4

SKLF.CTIU) PUB THY. FISHF.il MANS SONG. BY JOANNA BAILL1E "No fish stir m our hearing act, Ami tlc sky is dark, And the night is wet ; And vc must ply the lusty oar, For the tide is ebbing from the shore: And sad arc they whoso faggots burn, So kindly stored for our return. Our boat is small and the tempest raves,

And nought is heard but the lashing waves :

And the sullen roar of the angry sea, And the wild winds piping drearily : Yet sea and tempest rise in vain, i"eil bless our blazing hearths again. Utisfif bravely, Mates ! our guiding star NrtyfjiYom its towerlct streamcth far ; A'a.rnow along the nearly stand, Sec, swiftly moves yon flaming brand; Beiorc the midnight watch is past. We'll qu ift our bowl and mock the blast

Th. Two Skiers, A MOHAL TALK FOUND KD ON FACT. ( continued )

"Mv father and vonr brother

are both slain in defence of theK kiii Louis is a prisoner in the temple terror reigns through out our unfortunate country," Uf could say ii' more, grief stopped his utterance ; some time elapsed before the countess recovered sufficiently from the shock to cast her eves on the dreadful letter, and to lead the details of that

horrible daw the 10th of Angus' T ere aie afflictions, so great and unexpected, as to deprive us of the use of speech ; such was the present ; the count and countess lo ked at one another in silent sorrow ; one had lost a beloved fa he- the other a brother worthy the (eoderest friendship ; at length

countess burst into a flood of

iears, but with an admirable pres

ence of mind, she foresaw the!

The whole castle was now in the utmost consternation ; the

count was really adored by bis

domestics ; Richard alone bad

the presence of mind to assign the

apartment where the officers

were to lodge ; be took care to provide them with one where the

liquor and wine closet were, but

took away the keys, and left them

open. The same night it fell out

as he had foreseen ; tor the officers demanded the keys of the

castle, secured the doors themselves ; and then sure that no bo

dy could go out without thci

permission, they placed their pis tolsand sabres on the table ncai

them, after" which they went to

the closet, and. delighted to find

it open, intoxicated themselves in perfect seem it v. As soon as

r

'That shall be as you please, ma-1 one of them was to he found, rij dam, answered Richard, but 11 of them were cither put to death, think 1 can foresee that you had I or in prison, or bad lied ; night better stay here, as well for your 1 and day did he seek up and down own safety as for that of your I for the place of his master's de-

daughters besidesdf I should have tention ; but ail to no purpose, the happines to succed.it will be 1 till at last his frequent enquiries.

much easier tor my master and I rendered him suspected bv the

to return, than it would be if you police, and he was arrested and

were with us." -I am detcrirun thrown into prison. The conned to go." said the countess, and tess heard of this iu w disaster should be regain bis liberty once with indescribable afiliction ; I er more I shall know how to pre only hope foever finding her serve it for him !" Mv children," husband was centered in Richard, added she, "we will put on the out a courage bordering on dispair disguise I lately puichased, in or seized her. and she resolved to der to avoid being discovered ; 1 find him out or perish : "Richard don't know what may happen, so is arrested 1" said she to her

1 shall provide for the worst, by

taking money sufficient for all

casualties; here is a double kc

to the chest where all our valua-

thcy were asleep. Richard who hies are ; take it in case of acei

was watching them ail the time, dents Heaven pcrwfit that we

entered by an hidden door and may all be one day reunred in

dexteriously carried off the keys the cavern ! should we even be

then letting the countess and her obliged to pass our lives in it ;

daughters out he escaped with but who can see into futurity ?

tnem towards the cavern liiciiard my children, win shew

'IVm niirlW u-k LVlivmnlir rbrb VOll llOWti) OPCIl tllC Ca tilCi:

doors."

W hen they had changed thci?

dress, thev made all haste to quit

and far advanced before the fugi

tives reached the forest : Rich

ard, although provided with a lan

thorn, feared to make uc of it their subterraneous habitation, b

lest he might betray their flight to the way leading to the stone quar

any stragglers They had still ry which was the nearest way t

about three miles to go through the high road ; the young ladie:

the forest, and rains had made the opening the doors, and shutting

path very irksome and dangerous, them again according to the in

especially to the children, who struetious of Richard, arrived o:

had never travelled in such a man- the high road ; they did not wail

ner. In the mean time the party long ere the Diligence passed;

passed on in the greatest silence fortunately there was but one

imaginable, till at last the dark passenger within, an old woman

ncss became so intense that it was apparently much afflicted, so that

i impossible, to perceive any object the most profound silence left ev

danger to which this affair would i immediately before you ; Rich- cry one to brood on his own

it.

expose the count, and anxiously

pressed him to withdraw himself to the cavern that very night ; this was unfortunately deferred for the following daw v hen she ca'led her domestics to together, and told them tiie family was go i g a long journew and would therefore have no further occasion for their services ; she then gaw each of them a year's wages as a

ard was about to light his Ian- thoughts.

V.V thorn in order lo find the waw when several voices were Heard

at a little distance, as of a pally in pursuit of them "Oh ! hca ens!" said the countess, we are pursued, what will become of us?" Dont say a word." said Richard, Het us gain the thickest

part of the wood, and wait a mo

ment " He took the

youngest

rcmuneruion for their sudden daughter in his arm-, the countess dis-harge. Scarcely had she set followed him leading the eldest tied with them v hen two stran by the hand: by decrees the gers. notwithstanding the orders voi -es approached t? em, and a

tun were given to Jet no one in. detachment of gensd a mes ami

bin

the

. . . v- . . v . v v. v t vn I V 111. Ill tuv ijliU HI (II JIVI ini ll' 11113 111 HI u st open the door and arrested infantry passed close by. without . . . .... t 1

o , 1 1 ; it iii tsir tvimo thn ntt m . i , hUn .--, 11...... 'ill ..... . I . 1 i . i .1

v ... ihimh mi ' iv- n4 . i v 3u Hiii.; uirm. iieu an w a i r ie Tn:iiM( : sue was men -mno-

i oe eouoie-s tireaai uv a- quiet again Richard endeavored V40 Pans to meet her son who

Richard being naturally inquis

itive, however a benevolent and

upright man his love for his mas

ter so great that he sought for ev cry opportunity to evince it b

his actions in the present conjunc

ture little scope was leh for tht . .... . . ,

exercise 01 ms curios!' y. unless it

was sifting out. who the old !ad was ; but he succeeded s far be

fore night, that he learnt from he

that she had been house kecpn

a mansion near Saumer many

years ; that her master wnoni Ah

hail seeji born, had been assasin atcd. and his mansion burnt t-

the ground ; she was

daughters, -your poor father ha-.;, no friend now left but me ; I can.nut, no 1 i must not' chance:: him ! Rut if I should pciish i who will take eare of you ? my dear Gahrieile, listen to me while 1 give you my finai instruction. ; i leei tl:e duty I owe to my chi!dien, but I also fed the duty I v.we to your father; he is in oris

on and a dreadful death, perhaps, acaits him ; your yomhimd

arii m which you appear, will.

hope, screen you from suspicion,

tuerelore 1 pray you, if I should

be more than two days absent to

make the best of your way ba

o me cavern" at nscvi p u

oable I may be arrested a

well as our faithful servant, llicr.r

ard. Unuroteeten1 :m vr.n !i-

I tremble at the very' thought c.f

tnc dangers that will su? round

you ; yet my dear daughters.

wiii be nothing compared vtitii what I should si ller were t,i

Know you were left in Vi is.

t'ut your confidence in the A1-.

mighty, a::d fear nothing ; he will protect and guide von in your

way, ne alone can save you ! a void.it i): ssible. ihe s age coacis

es, but carts and piivate'" vehicles

:ng b ()i iean cu froi:rs. may' .a:e you i,p occasionally with saiety. Avoid also to answer iirectiy ee:y question that may e put to y ou, concerning your arents ; sav that you are let'urnmg to your own village, and notli-

1 will -ew ui) a!! t! t.

. 1 i can si;are, in your stavs.

eareneei to shew mo; r at a time than a note of 100 sous, i e p.. icr you appear. i.o le-3 danger you wiH run, ti e cloadi-

oll more

money 1 can snare, in

ken up their abode in the m'ujittS

In....-! ft.k. .. I . I , . I I i I 1 1 I

jit 'ii. . i ti 11 ti'i'. I vi,,'Vii, eaumg 10 nnii toe patii. nut he was so p v ot. to a s-st her hus- bewildered that it was not until band ; but happening to look out after innumerable difli -uhies they ot e . roil v hroeitl theeoi t arrived at the cavern. Keing well iiiled with gens I'armes. she then . armed, and having lighted hi Ian saw that resis ance would he vain thorn; he boldly entered, having A can iage was at tne door wait- first enjoined the mo-t perfect si iog tint before the count was put : lence. lest thev should meet with nit it sea's were placed onail his any vagabonds, gypsies, or othpapis. aod two nf t'u! guard ers. who might nrob ihly hTvcta-

were left in the castle to see fiat p;v ;:v- ;vs. ta;e awav, or rather to watch the countess herself

'A ;;i e rill gng?' said t!ie thev passed the earthen dor.! count. "To Pans." said the mes- without tue least accident senger who bore the. order -To When they were in security. Pa' is ?""Ves ''continued he, "v 011 Uichard addressed himself to the most go with us instanth , I can countess begged her to permit sav no more" l will follow him to goto Paris, in order to my huhand." exclaimed the discover and if possible, to delivcoontcss. o-dering her bagsiage to er bis master from the hand of begot ready immediately. "You his enemies. "Money will be inc 1 inot, madam." r esumed the , dispensahly neccssai y" added he.

iih -s, -ri'. -e iuum iukc me i iei me nae a sum. aim oeueve

was settled there, she hoped that

he would shortly close her eves : for to die in the arms of her be

loved child was the only eonsol

ation of which she was then sensible. 14 Poor woman aid the count

weiv silonc. ' i!;c only consolation j 1,111 c-w: bl" :! V"1". 'er aiul pn

i

ing you nave on, anu V(;urextieme youth, will protect y u if y u act prrd' itly; fatigiie ui travelling, bad beds, and indifiercnt pro isions, are ti:e evils that will try your fortitude, and your patience the mor.t. but I repeat i my children, trust in God. remember in whatever corner of

the earth you may be, his pater-

t- 1 1 line iftf . 1 1 -k

ui. in iv ii in iiui -uii ; u IS Is)

be hoped that his lilal tenderness

hildr

vou.

Wis hi

essuurs

of the cavern for the night. For- ! v. iil caue her to forget, or at leat

tnnately no one was there. atd .! n;ioe hereon owe ?f 4. a hi

replied Gahrieile. you reu also, who will .m

yours; hone uv rrs.iv

t. . .-- j - - - ' r soon be rc-nnited to our dear father." "Ile-united, my poor child

w.iere.J and, alas, I do not hope for it." replied the countess : On their arrival at Paris. Richard took two small rooms for hi? mistress in the quarter of.St. Jacques ; these were analogous to the

situation in which the countess i wished to appear in order to a !

void being molested ; he tool 4... l Ii- ,1

ii'w iui oiniseu in tne same

me madam I will rescue my

' 4 gentleman only."

1 oe (nini piaimy saw iney . master or 111 pensn witn mm ' mu-t separate. ' e clasped his wife i -No repl ed the countess. ii is and his children tenderly to his my duty to follow my husband.

br ast, recommended Ui' bard ; and to participate in his dangers street, when c he went to Ml 1

never to quit them, and then tore if I cannot gain him his libe ty. master's friends, soliciting the himself away nw followed, his : at least the sight of bis wife and k -nd and biendlv ofti.v nnr.r

m. t I I 1 " .a . V "

wnauciurs uuu tn carnage.

is valet y ;

11 he auiicts us t or a ! 1 me, it is to recompence us hereafter, when we have supported his chastening hand with resignation to kij divine will." (To be Conthnicd. ) During the sanguinary reign of llobespierre in pram e no ne dared to receive into his l.otH the children or even the domes' tics of suspected persons; as such a step would inevitably have subjected him to imprisonment perhaps ueath itself

lHank DKEUS for sale. TU.Akr TlKkHsT IV.. r 4-.

children mlUoftcu his captivity." i to procure, him liberty, but not! note LtOKS r sale m thisVm,

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