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feelings, that the grief she really felt was under a prudent control. To her, it appeared as if her secret were constantly on the point of exposure, and she believed that would cause her instant death. To survive its shame was impossible in her eyes, and all the energies of her nature wer

g chapters. As these were the two ordinary paths--if paths they could be called, where few or no traces of footsteps were visible--it was more than probable any plan to arrest the traveller would be laid in reference to their courses. The major had consequently resolved to avoid them both, and to strike boldly into the mountains, until he should reach the Susquehanna, cross that stream on its flood wood, and finding one of its tributaries that flowed in from the eastward, by following its banks to the high land, which divides the waters of the Mohawk from this latter river, place himself on a route that would obliquely traverse the water-courses, which, in this quarter of the country, have all a general nort

he sat stirring his tea, in a thoughtful way--"I hope to God the matter will go no farther, and

ng his head. "An alarm of fire, in an American town, would scarce create more movement, and not so much excitement. The colonies ar

e anxious mother. "Go rather to New York, where we have so many friends, and so

ain Willoughby will tell you that the major is a very necessary officer to a corps. No--no--my best course is to fall into the current of adventurers w

Perhaps these provincial officers may take it into their hea

in their zeal, I know; for I have seen it; but matters have not at all gone as far as you appear to apprehend. I question i

over the land; that several old half-pay officers of the

f they have yet been done. Luckily for yourself, under your

eed be sorry to be on half-pay, or quarter-pay, were there such a thing. I now feel myself my-own

. I cannot see how any man can be at liberty to throw off the a

at its close was uttered in a serious manner, and a little anxious

me there is no such thing as a natural sovereign. If the parliament had not given us th

y dear--Maud; it is parliament that has made them our princes,

t may be the rightful governors of England, b

not be done too soon. Your fowling-piece and ammunition are ready for you, and I shall take care to circulate the report that you have gone to pass an hour in the woo

d, she went to her knees, her tears, and her prayers. Beulah, all heart and truth as she was, wept freely on her brother's neck; but Maud, though pale and trembling, received his kiss without returning it; though sh

and affecting an indifferent manner, with a wish to conceal his intent to depart. The glass of the loop was open, to admit the air, and Maud strained her sense of hearing, in the desire to catch, if possible, another tone of his voice. In this she was unsuccessful; though he stopped and gazed back at the Hut, as if to take a parting look. Her father and Mr. Woods did not turn, and Maud thrust her hand through the opening and waved her handkerchief. "He will thi

d then he walked on. As if to change the conversation, he said hast

treat of you. I shall not be easy until I hear that both the gate

prevented it. I will wait a day or two, to let your mother and sisters tranquillize t

dear sir, than leave them exposed t

what young man, who had enjoyed the advantages of ten or fifteen years of the most recent training in any branch of knowledge, ever believed the educations of those who went

Robert pause, and look back, again and again; and, once more, she thrust out the handkerchief. I

Beulah or I," thought Maud; "yet

he loop. At the end of the time mentioned, the young soldier shook hands hastily and covertly with his companions, hurried towards the path, and descended out of sight, following the course of the stream. Maud saw him no more, though her father and Mr. Woods stood on the rocks quite half an hour longer, catching occasional glimpses of his form, as it came out of the shado

ty of eight or ten armed men rising above the rock, and holding their course across the flats towards the house. He entertained no doubt of its being a party sent by the provincial authorities to arrest the captain, and he foresaw the probability of another's being put into the lucrative station of receiver of the estate, during the struggle which was in perspective. It is surprising how man

intment, he saw the captain and chaplain moving down the lawn, in a manner to show that these unexpected arrivals brought not unwelcome guests. This caused him to pause; and when he perceived tha

d friend, attended by a party of chain-bearers, hunters, &c., on his way from the "Patent" he owned in the neighbourhood--that is to say, within fifty miles--and halting at the Hutted Knoll

brief episode. The young man had not made his addresses without leave obtained from the parents; he had been acceptable to the daughter from the commencem

had expected to see him at the beginning of the month. A letter, however, was out of the question, since there was no mode of

blushed at her own temerity, she owned her attachment to her admirer. The very day of his arrival they became formally betrothed. As our tale, however, has but a secondary connection with this little episode, we shall not dwell on it more than is necessary to the principal object. It was a busy morning, altogether; and, though there were many tears, there were also many smiles. By the time it was usual, at that bland season, fo

been dying to ask the question these two hours--ever since dinner, in fac

ting smiles, blushes, and meaning glances in return. Ever

oston is surrounded by thousands of our people; and we hope, not only to keep the

r. Beekman!--a very bold s

ught to know, Beekman," put in the laughing captain; "and I am afraid he

aid the chaplain, with spirit, "and

s of men, enemies and friends alike; and, particularly, pray for

ny of New York. He held that rank in the militia, as it was; and no one doubted his disposition to resist the British forces, at the proper moment. He had even stolen away from wh

ritual consolation, as part of the human race; but political and specific prayers, in times like these, are to be used with caution. Men attach m

iament and its counsels, I should be very apt to join in it cordially; but I am not yet ready to throw

your opinions were canvassed lately at Albany, I gave a sort

ue outlines. In the main, I think the colonies rig

us times. The feeling throughout the colonies is tremendous, and the dispo

the regiments of the crown, colonel Beekman--wha

, a privilege that was afforded him. His name is now before congres

Willoughby anxious; Beulah in

andon all their early hopes, to assume new duties, there must be a d

isposal, if he be disposed to join us. No one would be more gladly received. We are to ha

put at the head of

l of experience, but he is a humourist; and what is somethi

kman; were I in congress, they would influence me, Eng

chaplain--" right down rejoiced to hear you say so! A man is

ions, in this matter, to your birth-pl

late, as to have imbibed the feelings of a thorough partisan; and, as is usual, with such philosophers, was be

ugh. I am an Englishman too, in the general view of the case, though

f Dutch descent, is not bound by the

iples. Colonel Beekman is an Englishman by construction, and you a

ud's face, since her eye had lost Robert Willoughby from view. The captain's ideas

id, "it is proper that there should be no concealments on grave points. Had you arrived an hour

unpleasant surprise; "I had supposed him with the royal army, in Bos

ular; but his representations of the state of the country induced me to change

ways seem, I should be sorry to see Bob, just at this moment. If there be n

el that threatened to arm brother against brother. As if by common consent, the discourse changed, all app

f, and the chaplain devoted his time to the entertainment of the friend of Beekman, who was in truth a surveyor, brought along partly to preserve appearances, a

now whether it would be proper for her to make any inquiries, and things were permitted to take their natural course. At length Beulah, in

n of her choice, that will sustain her in them. You, who have rea

en me! Are not my parents yours

er parents than mine, no girl ever had. I am ash

compelled to quit home, as compelled I must be in the end, I should leave with my father

y heart's core! Then you are right in another sense;

hat do. Evert has a kind, manly, affectionate heart, and I know will do all he ca

she looked surprised that Be

, blushing, "that they have thought we had better be married at once. Do you know, Mau

lah! Why have they determine

as done it--but Evert has persuaded my father, that the sooner I

ert Beekman, deares

up before a minister of God, and plight my faith to a

conscientious as the saints in heaven--and yet, Beulah,

s and sentiments of her own pure but tranquil nature too well, to distrust herself; and

knows where to find a suitor sufficiently devoted and ethereal for your taste. No one pleased you last winter, though the least encoura

rn, so determined was she to command herself; t

t, unless it be dear Mr. Woods; and he, poor man, has had one

hat he was married. Who ca

e other, hesitating a little. "He w

things

Mr. Woods married a cousin-german, it would seem--and so he told me all about it. Bob was old enough to know h

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, at the same instant, the images that were uppermost in their respective minds. But, no more

, and Michael O'Hearn, who quieted his conscience for not worshipping with the rest of the people, by acting as their sexton. The honest county Leitrim man was let into the secret--as

ions of feeling. It was, in truth, one of those rational and wise connections, which promise to wear well, there being a perfect fitness, in station, wealth, connections, years, manners and habits, between the parties. Violence was done to nothing, in bringing this discreet and well-principled

is bosom, the tender mother had folded her to her heart, Maud had pressed her in her arms in a

iver have I seen a cross look on yer pretthy face. I've app'inted to myself, many's the time, a consait to tell ye all this, by wor-r-d of mouth; but the likes of yees, and of the Missus, and of Miss Maud there--och! isn't she a swate one! an