The Mysterious Wanderer, Vol. I

ants, as he could not from their conduct think them robbers. The Captain consented; when Harland, who burned with impatience to revenge his quarrel

was there discovered to be one of the Governor's attendants: and, on being questioned, declared he had been attacked by several men, against whom he defended himself, till one o

e blood with which one of them was plenteously bedewed, betrayed them to their fellows: they were seized, confined, and, as soon as the Governor rose in the morning, conveyed into his presence. At first they refused to answer to the charge against them; till the Governor threatened to have them instan

mency of the Governor. That gentleman, justly incensed at this proceeding of his nephew, ordered him to be immediately c

ult, and concluded with the assurance, that his uncle, whom the men had mistaken for Harland, was not in the least danger. The Governor expressed his satisfaction at the latter intelligence, so much more favourable than he had expected: but, as he cou

had soon told Ferrand Louise preferred Harland to himself; wounded pride and indignation now led to the desire of revenge; and before he reached the abode, appointed by his uncle, he resolved to carry her off; by which means he should effectually pun

nearly frantic, lest his rank, and the interest of his uncle, should ultimately gain him the hand of Louise. The being debarred from seeing her, l

d respect with which himself was treated: but pride would not let him deviate from the conduct he had

e company he had met at that gentleman's, to pass the ensuing day on board the Argo: at the time appointed, the impati

deavoured to withdraw his eyes and attention from the fascinating maid; emotions but too perceptible a

ove a far more formidable rival than Ferrand, whose chief recommendations were rank and fortune; but Sir Henry, to equal attractions, united a person, in which every manly beauty, fast springing t

an accident, trivial in itself, forced it to her

yes on the features it represented. "Oh God, it is herself!"-he exclaimed, and grasped the hand of Louise-but checking the rising sentence, hastily gave

le and yourself. Yield not thus to the influence of your passions, or I shall indeed fear for your reason. Believe me, Sir Henry, I wish not impertinently to pry into those secrets honour forbids you

Frederick, that night-that

d not notice the observation, but continued-"Yet why should I shrin

the cabin. "I love Louise; and, before I will resign the thoughts of her, I

aid Sir Henry. "My pretensions to Louise are founded

demand an explanation of his words, concluding the attempt would prove ineffectual, yielded to the remonstrances of Frederick, and returned to the gentle Louise; yet, the idea of Sir Henry's application to the Marchioness, and the fear that his overtures would be accepted, added poignancy to his torme

ng his appearance, hurried after him, and springing into it, declared he should not go unaccompanied.

one on shore with Sir Henry, and missing his pistols, he hastened to his uncle, and, acquainting him with the preceding transactions, begged he would permit him to follow them, to prevent hostilities. The Captain said he was too wel

ed the sentiments he had avowed the preceding evening: these the Lieutenant repeated, at the same time decla

hatred, I can forgive that arising from jealousy. On no account, however, shall I defer

nd haughtily. "Do you not love Louise-

subject, I will wish you good morning." He coolly bowed, and was leaving him, when Harla

rpowered the Lieutenant as to deprive him of articulation; and Sir Henry continued-"From my general conduct, Harland, you must be convinced it is not fear which deters me from fighting: but as you are mistaken in the motive which induces you to this action, I should think myself unp

ociferated Harland: "at least you shall not go alone to the Marchioness: and b

would permit his addresses to Louise. He offered to settle the whole of the fortune he then possessed on her; and even to engage his parents to make an addition, if required. The Marchioness listened calmly to his offer, and gently chid him for

k a child, who nineteen years since was left at the gates of St. Ursule, in Rennes: whether Louise

bosom, and presented

that was found with Louise! Tell me, I entreat you, Sir Henry, how it came into yo

are in the highest degree interested in the present subject. Sir Henry Corbet has brought this mini

it with that she constantly wore; the resemblance was exact. "Oh, Sir Henry!" she exclaimed; "tell me, I conjure you, whe

But no longer shall you be a dependent! My heart claimed you the moment I beheld you; and a vi

esisted by Louise; who, surprised and bewildered at the un

and the Marchioness. "Good God! Sir H

se the frailties of a parent. The time is approaching, when ever

to those of the Marchioness, cried-"Oh, Madam, congratulate your Louise; she is no

ely; and Sir Henry then presented her to

r rather than surprise. Roused from his torpor by this address, he regarded her a moment, then, wildly dashing his forehead, exclaimed-"By Heavens, my brain is on fire!" a

ptain: "these flights of Harland's are not unfr

claim, the Marchioness could not doubt: the account she had received of him from the Captain would not admit the idea; yet she declared she could not consent to part with Louise till the difficulties in which he appeared invo

rning, in a state approaching to frenzy, which, after many inconsistent actions, had produced an attempt

e the guidance of her future conduct, was to be equalled only by the knowledge of her birth, which, contrary to his sanguine expectations, was ignoble: ye

he had madly attempted self-destruction; in which he was prevented by his servant; but

med insulting, and desired to be left alone, or to the care of the surgeon and his servant. Sir Henry complied,

nted itself to his returning senses, was Sir Henry performing the little offices of friendship. He shrunk from t

his bosom; but his mind, softened by illness, yielded to the latter, and, pres

rejudices of education, answered-"Put me to the test, and let me prove myself a friend! Not my actions, but the passions of Harland, have induced him to entertain the

which the surgeon observing, insisted on their ceasing farthe

Louise's birth cannot, I admit, be justified: but reason, if not love, will acquit her of the fault and shame which must reflect on her parents. Her intrinsic virtues have gained her the admiration and friendship of her own sex; can ours then hesitate a moment in acknow

ness, convinced her he was not indifferent to her. Harland, therefore, had permission to visit as an accepted lover; the

nchisement, with the Marchioness's invitation; nor would the Captain, by unnecessary delays, add to his impatience to

his before they quitted St. Helena, was no longer refused. Louise was too ingenuous to conceal the sentiments of her heart; and as she presented her hand, the chastened d

n board; his heart replete with every pleasurable sensation that love and the gayest illusions of hope could inspire. But short was his promised happiness-the succeeding morning, on going to the Marchioness's, he foun

chioness, still weeping; "and have likewise sent for the Governor; as I stro

his brow contracted, fire flashed in his eyes, and in dissonant t

ore forcibly than language his concern at this accident, as, with trembling lips, he entreated

ected) sent one of her daughters to inquire if she were indisposed, who immediately returned with the account, that she was not in her room, nor, from the appearance of the bed, had it that night been slept in; on

zy of Harland, who would that instant have gone in pur

is to the friendship of his uncle you must look for redress: do not then, by an avowed act of violence, induce him to espouse the cause you want him to con

Captain's request. Louise was the prize on which he had fixed his happiness; nor could he, with even an appearance of indifference, see

prior engagement to the Lieutenant, and amiable as he acknowledged her to be, he did not wish Ferrand to form an alliance with her. That no unnecessary time might be lost, he ordered two of his attendants to proceed immediately to his countryseat, with orders, if Louise had been carried t

liance. I know his disposition-I have had proofs of yours: nor dare I trust you in the presence of each other. If it will be any satisfaction to you, Sir He

but the expressive eye of Sir Henry chec

but your own: and for the permission offered me of accompanying the messengers, I accept it with thankfulness. You, Ha

d to the Governor, who was conferring with the Marchioness and the Captain. Sir Henry read the tu

rhaps of dishonour, by the hand of a brother, or menials, whilst he who nearly claims the name of Husb

nd Louise is too just-too generous, to impute to you as a slight, that which proce

ants were waiting. He shook Harland by the hand, and,

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