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If you are not located in the United States, you -will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before -using this eBook. - -Title: My bird and my dog - A tale for youth - -Author: Anonymous - -Release Date: October 18, 2022 [eBook #69181] - -Language: English - -Produced by: Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed - Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was - produced from images generously made available by The - Internet Archive/American Libraries.) - -*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK MY BIRD AND MY DOG *** - - - - - - MY BIRD AND MY DOG. - - - Printed by J. Darling, Leadenhall-Street, London. - -[Illustration: _Some vicious boys had one day tied an old kettle to the -tail of the poor animal._ - - _See page 61._] - - - - - _My Bird and my Dog._ - - A - - _TALE FOR YOUTH_. - - BY THE AUTHOR OF THE - - _CITIZEN’S DAUGHTER, IDIOT HEIRESS, &c._ - - - While as infants you yet sported at my knee, I perceived that the mind - of man, brought forth in sin, like the earth cursed by the Almighty, - requires cultivation, and that the utmost vigilance and care are - necessary to train it in the paths of virtue. - - GESSNER. - - - London: - - _Printed at the Minerva Press for_ - A. K. NEWMAN AND CO. LEADENHALL-STREET. - - 1816. - - - - -_My Bird and my Dog._ - - - - -MY BIRD. - - - - -CHAP. I. - - -“You have often promised, mamma, to give us the history of our pretty -goldfinch; I wish you would indulge us, now that we are all together,” -said Caroline Fitzallan one evening to her mother. “We have read all -the books which papa brought us down; and you assured us that you -would get your story ready by that time.” - -“Do pray, mamma,” cried Charlotte and Henry, with looks of eager -expectation. - -“I would most willingly oblige you, my children,” said Mrs. Fitzallan; -“but we must first know whether it is agreeable to your father; you -should consider that while you are seeking your own gratification, you -may unintentionally tire others. Subjects adapted to your comprehension -and taste are of too trifling a nature to interest persons of a more -mature age.” - -Caroline cast her eyes down at this mild rebuke, and her -ever-indulgent parent, perceiving her disappointment, said, with a fond -smile--“Whatever amuses my children must interest me; so pray, my dear, -begin your tale as soon as you please.” - -A grateful kiss from each of his blooming infants was the reward of his -kindness; and the little party drew nearer to the fire, with looks of -pleasing impatience. - -Caroline took out her netting; Charlotte busied herself in colouring -pictures for her brother’s kite; and little Henry climbing on his -father’s knee, rested his face on his bosom, and listened with silent -attention, while Mrs. Fitzallan drew from her desk the following -little manuscript, and immediately read to them - - -_THE HISTORY OF MY BIRD_, - -SUPPOSED TO BE WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. - -“When my eyes first opened to the light, I found myself, with three -other unfledged goldfinches, comfortably lodged in a warm nest. A fond -parent sat watching over us with anxious solicitude; and her joy, at -seeing her callow offspring safely released from the confinement of the -shell, was expressed in lively chirping notes; her beautifully-painted -wings were expanded with rapturous haste, and, heedless of our timid -complaints, she flew from us; but her absence was short; she soon -returned, and evinced her maternal care, by bringing us such food as -suited our delicate state, and which we were unable to procure for -ourselves. This she repeated till we were satisfied; then perching on a -bough above us, she shook her plumage with exultation, and poured forth -a strain of heartfelt delight. - -“The tree in which my mother had built our nest grew near a farmhouse, -the windows of which overlooked the orchard, whose tempting fruit had -attracted innumerable feathered tenants. A young lady from town, who -was on a visit to the farmer’s daughter, had often expressed a wish to -have a goldfinch; and her friend, who happened to be rambling with her -through the orchard, at that moment looking up, exclaimed--‘You shall -soon have a bird now, Eliza; for I believe a goldfinch has just hatched -some young in this tree, and I will tell one of our men to watch it: -when they are fledged you shall have the finest.’ - -‘But would it not be an act of cruelty to take them from their mother?’ -asked Eliza, her eyes filling with tears of sensibility. - -“Fanny, though naturally compassionate, was more accustomed to -such things, and considered them with indifference; she therefore -replied--‘Not cruel in the least, Eliza; you will be very fond of it, -and use it well; then where can be the harm? If you do not take it, -some mischievous boy may find the nest, and perhaps torture them all to -death; and as to the old bird, she will soon forget them, and make a -new nest.’ - -‘I am not exactly of your opinion,’ said Eliza; ‘it does not justify me -in my own eyes to be cruel, because another may have the power to be -more so; for you know, my dear Fanny, I might as well wantonly crush -this poor insect beneath my foot, and say, it is no matter--the next -who passes this way will do it, if I do not; but that would be very -barbarous of me, you must allow.’ - -‘Why indeed that is very true,’ replied Fanny; ‘and I am sure I would -not willingly be guilty of any act of barbarity; but you may as well -have one of these birds as any other, for I know Dick has watched them -here; and as he considers them his property, he will dispose of them to -people who are not quite so scrupulous.’ - -‘If that is the case,’ said Eliza, ‘I will certainly have one at least; -and I will teach it such sweet tunes, that you will be quite delighted -when you come to see me in town.’ - -“In this instance, Eliza certainly suffered self-gratification to -triumph over the dictates of native benevolence. The simplest sophistry -has too often the power to lull the suggestions of virtue; and that -very night our mossy bed was torn from the supporting branch by the -hand of an unpitying rustic, and placed within a beautiful, brass-wired -cage. We beheld the transition with wonder and alarm. The splendour -of the change dazzled our eyes; but we knew that our newly-acquired -grandeur robbed us of life’s sweetest blessing--liberty. - -“A heavy shower of rain brought our fond parent home, in the hope of -affording shelter to her callow brood. Our feeble voices were raised -to implore her succour, for the wet flowed in upon us, and we shivered -with the uncomfortable sensations it occasioned. Perceiving our -situation, our tender mother uttered a shrill cry of despair. She flew -round and round the cage, in the vain attempt of forcing an entrance. -She pecked the wire with her bill, and beat against it with her downy -breast. Ah! who can conceive the anguish of her little throbbing -heart, at thus finding herself robbed of her darling treasure! She -passed the whole night in mournful lamentations, nor ventured to quit -us till our piercing cries for food rung in her ears, and roused her -from the stupor of grief into which she had fallen. - -“Arduous was her task to supply us with sufficient nutrition; for the -little morsels she dropped at random into the cage, we were too feeble -to search for, and it cost her many weary journeys before the cravings -of our hunger could be satisfied. How little do children think of the -vast debt of gratitude they owe to their parents for their assiduous -cares during their infant years of helplessness! how, in hours of want -or sickness, the fond afflicted parent robs herself of rest, of food, -of health, or of pleasure, to administer to the wants of her offspring! -Oh youth! whilst thy heart is yet warm with the glow of compassion at -this picture of animal distress, call to remembrance, if thou hast -ever, by stubborn or undutiful conduct, given a pang to that maternal -breast which fostered thee with such care and tenderness--if thou hast -been guilty of such indiscretion in an unguarded moment, resolve not to -transgress again; think what thy mother hath endured for thee, and let -thy virtues prove the sweet reward of her love and solicitude. - -“Five tedious days passed on in this manner. Our strength increased, -and the growth of our feathers enabled our persecutor to distinguish -the male from the female. Being a stout and lively bird, I was chosen -from the rest. The other four, happening to prove hens, were suffered -to fly; and the joy of our parent at seeing her young ones restored to -liberty prevented her from perceiving that I was doomed to captivity -and sorrow. - -“I was removed, in my splendid prison, to the farmhouse parlour, where -I remained several days, in a state of terror and distress that can -hardly be imagined, which gave the gentle Eliza apprehensions that -I could not live. Every kind attention in her power to bestow was -afforded me: the utmost care was taken that I should not be exposed -to the inclemency of the weather, that my habitation should be kept -free from dirt, and my food such as would agree with me. I was not -insensible to this kindness; but I panted for freedom, and with my -tender bill strove to remove the bars which impeded my flight. - -“Finding all my strength ineffectual, I fell into a state of sullen -melancholy, which my tender mistress endeavoured to dissipate by music -and sweet songs. She was at length successful. Habit reconciled me to -my situation; and finding it impossible to escape, I resolved to enjoy -the good that was not withheld from me. Repinings would avail but -little; patience and cheerfulness would, I knew, endear me to those -who had power over me; and I was not without a hope that it would -induce them to allow me still greater indulgencies. When once I had -formed this resolution, I found my health and spirits daily improving; -and I endeavoured to testify my gratitude for every little kindness I -experienced by lively strains. - -“I was soon praised and admired by every visitor, and became acquainted -with every guest. I became tame and tractable, and soon found a source -of amusement in all the little domestic transactions of the inhabitants -of the farm. - -“The family party consisted of Mr. Somers, as worthy a man as ever -lived, his wife, Francis and Fanny, their children, Miss Fitzallan -and her brother, who were visitors, and who I found were shortly -to be more closely connected by the union of Eliza with Francis -Somers. Never was there presented a more perfect picture of domestic -felicity than afforded by this amiable family. The father was a man -of good understanding and agreeable manners, industrious, sober, and -assiduous in implanting principles of rectitude in the minds of his -children, whose dispositions were truly amiable. Miss Fitzallan was -handsome, lively, and accomplished; her brother, a youth of spirit and -prepossessing appearance; and their presence at the farm gave animation -to industry, by the amusements they afforded in the hours of relaxation. - -“Eliza had brought down a guitar, on which she played every evening, -when Somers returned with his son from the fields. After a few pleasing -tunes, forfeits, or some agreeable pastime, were introduced, and the -evening passed delightfully away. Sometimes Eliza would divert them -with enigmas and charades, one of which I think I can remember: it was -addressed to Francis, and was as follows.” - -“I beg your pardon, mamma, but pray,” said Caroline to Mrs. Fitzallan, -“what is the meaning of a charade?” - -“It is, my dear, a sort of riddle, formed upon a word of two syllables, -each of which must convey a separate sense: thus we can make a charade -of _house-dog_, while it would be impossible to form one on the word -_kind-ness_, as the latter conveys no meaning without being joined to -the former.” - -“I understand you, mamma,” replied Caroline; “please to let us hear -Miss Fitzallan’s charade.” - - -_CHARADE._ - - “Take a coarse kind of corn, which makes bread for the poor, - Then add that which you’ve oft help’d me over; - Join these aptly together, and you will be sure - An old borough town to discover, - To which every summer I gladly repair, - For friends kind and generous I ever found there.” - -“I think the first must be oats,” said Charlotte. - -“Ay, that is a coarse kind of grain,” replied Caroline; “but what town -begins with that syllable?” - -Mrs. Fitzallan smiled. - -“I will give you ten minutes to guess,” said she; “after which we will -go to supper.” - -The ten minutes soon passed away, during which they puzzled themselves -in vain; after which she satisfied their anxious inquiries, by shewing -them the word _Rye-gate_. Each wondered that they had not guessed -what was so very plain, and they retired to bed, highly entertained -with what they had heard, Caroline protesting she would get a book of -enigmas and charades with the very first shilling she could obtain -from her papa. - - - - -CHAP. II. - - A mild and sweet-tempered old man or woman, whose mind is rather - chaste than severe, and whose manners are discreet rather than grave, - is the most graceful ornament which humanity can boast, and the most - effectual agent which virtue can employ. - - ROUSSEAU. - - -The next evening, after each had completed the domestic occupation of -the day, Mrs. Fitzallan, in compliance with the desire of her young -family, resumed the history of the goldfinch. - -“The cheerful and hospitable disposition of Farmer Somers led him to -give readily into any little plan for the amusement of the youthful -party, who, far from feeling his presence a restraint on their -pleasures, were never so happy as when, collected around him, they -could make him umpire of their debates, or participator of their -amusements. Unlike the austere parent, whose brows are ever contracted -with a frown, and whose step, when heard, is sufficient to strike -terror into the minds of his children, if their faults required -correction, Mr. Somers possessed the happy art of reproving with -such gentle arguments as proved superior judgment without wounding -affection, and entered with spirit into all their trifling pastimes. - -“As the birthday of Fanny drew near, the indulgent Somers promised them -a rural jubilee, and the farm soon became a scene of pleasing bustle. -The residence of this happy family was a neat brick dwelling-house, -built in a modern style, the barns and outhouses detached so as not -to spoil the appearance of the building, which was much improved by -sash-windows, and the elevation of a flight of steps, which were -ornamented on each side by flower-pots, containing a variety of -blooming plants; a grass-plot and border, with a nice gravel-path, -graced the front of the house, round which the fragrant jessamine grew -in wild luxuriance. On the green, tables were spread for the rustic -guests, who were to be indulged that day with extra good cheer, and -unrestrained licence to do as they pleased--a privilege which they had -too much regard for their master and his family to abuse. - -“The willing hands of Fanny prepared the dainties, Mr. Somers having -previously taken care that the robust appetite should be first -satisfied with excellent, substantial food. Each honest peasant -had the girl of his heart beside him; and their heartfelt glee, -which, though expressed in the unpolished accents of simple nature, -communicated a glow of pleasure to every spectator. A pipe and tabor -was not forgotten; and Somers, inspired by the surrounding gaiety, drew -his violin from the case wherein it had been buried for many years, and -delighted them with scientific sounds of merriment, while, dropping -the master for the obliging host, he instructed them in the intricate -figure of the mazy dance, which was led off by Miss Fitzallan and -young Somers, succeeded by Fanny and a neighbouring farmer’s son, who -had recently solicited her father’s permission to address her. They -continued this diversion with spirit, till the rising moon gave notice -that the hour of rest drew nigh, and a signal was given by Mrs. Somers -that supper was ready. - -‘We must husband our pleasures, my children,’ said the farmer; ‘in the -sports of to-day we must not forget the duties of to-morrow; the grass -is already damp, and even in the midst of revelling, disease may punish -us, if we neglect the admonitions of prudence. Let us adjourn to the -house, and after devoting a few hours more to pastimes, which we may -with safety indulge, retire to rest, satisfied with the amusements -of the day, and rise in the morning, able and willing to pursue our -allotted labour.’ - -“This hint was sufficient. Each led his willing fair one to the -supper-table; and the jest, the laugh, and merry tale, went round. -The health of the lovely Fanny and the benevolent host was drank with -repeated cheers; and upon Miss Fitzallan being solicited to sing, she, -without any affectation, gave the following song, composed by herself -for the occasion:-- - -TUNE--_By this Fountain’s flowery side._ ROSINA. - - “Happy in our native plains, - Pure content is still our own; - Courtly cares and envy’s pains - Long to us shall be unknown. - Let the sprightly tabor sound, - Let the merry bells ring round; - Cheerful hearts and spirits gay, - Bless sweet Fanny’s natal day. - - _Chorus_--Let the sprightly, &c. - - “What is fashion’s gilded state? - Idle pomp and tinsel glare. - Can they Nature’s charms o’errate? - Can they with her joys compare? - Let the sportive jest be ours, - Let us cull life’s choicest flowers; - Mirth is ours and spirits gay, - On sweet Fanny’s natal day. - - _Chorus_--Let the sportive, &c. - - “When the happy favour’d youth - To the altar leads the fair, - Plighting there his love and truth, - May each blessing be their share! - Broach the heart-enlivening ale, - Nought but joy shall here prevail; - Cheerful hearts and spirits gay, - Bless sweet Fanny’s natal day. - - _Chorus_--Broach the heart, &c. - -“The old man, filled with glee, joined in the chorus; and his example -was eagerly followed by the honest rustics, whose coarse voices and -uncouth accents formed a most comical melody, and afforded infinite -amusement to the more polished guests, among whom it may be necessary -to mention a young lady, the daughter of Sir George Norbury, of whom -Somers rented the farm. An attachment had subsisted for several years -between young Fitzallan and Miss Norbury, which has since been crowned -with a happy marriage.” - -“That was you and papa, I believe,” cried Charlotte, looking at her -mother. - -“It was, my dear; and I reckon that day among the happiest in my life.” - -“For what reason, mamma?” - -“I will explain it to you another time, my love. Suffer me now to -proceed with the history of “My Bird.” - -“The attachment of these young people was founded on the most perfect -mutual esteem; but I am unfortunately unable to afford the curious -reader any further account of their affairs, as I was removed to London -with my young mistress a few days after that on which this rural -jubilee took place, and I must now proceed to relate the adventures -which befel me there. - -“Miss Fitzallan, among many amiable qualities, had one fault, to which -many young people are but too prone--she was heedless in the extreme. -What she at one time most anxiously desired, and took the utmost -pains to obtain, she would, in a few hours after possession, throw -aside, or lose by her inattention. It was in this blameable manner she -acted by me, when, after a very fatiguing journey, I arrived safely -in town. She purchased a new and elegant cage for me, and hung it in -her favourite apartment, where she visited me every hour, bringing me -bits of sugar, and with a silver whistle endeavouring to teach me new -notes; but, alas! this kindness was of short duration. She grew weary -of the frequent repetition of her visits, and gradually ceased to feel -the same delight in attending me. She next gave me in charge to her -servant, with strict injunctions not to neglect me; but there is an old -adage, which, if she had attended to it, would have been infinitely to -my advantage. It is this--“If you would have a thing well done, do it -yourself.” - -“In fact, the servant had a variety of business on her hands, and want -of time, more than want of inclination, was the cause of my sufferings. -I was frequently obliged to drink foul water; my seed was sometimes so -low, that it was painful to me to reach it; and my cage was suffered -to get so dirty, that I was much incommoded by the unwholesome smell -of it; and my health would in all probability have suffered, had I not -shortly after been released. - -“One day that my mistress was out, her maid thought proper to invite -a few of her friends to see her. Among these was a little froward -girl, who seldom paid any attention to what was said to her, and whose -presence was a restraint on these young women, who wished to talk over -their own secrets without a witness, who might probably repeat what -passed. Our servant accordingly desired the girl to go up into the -lady’s room, where she would find a beautiful bird, to which she might -talk as much as she pleased, but not venture to touch. Sally heard this -injunction; but no sooner beheld me, than she resolved to disobey, and -immediately opening the cage, took me in her hands, to admire every -feather separately. With a violent struggle I released myself from her -grasp, and made my escape out of the open window, leaving her to bewail -her disobedience at leisure. - -“Never shall I forget the rapturous sensations I experienced, when, for -the first time in my life, I tasted the sweets of liberty, and soared -aloft in air. I perched upon a tree, I flew from bough to bough, and -sung the most melodious notes of joy. Imprudent that I was! I knew not -the perils that awaited me. Like many other young and inconsiderate -creatures, I murmured at that restraint which was for my good. I had -been petted and indulged, till I imagined that the whole world would -be alike attentive to my wants. I found my error; and, impatient at -the reverse, precipitated myself into greater evils than those I had -hitherto repined at. It was true, I had gained my liberty; but that -was all I could boast. I had no home--no kindred, and I found no -friends. I was a stranger among a numerous tribe, who considered me as -an impertinent intruder, and drove me from tree to tree with unpitying -rancour. - -“The night came on--the piercing cold chilled my tender frame, who had -been accustomed to the shelter of a warm room, and I bitterly bewailed -my indiscretion. In the eagerness of my flight, I had neglected to -notice the window from which I flew; and I well knew that it would be -in vain for me to attempt to regain it. I passed the night in a state -of misery not to be described, nestled under a bush that grew in the -garden of a mean-looking house. - -“For some time I lost in sleep the sense of my misfortunes, but was -roused from my slumber by a rude shock. Ah! conceive my anguish and -terror, at finding myself within the death-dealing clutches of a large -tabby cat! Puss would no doubt have made that morning an exquisite -breakfast, had not Providence interfered, and sent the master of the -house into the garden at that, to me, critical moment. At a word -from this man, who held the animal in complete subjection, Grimalkin -released me, and suffered her master to take me in his hand, while she -purred round him, evidently with exultation at what she had done. - -“After a short investigation, I was taken into the house, and consigned -to a cage of curious construction, in an apartment which contained -about a hundred birds of different species. It was not long before I -learnt that my present owner was a bird-fancier; and I was soon after -fated to undergo the most exquisite tortures, as the means of teaching -me a variety of tricks and graces, to which I was before a stranger, -such as drawing up a bucket of water, standing on one leg with a paper -gun under my wing, and twisting round my perch like a rope-dancer. -These accomplishments, though they may be amusing to an inconsiderate -spectator, will, I am sure, afford but little pleasure to the feeling -breast, when they know the tortures which are inflicted on a tender, -unresisting animal, when they hear how our delicate limbs are twisted -to agony, or goaded with red-hot knitting-needles. But why should I -shock the susceptible mind by a minute detail of such barbarities? -Already, in imagination, I perceive the eye of pity drop a tear on the -page--the generous heart throb with indignation. Oh Sensibility! sweet -inmate of the human breast! may thy soft dictates impress betimes the -minds of my youthful readers--may they turn with disgust from every -scene of cruel sport, and follow the glorious example of their blessed -Redeemer in gentleness and mercy! - -“It will, I trust, afford satisfaction to my reader to learn, that I -was soon after relieved from such persecutions by an old maiden lady, -who took a fancy to me, and purchased me at an exorbitant price. My -joy at the exchange may be easily imagined; and I became so very tame, -that, as I was a particular favourite, I was indulged with the range -of the whole apartment, and suffered to peck the sugar out of her cup -at breakfast. Thus, in the vicissitudes of life’s changeful scene, do -luxury and misery tread alternately on the heels of each other. - -“The whims and caprices of this old lady would afford ample diversion -to those who take delight in ridiculing the infirmities of human -nature. For my own part, I think no practice so truly despicable; -besides which, gratitude ought to restrain those who eat of the bread -and drink of the cup of their superiors, especially (as was the case -with my mistress) when a good heart makes ample compensation for a -number of peculiarities. - -“The death of my venerable owner again consigned me to new hands, and -I became the property of her niece, Mrs. Torrent, with whom I was -once more subjected to every kind of ill usage that it was possible -for me to bear. This lady had three children, peevish, ill-bred, and -disgusting. Every visitor was tormented by their impertinence, every -domestic the slave of their caprices, and every dumb animal the object -of their mischievous pastime. To please these little wretches, I was -taken from my cage, a string was fastened to my slender leg, to which -Master Tommy attached a pasteboard toy, which he denominated a flying -Harlequin, and the weight of which caused me extreme pain. Yet I was -compelled to drag it about; and if I failed to perform my task to his -satisfaction, I was urged to obedience by a needle’s point. At other -times Miss Sophy would spin my cage round, till I dropped from my -perch, sick, giddy, and almost expiring. - -“These and such tyrannical amusements they were permitted by their -foolishly-indulgent parents; and I should, in all probability, have -been the victim of their cruelty, had I not been at last so fortunate -as to make my escape. - -“Again I had the wide world before me, and again was my life endangered -by a rapacious bird of prey, who saw and pursued me. Exerting the -utmost swiftness of which my wings were capable, I flew over hill and -valley; but, notwithstanding all my speed, I must inevitably have been -overtaken by my dreaded foe, had not I fortunately perceived a young -lady sitting at a window, into which I immediately flew, and sheltered -myself in her bosom. Surprised and alarmed, she gave a loud shriek; but -the palpitations of terror, which had before agitated my bosom, changed -to rapture when I perceived my pursuer retreat in affright at the -sound of her voice; and my delight was still further augmented, when I -discovered, in my fair preserver, my former mistress, Eliza Fitzallan, -at that time Mrs. Somers, the union of the young lovers having taken -place since my flight. - -“In the same apartment were assembled Fanny and her husband, with -Mr. and Mrs. Fitzallan; and my happiness was complete, when, after -regarding me attentively for some time, Eliza declared to young Somers -that I was the very bird she had brought away from the farm. - -‘I know him,’ said she, ‘by the particular formation of one of his -claws, which must have received a hurt when it was first hatched; and -now I have found my pretty creature, I will take care of it.’ - -‘I think, Eliza,’ said her husband, ‘you had better give it to Mrs. -Fitzallan. You are going back into the country, where we shall be at no -loss for birds; and I think Mrs. Fitzallan will set greater store by -this than any one she might purchase.’ - -‘Ah! you know I am a careless creature; but now I am settled, I mean -to reform, I assure you. However, my sister shall have the little -flutterer if she pleases.’ - -“I was accordingly transferred to the protection of Mrs. Fitzallan, -with whom I have continued a willing and happy captive ever since, and -hope with her to finish my days, which now draw very near a conclusion, -being at present far advanced in years. - -“Eliza was faithful to her word; she saw the error of youthful -thoughtlessness, and is now a most exemplary wife; and I have the -felicity of beholding all my earliest friends happy and respected.” - -“A famous story, upon my word,” cried Fitzallan, smiling; “I give you -credit for your ingenuity, though I must own I should feel a slight -inclination to turn critic, but that I wish to secure your candour for -a little piece of my own writing. To-morrow evening I will begin my -tale, and these darlings shall decide which is most interesting.” - -He then kissed his little family with fond affection, and the young -ones retired to rest. - - - - -MY DOG. - - - - - MY DOG; - - OR, - - _THE ADVENTURES OF ROVER_. - - - - -CHAP. III. - - -On the following evening, when the family were, as usual, assembled -together in the parlour, Mr. Fitzallan began his promised tale as -follows:-- - -“About twelve years ago, there was known at Boston, in North America, -a boy, who, from the vagrant life he led, was distinguished by the -degrading appellation of Dirty Barnaby. He had been maintained by the -parish, but was so deformed, and of such a disgusting appearance, -that no one would take him as an apprentice, and he was obliged to -earn a scanty subsistence, by performing such menial offices for the -inhabitants as few others would undertake. This child of misfortune -was the butt of ridicule to all the boys in the place; and the -hardships and ignominy he was continually exposed to, created in his -mind a sort of sullen gloom, which added to the unpleasantness of his -rudely-formed countenance. - -“The only object towards which he displayed the least show of kindness -or affection, was a large dog, which followed him about wherever he -went, and who patiently shared the kicks bestowed on his less-docile -master, and as meekly partook with him his sorry meal of mouldy -fragments. - -“In the same neighbourhood was a young gentleman, whom I shall -distinguish by the name of Theodore, who was as remarkable for his -personal graces as poor Barnaby was for his deformity. He had often -wondered how such a miserable object became possessed of such a fine -dog, and one day, with much affability, interrogated him on the subject. - -‘Pray, my lad,’ said he to him, with a voice of kindness to which the -boy had been little accustomed, ‘what is your dog’s name?’ - -‘Rover, Sir.’ - -‘Have you had him long?’ - -‘Two years.’ - -‘Was he given to you by any body in this place?’ - -‘Do you think I stole him, Sir?’ - -‘I hope not.’ - -‘No, Sir, I did not; though I am poor and ugly, I thank God I am -honest.’ - -‘That’s a good lad; but where did you get the dog?’ - -‘He came to me, Sir.’ - -‘Came to you! that is very unlikely.’ - -‘Sir, I would not tell a lie for the world.’ - -‘I admire your integrity; but I wish to know how you got the dog.’ - -‘Sir, I will tell you. Some vicious boys had one day tied an old kettle -to the tail of the poor animal, who, frightened and tormented, ran up -and down till I thought he would go mad. Enraged at their barbarity, -I stripped off my ragged jacket, and getting all the stones together -I could hold, pelted the boys so stoutly, that most of them ran -away. The cruel are always cowards, Sir; so I had not much trouble in -fighting the rest. I mastered three of them, and bore the poor animal -away out of their reach. When I had relieved Rover’s bleeding tail, he -licked my hands in gratitude. I kissed and cried over him, for I was -used to being ill treated myself, Sir. Rover seemed determined not to -leave me; and if it had been my last morsel, I could not have refused -him the bit of meat which I had put away in paper for my supper. Well, -Sir, I never found an owner for Rover; so I have kept him ever since. -Many people have tried to decoy him away from me, and he fares badly -enough, poor fellow; yet he would starve rather than he would leave me; -and it makes my heart ache to see his ribs almost clinging together.’ - -“Theodore could not restrain his tears at this simple, touching tale. -He was affected by the magnanimity and sensibility which this poor -child of nature displayed, and was for some moments incapable of making -any reply. At length he inquired of Barnaby whether he would sell his -dog?--‘I have half-a-guinea in my pocket,’ said he, ‘and if you will -let me have Rover, it shall be yours. You may be assured also that I -will do more for you when I have the power.’ - -‘You are a generous young gentleman, Sir,’ said Barnaby, ‘and I always -loved you, because you looked so tender, and never joined the other -boys in hooting at me. If I could do without my dog, you should have -him, for I am sure he would be better off with you; but indeed, Sir, I -cannot bear to part with him. I hope you will not be angry with me.’ - -‘Angry! oh no,’ replied Theodore; ‘to shew you that I am not, you shall -take this half-guinea, and buy a good dinner for yourself and Rover.’ - -‘God bless you, Sir!’ ejaculated Barnaby. - -“It was all he could say; and he turned hastily away, his eyes swimming -with tears. - -“The kind accents of Theodore had even a more powerful effect on him -than his money. Theodore was returning home, when, at the corner of the -street in which he lived, he again encountered Barnaby, who had taken a -circuit round the houses, and was now hastening to meet him. - -‘You must have the dog, Sir,’ said he, with a firm voice; ‘I cannot -take your money for nothing; but you must keep him close, or he will -run away. However, if he should return to me, I will bring him back; -and I hope you will sometimes let me just have a peep at him in the -kitchen or the stable.’ - -‘You shall see him every day,’ returned Theodore, well pleased with -the arrangement, as well as with the noble-minded boy, whose deformed -exterior concealed such a valuable heart. - -“Blush, oh ye children of vanity! at this simple truth; fly not to -your looking-glasses for self-approval, nor henceforward deem ugliness -incompatible with virtue. - -“Barnaby retreated, casting many a longing, lingering look behind -at poor Rover, who, secured by the silk handkerchief of Theodore, -struggled to get free, and was reluctantly forced into the house. -A few days of close confinement ensued; and at last good fare, the -comforts of a warm fireside, and kind treatment, reconciled him to -his new master, and every inmate of the house, with whom he was soon -on the most familiar terms. He was at once lord of the kitchen, and a -welcome guest in the parlour. His engaging and docile manners rendered -him an object of admiration to every one, and, unlike many who are -suddenly exalted from indigence to prosperity, he forgot not his former -benefactor, but the first time he came to the house, set up a loud bark -of joy, and leaped upon him with every demonstration of affection, and -could with difficulty be restrained from again following the fortunes -of his humble master. - -“The hardships under which poor Barnaby had formerly laboured had been -much ameliorated by the kind generosity of the amiable Theodore, who -had taken care that he should be supplied with wholesome food, and a -decent change of wearing apparel from his own cast wardrobe; and as the -boy had learnt to read and write in the charity-school, and was now too -old to be apprenticed to a trade, Theodore gave him a recommendation -to an old friend and schoolfellow, who consented to receive him as a -servant, and took him with him to England. - -“We must now pass over a lapse of three years, during which Theodore -attained the stature and maturity of manhood, and formed an intimacy -with the family of Sir George Norbury, whose charming daughter soon -engaged his affections, and in return bestowed hers on the worthy youth. - -“It may not be unnecessary here to observe, that the early dissipations -of the Baronet had materially impaired his fortune, to repair which -he hoped to form an advantageous alliance for his daughter. As -family-pride led him to shudder at the idea of sinking into obscurity, -after having enjoyed all the notoriety of rank and affluence, he -therefore no sooner discovered the attachment subsisting between the -young people, than he determined to break it off, and for that purpose -removed his daughter out of Theodore’s reach, by taking her to England, -as the parents of Theodore, though genteel, were not affluent, and he -being but a younger son, could not be expected to have a very ample -provision made for him. Young Fitzallan had indeed been destined for -the navy, and had served four years as a midshipman; but an unexpected -peace had occasioned him to be paid off, and he was now deemed an -unwelcome encumbrance to his family. - -“War once more opened a prospect for Theodore, and he was ordered to -London by his father, to solicit an appointment at the navy-board. -Accompanied by his faithful dog, he pursued his course with a light -heart; and after a favourable voyage, landed in England, his native -place. - -“The evening was far advanced when the vessel put into port; and -Theodore, impatient to proceed as far as possible on his way to town, -took a postchaise immediately. His whole mind was occupied with the -pleasing idea of seeing Miss Norbury in London; and he had proceeded -two stages before it occurred to him that he had not got his faithful -Rover in the chaise with him. To go forward was now impossible--for -his life he would not leave the poor animal behind in a strange -country; and he accordingly procured fresh horses, in the resolution -of returning, let the expence and delay cost him what it might. A -heavy fog now obscured the atmosphere, and rendered it impossible to -distinguish any object at the distance of a yard. The postboy declared -it was a ‘despart night for travelling in such a confounded hurry, and -all for a stupid hound of a dog, who, if he had any _nouse_, would -be sure to follow him to London.’ But the resolution of Fitzallan was -immoveable; and with all the inconsiderate vehemence of a sailor, he -swore the postboy into obedience. - -“The cutting whip now smacked on the lank sides of the jaded animals, -who, fatigued with a day of hard labour, and disturbed from a transient -moment of repose, could scarcely drag their stiffened limbs along. -Theodore every minute put his head out of the window, alternately -encouraging the driver to proceed, or whistling and hallooing for the -wandering fugitive. - -“No Rover appeared; and the impatience of Theodore increased, till -it was suddenly checked by a violent crash, with which the chaise was -precipitated down a steep bank, and Fitzallan received a contusion -on his head, which, for some moments, deprived him of sensation. -The postillion with difficulty extricated him from the chaise, and -scratching his head, with much stoical coldness, said--‘I am sure, -please your honour, it was no fault of mine; you would have me drive at -such an outrageous rate, though I could not see the nose on my face. I -am sure too the poor _beasteses_ have suffered cruelly, for their sides -bleed like any thing.’ - -‘I see my error, now it is too late, my lad,’ said Theodore, with a -sigh of anguish, ‘and am justly punished for my thoughtless inhumanity; -but repining will not repair our difficulties. What is to be done?’ - -‘That be’s the puzzle, your honour; the chaise is all to shatters, and -thof I _mought_ ride to ----, it would be morally impossible to your -honour, in such a bleeding and scarified state. By the mass, a lucky -thought has just entered my head. I seed a light in a window glimmering -just now; the house cannot be far off; do you wait here with the -cattle, and I will hunt it out, and see if they are willing to do any -thing for us.’ - -“This being instantly agreed to by Theodore, the postboy ran off, and -soon returned with the pleasing intelligence, that the gentleman was -welcome to what accommodation they could afford. - -‘And so, Sir,’ added the postillion, ‘if you please I will help you on, -and then I can go forward with the horses.’ - -“Theodore, ill as he was, was touched with compassion for the poor -goaded animals; and slipping a crown-piece into his hand, begged him to -stop and refresh them at the next inn on the road. - -“They were by this time arrived at the door of a spacious and elegant -mansion, where a servant waited with a light, and conducted him into a -parlour superbly furnished. Theodore would have retreated. - -‘I must be an intruder here,’ said he; ‘shew me into any place more -suitable to my present condition. I fear your humanity induces you to -act without permission from the master of the house.’ - -‘Indeed I do not, Sir,’ replied the man; ‘our Peter has been sent up to -my young master with an account of your misfortune; and though he has -retired for the night, being much fatigued after a long journey, he -begs you will not refuse to accept the offer of accommodation, and has -ordered us to pay you every attention which your situation requires.’ - -‘I am infinitely obliged to your master for his politeness and -hospitality. May I beg to know his name?’ - -‘Baron Montgomery, Sir.’ - -“Theodore put his hand in his pocket for a card; but fatigue and -exertion had so completely overpowered him, that he fainted away. -When he recovered, he found himself in bed. Proper styptics had been -applied to his head, to stop the effusion of blood, and such cordial -restoratives administered as essentially relieved him. - -“The young man then retired, leaving him to repose. As he took leave of -him for the night, he said--‘Should you want any thing, Sir, please to -ring the bell; there will be a person up all night.’ - -‘Not on my account, I hope,’ said Fitzallan. - -‘No, Sir; my old master expired this day at two o’clock, and there -is one of the domestics sitting up with the corpse, which is in the -apartment below this.’ - -‘Very well,’ returned Theodore, and then wished the man a goodnight. - -“After passing a few unquiet hours, Fitzallan fell into a doze, from -which he was roused by a noise, which he distinguished to be footsteps -on the stairs. He imagined some one was coming to know if he wanted -any thing, and he expected every moment the entrance of a servant. The -steps, however, died away, and again he tried to compose himself to -sleep, when he heard a repetition of the same noise, and at the same -time accompanied by a sort of breathing, which seemed to pause at his -door. - -“A degree of superstition had, very early in life, crept into the -mind of Theodore, owing to the improper management of those intrusted -with the care of his infant years. He recollected that the old Baron -had expired that day at two o’clock; and sounding his repeater, found -that it was precisely the same hour. The weak state of his body also -affected his spirits; and he yielded himself up to a state of timidity, -which he was unable to get the better of. - -“His terror was considerably augmented by a noise which shook the -room, and seemed as if part of it had given way. In a faltering voice -he articulated--‘Who is there?’ but no answer was returned. The low -breathing sound was again heard, and the next instant something of icy -coldness pressed against his cheek, and a heavy weight seemed to rest -on his stomach. No longer master of his fears, Theodore rung the bell, -violently uttering a cry of terror, which, in a few minutes, brought an -old woman with a lamp into the room, and immediately, to the mingled -astonishment, shame, and joy of Fitzallan, he discovered, in the object -of his groundless alarm, his faithful dog!” - -“Dear papa!” exclaimed Caroline, who, during the narration, had crept -closer to her mother, and turned pale with apprehension, “how happy I -am to hear that was all! I really thought it had been a ghost.” - -“My dear child,” returned Fitzallan, “have not I often warned you -against the folly of giving way to such weak fears? The possessor of a -virtuous heart has no more to dread by night than by day; and though -I was timid enough in the case I have related to suffer my fears to -vanquish my reason, I must, in justice to myself, attribute my terror -to the powerful force of early impressions. There is a passage in a -favourite author, which I have often read to you, and wished you to -retain it in your memory, as you may find it of infinite service to you -in the events of life. It is in Sturm, whose works you have perused -with so much profit and delight. That exquisitely sublime author makes -this judicious observation:--‘How much we torment ourselves by vain -terrors, which have no foundation but in a disordered fancy! We might -spare ourselves many fears, if we would take the trouble to examine the -objects which frighten us, and seek for their natural causes. The same -thing happens to us with respect to moral things. With what ardour we -pursue the goods of fortune, without examining if they are worth such -anxiety, or can procure us the hoped-for happiness.’” - -“I well remember this, papa,” said Caroline; “but pray tell us now how -Rover came to be in that house?” - -“I will to-morrow evening, my love; but it grows late--you must -retire; and let me again caution you to indulge no fears of darkness -or hobgoblins. There is a good God watching over to protect virtue and -innocence. Pray to him when you lay down to sleep; let his blessings -and mercies occupy your last thoughts, and he will suffer nothing evil -to approach you. So good night, my children.” - - - - -CHAP. IV. - - - Let it be considered, that besides as happiness is uncertain, - misfortune is rarely without remedy. Time may console us, Fate may - change; and he who fancies himself the most unfortunate of beings may - yet become happy. GENLIS. - - -On the following evening, each of the young ones being anxious to hear -the sequel of Rover’s adventures, Fitzallan, ever indulgent to their -wishes, when bounded by propriety, resumed his narrative. - -“Theodore, having enjoyed a good night’s rest, and satisfied in his -mind as to the safety of his faithful follower, who that night reposed -soundly by his bedside, was anxious to continue his journey to London -as early as possible. He therefore rose before any but the menial -domestics of the family were stirring, not recollecting that gratitude -as well as politeness required that he should make his acknowledgments -personally for the kindness he had experienced. Recollecting this -in time, he sauntered listlessly from room to room, till he had the -satisfaction to hear that Lord Montgomery was stirring, and requested -the favour of Mr. Fitzallan to breakfast with him. Theodore returned a -polite answer, and was soon summoned to the Baron’s apartment. - -“The servant having announced him to his master, Theodore entered; -but started back with unconcealed surprise at beholding a form with -which he was well acquainted. Montgomery, though well pleased at the -interview, and better prepared, had presence of mind sufficient to -prevent the servant from noticing the confusion of Fitzallan; but -motioning to him to retire, cordially seized the hand of his friend, -and leading him to a chair, sat down beside him. - -‘I see your astonishment, my dear Mr. Fitzallan; it is too great to be -repressed; yet I can read also the various doubts and conjectures which -agitate your mind. Upon my word, but that other emotions at present -agitate my feelings, I could laugh heartily at the portrait you now -exhibit.’ - -“Theodore glanced at himself in an opposite mirror, and could not -suppress a smile; but, in an instant, his seriousness returned, and -looking round him with an air of pleasantry mingled with apprehension, -he said--‘How am I to unriddle this? Inform me, I beseech you, with -candour, whether I am addressing Lord Montgomery or my old friend -Barnaby Shute?’ - -‘Both, I can assure you,’ replied the Baron, gaily; ‘yesterday put me -in possession of a title to which I was born lawful heir, and which I -trust I shall never disgrace; and indeed I augur most favourably from -this beginning, which has thus enabled me, in a small degree, to make a -return to my earliest friend and benefactor.’ - -‘If my heartfelt congratulation can add any thing to your satisfaction, -be assured it is sincere as any feeling my heart ever experienced, and -can hardly be equalled by my curiosity, great as it is, to know how -these strange occurrences have been brought about.’ - -‘I will satisfy you,’ said the Baron; ‘it is a short story, though an -extraordinary one. - -‘The kindness of the gentleman to whom you recommended me was extended -towards me in more ways than mere pecuniary advantage. Finding that -I had a natural wish for improvement, he spared no pains to procure -me such assistance as was requisite, and even suffered me to share -the lessons which he received from masters in the various branches -of education. By these means my situation became delightful, and my -gratitude to him was unbounded. I loved him equally with you, and -towards both I bore the affection of a brother--so much does generosity -attach the humblest dependant. - -‘The advantages which I reaped from the indulgence of my amiable young -master, were such as I shall now most essentially derive benefit from. -I no longer repined at the severity of nature, in giving me such an -uncouth form; I knew how to value more justly the beauties of the mind, -and eagerly sought to compensate for personal deficiencies, by every -possible improvement in morals and manners. No longer considered as -a servant, I became the honoured friend and companion of the generous -Mowbray. - -‘One morning I was reading the paper to him, while at breakfast, as was -my usual custom, when the surprising purport of one paragraph rendered -me incapable of attending to any thing else. Read it yourself, and -judge what my feelings must have been.’ - -“Lord Montgomery handed a paper to Theodore, in which he read these -words--‘If an unfortunate object, commonly known by the appellation -of Barnaby Shute, is yet living, and should meet with this paragraph, -let him make the earliest application possible to Mr. Melvin, 46, -Cockspur-street, from whom he will learn particulars of the utmost -consequence, and tending, in a most particular manner, to his future -establishment in life.’ - -‘You may easily imagine,’ resumed Montgomery, ‘that I repaired -immediately to the person mentioned in the advertisement. I found -the gentleman at home, who received me with much politeness; and, -as a preface to what he had to communicate, begged to know if I had -any particular mark by which he could be satisfied that I was the -person with whom he was authorised to hold a private conference of a -interesting nature. I instantly untied my cravat, and shewed him on my -throat the exact representation of a bunch of purple grapes, imprinted -there so correctly, that every berry was perfect.’ - -‘It is enough, Sir,’ said Mr. Melvin; ‘I am convinced of your identity; -and now, to spare the confusion of your only existing parent, will -enter into a detail of the circumstances which occasioned your being -hitherto kept in ignorance that you are presumptive heir to a title and -estate of no inconsiderable consequence in this country.’ - -‘I will pass over my exclamations of surprise at this intelligence, -and content myself with repeating his words as exactly as my memory -will permit. - -‘Your father, Sir, was, very early in life, married, by the persuasions -of his family, to a young lady, who had very few personal charms to -recommend her. Lord Montgomery had been too fondly attached to a -dissipated life to become suddenly a domestic man; and feeling no -strong partiality for the lady to whom he was united, after a very -few weeks of self-denial, in compliance with the forms propriety -dictated, returned, with heightened avidity, to his former licentious -companions. Among these was a woman of infamous fame, who had, by her -vile artifices, obtained such a complete ascendancy over his Lordship’s -inclinations, that she had power to urge or persuade him to any measure -which her caprices or necessities dictated. - -‘After being married about three years, Lord Montgomery expressed the -bitterest dissatisfaction that his lady had not yet brought him any -offspring. It was the first wish of his heart to have an heir, and the -only consideration which could possibly have induced him to comply with -the wishes of his friends. At length the anxiously-desired event took -place, and the hopes of the Earl were gratified by the birth of a male -child, which the impatient father eagerly waited to embrace. But who -can speak his disgust and horror, when an infant the most deformed and -hideous was put into his arms! - -‘Excuse me, Sir,’ observed Mr. Melvin, ‘that I express myself in this -unqualified manner; it is the only palliative that can be offered for -the subsequent culpable conduct of Lord Montgomery. The disappointed -parent started with dismay at beholding an object so very different -from what paternal pride had taught him to expect. - -‘This cannot be my child,’ he exclaimed, in unconcealed rage; ‘it is a -trick, an imposition practised on my credulity. Does Lady Montgomery -imagine I am thus to be deceived with impunity?’ - -‘It was in vain that the nurse and attendants assured him the child was -his. He flew from the house in a state of phrenzy not to be described. -For consolation, he hastened to his vile favourite, imparted to her -his cause of vexation, and intreating her advice. She heard him with -malignant satisfaction; for her terror was extreme, that the fond -feelings of a father would restore his affections to his lady, and -alienate them from herself. - -‘How could you be foolish enough to imagine, Montgomery,’ said she, -‘that a woman so plain as your wife could have handsome children? the -little ugly thing is yours, and you must do the best you can with it. -The world will be very charitable in surmises, no doubt.’ - -‘Distracted by these taunts, the Earl indignantly swore that he would -perish rather than suffer such a hideous little being to call him -father. - -‘No,’ he exclaimed, ‘I will never be the finger-mark of scorn and -ridicule.’ - -‘Suppose I help you out of this dilemma,’ said his fair adviser, -laughing: ‘what I have to propose may perhaps seem hard; but if you -are determined not to acknowledge the child, I think my plan will be -admirable.’ - -‘Name it, dearest creature,’ cried Lord Montgomery,’ and I will think -you the preserver of my honour.’ - -‘My poor maid, Lucy, was this morning unluckily, or perhaps luckily, -brought to-bed of a son; it is as lovely a child as can be imagined. -Now if you would have the generosity to substitute this child in the -place of him you mean to abandon, a decent sum would, I doubt not, -induce the mother to give him up to you, and save her from want.’ - -‘It is an excellent thought, and shall be done,’ exclaimed Montgomery; -‘at all events, this shall be put in execution.’ - -‘Thus did these wicked creatures plan the most detestable of -actions--the one through a false shame and fear of the world’s -ridicule, the other through motives of avarice and revenge; so easily -does bad example and improper counsel urge the weak mind to the -commission of the most terrible crimes. - -‘It was the error of Montgomery in his earliest youth to give himself -over to bad example. At school his associates were chiefly those who -delighted most in mischievous sports and idle habits; and this vicious -propensity gained ground on his inclinations at maturer years, and -laid the foundation for a wretched old age. - -‘Lord Montgomery hastened home; he bribed the nurse to be secret, and -dispatched a trusty servant to Lucy, who hesitated not to give up her -infant, and received the unfortunate wronged babe in its place. As -soon as Lady Montgomery was able to travel, his Lordship hurried her -to England, that she might never get knowledge of the transaction, -leaving his base confederates to make the best of their bargain--for -mistrust is ever the attendant of guilt, and those who instigate us to -the commission of an improper action, soon become objects of fear and -disgust, even to the most abandoned. - -‘No sooner was Lord Montgomery removed from Boston, than this vile -woman and her companion formed other connexions; and secure of the -money, the price of their villainy, abandoned the helpless infant to -the charitable institution; but retribution hovered over the head of -the misguided, guilty Montgomery. His lady died the victim of his -neglect and harshness; and the base offspring of Lucy repaid his care -with the most horrible ingratitude. - -‘These events have embittered the remaining days of the Earl. He finds -an accusing conscience has power to deaden every sense of pleasure; -and, as the only means remaining of restoring peace to his wounded -mind, he determined on this act of justice; he has discarded the -prodigal, who abuses his generosity; he acknowledges the justice of -his punishment; and in restoring you to your birthright, with ample -confession of his guilt, hopes to obtain your forgiveness, and the -mercy of offended Heaven.’ - -‘You may imagine, my dear friend,’ said Barnaby, ‘how much my feelings -were agitated by this recital, and what heartfelt gratitude glowed in -my breast towards you, whose goodness had raised me from such indigent -obscurity and ignorance to a degree of comparative respectability. I -readily forgave, though I felt I could never respect, my unjust parent, -and was impatient to present myself before him, that he might see I was -not altogether the monster his imagination had hitherto represented me. -Our meeting was particularly affecting. All my resentment was changed -to pity, at the deplorable state in which I found him. His humility was -extreme; and he expired in my arms, breathing the tenderest blessings -on me. That moment repaid me for all I had before suffered. So sweet -are the sensations of filial love! Nature has implanted it in our -breasts in its full force. Happy, happy children are ye, who can look -up to your parents with equal love and reverence! Never may you repay -kindness with neglect! for even the unworthy, erring father, claims -comfort, support, and pity from his own natural offspring; and Heaven -will repay to the duteous child, sooner or later, the mercy he has -shewn to an aged, unhappy parent.’ - -“Theodore congratulated his friend with sincere joy, and then made him -acquainted with the particulars of his own affairs. Lord Montgomery -regretted that the peculiar situation in which he was at that time -placed, prevented his attending him to town, but begged that he would -not neglect to write to him as soon as he possibly could; and further -requested that he would indulge him so far as to leave Rover with him. - -‘I found the faithful creature,’ said he, ‘at the inn where you put up -last. He was roaming from chamber to chamber in search of you; but he -instantly recollected me, and gave every testimony of joy in his power. -He willingly followed me hitherto, and no doubt traced you by his acute -scent to your apartment, where he caused you such extreme alarm. The -precariousness of your situation will render him rather a trouble to -you; and independent of my own wish, I would advise you to leave him -here. You shall have him whenever you think proper to claim him.’ - -“Theodore gave an immediate assent, and parted from his friend and his -dog with mingled pain and pleasure, happy at the events which had so -recently occurred, yet anxious as to his own future destiny. - -“As soon as he arrived in town, he repaired to the house of Sir George -Norbury, where, to his infinite mortification, he was denied sight -of her on whose account alone he had made the visit. His business at -the Admiralty being settled to his satisfaction, he embarked in the -ship to which he was appointed, with a heavy heart. They were ordered -to Jamaica on a three years’ station; and there Fitzallan was so -fortunate as to get promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. He was -preparing to return to England with renewed hopes, when a letter from -Lord Montgomery gave a final blow to all his fond expectations. It ran -thus:-- - - ‘MY DEAR FRIEND, - - ‘At a moment of extreme happiness to myself, I am under the painful - necessity of communicating to you the melancholy intelligence of - your father’s death. I know that no consideration of future affluence - and independence will console you for this event, nor can I attempt - the language of condolence on the occasion, as Nature must take her - course, and the feelings of the heart find vent, in despite of all - the arguments which friendship or philosophy might suggest. In fact, - I look upon plausible reasoning to be officious, and seldom more than - mere commonplace civility; our friendship is too sincere to require - any such varnish. I know that if any thing can turn aside the tide of - grief for a revered parent, it is the information that him you have - so long honoured with your regard, is on the eve of being made the - happiest of men. - - ‘One particular circumstance in my life, I believe, I have till now - omitted mentioning to you. It was this: I had once the good fortune - to save from death the lovely daughter of Sir George Norbury. I was - attending my master on a pleasurable excursion, when the animal Miss - Norbury rode took fright, and would have plunged down a frightful - precipice, had I not, by a desperate effort, impeded his progress, - and received the lovely girl in my arms. From that happy moment I - became a favourite in the family. With the sweetness peculiar to - her disposition, Miss Norbury paid me the most flattering attention; - and as I was no longer considered in the character of a domestic, - I suffered insensibly my heart to be impressed with her merit too - strongly for my peace. Yet I forgot not my own dependant situation, - and forbore to drop a hint which might indicate my presumption. - The late extraordinary change in my prospects has emboldened me to - aspire to the hand of this amiable girl, and I was successful in my - appeal to Sir George. He seems even desirous of the alliance, and - his lovely daughter has consented to become mine. As your return is - now expected, I shall not hasten the arrangements, that I may have - the additional pleasure of your presence. I congratulate you on your - recent promotion, and trust that you will not doubt my word when I - say, that if money or interest can secure your further advancement, - you may command to the utmost your grateful and affectionate - - ‘MONTGOMERY.’ - - -“Astonishment and concern took possession of Theodore’s mind. He -was surprised that Miss Norbury should so readily consent to marry -Montgomery, and equally grieved that she no longer regarded him with a -preference. He therefore returned an answer, in which his agitation and -uneasiness could not be concealed under his feigned congratulations; -and Montgomery was not long before he learned from Miss Norbury -herself the particulars of his friend’s attachment to that lady. She -had indeed never ceased to regard him; but the care her father had -taken to prevent her hearing from or seeing him, was too effectual for -her to obtain any knowledge of his sentiments, and she attributed to -indifference what was in fact the result of necessity. Gratitude, and -the commands of a father, now induced her to promise her hand to Lord -Montgomery; but she candidly acknowledged to him every particular. - -“Montgomery, though sensibly affected by her candour, and the knowledge -that he was not the object of her regard, yet concealed his chagrin, -and strove to gain her favour by the most delicate attentions. - -“When Theodore arrived, he hastened, with ardent eagerness, to embrace -him, and experienced the most acute anguish at perceiving the altered -looks and cold manners of his once-ardent friend. - -‘My dear Mr. Fitzallan,’ said he, affecting ignorance, ‘how have I been -so unfortunate as to offend you? I have been impatiently expecting -your return to crown my happiness; yet you meet me with pallid cheeks -and averted eyes--what can this mean?’ - -‘Lord Montgomery,’ said Theodore, seriously, ‘press me not on this -subject; you have been innocently the cause of some unhappiness to me; -but I bear you no enmity; and though I cannot witness your felicity, I -will never cease to pray for it.’ - -‘My dear, dear friend,’ cried Montgomery, throwing himself into the -arms of Theodore, ‘I know all; Charlotte has told me every thing, and -I have only secured her to myself, that I might have the power of -presenting her to you, as a proof that gratitude has never slept in my -heart. The settlements are all drawn up; there only remains to insert -your name instead of mine.’ - -‘Generous, too-generous Montgomery!’ exclaimed Theodore, ‘I have not -deserved this goodness.’ - -‘Much more than ever I can have power to acknowledge,’ returned -Montgomery; ‘you raised me from the dust to your bosom. I only have -restored to you what was by right your own.’ - -“Theodore was overjoyed, and embraced his friend with grateful -tears; and in the sweet delight of doing good to others, Montgomery -established his own happiness. He gave the fair bride away; and in -the course of a few years stood godfather to Charlotte, Caroline, and -Henry, who now listen with such earnestness to my tale, and who will, -I hope, be impressed by it with the amiable sentiment, that virtue, -independent of personal beauty, should alone command our esteem, as the -most deformed and hideous to behold may possess a heart more valuable -than that enclosed within the fairest outside.” - - -FINIS. - - -Printed by J. Darling, Leadenhall-Street, London. - - - - -THE FOLLOWING - - NEW PUBLICATIONS - - Are sold by every Bookseller, and are to be procured at - all the Libraries in the United Kingdom. - - £ _s._ _d._ - Early Feuds, or Fortune’s Frolics, by the Author - of But which? 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Darling, Leadenhall-Street, London. -</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_2">[Pg 2]</span></p> - -<div class="figcenter illowp54" id="frontis" style="max-width: 36.5625em;"> - <img class="w100" src="images/frontis.png" alt=""> - <div class="caption"><i>Some vicious boys had one day tied an old kettle to -the tail of the poor animal.</i> - -<p class="right"> -<i>See page 61.</i> -</p> -</div> -</div> -<span class="pagenum" id="Page_3">[Pg 3]</span> - - -<hr class="r65"> - -<p class="center fancy xxbig">My Bird and my Dog.</p> - -<hr class="r5"> - -<p class="center">A<br> -<i>TALE FOR YOUTH</i>.</p> -<hr class="r5"> - -<p class="center">BY THE AUTHOR OF THE - -<i>CITIZEN’S DAUGHTER, IDIOT HEIRESS, &c.</i> -</p> - -<hr class="r65"> -<div class="blockquot"> - -<p>While as infants you yet sported at my knee, I perceived that the mind -of man, brought forth in sin, like the earth cursed by the Almighty, -requires cultivation, and that the utmost vigilance and care are -necessary to train it in the paths of virtue.</p> -</div> - -<p class="right"> -GESSNER. -</p> -<hr class="r65"> - -<p class="center"> -London:</p> - -<p class="center"><i>Printed at the Minerva Press for</i></p> -<p class="center"> -A. K. NEWMAN AND CO. LEADENHALL-STREET.</p> -<p class="center"> -1816. -</p> - -<span class="pagenum" id="Page_4">[Pg 4]</span> -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<span class="pagenum" id="Page_5">[Pg 5]</span> - -<h2 class="nobreak" id="My_Bird_and_my_Dog"><i>My Bird and my Dog.</i></h2> - -<table class="autotable"> -<tr> -<td class="tdl"><a href="#MY_BIRD">MY BIRD.</a></td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl"><a href="#CHAP_I">CHAP. I.</a></td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl"><a href="#CHAP_II">CHAP. II.</a></td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl"><a href="#MY_DOG2">MY DOG; OR THE ADVENTURES OF ROVER.</a></td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl"><a href="#CHAP_III">CHAP. III.</a></td> -</tr> -<tr> -<td class="tdl"><a href="#CHAP_IV">CHAP. IV.</a></td> -</tr> -</table> - - - -</div> - - -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="nobreak" id="MY_BIRD">MY BIRD.</h2> -</div> - - -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="nobreak" id="CHAP_I">CHAP. I.</h2> -</div> - - -<p>“You have often promised, mamma, to give us the history of our pretty -goldfinch; I wish you would indulge us, now that we are all together,” -said Caroline Fitzallan one evening to her mother. “We have read all -the books which papa brought<span class="pagenum" id="Page_6">[Pg 6]</span> us down; and you assured us that you -would get your story ready by that time.”</p> - -<p>“Do pray, mamma,” cried Charlotte and Henry, with looks of eager -expectation.</p> - -<p>“I would most willingly oblige you, my children,” said Mrs. Fitzallan; -“but we must first know whether it is agreeable to your father; you -should consider that while you are seeking your own gratification, you -may unintentionally tire others. Subjects adapted to your comprehension -and taste are of too trifling a nature to interest persons of a more -mature age.”</p> - -<p>Caroline cast her eyes down at this<span class="pagenum" id="Page_7">[Pg 7]</span> mild rebuke, and her -ever-indulgent parent, perceiving her disappointment, said, with a fond -smile—“Whatever amuses my children must interest me; so pray, my dear, -begin your tale as soon as you please.”</p> - -<p>A grateful kiss from each of his blooming infants was the reward of his -kindness; and the little party drew nearer to the fire, with looks of -pleasing impatience.</p> - -<p>Caroline took out her netting; Charlotte busied herself in colouring -pictures for her brother’s kite; and little Henry climbing on his -father’s knee, rested his face on his bosom, and listened with silent -attention, while Mrs. Fitzallan drew from her<span class="pagenum" id="Page_8">[Pg 8]</span> desk the following -little manuscript, and immediately read to them</p> - -<p class="center"><i>THE HISTORY OF MY BIRD</i>, -</p> - -<p class="center small">SUPPOSED TO BE WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. -</p> - -<p>“When my eyes first opened to the light, I found myself, with three -other unfledged goldfinches, comfortably lodged in a warm nest. A fond -parent sat watching over us with anxious solicitude; and her joy, at -seeing her callow offspring safely released from the confinement of the -shell, was expressed in lively chirping notes; her beautifully-painted -wings were expanded with rapturous<span class="pagenum" id="Page_9">[Pg 9]</span> haste, and, heedless of our timid -complaints, she flew from us; but her absence was short; she soon -returned, and evinced her maternal care, by bringing us such food as -suited our delicate state, and which we were unable to procure for -ourselves. This she repeated till we were satisfied; then perching on a -bough above us, she shook her plumage with exultation, and poured forth -a strain of heartfelt delight.</p> - -<p>“The tree in which my mother had built our nest grew near a farmhouse, -the windows of which overlooked the orchard, whose tempting fruit had -attracted innumerable feathered tenants. A young lady from<span class="pagenum" id="Page_10">[Pg 10]</span> town, who -was on a visit to the farmer’s daughter, had often expressed a wish to -have a goldfinch; and her friend, who happened to be rambling with her -through the orchard, at that moment looking up, exclaimed—‘You shall -soon have a bird now, Eliza; for I believe a goldfinch has just hatched -some young in this tree, and I will tell one of our men to watch it: -when they are fledged you shall have the finest.’</p> - -<p>‘But would it not be an act of cruelty to take them from their mother?’ -asked Eliza, her eyes filling with tears of sensibility.</p> - -<p>“Fanny, though naturally compassionate, was more accustomed to<span class="pagenum" id="Page_11">[Pg 11]</span> -such things, and considered them with indifference; she therefore -replied—‘Not cruel in the least, Eliza; you will be very fond of it, -and use it well; then where can be the harm? If you do not take it, -some mischievous boy may find the nest, and perhaps torture them all to -death; and as to the old bird, she will soon forget them, and make a -new nest.’</p> - -<p>‘I am not exactly of your opinion,’ said Eliza; ‘it does not justify me -in my own eyes to be cruel, because another may have the power to be -more so; for you know, my dear Fanny, I might as well wantonly crush -this poor insect beneath<span class="pagenum" id="Page_12">[Pg 12]</span> my foot, and say, it is no matter—the next -who passes this way will do it, if I do not; but that would be very -barbarous of me, you must allow.’</p> - -<p>‘Why indeed that is very true,’ replied Fanny; ‘and I am sure I would -not willingly be guilty of any act of barbarity; but you may as well -have one of these birds as any other, for I know Dick has watched them -here; and as he considers them his property, he will dispose of them to -people who are not quite so scrupulous.’</p> - -<p>‘If that is the case,’ said Eliza, ‘I will certainly have one at least; -and<span class="pagenum" id="Page_13">[Pg 13]</span> I will teach it such sweet tunes, that you will be quite delighted -when you come to see me in town.’</p> - -<p>“In this instance, Eliza certainly suffered self-gratification to -triumph over the dictates of native benevolence. The simplest sophistry -has too often the power to lull the suggestions of virtue; and that -very night our mossy bed was torn from the supporting branch by the -hand of an unpitying rustic, and placed within a beautiful, brass-wired -cage. We beheld the transition with wonder and alarm. The splendour -of the change dazzled our eyes; but we knew that our newly-acquired -grandeur<span class="pagenum" id="Page_14">[Pg 14]</span> robbed us of life’s sweetest blessing—liberty.</p> - -<p>“A heavy shower of rain brought our fond parent home, in the hope of -affording shelter to her callow brood. Our feeble voices were raised -to implore her succour, for the wet flowed in upon us, and we shivered -with the uncomfortable sensations it occasioned. Perceiving our -situation, our tender mother uttered a shrill cry of despair. She flew -round and round the cage, in the vain attempt of forcing an entrance. -She pecked the wire with her bill, and beat against it with her downy -breast. Ah! who can conceive the anguish<span class="pagenum" id="Page_15">[Pg 15]</span> of her little throbbing -heart, at thus finding herself robbed of her darling treasure! She -passed the whole night in mournful lamentations, nor ventured to quit -us till our piercing cries for food rung in her ears, and roused her -from the stupor of grief into which she had fallen.</p> - -<p>“Arduous was her task to supply us with sufficient nutrition; for the -little morsels she dropped at random into the cage, we were too feeble -to search for, and it cost her many weary journeys before the cravings -of our hunger could be satisfied. How little do children think of the -vast debt of gratitude they owe to their parents for their assiduous -cares<span class="pagenum" id="Page_16">[Pg 16]</span> during their infant years of helplessness! how, in hours of want -or sickness, the fond afflicted parent robs herself of rest, of food, -of health, or of pleasure, to administer to the wants of her offspring! -Oh youth! whilst thy heart is yet warm with the glow of compassion at -this picture of animal distress, call to remembrance, if thou hast -ever, by stubborn or undutiful conduct, given a pang to that maternal -breast which fostered thee with such care and tenderness—if thou hast -been guilty of such indiscretion in an unguarded moment, resolve not to -transgress again; think what thy mother hath endured for thee, and let -thy virtues<span class="pagenum" id="Page_17">[Pg 17]</span> prove the sweet reward of her love and solicitude.</p> - -<p>“Five tedious days passed on in this manner. Our strength increased, -and the growth of our feathers enabled our persecutor to distinguish -the male from the female. Being a stout and lively bird, I was chosen -from the rest. The other four, happening to prove hens, were suffered -to fly; and the joy of our parent at seeing her young ones restored to -liberty prevented her from perceiving that I was doomed to captivity -and sorrow.</p> - -<p>“I was removed, in my splendid prison, to the farmhouse parlour, where -I remained several days, in a<span class="pagenum" id="Page_18">[Pg 18]</span> state of terror and distress that can -hardly be imagined, which gave the gentle Eliza apprehensions that -I could not live. Every kind attention in her power to bestow was -afforded me: the utmost care was taken that I should not be exposed -to the inclemency of the weather, that my habitation should be kept -free from dirt, and my food such as would agree with me. I was not -insensible to this kindness; but I panted for freedom, and with my -tender bill strove to remove the bars which impeded my flight.</p> - -<p>“Finding all my strength ineffectual, I fell into a state of sullen -melancholy, which my tender mistress<span class="pagenum" id="Page_19">[Pg 19]</span> endeavoured to dissipate by music -and sweet songs. She was at length successful. Habit reconciled me to -my situation; and finding it impossible to escape, I resolved to enjoy -the good that was not withheld from me. Repinings would avail but -little; patience and cheerfulness would, I knew, endear me to those -who had power over me; and I was not without a hope that it would -induce them to allow me still greater indulgencies. When once I had -formed this resolution, I found my health and spirits daily improving; -and I endeavoured to testify my gratitude for every little kindness I -experienced by lively strains.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_20">[Pg 20]</span></p> - -<p>“I was soon praised and admired by every visitor, and became acquainted -with every guest. I became tame and tractable, and soon found a source -of amusement in all the little domestic transactions of the inhabitants -of the farm.</p> - -<p>“The family party consisted of Mr. Somers, as worthy a man as ever -lived, his wife, Francis and Fanny, their children, Miss Fitzallan -and her brother, who were visitors, and who I found were shortly -to be more closely connected by the union of Eliza with Francis -Somers. Never was there presented a more perfect picture of domestic -felicity than afforded by this amiable family. The<span class="pagenum" id="Page_21">[Pg 21]</span> father was a man -of good understanding and agreeable manners, industrious, sober, and -assiduous in implanting principles of rectitude in the minds of his -children, whose dispositions were truly amiable. Miss Fitzallan was -handsome, lively, and accomplished; her brother, a youth of spirit and -prepossessing appearance; and their presence at the farm gave animation -to industry, by the amusements they afforded in the hours of relaxation.</p> - -<p>“Eliza had brought down a guitar, on which she played every evening, -when Somers returned with his son from the fields. After a few pleasing -tunes, forfeits, or some agreeable<span class="pagenum" id="Page_22">[Pg 22]</span> pastime, were introduced, and the -evening passed delightfully away. Sometimes Eliza would divert them -with enigmas and charades, one of which I think I can remember: it was -addressed to Francis, and was as follows.”</p> - -<p>“I beg your pardon, mamma, but pray,” said Caroline to Mrs. Fitzallan, -“what is the meaning of a charade?”</p> - -<p>“It is, my dear, a sort of riddle, formed upon a word of two syllables, -each of which must convey a separate sense: thus we can make a charade -of <em>house-dog</em>, while it would be impossible to form one on the -word <em>kind-ness</em>, as the latter conveys no<span class="pagenum" id="Page_23">[Pg 23]</span> meaning without being -joined to the former.”</p> - -<p>“I understand you, mamma,” replied Caroline; “please to let us hear -Miss Fitzallan’s charade.”</p> - - -<p class="center"><i>CHARADE.</i></p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> - <div class="stanza"> - <div class="verse indent2">“Take a coarse kind of corn, which makes bread for the poor,</div> - <div class="verse indent4">Then add that which you’ve oft help’d me over;</div> - <div class="verse indent2">Join these aptly together, and you will be sure</div> - <div class="verse indent4">An old borough town to discover,</div> - <div class="verse indent2">To which every summer I gladly repair,</div> - <div class="verse indent2">For friends kind and generous I ever found there.”</div> - </div> -</div> -</div> - -<p>“I think the first must be oats,” said Charlotte.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_24">[Pg 24]</span></p> - -<p>“Ay, that is a coarse kind of grain,” replied Caroline; “but what town -begins with that syllable?”</p> - -<p>Mrs. Fitzallan smiled.</p> - -<p>“I will give you ten minutes to guess,” said she; “after which we will -go to supper.”</p> - -<p>The ten minutes soon passed away, during which they puzzled themselves -in vain; after which she satisfied their anxious inquiries, by shewing -them the word <em>Rye-gate</em>. Each wondered that they had not guessed -what was so very plain, and they retired to bed, highly entertained -with what they had heard, Caroline protesting she would get a book of -enigmas and charades with the very<span class="pagenum" id="Page_25">[Pg 25]</span> first shilling she could obtain -from her papa.</p> -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_26">[Pg 26]</span></p> - -<h2 class="nobreak" id="CHAP_II">CHAP. II.</h2> -</div> - -<div class="blockquot"> - -<p>A mild and sweet-tempered old man or woman, whose mind is rather -chaste than severe, and whose manners are discreet rather than grave, -is the most graceful ornament which humanity can boast, and the most -effectual agent which virtue can employ.</p> - -<p class="right"> -<span class="smcap">Rousseau.</span> -</p> -</div> - - -<p>The next evening, after each had completed the domestic occupation of -the day, Mrs. Fitzallan, in compliance with the desire of her young -family, resumed the history of the goldfinch.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_27">[Pg 27]</span></p> - -<p>“The cheerful and hospitable disposition of Farmer Somers led him to -give readily into any little plan for the amusement of the youthful -party, who, far from feeling his presence a restraint on their -pleasures, were never so happy as when, collected around him, they -could make him umpire of their debates, or participator of their -amusements. Unlike the austere parent, whose brows are ever contracted -with a frown, and whose step, when heard, is sufficient to strike -terror into the minds of his children, if their faults required -correction, Mr. Somers possessed the happy art of reproving with -such gentle arguments as proved<span class="pagenum" id="Page_28">[Pg 28]</span> superior judgment without wounding -affection, and entered with spirit into all their trifling pastimes.</p> - -<p>“As the birthday of Fanny drew near, the indulgent Somers promised them -a rural jubilee, and the farm soon became a scene of pleasing bustle. -The residence of this happy family was a neat brick dwelling-house, -built in a modern style, the barns and outhouses detached so as not -to spoil the appearance of the building, which was much improved by -sash-windows, and the elevation of a flight of steps, which were -ornamented on each side by flower-pots, containing a variety of -blooming plants; a grass-plot and border, with<span class="pagenum" id="Page_29">[Pg 29]</span> a nice gravel-path, -graced the front of the house, round which the fragrant jessamine grew -in wild luxuriance. On the green, tables were spread for the rustic -guests, who were to be indulged that day with extra good cheer, and -unrestrained licence to do as they pleased—a privilege which they had -too much regard for their master and his family to abuse.</p> - -<p>“The willing hands of Fanny prepared the dainties, Mr. Somers having -previously taken care that the robust appetite should be first -satisfied with excellent, substantial food. Each honest peasant -had the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_30">[Pg 30]</span> girl of his heart beside him; and their heartfelt glee, -which, though expressed in the unpolished accents of simple nature, -communicated a glow of pleasure to every spectator. A pipe and tabor -was not forgotten; and Somers, inspired by the surrounding gaiety, drew -his violin from the case wherein it had been buried for many years, and -delighted them with scientific sounds of merriment, while, dropping -the master for the obliging host, he instructed them in the intricate -figure of the mazy dance, which was led off by Miss Fitzallan and -young Somers, succeeded by Fanny and a neighbouring<span class="pagenum" id="Page_31">[Pg 31]</span> farmer’s son, who -had recently solicited her father’s permission to address her. They -continued this diversion with spirit, till the rising moon gave notice -that the hour of rest drew nigh, and a signal was given by Mrs. Somers -that supper was ready.</p> - -<p>‘We must husband our pleasures, my children,’ said the farmer; ‘in the -sports of to-day we must not forget the duties of to-morrow; the grass -is already damp, and even in the midst of revelling, disease may punish -us, if we neglect the admonitions of prudence. Let us adjourn to the -house, and after devoting a<span class="pagenum" id="Page_32">[Pg 32]</span> few hours more to pastimes, which we may -with safety indulge, retire to rest, satisfied with the amusements -of the day, and rise in the morning, able and willing to pursue our -allotted labour.’</p> - -<p>“This hint was sufficient. Each led his willing fair one to the -supper-table; and the jest, the laugh, and merry tale, went round. -The health of the lovely Fanny and the benevolent host was drank with -repeated cheers; and upon Miss Fitzallan being solicited to sing, she, -without any affectation, gave the following song, composed by herself -for the occasion:—</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_33">[Pg 33]</span></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Tune</span>—<i>By this Fountain’s flowery side.</i> <span class="smcap">Rosina.</span></p> - -<div class="poetry-container"> -<div class="poetry"> - <div class="stanza"> - <div class="verse indent2">“Happy in our native plains,</div> - <div class="verse indent4">Pure content is still our own;</div> - <div class="verse indent2">Courtly cares and envy’s pains</div> - <div class="verse indent4">Long to us shall be unknown.</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Let the sprightly tabor sound,</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Let the merry bells ring round;</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Cheerful hearts and spirits gay,</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Bless sweet Fanny’s natal day.</div> - <div class="right p2"><i>Chorus</i>—Let the sprightly, &c.</div> - </div> - - <div class="stanza"> - <div class="verse indent2">“What is fashion’s gilded state?</div> - <div class="verse indent4">Idle pomp and tinsel glare.</div> - <div class="verse indent2">Can they Nature’s charms o’errate?</div> - <div class="verse indent4">Can they with her joys compare?</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Let the sportive jest be ours,</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Let us cull life’s choicest flowers;</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Mirth is ours and spirits gay,</div> - <div class="verse indent6">On sweet Fanny’s natal day.</div> - <div class="right p2"><i>Chorus</i>—Let the sportive, &c.</div> - </div> - - <div class="stanza"> - <div class="verse indent2">“When the happy favour’d youth</div> - <div class="verse indent4">To the altar leads the fair,</div> - <div class="verse indent2">Plighting there his love and truth,</div> - <div class="verse indent4">May each blessing be their share!</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Broach the heart-enlivening ale,</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Nought but joy shall here prevail;</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Cheerful hearts and spirits gay,</div> - <div class="verse indent6">Bless sweet Fanny’s natal day.</div> - <div class="right p2"><i>Chorus</i>—Broach the heart, &c.</div> - </div> -</div> -</div> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_34">[Pg 34]</span></p> - -<p>“The old man, filled with glee, joined in the chorus; and his example -was eagerly followed by the honest rustics, whose coarse voices and -uncouth accents formed a most comical melody, and afforded infinite -amusement to the more polished guests, among whom it may be necessary -to mention a young lady, the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_35">[Pg 35]</span> daughter of Sir George Norbury, of whom -Somers rented the farm. An attachment had subsisted for several years -between young Fitzallan and Miss Norbury, which has since been crowned -with a happy marriage.”</p> - -<p>“That was you and papa, I believe,” cried Charlotte, looking at her -mother.</p> - -<p>“It was, my dear; and I reckon that day among the happiest in my life.”</p> - -<p>“For what reason, mamma?”</p> - -<p>“I will explain it to you another time, my love. Suffer me now to -proceed with the history of “My Bird.”</p> - -<p>“The attachment of these young<span class="pagenum" id="Page_36">[Pg 36]</span> people was founded on the most perfect -mutual esteem; but I am unfortunately unable to afford the curious -reader any further account of their affairs, as I was removed to London -with my young mistress a few days after that on which this rural -jubilee took place, and I must now proceed to relate the adventures -which befel me there.</p> - -<p>“Miss Fitzallan, among many amiable qualities, had one fault, to which -many young people are but too prone—she was heedless in the extreme. -What she at one time most anxiously desired, and took the utmost -pains to obtain, she would, in a few hours after possession, throw<span class="pagenum" id="Page_37">[Pg 37]</span> -aside, or lose by her inattention. It was in this blameable manner she -acted by me, when, after a very fatiguing journey, I arrived safely -in town. She purchased a new and elegant cage for me, and hung it in -her favourite apartment, where she visited me every hour, bringing me -bits of sugar, and with a silver whistle endeavouring to teach me new -notes; but, alas! this kindness was of short duration. She grew weary -of the frequent repetition of her visits, and gradually ceased to feel -the same delight in attending me. She next gave me in charge to her -servant, with strict injunctions not to neglect me; but there is an old -adage, which,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_38">[Pg 38]</span> if she had attended to it, would have been infinitely to -my advantage. It is this—“If you would have a thing well done, do it -yourself.”</p> - -<p>“In fact, the servant had a variety of business on her hands, and want -of time, more than want of inclination, was the cause of my sufferings. -I was frequently obliged to drink foul water; my seed was sometimes so -low, that it was painful to me to reach it; and my cage was suffered -to get so dirty, that I was much incommoded by the unwholesome smell -of it; and my health would in all probability have suffered, had I not -shortly after been released.</p> - -<p>“One day that my mistress was<span class="pagenum" id="Page_39">[Pg 39]</span> out, her maid thought proper to invite -a few of her friends to see her. Among these was a little froward -girl, who seldom paid any attention to what was said to her, and whose -presence was a restraint on these young women, who wished to talk over -their own secrets without a witness, who might probably repeat what -passed. Our servant accordingly desired the girl to go up into the -lady’s room, where she would find a beautiful bird, to which she might -talk as much as she pleased, but not venture to touch. Sally heard this -injunction; but no sooner beheld me, than she resolved to disobey, and -immediately opening the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_40">[Pg 40]</span> cage, took me in her hands, to admire every -feather separately. With a violent struggle I released myself from her -grasp, and made my escape out of the open window, leaving her to bewail -her disobedience at leisure.</p> - -<p>“Never shall I forget the rapturous sensations I experienced, when, for -the first time in my life, I tasted the sweets of liberty, and soared -aloft in air. I perched upon a tree, I flew from bough to bough, and -sung the most melodious notes of joy. Imprudent that I was! I knew not -the perils that awaited me. Like many other young and inconsiderate -creatures, I murmured at that restraint which was for my good. I<span class="pagenum" id="Page_41">[Pg 41]</span> had -been petted and indulged, till I imagined that the whole world would -be alike attentive to my wants. I found my error; and, impatient at -the reverse, precipitated myself into greater evils than those I had -hitherto repined at. It was true, I had gained my liberty; but that -was all I could boast. I had no home—no kindred, and I found no -friends. I was a stranger among a numerous tribe, who considered me as -an impertinent intruder, and drove me from tree to tree with unpitying -rancour.</p> - -<p>“The night came on—the piercing cold chilled my tender frame, who had -been accustomed to the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_42">[Pg 42]</span> shelter of a warm room, and I bitterly bewailed -my indiscretion. In the eagerness of my flight, I had neglected to -notice the window from which I flew; and I well knew that it would be -in vain for me to attempt to regain it. I passed the night in a state -of misery not to be described, nestled under a bush that grew in the -garden of a mean-looking house.</p> - -<p>“For some time I lost in sleep the sense of my misfortunes, but was -roused from my slumber by a rude shock. Ah! conceive my anguish and -terror, at finding myself within the death-dealing clutches of a large -tabby cat! Puss would no doubt<span class="pagenum" id="Page_43">[Pg 43]</span> have made that morning an exquisite -breakfast, had not Providence interfered, and sent the master of the -house into the garden at that, to me, critical moment. At a word -from this man, who held the animal in complete subjection, Grimalkin -released me, and suffered her master to take me in his hand, while she -purred round him, evidently with exultation at what she had done.</p> - -<p>“After a short investigation, I was taken into the house, and consigned -to a cage of curious construction, in an apartment which contained -about a hundred birds of different species. It was not long before I -learnt that my present owner was a<span class="pagenum" id="Page_44">[Pg 44]</span> bird-fancier; and I was soon after -fated to undergo the most exquisite tortures, as the means of teaching -me a variety of tricks and graces, to which I was before a stranger, -such as drawing up a bucket of water, standing on one leg with a paper -gun under my wing, and twisting round my perch like a rope-dancer. -These accomplishments, though they may be amusing to an inconsiderate -spectator, will, I am sure, afford but little pleasure to the feeling -breast, when they know the tortures which are inflicted on a tender, -unresisting animal, when they hear how our delicate limbs are twisted -to agony, or goaded with red-hot knitting-needles.<span class="pagenum" id="Page_45">[Pg 45]</span> But why should I -shock the susceptible mind by a minute detail of such barbarities? -Already, in imagination, I perceive the eye of pity drop a tear on the -page—the generous heart throb with indignation. Oh Sensibility! sweet -inmate of the human breast! may thy soft dictates impress betimes the -minds of my youthful readers—may they turn with disgust from every -scene of cruel sport, and follow the glorious example of their blessed -Redeemer in gentleness and mercy!</p> - -<p>“It will, I trust, afford satisfaction to my reader to learn, that I -was soon after relieved from such persecutions by an old maiden lady, -who<span class="pagenum" id="Page_46">[Pg 46]</span> took a fancy to me, and purchased me at an exorbitant price. My -joy at the exchange may be easily imagined; and I became so very tame, -that, as I was a particular favourite, I was indulged with the range -of the whole apartment, and suffered to peck the sugar out of her cup -at breakfast. Thus, in the vicissitudes of life’s changeful scene, do -luxury and misery tread alternately on the heels of each other.</p> - -<p>“The whims and caprices of this old lady would afford ample diversion -to those who take delight in ridiculing the infirmities of human -nature. For my own part, I think no practice so truly despicable; -besides<span class="pagenum" id="Page_47">[Pg 47]</span> which, gratitude ought to restrain those who eat of the bread -and drink of the cup of their superiors, especially (as was the case -with my mistress) when a good heart makes ample compensation for a -number of peculiarities.</p> - -<p>“The death of my venerable owner again consigned me to new hands, and -I became the property of her niece, Mrs. Torrent, with whom I was -once more subjected to every kind of ill usage that it was possible -for me to bear. This lady had three children, peevish, ill-bred, and -disgusting. Every visitor was tormented by their impertinence, every -domestic the slave of their caprices,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_48">[Pg 48]</span> and every dumb animal the object -of their mischievous pastime. To please these little wretches, I was -taken from my cage, a string was fastened to my slender leg, to which -Master Tommy attached a pasteboard toy, which he denominated a flying -Harlequin, and the weight of which caused me extreme pain. Yet I was -compelled to drag it about; and if I failed to perform my task to his -satisfaction, I was urged to obedience by a needle’s point. At other -times Miss Sophy would spin my cage round, till I dropped from my -perch, sick, giddy, and almost expiring.</p> - -<p>“These and such tyrannical amusements<span class="pagenum" id="Page_49">[Pg 49]</span> they were permitted by their -foolishly-indulgent parents; and I should, in all probability, have -been the victim of their cruelty, had I not been at last so fortunate -as to make my escape.</p> - -<p>“Again I had the wide world before me, and again was my life endangered -by a rapacious bird of prey, who saw and pursued me. Exerting the -utmost swiftness of which my wings were capable, I flew over hill and -valley; but, notwithstanding all my speed, I must inevitably have been -overtaken by my dreaded foe, had not I fortunately perceived a young -lady sitting at a window, into which I immediately flew, and<span class="pagenum" id="Page_50">[Pg 50]</span> sheltered -myself in her bosom. Surprised and alarmed, she gave a loud shriek; but -the palpitations of terror, which had before agitated my bosom, changed -to rapture when I perceived my pursuer retreat in affright at the -sound of her voice; and my delight was still further augmented, when I -discovered, in my fair preserver, my former mistress, Eliza Fitzallan, -at that time Mrs. Somers, the union of the young lovers having taken -place since my flight.</p> - -<p>“In the same apartment were assembled Fanny and her husband, with -Mr. and Mrs. Fitzallan; and my happiness was complete,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_51">[Pg 51]</span> when, after -regarding me attentively for some time, Eliza declared to young Somers -that I was the very bird she had brought away from the farm.</p> - -<p>‘I know him,’ said she, ‘by the particular formation of one of his -claws, which must have received a hurt when it was first hatched; and -now I have found my pretty creature, I will take care of it.’</p> - -<p>‘I think, Eliza,’ said her husband, ‘you had better give it to Mrs. -Fitzallan. You are going back into the country, where we shall be at no -loss for birds; and I think Mrs. Fitzallan will set greater store by<span class="pagenum" id="Page_52">[Pg 52]</span> -this than any one she might purchase.’</p> - -<p>‘Ah! you know I am a careless creature; but now I am settled, I mean -to reform, I assure you. However, my sister shall have the little -flutterer if she pleases.’</p> - -<p>“I was accordingly transferred to the protection of Mrs. Fitzallan, -with whom I have continued a willing and happy captive ever since, and -hope with her to finish my days, which now draw very near a conclusion, -being at present far advanced in years.</p> - -<p>“Eliza was faithful to her word; she saw the error of youthful -thoughtlessness,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_53">[Pg 53]</span> and is now a most exemplary wife; and I have the -felicity of beholding all my earliest friends happy and respected.”</p> - -<p>“A famous story, upon my word,” cried Fitzallan, smiling; “I give you -credit for your ingenuity, though I must own I should feel a slight -inclination to turn critic, but that I wish to secure your candour for -a little piece of my own writing. To-morrow evening I will begin my -tale, and these darlings shall decide which is most interesting.”</p> - -<p>He then kissed his little family with fond affection, and the young -ones retired to rest.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_55">[Pg 55]</span></p> - -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_57">[Pg 57]</span></p> -<h2 class="nobreak" id="MY_DOG">MY DOG.</h2> -</div> - - -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="nobreak" id="MY_DOG2">MY DOG;</h2> -</div> - -<p class="center"> -OR,</p> -<p class="center"> -<i>THE ADVENTURES OF ROVER</i>. -</p> - - -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<h2 class="nobreak" id="CHAP_III">CHAP. III.</h2> -</div> - - -<p>On the following evening, when the family were, as usual, assembled -together in the parlour, Mr. Fitzallan began his promised tale as -follows:—</p> - -<p>“About twelve years ago, there was known at Boston, in North<span class="pagenum" id="Page_58">[Pg 58]</span> America, -a boy, who, from the vagrant life he led, was distinguished by the -degrading appellation of Dirty Barnaby. He had been maintained by the -parish, but was so deformed, and of such a disgusting appearance, -that no one would take him as an apprentice, and he was obliged to -earn a scanty subsistence, by performing such menial offices for the -inhabitants as few others would undertake. This child of misfortune -was the butt of ridicule to all the boys in the place; and the -hardships and ignominy he was continually exposed to, created in his -mind a sort of sullen gloom, which<span class="pagenum" id="Page_59">[Pg 59]</span> added to the unpleasantness of his -rudely-formed countenance.</p> - -<p>“The only object towards which he displayed the least show of kindness -or affection, was a large dog, which followed him about wherever he -went, and who patiently shared the kicks bestowed on his less-docile -master, and as meekly partook with him his sorry meal of mouldy -fragments.</p> - -<p>“In the same neighbourhood was a young gentleman, whom I shall -distinguish by the name of Theodore, who was as remarkable for his -personal graces as poor Barnaby was for his deformity. He had often -wondered<span class="pagenum" id="Page_60">[Pg 60]</span> how such a miserable object became possessed of such a fine -dog, and one day, with much affability, interrogated him on the subject.</p> - -<p>‘Pray, my lad,’ said he to him, with a voice of kindness to which the -boy had been little accustomed, ‘what is your dog’s name?’</p> - -<p>‘Rover, Sir.’</p> - -<p>‘Have you had him long?’</p> - -<p>‘Two years.’</p> - -<p>‘Was he given to you by any body in this place?’</p> - -<p>‘Do you think I stole him, Sir?’</p> - -<p>‘I hope not.’</p> - -<p>‘No, Sir, I did not; though I am poor and ugly, I thank God I am -honest.’</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_61">[Pg 61]</span></p> - -<p>‘That’s a good lad; but where did you get the dog?’</p> - -<p>‘He came to me, Sir.’</p> - -<p>‘Came to you! that is very unlikely.’</p> - -<p>‘Sir, I would not tell a lie for the world.’</p> - -<p>‘I admire your integrity; but I wish to know how you got the dog.’</p> - -<p>‘Sir, I will tell you. Some vicious boys had one day tied an old kettle -to the tail of the poor animal, who, frightened and tormented, ran up -and down till I thought he would go mad. Enraged at their barbarity, -I stripped off my ragged jacket, and getting all the stones together -I could hold, pelted the boys so stoutly,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_62">[Pg 62]</span> that most of them ran -away. The cruel are always cowards, Sir; so I had not much trouble in -fighting the rest. I mastered three of them, and bore the poor animal -away out of their reach. When I had relieved Rover’s bleeding tail, he -licked my hands in gratitude. I kissed and cried over him, for I was -used to being ill treated myself, Sir. Rover seemed determined not to -leave me; and if it had been my last morsel, I could not have refused -him the bit of meat which I had put away in paper for my supper. Well, -Sir, I never found an owner for Rover; so I have kept him ever since. -Many people have tried to decoy<span class="pagenum" id="Page_63">[Pg 63]</span> him away from me, and he fares badly -enough, poor fellow; yet he would starve rather than he would leave me; -and it makes my heart ache to see his ribs almost clinging together.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore could not restrain his tears at this simple, touching tale. -He was affected by the magnanimity and sensibility which this poor -child of nature displayed, and was for some moments incapable of making -any reply. At length he inquired of Barnaby whether he would sell his -dog?—‘I have half-a-guinea in my pocket,’ said he, ‘and if you will -let me have Rover, it shall be yours. You may be assured also<span class="pagenum" id="Page_64">[Pg 64]</span> that I -will do more for you when I have the power.’</p> - -<p>‘You are a generous young gentleman, Sir,’ said Barnaby, ‘and I always -loved you, because you looked so tender, and never joined the other -boys in hooting at me. If I could do without my dog, you should have -him, for I am sure he would be better off with you; but indeed, Sir, I -cannot bear to part with him. I hope you will not be angry with me.’</p> - -<p>‘Angry! oh no,’ replied Theodore; ‘to shew you that I am not, you shall -take this half-guinea, and buy a good dinner for yourself and Rover.’</p> - -<p>‘God bless you, Sir!’ ejaculated Barnaby.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_65">[Pg 65]</span></p> - -<p>“It was all he could say; and he turned hastily away, his eyes swimming -with tears.</p> - -<p>“The kind accents of Theodore had even a more powerful effect on him -than his money. Theodore was returning home, when, at the corner of the -street in which he lived, he again encountered Barnaby, who had taken a -circuit round the houses, and was now hastening to meet him.</p> - -<p>‘You must have the dog, Sir,’ said he, with a firm voice; ‘I cannot -take your money for nothing; but you must keep him close, or he will -run away. However, if he should return to me, I will bring him back; -and I hope you will sometimes<span class="pagenum" id="Page_66">[Pg 66]</span> let me just have a peep at him in the -kitchen or the stable.’</p> - -<p>‘You shall see him every day,’ returned Theodore, well pleased with -the arrangement, as well as with the noble-minded boy, whose deformed -exterior concealed such a valuable heart.</p> - -<p>“Blush, oh ye children of vanity! at this simple truth; fly not to -your looking-glasses for self-approval, nor henceforward deem ugliness -incompatible with virtue.</p> - -<p>“Barnaby retreated, casting many a longing, lingering look behind -at poor Rover, who, secured by the silk handkerchief of Theodore, -struggled to get free, and was reluctantly<span class="pagenum" id="Page_67">[Pg 67]</span> forced into the house. -A few days of close confinement ensued; and at last good fare, the -comforts of a warm fireside, and kind treatment, reconciled him to -his new master, and every inmate of the house, with whom he was soon -on the most familiar terms. He was at once lord of the kitchen, and a -welcome guest in the parlour. His engaging and docile manners rendered -him an object of admiration to every one, and, unlike many who are -suddenly exalted from indigence to prosperity, he forgot not his former -benefactor, but the first time he came to the house, set up a loud bark -of joy, and leaped upon him with every demonstration<span class="pagenum" id="Page_68">[Pg 68]</span> of affection, and -could with difficulty be restrained from again following the fortunes -of his humble master.</p> - -<p>“The hardships under which poor Barnaby had formerly laboured had been -much ameliorated by the kind generosity of the amiable Theodore, who -had taken care that he should be supplied with wholesome food, and a -decent change of wearing apparel from his own cast wardrobe; and as the -boy had learnt to read and write in the charity-school, and was now too -old to be apprenticed to a trade, Theodore gave him a recommendation -to an old friend and schoolfellow, who consented to receive<span class="pagenum" id="Page_69">[Pg 69]</span> him as a -servant, and took him with him to England.</p> - -<p>“We must now pass over a lapse of three years, during which Theodore -attained the stature and maturity of manhood, and formed an intimacy -with the family of Sir George Norbury, whose charming daughter soon -engaged his affections, and in return bestowed hers on the worthy youth.</p> - -<p>“It may not be unnecessary here to observe, that the early dissipations -of the Baronet had materially impaired his fortune, to repair which -he hoped to form an advantageous alliance for his daughter. As -family-pride led him to shudder at the idea<span class="pagenum" id="Page_70">[Pg 70]</span> of sinking into obscurity, -after having enjoyed all the notoriety of rank and affluence, he -therefore no sooner discovered the attachment subsisting between the -young people, than he determined to break it off, and for that purpose -removed his daughter out of Theodore’s reach, by taking her to England, -as the parents of Theodore, though genteel, were not affluent, and he -being but a younger son, could not be expected to have a very ample -provision made for him. Young Fitzallan had indeed been destined for -the navy, and had served four years as a midshipman; but an unexpected -peace had occasioned him to be paid off, and he was now<span class="pagenum" id="Page_71">[Pg 71]</span> deemed an -unwelcome encumbrance to his family.</p> - -<p>“War once more opened a prospect for Theodore, and he was ordered to -London by his father, to solicit an appointment at the navy-board. -Accompanied by his faithful dog, he pursued his course with a light -heart; and after a favourable voyage, landed in England, his native -place.</p> - -<p>“The evening was far advanced when the vessel put into port; and -Theodore, impatient to proceed as far as possible on his way to town, -took a postchaise immediately. His whole mind was occupied with the -pleasing idea of seeing Miss Norbury<span class="pagenum" id="Page_72">[Pg 72]</span> in London; and he had proceeded -two stages before it occurred to him that he had not got his faithful -Rover in the chaise with him. To go forward was now impossible—for -his life he would not leave the poor animal behind in a strange -country; and he accordingly procured fresh horses, in the resolution -of returning, let the expence and delay cost him what it might. A -heavy fog now obscured the atmosphere, and rendered it impossible to -distinguish any object at the distance of a yard. The postboy declared -it was a ‘despart night for travelling in such a confounded hurry, and -all for a stupid hound of a dog, who, if he had<span class="pagenum" id="Page_73">[Pg 73]</span> any <i>nouse</i>, -would be sure to follow him to London.’ But the resolution of Fitzallan -was immoveable; and with all the inconsiderate vehemence of a sailor, -he swore the postboy into obedience.</p> - -<p>“The cutting whip now smacked on the lank sides of the jaded animals, -who, fatigued with a day of hard labour, and disturbed from a transient -moment of repose, could scarcely drag their stiffened limbs along. -Theodore every minute put his head out of the window, alternately -encouraging the driver to proceed, or whistling and hallooing for the -wandering fugitive.</p> - -<p>“No Rover appeared; and the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_74">[Pg 74]</span> impatience of Theodore increased, till -it was suddenly checked by a violent crash, with which the chaise was -precipitated down a steep bank, and Fitzallan received a contusion -on his head, which, for some moments, deprived him of sensation. -The postillion with difficulty extricated him from the chaise, and -scratching his head, with much stoical coldness, said—‘I am sure, -please your honour, it was no fault of mine; you would have me drive at -such an outrageous rate, though I could not see the nose on my face. I -am sure too the poor <i>beasteses</i> have suffered cruelly, for their -sides bleed like any thing.’</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_75">[Pg 75]</span></p> - -<p>‘I see my error, now it is too late, my lad,’ said Theodore, with a -sigh of anguish, ‘and am justly punished for my thoughtless inhumanity; -but repining will not repair our difficulties. What is to be done?’</p> - -<p>‘That be’s the puzzle, your honour; the chaise is all to shatters, -and thof I <i>mought</i> ride to ——, it would be morally impossible -to your honour, in such a bleeding and scarified state. By the mass, -a lucky thought has just entered my head. I seed a light in a window -glimmering just now; the house cannot be far off; do you wait here with -the cattle, and I will hunt it out, and<span class="pagenum" id="Page_76">[Pg 76]</span> see if they are willing to do -any thing for us.’</p> - -<p>“This being instantly agreed to by Theodore, the postboy ran off, and -soon returned with the pleasing intelligence, that the gentleman was -welcome to what accommodation they could afford.</p> - -<p>‘And so, Sir,’ added the postillion, ‘if you please I will help you on, -and then I can go forward with the horses.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore, ill as he was, was touched with compassion for the poor -goaded animals; and slipping a crown-piece into his hand, begged him to -stop and refresh them at the next inn on the road.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_77">[Pg 77]</span></p> - -<p>“They were by this time arrived at the door of a spacious and elegant -mansion, where a servant waited with a light, and conducted him into a -parlour superbly furnished. Theodore would have retreated.</p> - -<p>‘I must be an intruder here,’ said he; ‘shew me into any place more -suitable to my present condition. I fear your humanity induces you to -act without permission from the master of the house.’</p> - -<p>‘Indeed I do not, Sir,’ replied the man; ‘our Peter has been sent up to -my young master with an account of your misfortune; and though he has -retired for the night, being much fatigued after a long journey,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_78">[Pg 78]</span> he -begs you will not refuse to accept the offer of accommodation, and has -ordered us to pay you every attention which your situation requires.’</p> - -<p>‘I am infinitely obliged to your master for his politeness and -hospitality. May I beg to know his name?’</p> - -<p>‘Baron Montgomery, Sir.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore put his hand in his pocket for a card; but fatigue and -exertion had so completely overpowered him, that he fainted away. -When he recovered, he found himself in bed. Proper styptics had been -applied to his head, to stop the effusion of blood, and such cordial -restoratives administered as essentially relieved him.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_79">[Pg 79]</span></p> - -<p>“The young man then retired, leaving him to repose. As he took leave of -him for the night, he said—‘Should you want any thing, Sir, please to -ring the bell; there will be a person up all night.’</p> - -<p>‘Not on my account, I hope,’ said Fitzallan.</p> - -<p>‘No, Sir; my old master expired this day at two o’clock, and there -is one of the domestics sitting up with the corpse, which is in the -apartment below this.’</p> - -<p>‘Very well,’ returned Theodore, and then wished the man a goodnight.</p> - -<p>“After passing a few unquiet hours, Fitzallan fell into a doze, from<span class="pagenum" id="Page_80">[Pg 80]</span> -which he was roused by a noise, which he distinguished to be footsteps -on the stairs. He imagined some one was coming to know if he wanted -any thing, and he expected every moment the entrance of a servant. The -steps, however, died away, and again he tried to compose himself to -sleep, when he heard a repetition of the same noise, and at the same -time accompanied by a sort of breathing, which seemed to pause at his -door.</p> - -<p>“A degree of superstition had, very early in life, crept into the -mind of Theodore, owing to the improper management of those intrusted -with the care of his infant years. He recollected<span class="pagenum" id="Page_81">[Pg 81]</span> that the old Baron -had expired that day at two o’clock; and sounding his repeater, found -that it was precisely the same hour. The weak state of his body also -affected his spirits; and he yielded himself up to a state of timidity, -which he was unable to get the better of.</p> - -<p>“His terror was considerably augmented by a noise which shook the -room, and seemed as if part of it had given way. In a faltering voice -he articulated—‘Who is there?’ but no answer was returned. The low -breathing sound was again heard, and the next instant something of icy -coldness pressed against his cheek, and a heavy weight seemed<span class="pagenum" id="Page_82">[Pg 82]</span> to rest -on his stomach. No longer master of his fears, Theodore rung the bell, -violently uttering a cry of terror, which, in a few minutes, brought an -old woman with a lamp into the room, and immediately, to the mingled -astonishment, shame, and joy of Fitzallan, he discovered, in the object -of his groundless alarm, his faithful dog!”</p> - -<p>“Dear papa!” exclaimed Caroline, who, during the narration, had crept -closer to her mother, and turned pale with apprehension, “how happy I -am to hear that was all! I really thought it had been a ghost.”</p> - -<p>“My dear child,” returned Fitzallan, “have not I often warned you<span class="pagenum" id="Page_83">[Pg 83]</span> -against the folly of giving way to such weak fears? The possessor of a -virtuous heart has no more to dread by night than by day; and though -I was timid enough in the case I have related to suffer my fears to -vanquish my reason, I must, in justice to myself, attribute my terror -to the powerful force of early impressions. There is a passage in a -favourite author, which I have often read to you, and wished you to -retain it in your memory, as you may find it of infinite service to you -in the events of life. It is in Sturm, whose works you have perused -with so much profit and delight. That exquisitely sublime author makes<span class="pagenum" id="Page_84">[Pg 84]</span> -this judicious observation:—‘How much we torment ourselves by vain -terrors, which have no foundation but in a disordered fancy! We might -spare ourselves many fears, if we would take the trouble to examine the -objects which frighten us, and seek for their natural causes. The same -thing happens to us with respect to moral things. With what ardour we -pursue the goods of fortune, without examining if they are worth such -anxiety, or can procure us the hoped-for happiness.’”</p> - -<p>“I well remember this, papa,” said Caroline; “but pray tell us now how -Rover came to be in that house?”</p> - -<p>“I will to-morrow evening, my<span class="pagenum" id="Page_85">[Pg 85]</span> love; but it grows late—you must -retire; and let me again caution you to indulge no fears of darkness -or hobgoblins. There is a good God watching over to protect virtue and -innocence. Pray to him when you lay down to sleep; let his blessings -and mercies occupy your last thoughts, and he will suffer nothing evil -to approach you. So good night, my children.”</p> -<hr class="chap x-ebookmaker-drop"> - -<div class="chapter"> -<p><span class="pagenum" id="Page_86">[Pg 86]</span></p> - -<h2 class="nobreak" id="CHAP_IV">CHAP. IV.</h2> -</div> - - -<div class="blockquot"> - -<p>Let it be considered, that besides as happiness is uncertain, -misfortune is rarely without remedy. Time may console us, Fate may -change; and he who fancies himself the most unfortunate of beings may -yet become happy. </p> -<p class="right"><span class="smcap">Genlis</span>.</p> -</div> - - -<p>On the following evening, each of the young ones being anxious to hear -the sequel of Rover’s adventures, Fitzallan, ever indulgent to their -wishes, when bounded by propriety, resumed his narrative.</p> - -<p>“Theodore, having enjoyed a good<span class="pagenum" id="Page_87">[Pg 87]</span> night’s rest, and satisfied in his -mind as to the safety of his faithful follower, who that night reposed -soundly by his bedside, was anxious to continue his journey to London -as early as possible. He therefore rose before any but the menial -domestics of the family were stirring, not recollecting that gratitude -as well as politeness required that he should make his acknowledgments -personally for the kindness he had experienced. Recollecting this -in time, he sauntered listlessly from room to room, till he had the -satisfaction to hear that Lord Montgomery was stirring, and requested -the favour of Mr. Fitzallan to breakfast with him.<span class="pagenum" id="Page_88">[Pg 88]</span> Theodore returned a -polite answer, and was soon summoned to the Baron’s apartment.</p> - -<p>“The servant having announced him to his master, Theodore entered; -but started back with unconcealed surprise at beholding a form with -which he was well acquainted. Montgomery, though well pleased at the -interview, and better prepared, had presence of mind sufficient to -prevent the servant from noticing the confusion of Fitzallan; but -motioning to him to retire, cordially seized the hand of his friend, -and leading him to a chair, sat down beside him.</p> - -<p>‘I see your astonishment, my dear<span class="pagenum" id="Page_89">[Pg 89]</span> Mr. Fitzallan; it is too great to be -repressed; yet I can read also the various doubts and conjectures which -agitate your mind. Upon my word, but that other emotions at present -agitate my feelings, I could laugh heartily at the portrait you now -exhibit.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore glanced at himself in an opposite mirror, and could not -suppress a smile; but, in an instant, his seriousness returned, and -looking round him with an air of pleasantry mingled with apprehension, -he said—‘How am I to unriddle this? Inform me, I beseech you, with -candour, whether I am addressing Lord<span class="pagenum" id="Page_90">[Pg 90]</span> Montgomery or my old friend -Barnaby Shute?’</p> - -<p>‘Both, I can assure you,’ replied the Baron, gaily; ‘yesterday put me -in possession of a title to which I was born lawful heir, and which I -trust I shall never disgrace; and indeed I augur most favourably from -this beginning, which has thus enabled me, in a small degree, to make a -return to my earliest friend and benefactor.’</p> - -<p>‘If my heartfelt congratulation can add any thing to your satisfaction, -be assured it is sincere as any feeling my heart ever experienced, and -can hardly be equalled by my curiosity, great as it is, to know how<span class="pagenum" id="Page_91">[Pg 91]</span> -these strange occurrences have been brought about.’</p> - -<p>‘I will satisfy you,’ said the Baron; ‘it is a short story, though an -extraordinary one.</p> - -<p>‘The kindness of the gentleman to whom you recommended me was extended -towards me in more ways than mere pecuniary advantage. Finding that -I had a natural wish for improvement, he spared no pains to procure -me such assistance as was requisite, and even suffered me to share -the lessons which he received from masters in the various branches -of education. By these means my situation became delightful, and my<span class="pagenum" id="Page_92">[Pg 92]</span> -gratitude to him was unbounded. I loved him equally with you, and -towards both I bore the affection of a brother—so much does generosity -attach the humblest dependant.</p> - -<p>‘The advantages which I reaped from the indulgence of my amiable young -master, were such as I shall now most essentially derive benefit from. -I no longer repined at the severity of nature, in giving me such an -uncouth form; I knew how to value more justly the beauties of the mind, -and eagerly sought to compensate for personal deficiencies, by every -possible improvement in morals and manners. No longer considered<span class="pagenum" id="Page_93">[Pg 93]</span> as -a servant, I became the honoured friend and companion of the generous -Mowbray.</p> - -<p>‘One morning I was reading the paper to him, while at breakfast, as was -my usual custom, when the surprising purport of one paragraph rendered -me incapable of attending to any thing else. Read it yourself, and -judge what my feelings must have been.’</p> - -<p>“Lord Montgomery handed a paper to Theodore, in which he read these -words—‘If an unfortunate object, commonly known by the appellation -of Barnaby Shute, is yet living, and should meet with this paragraph, -let him make the earliest application<span class="pagenum" id="Page_94">[Pg 94]</span> possible to Mr. Melvin, 46, -Cockspur-street, from whom he will learn particulars of the utmost -consequence, and tending, in a most particular manner, to his future -establishment in life.’</p> - -<p>‘You may easily imagine,’ resumed Montgomery, ‘that I repaired -immediately to the person mentioned in the advertisement. I found -the gentleman at home, who received me with much politeness; and, -as a preface to what he had to communicate, begged to know if I had -any particular mark by which he could be satisfied that I was the -person with whom he was authorised to hold a private conference of a<span class="pagenum" id="Page_95">[Pg 95]</span> -interesting nature. I instantly untied my cravat, and shewed him on my -throat the exact representation of a bunch of purple grapes, imprinted -there so correctly, that every berry was perfect.’</p> - -<p>‘It is enough, Sir,’ said Mr. Melvin; ‘I am convinced of your identity; -and now, to spare the confusion of your only existing parent, will -enter into a detail of the circumstances which occasioned your being -hitherto kept in ignorance that you are presumptive heir to a title and -estate of no inconsiderable consequence in this country.’</p> - -<p>‘I will pass over my exclamations of surprise at this intelligence, -and<span class="pagenum" id="Page_96">[Pg 96]</span> content myself with repeating his words as exactly as my memory -will permit.</p> - -<p>‘Your father, Sir, was, very early in life, married, by the persuasions -of his family, to a young lady, who had very few personal charms to -recommend her. Lord Montgomery had been too fondly attached to a -dissipated life to become suddenly a domestic man; and feeling no -strong partiality for the lady to whom he was united, after a very -few weeks of self-denial, in compliance with the forms propriety -dictated, returned, with heightened avidity, to his former licentious -companions. Among these was a woman of infamous<span class="pagenum" id="Page_97">[Pg 97]</span> fame, who had, by her -vile artifices, obtained such a complete ascendancy over his Lordship’s -inclinations, that she had power to urge or persuade him to any measure -which her caprices or necessities dictated.</p> - -<p>‘After being married about three years, Lord Montgomery expressed the -bitterest dissatisfaction that his lady had not yet brought him any -offspring. It was the first wish of his heart to have an heir, and the -only consideration which could possibly have induced him to comply with -the wishes of his friends. At length the anxiously-desired event took -place, and the hopes of the Earl were gratified by the birth of a male<span class="pagenum" id="Page_98">[Pg 98]</span> -child, which the impatient father eagerly waited to embrace. But who -can speak his disgust and horror, when an infant the most deformed and -hideous was put into his arms!</p> - -<p>‘Excuse me, Sir,’ observed Mr. Melvin, ‘that I express myself in this -unqualified manner; it is the only palliative that can be offered for -the subsequent culpable conduct of Lord Montgomery. The disappointed -parent started with dismay at beholding an object so very different -from what paternal pride had taught him to expect.</p> - -<p>‘This cannot be my child,’ he exclaimed, in unconcealed rage; ‘it is a -trick, an imposition practised on<span class="pagenum" id="Page_99">[Pg 99]</span> my credulity. Does Lady Montgomery -imagine I am thus to be deceived with impunity?’</p> - -<p>‘It was in vain that the nurse and attendants assured him the child was -his. He flew from the house in a state of phrenzy not to be described. -For consolation, he hastened to his vile favourite, imparted to her -his cause of vexation, and intreating her advice. She heard him with -malignant satisfaction; for her terror was extreme, that the fond -feelings of a father would restore his affections to his lady, and -alienate them from herself.</p> - -<p>‘How could you be foolish enough to imagine, Montgomery,’ said she,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_100">[Pg 100]</span> -‘that a woman so plain as your wife could have handsome children? the -little ugly thing is yours, and you must do the best you can with it. -The world will be very charitable in surmises, no doubt.’</p> - -<p>‘Distracted by these taunts, the Earl indignantly swore that he would -perish rather than suffer such a hideous little being to call him -father.</p> - -<p>‘No,’ he exclaimed, ‘I will never be the finger-mark of scorn and -ridicule.’</p> - -<p>‘Suppose I help you out of this dilemma,’ said his fair adviser, -laughing: ‘what I have to propose may perhaps seem hard; but if you -are determined not to acknowledge the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_101">[Pg 101]</span> child, I think my plan will be -admirable.’</p> - -<p>‘Name it, dearest creature,’ cried Lord Montgomery,’ and I will think -you the preserver of my honour.’</p> - -<p>‘My poor maid, Lucy, was this morning unluckily, or perhaps luckily, -brought to-bed of a son; it is as lovely a child as can be imagined. -Now if you would have the generosity to substitute this child in the -place of him you mean to abandon, a decent sum would, I doubt not, -induce the mother to give him up to you, and save her from want.’</p> - -<p>‘It is an excellent thought, and shall be done,’ exclaimed Montgomery;<span class="pagenum" id="Page_102">[Pg 102]</span> -‘at all events, this shall be put in execution.’</p> - -<p>‘Thus did these wicked creatures plan the most detestable of -actions—the one through a false shame and fear of the world’s -ridicule, the other through motives of avarice and revenge; so easily -does bad example and improper counsel urge the weak mind to the -commission of the most terrible crimes.</p> - -<p>‘It was the error of Montgomery in his earliest youth to give himself -over to bad example. At school his associates were chiefly those who -delighted most in mischievous sports and idle habits; and this vicious -propensity<span class="pagenum" id="Page_103">[Pg 103]</span> gained ground on his inclinations at maturer years, and -laid the foundation for a wretched old age.</p> - -<p>‘Lord Montgomery hastened home; he bribed the nurse to be secret, and -dispatched a trusty servant to Lucy, who hesitated not to give up her -infant, and received the unfortunate wronged babe in its place. As -soon as Lady Montgomery was able to travel, his Lordship hurried her -to England, that she might never get knowledge of the transaction, -leaving his base confederates to make the best of their bargain—for -mistrust is ever the attendant of guilt, and those who instigate us to -the commission of an improper action,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_104">[Pg 104]</span> soon become objects of fear and -disgust, even to the most abandoned.</p> - -<p>‘No sooner was Lord Montgomery removed from Boston, than this vile -woman and her companion formed other connexions; and secure of the -money, the price of their villainy, abandoned the helpless infant to -the charitable institution; but retribution hovered over the head of -the misguided, guilty Montgomery. His lady died the victim of his -neglect and harshness; and the base offspring of Lucy repaid his care -with the most horrible ingratitude.</p> - -<p>‘These events have embittered the remaining days of the Earl. He finds -an accusing conscience has<span class="pagenum" id="Page_105">[Pg 105]</span> power to deaden every sense of pleasure; -and, as the only means remaining of restoring peace to his wounded -mind, he determined on this act of justice; he has discarded the -prodigal, who abuses his generosity; he acknowledges the justice of -his punishment; and in restoring you to your birthright, with ample -confession of his guilt, hopes to obtain your forgiveness, and the -mercy of offended Heaven.’</p> - -<p>‘You may imagine, my dear friend,’ said Barnaby, ‘how much my feelings -were agitated by this recital, and what heartfelt gratitude glowed in -my breast towards you, whose goodness had raised me from<span class="pagenum" id="Page_106">[Pg 106]</span> such indigent -obscurity and ignorance to a degree of comparative respectability. I -readily forgave, though I felt I could never respect, my unjust parent, -and was impatient to present myself before him, that he might see I was -not altogether the monster his imagination had hitherto represented me. -Our meeting was particularly affecting. All my resentment was changed -to pity, at the deplorable state in which I found him. His humility was -extreme; and he expired in my arms, breathing the tenderest blessings -on me. That moment repaid me for all I had before suffered. So sweet -are the sensations of filial love! Nature<span class="pagenum" id="Page_107">[Pg 107]</span> has implanted it in our -breasts in its full force. Happy, happy children are ye, who can look -up to your parents with equal love and reverence! Never may you repay -kindness with neglect! for even the unworthy, erring father, claims -comfort, support, and pity from his own natural offspring; and Heaven -will repay to the duteous child, sooner or later, the mercy he has -shewn to an aged, unhappy parent.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore congratulated his friend with sincere joy, and then made him -acquainted with the particulars of his own affairs. Lord Montgomery -regretted that the peculiar situation in which he was at that<span class="pagenum" id="Page_108">[Pg 108]</span> time -placed, prevented his attending him to town, but begged that he would -not neglect to write to him as soon as he possibly could; and further -requested that he would indulge him so far as to leave Rover with him.</p> - -<p>‘I found the faithful creature,’ said he, ‘at the inn where you put up -last. He was roaming from chamber to chamber in search of you; but he -instantly recollected me, and gave every testimony of joy in his power. -He willingly followed me hitherto, and no doubt traced you by his acute -scent to your apartment, where he caused you such extreme alarm. The -precariousness of your<span class="pagenum" id="Page_109">[Pg 109]</span> situation will render him rather a trouble to -you; and independent of my own wish, I would advise you to leave him -here. You shall have him whenever you think proper to claim him.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore gave an immediate assent, and parted from his friend and his -dog with mingled pain and pleasure, happy at the events which had so -recently occurred, yet anxious as to his own future destiny.</p> - -<p>“As soon as he arrived in town, he repaired to the house of Sir George -Norbury, where, to his infinite mortification, he was denied sight -of her on whose account alone he had made the visit. His business at -the Admiralty<span class="pagenum" id="Page_110">[Pg 110]</span> being settled to his satisfaction, he embarked in the -ship to which he was appointed, with a heavy heart. They were ordered -to Jamaica on a three years’ station; and there Fitzallan was so -fortunate as to get promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. He was -preparing to return to England with renewed hopes, when a letter from -Lord Montgomery gave a final blow to all his fond expectations. It ran -thus:—</p> - -<div class="blockquot"> - -<p>‘MY DEAR FRIEND,</p> - -<p>‘At a moment of extreme happiness to myself, I am under the painful -necessity of communicating<span class="pagenum" id="Page_111">[Pg 111]</span> to you the melancholy intelligence of -your father’s death. I know that no consideration of future affluence -and independence will console you for this event, nor can I attempt -the language of condolence on the occasion, as Nature must take her -course, and the feelings of the heart find vent, in despite of all -the arguments which friendship or philosophy might suggest. In fact, -I look upon plausible reasoning to be officious, and seldom more than -mere commonplace civility; our friendship is too sincere to require -any such varnish. I know that if any thing can turn aside the tide of -grief for a revered parent, it is the information that<span class="pagenum" id="Page_112">[Pg 112]</span> him you have -so long honoured with your regard, is on the eve of being made the -happiest of men.</p> - -<p>‘One particular circumstance in my life, I believe, I have till now -omitted mentioning to you. It was this: I had once the good fortune -to save from death the lovely daughter of Sir George Norbury. I was -attending my master on a pleasurable excursion, when the animal Miss -Norbury rode took fright, and would have plunged down a frightful -precipice, had I not, by a desperate effort, impeded his progress, -and received the lovely girl in my arms. From that happy moment I -became a favourite in the family. With the<span class="pagenum" id="Page_113">[Pg 113]</span> sweetness peculiar to -her disposition, Miss Norbury paid me the most flattering attention; -and as I was no longer considered in the character of a domestic, -I suffered insensibly my heart to be impressed with her merit too -strongly for my peace. Yet I forgot not my own dependant situation, -and forbore to drop a hint which might indicate my presumption. -The late extraordinary change in my prospects has emboldened me to -aspire to the hand of this amiable girl, and I was successful in my -appeal to Sir George. He seems even desirous of the alliance, and -his lovely daughter has consented to become mine. As your return is -now expected,<span class="pagenum" id="Page_114">[Pg 114]</span> I shall not hasten the arrangements, that I may have -the additional pleasure of your presence. I congratulate you on your -recent promotion, and trust that you will not doubt my word when I -say, that if money or interest can secure your further advancement, -you may command to the utmost your grateful and affectionate</p> - -<p class="right"> -‘<span class="smcap">Montgomery.</span>’ -</p> -</div> - -<p>“Astonishment and concern took possession of Theodore’s mind. He -was surprised that Miss Norbury should so readily consent to marry -Montgomery, and equally grieved<span class="pagenum" id="Page_115">[Pg 115]</span> that she no longer regarded him with a -preference. He therefore returned an answer, in which his agitation and -uneasiness could not be concealed under his feigned congratulations; -and Montgomery was not long before he learned from Miss Norbury -herself the particulars of his friend’s attachment to that lady. She -had indeed never ceased to regard him; but the care her father had -taken to prevent her hearing from or seeing him, was too effectual for -her to obtain any knowledge of his sentiments, and she attributed to -indifference what was in fact the result of necessity. Gratitude, and -the commands of a father, now induced her<span class="pagenum" id="Page_116">[Pg 116]</span> to promise her hand to Lord -Montgomery; but she candidly acknowledged to him every particular.</p> - -<p>“Montgomery, though sensibly affected by her candour, and the knowledge -that he was not the object of her regard, yet concealed his chagrin, -and strove to gain her favour by the most delicate attentions.</p> - -<p>“When Theodore arrived, he hastened, with ardent eagerness, to embrace -him, and experienced the most acute anguish at perceiving the altered -looks and cold manners of his once-ardent friend.</p> - -<p>‘My dear Mr. Fitzallan,’ said he, affecting ignorance, ‘how have I been -so unfortunate as to offend you?<span class="pagenum" id="Page_117">[Pg 117]</span> I have been impatiently expecting -your return to crown my happiness; yet you meet me with pallid cheeks -and averted eyes—what can this mean?’</p> - -<p>‘Lord Montgomery,’ said Theodore, seriously, ‘press me not on this -subject; you have been innocently the cause of some unhappiness to me; -but I bear you no enmity; and though I cannot witness your felicity, I -will never cease to pray for it.’</p> - -<p>‘My dear, dear friend,’ cried Montgomery, throwing himself into the -arms of Theodore, ‘I know all; Charlotte has told me every thing, and -I have only secured her to myself, that I might have the power of<span class="pagenum" id="Page_118">[Pg 118]</span> -presenting her to you, as a proof that gratitude has never slept in my -heart. The settlements are all drawn up; there only remains to insert -your name instead of mine.’</p> - -<p>‘Generous, too-generous Montgomery!’ exclaimed Theodore, ‘I have not -deserved this goodness.’</p> - -<p>‘Much more than ever I can have power to acknowledge,’ returned -Montgomery; ‘you raised me from the dust to your bosom. I only have -restored to you what was by right your own.’</p> - -<p>“Theodore was overjoyed, and embraced his friend with grateful -tears; and in the sweet delight of doing good to others, Montgomery<span class="pagenum" id="Page_119">[Pg 119]</span> -established his own happiness. 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