Angelina: Or, The Mystery of St. Mark's Abbey — page 50: what you’re looking at

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TNE MYSTERY OF ST, MARK’S ABBEY. Si expresdion of the most exquisite feelirg. Hastily, however, regaining her usual equanimity, she reterned to him in suitable terms her acknowledgments for the service he had rendered her. ° The stranger seemed to hang with delight upon every word she spoke, and proffered her Mis arm, which with a deep blush, and in an embarrassed tone, she declined to accept, as she said she was so near ee, that she would not farther intrude upon his kindness. «« Your pardon, fair lady," observed the stranger, “ bat when I recollect the danger from which I have so lately rescued you, and the probability there is thet the baron or some of his myrmidons may still be lurking about the neigh- bourhood, I cannot suffer you to return home by yourself. But if I may make myself so bold, I would seriously advise you to discontinue your rambles among these ruins, in the evening especially, for you know not the danger that lurks around.” Angelina could no longer object to his importunities,‘and suffered him to ac- company her towards the cottage. As they proceeded, her manner became less embarrassed towards the stranger, and she listened with the most earnest plea- sure to his conversation, which was polished, and bespoke the gentleman. He was a young man apparently not more than twenty-four years of age ; his complexion dark, his features regular and expressive; his eyes beamed with intelligence, and his high pale forehead bespoke the expansivencss of his mind. His figure was tall, but admirably formed, possessed of all manly dignity and grace.—His attire Was neat, anda large mantle was thrown over all, which gave him an air of nobility that immediately impressed itself upon the at- tention of the beholder, and pre possessed them in favour of him. ‘* And why should the Baron de Morton feel this enmity towards you ?”” asked the young man. ‘* I have not the slightest idea, sir,” answered Angelina, ‘ indeed, although I have seen him often before, this is the first time that I have even spoken te him.” | ‘* And vet would he have taken your life,” observed the young man, “ had I not fortunately come to your preservation. Is not this strange ?’* ‘6 It is indeed,” answered our heroine, ‘Sand I am ata loss to account far it. To me, however, the baron appears to be labouring under some painful delusion, and imagines me to be a persen whom his conscienee accuses him of having done some former injury to.” “¢ He ts a villain, I know well,” said the stranger, ‘and no doubt has many _heavy crimes upon his conscience. I would again warn you to avoid the vicinity of the castle ds much as possible, and never to venture to these ruins again, after dark ; for when you least exprot it the greatest danger may befal you.” Apgolina thanked the stranger for his advice, and being now in sight of the cottage, she observed that she would no farther encroach upon his kindness. The stranger seemed loth to loave her; he gazed earnestly and tenderly in ber countenance for a few moments, and then in a respectful manner, he said— ** Lady, twice before we have met; and ever since never have you been absent from my thoughts. But Iam too bold. Excuse me, fair damsel ; we Shall meet agains and rest assured that in me you will ever find a friend and a protector. Farewell, and all good angels guard you.”’ JOO S EO