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BY GARDNER & BARROW. THE GEORGIA IHIRROR, Is published every Saturday, in Florence, Stewart county, Ga. at I HREF DODLARS a year, if paid in advance, or FOUR DOLLARS, if not paid until the end of the year. Advertisements will be conspicuously inserted at One Dollar per square, (15 lines) the first, and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion. Nothing under 15 lines will be considered less than a square. A deduction will be made for yearly ad vertisements. All a (vertisements handed in for publication without *limitation, will be published till forbid, and charged accordingly. Sales of Land and Negroes by Executors, Ad ministrators and Guardians, are required by law to be advertised in a public Gazette, sixty days previous to the day of sale. The sale of Personal property must be adver tise' 1 in like manner forty days. Notice to Debtors and Creditors of an estate must be published forty days. Notice that application will be made to the Court of Ordinary for leave to soil Land and Ne groes. must be published weekly for four months. ([T® All Letters on business must be tost paid to insure attention. • lUcniion I 'Sat fallen I Vv c arc authorized to •i am'onne the name of ISAAC L. ''i&ilgjp STREETMAN as a candidate for Major at the ensuing election. Parade at William Garrett’s, the ild day of June and stand by the Indian fighter. May H 13 _ Twenty Dollars Steward. RAN AWAY from the subscriber about y}\ the middle of April last, a negro fellow by ■V=» the name of «-*=■=» v J\.ti aP H\l fii - i , about .10 years old, 5 feet, 8 or 10 inches high, stout built, and formerly belonged to the State, from which I purchased him in Milledgeville. 1 think he is lurking about James 13. Brown's, near Florence. Any person who will deliver him to nmin Danville, Sumter county, or commit him to jail so that 1 gel him, shall receive the above re_< ward for his trouble. DOUGLASS 11. BROWN. Danville, May 5 8 tl ~ favorite duet; TUN K, POUT IIOPKTXS, As sung with unbounded applause, in the Paik, April 25, 1813. SCENE—L. Loafers office. Enter in haste Fan iv Hopkins—l ime, 9, P. M. liiily Loafer.—Pretty, pretty Fanny Hopkins, how and ye do, how d'ye do ? Fanny—None the better Billy Loafer, for seeing you, for seeing you. Bill—Oh! cruel, cruel Fanny Hopkins, why look you so, way look you so ! F—Oh! foolish, foolish Billy Loafer, to lose it so, to Lose it so ! B—Why, what d’ye say ? F—We’ve lost the day! B—Y'ou can’t mean that? F—And, I’ve lost a hat! B—lt’s horrid, horrid Fanny Hopkins, don’t you think so, don’t you think so? F—But yet too true, my Billy Loafer, it’s our death blow, it’s our death blow. B—But then my pretty Fanny Hopkins, we’ll try again, we’ll try again. F—Alas! alas! my Biily Loafer, we never can gain, we never can stain. B—Dry up your tears, sweet Fanny Hopkins, we’ll change their tunc, we’ll change their tune. F—Oh! Billy, Billy, Billy Loafer, I turned too soon, 1 turned too soon. B We’ll get our pay. F For losing the day ? B Sam* said wc should. F Is his word good ? B Oh! yes my dearest Fanny Hopkins, he told me so, he told me so. F Hurrah then, little Billy Loafer, forever Loco Loco Foco !!! B. Now then my sweetest Fanny Ilopkins, what is the gain, what is the gain ? F. The IVhigs have fought it Billy Loafer with might and main, with might and main. B. They never tried to win, my Fan ny Hopkins, so hard before, so hard before. F. We’re beat’n six hundred votes, my Billy Loafer, in Baltimore, in Baltimore. B. Six hundred votes !!! F. So say my notes— B* Then all is lost! (despondingly.) F. And then the cost J B. Oh! Fanny, Fanny, Fanny Hopkins, wc are undone, we are undone. F. But we'U get paid, my Billy Loafer, from Washington, from Washington? B. Ah! Fanny, Fanny, Fanny Hopkins, we’re lost, we’re lost, we’re lost. * • But tell me, tell me. Billy Loafer, what of the cost, what of the cost! B. Oh! name it not, my Fanny Hopkins, it’s all in vain, it’s all in vain ! • No pay for rosts ! you Billy Loafer—l’ll turn again, I’ll turn again! B. No, Fanny, no ! B. You won’t betray us?— F* If they don’t pay us. “• Oh ! silly, silly Fanny Ilopkins, to be so weak, to be so weak— *■ • Good evening little Billy Loafer—l cannot speak, I cannot speak!—-(Exit weeping.) “Mr. Samuel H——, ex-Editor Baltimore Republican and Locomotive from Washington. D. From the. Ladies' Companion. A LEGEND OF THE HIGHLANDS. In the western part of the Highlands, and not far from one of those picturesque bodies of water which is at once the pride and beauty of Scotland, arises in precipitous aclivity a hill to the distance ol n arly a hundred feet; from the summit of which a most romantic view is obtained of the surrounding country, its frowning rocks, its deep glens, and its blooming heather. Near the base of this hill is a small cave, the mouth of which is most intricately concealed from observation, and is of such small dimensions that a person in entering is unable to walk upright; within, however, it is considerably higher, and would present a very neat and comfortable appearance, were it not for the small quantity of light it receives from without, caused by the thick growth of shrubery which conceals the place of ingress. In the beginning of the past century, the pe riod in which this tale commences, this cave was scarcely known; it was therefore chosen as the temporary place of retreat and concealment of three individuals whom v e are now about to in troduce to the reader. The first, a young man, scarcely arrived a t the age of maturity. He was tall; and though not robust, vet he appeared ac tive, and was exceedingly we il made. His gar ments were the tartan plaid, the usual dress of his country, but they were of tV.r coarsest mate rials, such as were fitting only for the lower and more servile order. Yet that proud eve, and haughty though noble and manly mien, declared at once his claim to a much higher rank than that in which he appeared. From las bosom glittetwf the bright blade of a dirk, and a broad sword ele gantly wrought, and highly polished, liiingat his side. The only thing remarkable in his demeanor, was his restlessness, probably arising f»om impa tience of confinement,- and the deep rc.-pcct and tenderness w ith which he regarded one of his companions—a young female of transcendent beauty. She was clothed with the neatness and simplicity so peculiar to the Highlands— yet not the richest webs of India, nor the brightest and most dazzling jewels could have heightened her beauty, or added to her charms. Modesty and innocence were happily blended in her counten ance, with a dignity of deportment, and a degree of spirit and daring which so truly characterizes the daughter of the fierce and warlike Gael. The remaining occupant of the cave, was a fe male of a mere humble and sedate appearance, who seemed to act in the capacity cl attendant on the lady we have just described. “Would that 1 were now surrounded with but fifty of my name and clan,” fiercely exclaimed the young man, as his hand convulsively grasped (he hilt of his broad sword, ‘I would nut ask, or wish, for more to execute my vengeance ; or, could 1 stand alone with Kinlock, but tor live miuutes on the heather, 1 would quickly teach him that a Mac Alpin will not sulfer and injury unreven gcd.’ ‘Peace, Ronald,’ replied the lady, in a voice sweet and musical, ‘this is not a time to think of vengeance, for you are in no situation to take it, do not, therefore, let your feelings overpoweryou, but be prudent and patient.’ ‘Who talks to me of prudence and patience ?’ exclaimed Ronald. ‘The time when prudence might have been of service is now passed— through my negligence, two score of the bravest clansmen sleep in death, and 1 have no room now for patience.’ The fierce and hasty manner in which this was delivered, cut the maiden to the heart, for he had never before spoken to her a harsh or angry word. Site raised her mild blue eyes timidly upward, and as Ronald turned he observed they were filled with tears. ‘Villain that 1 am!’ he cried, ‘what have I done: That I should dare utter a word that would give her pain! Annie, dear Annie, lorgive mefortuis my first offence—l was excited —l knew not what l said—forgive me, my own Annie, and I wul pro mise never more to offend.’ As he spoke, he threw himself upon liis knees before her, and casting liis eyes to the ground, he took her hand within his own. ‘Nay, Ronald you have not offended me,’ whis pered Annie, as she endeavored with her other hand wipe away her tears, ‘the. offence is on my part. 1 should have made allowances lor your state of mind. But, do not look so downcast, Ronald, for even if you had offended me, how could 1 for a moment withhold my forgiveness, from one who has preserved me from death, or probably a worse fate.’ ‘Annie, I pray you mention not that again, ex claimed Ronald, springing upon his feet. ‘lt awakens anew those painful recollections which I now endeavor to repress, and makes me impatient in my desire for vengeance on the villain s head.’ ‘Then, dear Ronald,’ she replied, ‘I will not mention it again, for my tongue shall ever be guarded against the word that gives you pain.’ Annie,’ whispered Ronald, after a few moments silence, ‘I must leave you for a short time—nay, do not attempt to prevent me—l go to ascertain it we are pursued. There can be no danger. Then, if all is quiet without, wc -may safely venture forth, and before the break of day, we may probably re join your father. ’’ The blood forsook the maiden’s cheek as she listened, yet knowing the intractable temper ot Ronald she feared to combat his resolution. ‘I dare not, Roland,’she replied, ‘though 1 would deny you.’ ‘Then heaven preserve and guard ye during my absence, which, be assured, will not be long, ex claimed Ronald, clasping her to his bosom.— Then bounding forward from the cave, in a mo ment he reached the open air, and Annie was left with her maiden alone. The rival clans of Mac Alpin and Mac Donald were for a long time the scourge and terror of their less poweiful neighbours in the western part of the Highlands—Though neither were very' FLORENCE, GA. SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 18-38. numerous, yet fierceness, in courage, in hardi hood, and in all those other attributes by which the mountaineers of Scotland arc so pre-eminent ly distingushed, they were by no means deficient. Formerly they had lived together in peace and amity. But a deadly feud had lately broken out, and was now existing between them, which arose front the following cause: The Chief of the clan of Mac Alpin, a man somewha advanced in years, had en only child, a daughter, now, just arriving at the age of woman hood ; she was the pride arid delight of her clan, and in beauty of person, and amiability of mind, was not eclipsed by a maiden of the Highlands. Annie, the ‘Highland lassie,’ was indeed a jewel, rich and rare—a treasure of incalculable value. None could gaze upon one so lovely, and there was no heart, were it ever so callous, that would not melt into tenderness at the sight of Annie Mac Alpin. Yet although beloved by all, there was one by whom she was almost idolized—-Ro nald Mac Alpin, a distant, though the only male relative of the chief of the clan. liis father had been the inseparable companion and firm ad herent of the old chief, and in one of his numer ous broils, had, with the fidelity of a clansman, preserved his chieftain’s life, even at the sacrifice of liis own. Since that time, Ronald had been an inmate of the habitation of Dougniu Mac Al pin, and was now soon, with the willing consent both of the father and daughter, about to become the husband of the pretty Annie.—Yet he was not the only aspirant of the fair maiden’s heart; there was another, who was destined to prove a formidable and dangerous rival; he was none else than the youthful chieaftaiu of the Clan of Mac 1 )onakl—by name, Allen Mac Donald, of Kinlock. lie was of a fine martial appearance, and though ••ourageou.s and high spirited, yet lie was crafty, ob.stiiK,»,“ and haughty. This young man bad de manded hand of Annie Mac Alpin, of her lather, in which was ot course refused, and on learning for Wi»,„ he was superseded, he uttered the most deadly threat* G s revenge agn’wt his rival, and the whole clans, 110 even formed the daring resolution of carrying off the maiden, and of wreaking his vengeance on his people at out and the same time. It so h:*ppened that part of the clan of Mac Alpin were, at the time absent with their chieftain, on an expedition to the North, but were, however, now daily expected to return, and Allan Mac Don ald, resolved, without loss of time, to put liis plans into execution, and effect liis purpose before their return. Accordingly, in the dead of the night, he made a descent upon his enemy. \\ ith out the slightest suspicion of an attack from that quarter, they were totally unprepared ; even their leader himself, young Ronald Mac Alpin, was ab sent, with part of their men, thus farther reducing the already weakened clan. The Mac Donalds were consequently completely successful, in fact, there was no resistencc, as the Highlanders dis mayed at the sudden attack, threw down their arms and each endeavored to provide for liis own safety in (light. Many of them were slain, and so complete had been the surprise, that the thief tains’s daughter fell into the hands of Allan Mae Donald. . On the following morning the remnant of the scattered clan collected together, and among them appeared the pale and haggard countenance ol the youthful leader, lie had been intormed ol the affair of the preceding night, and the conflic ting emotions of auger, shame, ai.-l grid, which raged within liis breast, all gave way to the one predominant feeling—revenge ! I-Jis first resolu tion was, even with his weakened band, to fall tip on the depredators, and rescue her he loved, or purchase a dear revenge, at the expense ot his own life. But older and more experienced heads de •wkJ h;.n mi nlKinp such tCURII y UUj rashness. He then determined to visit the Mac Donalds in disguise, to ascertain ihe situation of the fair captive, and if possible, aid in her release. Should he he successful ii this, his resolution was then to await the arrival of the remainder of the clan,and punish the insolence of their rivals. It is unnecessary to enter into a particular detail ol Ronald’s adventures, suffice it to say, he was emi nently successful. This was principally owing to the friendship of an old Highlander, by the name of Murdock Mac Donald, who having frequently visited the rival clan in times of peace, had con ceived an attachment to the pretty Annie, which nothing was able to shake. Through his in strumentality. Ronald, in the course of the next night, effected his escape in company with the fair captive and her maid, Elsie; and ere the day dawned tluv were safely concealed within the re treat, in which wc first iutrodxced them to the reader. Language is perhaps unable to express, the rage of Allan Mac Donald, at the escape of his prison er, and it was not in the least degree abated, on learning by whom that escape was accomplished. The men svho had guarded Annie, w ere ordered to be instantly executed; yet on ‘d Murdock there rested not the slightest breath of suspicion. A strict search was also immediately commenced. The clan was divided into several parties, and the surrounded country scoured, but for a long time without success. Unfortunately for Ronald, at the time he so injudiciously left his place of re treat, the party headed by Kinlock himself, was in the neighborhood, and now advancing in the direction of the cave. Soon after a man was ob served on an opposite hill, and on his being poin ted out to Mac Donald, he cried : “Tis he! pursue, and if possible, take him alive; but, should he offer to resist, cut him down without mercy.’ At the word a dozen Highlanders flew forward with the speed of the wind, and soon reached their prev Trnnultuoudy and headlong they rushed on, but found to their cost lie was prepared, for the foremost fell beneath his nervous arm. 1 his produced more caution on the part of the assail ants, who after surrounding Ronald, eventually, though with great difficulty, succeeded in his cap ture.'"when he was immediately confronted w ith Allan Mac Donald, his mortal foe. With her hands meekly folded over her snowy bosom, and her eves bent upon the floor of the cavern sat, in a posture of deep meditation, the pret ty \nrue Mac Alpin. Ever and anon, as the wind whistled by, or the leaves rustled at tiie mouth of her temporary habitation, would her eyes be quek- Jy raised if expecting to rest Upon the form of her deliverer, and protector; but as often was she disappointed. At length, with an expression of concern anil alarm on her couutenaee, she mut tered partly to herself, and partly to her attendant. ‘”1 is strange, why he comes not—something must have happened—should lie have fallen into their hands,’ and at the idea the rosy hue forsook her checks, and she became deadly pale. ‘Nae harm wad cam’ to him, my lcddv,’ inter rupted Elsie, who being of lowland extraction, was comparatively ignorant of the deeds of violence which tlic fierce Mountaineers hesitated not to commit. ‘E’en Allan Mac Donald himself, though a rough chicl, wad na harm sae braw and bonnie a lad as Ronald.’ ‘Peace Elsie!’ replied the lady, ‘You know not what you say, for even the unheard of bar barity of the followers of Kinlock, is eclipsed by the more refined cruelty of their savage chief.’ ‘Doubtless, my leddy kens best, and it is na be coming o’ me to contradict your leddysbip,’ was lh i meek and humble reply. Here the conversation for a while ended, Annie assuming a posture of deep anxiety, and Elsie, like a prudent serving woman, placing herself at a short distance from her, and regelating all move ments by those of her mistress. A long and dreary hour passed by, during which the coun tenance of the lady underwent a thousand chan ges. Now would she arise, and approaching the mouth of her place of retreat, as near as she dare, without risk of discovery, gaze earnestly without, then would she pace the cave with quick and hasty steps, and again throw licrelf ill despair on the rude stone which composed her seat. At length in a tone of impatience she exclaimed: ‘Up, Elsie, and follow; wc must leave this place; something whispers me, he will not return, and iY,a,- e can | )e no use 0 f remaining longer here. W e im,j t ooi ascertain what has befallen him, and probably be or service to him in his distress.’ So spoke the sanguine, though rash maiden, but her attendant appeared to think far different. ‘Dinna gang my leddy—(linn.i gang,’ she ex claimed, so earnestly as to cause her mistress to start. ‘Dinna gang, for wha kens but the Mat Don alds may lie at this blessed moment —’ r *1 vare not, _.c risked his life to redeem me •T”‘ T>' ,; ' ; T :, nd J w ill novor /V-.- - 1 . when I may be oftfie least service to linn.’ I his was said in a tone at once so decided, and firm, that Elsie instantly signified her acquiescence, in her favourite expression. ‘Weel, my leddy doubtless kens best, and its nae becoming o’ me to contradict your leddy ship.’ While she was speaking, her mistress beckoned her to follow, and the two together left the cave, on their difficult and dangerous expedition. In one corner of a miserable and half ruinous hovel, which was dimly illuminated by a small ta per, whose wavering and uncertain light cast a succession of fantastic images and shadows on the rude walls, lay reposing the form of Ronald Mac Alpin. lie was not, however enjoying that calm and undisturbed rest, which ever attends a mind divested of cares and troubles, but his sleep was broken and disturbed. The convulsive shudders, which at times agitated his frame, and the undis tinct muftermgs of unconnected words, which fell from his lips, gave conclusive evidence, that al though the body was unconscious ot passing e vents, yet the imagination was active, and slumber ed not. A person in this situation, cannot, pro be said to deep: lie is. consequent ly, easily aroused by ihe least disturbance, or the slightest noise. Thus it was that the young High lander, on hearing the door of his apartment slowly and cautiously opened, sprang with the quickness of thought upon liis feet. His first im pulse on perceiving a figure enter, was to grasp his weapon, for the purpose, if necessary, of defen ding liis person ; in a moment, however, he recol lected that lie had been deprived of his never fail ing friend and companion—his trusty broad sword. In the mean time the visitor had reached the mid dle of the apartment, and the light at that mo ment falling upon his features, revealed the coun tenance of a person well known to Ronald. No expression of surprise, however, escaped him, but quietly folding his arms he ejaculated—‘Kin lock !’ ‘The same,’ replied the chief, for it was indeed lie, in an ironical tone,, ‘who humbly hopes you have experienced no serious inconvenience from such indifferent accommodations.’ ‘The limbs,’ replied Ronald, ‘which lias often enjoyed a sound repose, with nought but the heather for a bed and the blue sky above for a covering, cannot complain of such shelter.’ ‘1 cry vour pardon,’ replied Kinlock, ‘for I sup posed it would have been somewhat unpleasant at first, for one who is not inured to such hard ships.’ Ronald answered not, but his lips was curled in scorn, and his haughty eye flashed back a proud defiance. ‘But now to business,’ continued the chief, in a voice entirely changed. ‘You have this day over reached mein my purpose. You have slain two of my bravest followers, and you have cheated and robbed me of my lawful prize. 1 have you now in my grasp, and did I desire, could crush ye.— But I offer you a chance of escape—embrace if, and live—refuse it, and you cannot —you shall not escape my vengeance.’ ‘Think not, Kinlock.’ replied Ronald, ‘to terrify me by throws and menaces —it is impossible. But proceed, I am willing to hear your proposition. ‘1 ben hear, and consider well e’er ye answer it. Thy prisoner is, lam convinced, concealed somewhere in this neighborhood, as it is impossi ble for her so soon to have escaped far. Reveal her place of retreat, and you are free.’ ‘Dog!—dare you propose such terms to me!’ exclaimed the enraged and indignant young High lander, ‘at your peril mention them again.’ Vol. I.—No. 10 ‘NaV, no threats,’ replied his tormentor, poii - ting to his sword, ‘you sec you are not in a situa tion to execute them; but, iu a word, do you ac cept my offer ?’ •Not though you should tear my tongue from my mouth for refusing,’ answered Ronald. ‘She is safe, and beyond your power—you are baffled, and it is I that am the victor, for I will triumph even in death. But I am now composed, you cannot again move me, for 1 care not what you say.’ ‘I cannot!’ retorted Mac Donald with a smile of malice; ‘1 cannot! Know then that this pret ty maiden is now in my power—that to-inorow at sun-rise in the Glen of Lochlin, you die, and that she is to witness the ceremom. Does not that move ye?’ For a moment, the young man was stunned and nearly overpowered, but, hastily collecting liis seatterred senses, vehemently exclaimed— ‘Hear me, Kinlock, I implore you-—hear me, a* you may one day, yourself, wish to be heard. I conjure, I entreat you, be merciful, be generous. I ask that for her, which I never would for myself. But should you dare, he continued, as he saw his entreaties made no impression, ‘harm her, may all the horrors of a guilty conscience fall on you, and the bitter curse of u dying man rest upon you to your latest day.’ Mac Donald replied only by a taunting laugh, and turning upon his heel, he left the apart ment. The feelings of young Mac Alpin w ere of such a singular and inexplicable character as renders their being described impossible. lie saw’ with unutterable grief his schemes for the escape of Annie so cruelly blasted, he knew his hour was near, but death had no terrors left for him, ho looked forward to it as a harbor of rest, the only chance of alleviating his sufferings. His medita tions, however, were soon interrupted, as tho door again creaked upon its hinges, and slowly opened as before. Supposing it to be the return of his late visitor, he exclaimed without raising L;s eyes ‘Come you again to torture and mock me ? or, think you, I am tho slave and coward to retract my word, and accept your foul proposals ? I am a prisoner, and unarmed, and I would ask, is it n - or honorable for a chieftain to insult a:.J threaten one who is incapable of defence ?’ The only answer was r. sigh, so soft as scarcely to reach the ears of the prisoner. Ronald quickly started up. and gazed upon his visitor, who was ~ **•'» l,o ' v timidly advancing towards him. W hat was liis surprise and astonish ment *o behold, on removing me ciouk, xnc ma tures of Annie Mac Alpin. For a moment he stood confused and irresolute, as if unwilling to believe the evidenre of his senses; but those doubts vanished as tlm name ot ‘Ronald,’ in well known accents pierced his car, and in an instant they were locked in each others arms. ‘Tell me, Annie,’ was the first question asked by Ronald, ‘tell me, hoshe sanctioned this visit?’ ‘Who Ronald! who mean you?' ‘I mean Annie, he whose prisoner yon are; tho fierce Highlander, who has again captured you—• Mac Donald, of Kinlock.’ ‘Nay, Ronald, you mistake,’ replied Annie, *1 am not his captive, but am as free as thcmouutain air.’ •Free! Free, did you say Annie 1’ exclaimed Ronald, ‘Then it was but a device—a mere trick to try me. The mean spirited knave! the base villain 1’ •But why, Ronald, do you ask that of me?’ •Because Kinlock himself told me within this very hour, you were his prisoner.’ ‘Since you rescued me, I have not been in his power,’ replied Annie. ‘Fora long time I waited at the Cave, but you came not: I knew then that some accident must have befallen you, and I sal lied forth, irresolute which course to pursue; chance led me to the cottage of an old Highland woman, which you had passed, bound, and tho captive of the Mac Donalds. Having there re ceived thi- information, I hastened in pursuit, and arrived just as darkness began to render it im possible to distinguish one from another.’ ‘Truly Annie, youi adventure has been attended with perils and dangers, and yet I tremble lor your safety, but tell me, by what means you obtained admission to this miserable hovel.’ ‘I came prepared,’replied the maiden, display ing in one hand a gold bracelet, and in the other u dirk ; ‘should the first have failed me, Ronald, mv father’s dnugther would not for a moment have feared or hesitated to use the second. There was no occasion for either, as the door is guarded by none other than old Murdock, who so generously aided you in my liberation, and on my earnest en treaty "lie admitted me to this apartment.’ •Alas, Annie,’ said the eaptive, ‘you hare faced danger and even death, for my sake, but it is in vain and can avail me nothing; receive therefore my thanks, and my blessing, w hile yet I have time to bestow them—for I am doomed to die at sun rise to-morrow in the Glen of Lochlin.’ As Ronald ceased speaking, the maiden fell into Iris outstretched arn.-, and her head dropped upon his manly breast, where she lay, to all appearance, lifeless. ” It was, however, for a moment only, for suddenly starting up, as if inspired with supernat ural energy, she vehemently exclaimed : ‘lt shall never be—l will yet cheat Mac Donald of prey. No time is to be lost Ronald—wrap yourself iu this mantle—l will remain in your place—fly—Murdock will not—’ ‘Never, Annie, never,’ replied Ronald, hastily interrupting her; ‘sooner would I suffer a thou sand deaths, than purchase an ignominious life, by leaving you in the power of Kinlock.' ‘Do not "think of that, Ronald’ replied Annie. ‘When you are once free, my escape is easily ac-. complished, old Murdock has once, and will again aid me.’ Ronald shook his head, and faintly smiling, an swered, ‘I thank you, my dear Annie, for the in terest vou have taken in my situation; but 1 can not avail myself of your generous offer. I cannot without loss of honor, leave this, place, for I would not, even to save my life, be guilty of tho base ingratitude of injuring a hair of that good