The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-15

ACSpeCtiuS the piuCcS ttFouSu WHICH IL
would be necessary to pass and that on
the ensuing night, at II O'Clock, Mrs.
Smith was to let down string from the
window to the ground, to which the
Marquis was to be ready TO tie paper,
communicating what further discove-
ries and arrangements he had made.
Returning down stairs, the Marquis
told the guards that his affairs prevent
ed him from continuing any longer in
the company of this woman; that the
slow manner in which she travelled
greatly retarded his journey; that he
had to go to Paris with all possible
despatch and besides, flattering them
by apparent confidence, he assured
them that he did not like to be exposed
to the stigma of being the friend of
woman whose arrest was demanded by
the Emperour of the French. He add
ed, that it was his intention to leave
Brescia that very evening; and that, as
he did not like to tell the lady that such
was his intention, begged as favour,
that they would have the goodness to
inform her of it themselves. The
guards murmured their opinions to one
another, and, turning to the Marquis, in
friendly tone commended his design,
ard promised to be the faithful bearers
of his apology to the lady.
AT four O'Clock next morning, the
Marquis passed the gates of Brescia, and
directed his steps to Salo. On his ar
rival there, no officer appeared at the
gate to demand his passport, nor did he
perceive any crowd of idle gazers a.
bout his chaise, to look at the stranger, as
is the custom in the small towns and vii
lagos in Italy; circumstances which
made him at once fix on the place as
one which it would be an easy matter
for him to pass through without obser-
walton. He then fastened to the bor-
ders of the Lake di Garda, where he
engaged covered boat, with twelve
oars, to be ready next morning, at 6
O'Clock, for passing the Lake with all
expedition.
At eleven o'clock in the forenoon,
nothing further remained to be prepar-
ed at Salo, and as he could not we'll re-
turn to Brescia before the evening, he
employed the interval in making lad
der of rope and pieces of wood, and
succeeded in making one as long as he
thought would be required. When this
important implement was finished, he
wrote a letter of instructions to Mrs.
Smith; and as the night closed in, re-
turned to Brescia, which he entered just
as the gates were shutting. He left the
horse and chaise at an inn, situated in
a solitary square, telling the hostler that
he would return by three o'clock in
the morning.
1t was near IL O'Clock, when, dressed
as Brescian postillion, with the rope
ladder and letter under his cloak, he adj
vanced through the most lonely streets
towards the inn called the Two Tow
ers, where Mrs. Smith was. He stop
ped before he approached the window;
listened for some time to the noise of
the soldiers; and after convincing him
self that they were occupied in drinking
he drew near and felt for the string
with his hand. Having found it, he tied
the ladder and letter to it; and on pull
ing it gently, it was instantly drawn up.
He then retired, overjoyed at seeing
the first danger so well got over.
After waiting three hours, he return.
ed under the window, at which, shortly
after, figure appeared; it was Mrs.
Smith. The Marquis drew near. Mrs.
Smith asked in a low voice, Z" IF he
was her friend p De Salvo replied,
am that friend, and wait for you.'-
Mrs. Smith instantly proceeded to fasten
the ladder. Scarcely was. this done,'
says the Marquis, when saw Mrs.
Smith take hold of the window, and
cling to the wall, pressing with uncer-
tain foot the first step. perceived she
was reluctant in trusting herself upon
it The unhappy lady stood lettering on
the step, and seemed to tremble SO much
that | was afraid of her falling. But
was agreeably undeceived, when | be-
held her grasping the ladder, and boldly
descend. What an interesting specta-
Gle! A forlorn woman, anxious to es-
cape from captivity, committing herself
from height to ropes, which, even
while they tore her delicate fingers, she
kissed in extacy, because they were
instrumental in her release and at the
same time armed sentinels in the adj
Joining anarfment. who were ready TO