The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-08-09

'He Cehoi WIN ihCtedsinS iiiipauence.
"Unbind the boy !"
Wretch" !" furiously vociferated the
Senor, you shall be put to the torture I"
A loud hoarse laugh was the reply of the
Guerilla, and " Unbind the boy % was a.
gain calmly repeated. The Indignation
the impaiience, of the Seuor all at once
subsided. The expression of his eye chang
ed to something like respect as he kept i,
still fixed upon the Guerilla, upon whom
the crowd now gazed with a feeling rather
of admiration than hostility. The boy nev-
er moved his eyes from his companion,
whose smile seemed as permanent as the
hue of his cheek, while he stood like fig
ure hewn out of rock. There was dead
silence of several minutes.
"Unbind the boy !" at length said the
Senor. He was obeyed. "Now1" said
he addressing the Guerilla.
Remove us hence !" calmly reioined
the latter.
Do you sport with me 7" with renewed
impatience inquired the Senior.
:" MOI" coolly replied the Guerilla. You
know | don't Yon know that n child-a
girl of two years old-was stolen from Bur
gos sixteen years ago, and that you are the
father of that girl. You may well believe,
Senor, that what know part of, and so
well, can reveal who'll thoroughly I
will do so; but not here.-Take me TO
your own house. There, but there alone,
will disclose to you what it will be happi-
ness to you to know, and a satisfaction al
SO to my friends, the good people of Bur-
COS, by whom l perceive your are held in
no small estimat ton"
The Senor cast around him nn inauirng
look as if to learn the pleasure of the crowd
they understood him.
Give him his life. Take him away 7"
was yocferated on all sides.
The Senor, accompanied by the Guerilla
and the boy, and followed by portion of
the populacc, walked hurredly home. The
three were presently seated in the library of
the Senor.
"Nowl" said the Senior.
" Not yet !" was the Guerilla's reply.
Do you mean to deceive me Z" sternly
demanded the Senor.
No J" said the Guerilla "but | must
think-I must refect-and that takes time.
| must stipulate too and that requires de-
liberaton-caution. Thus far, however,
thou shalt be informed. Thy daughter lives
The place or her residence is known to me-
She is in safety there. can restore her to
you, and will but you must abide my
pleasure as to the WHEN and wHERE-with
the assurance, | shall disclose it all in the
course of the next seven days. But mark
you Senior, and pay due heed to what say.
The girl is II hostage for my life and that
of the boy; so look carefully to our safety.
And give us handsome entertainment too.
Lodge us as your guests and board US as
such. You must not turn us over to your
household. We will eat at no table but
that whereat you preside. 'Tis the leas,
courtesy you can show towards those who
have veutured their lives in coming to Bur-
gos, to restore to youyour only living child !"
The Senior sat silent with astonishment
He eyed the Guerilla and the boy alternately
from head to foot. The Guerilla following
his eyes, said nothing for time; but at
length bursting into hearty laugh
Your guests, perceive" he exclaimed,
" have their habiliments to thank for the |
questionable welcome you give them. 'Tis
all very right IT'S the way of the world,
""N siS W ~ WIN ttlS
Mems nat ures ought to lie in the stuffs that
cover their bodies, not themselves, though
have seen velvet arm make sorry work |
with rappier opposed to one welded by
an arm in buff No matter; heed not our
habits, Senior The Guerilla and the boy
will be fit for your table Tomorrow. To-
day they are content to dine alone. Give
orders, however, that they be treated as be-
comes your guests. They bring good news
to Burgos, and at the risk Of their necks."
The Senor neither spake nor moved /;
but sat staring at the Guerilla, whose pecu-
liar smile kept its place upon his check.
The latter suddenly started up. The Sem
or did the same-as if insiinctlvely.
Senor !" calculated the Guerilla, firm
ly and with command that indicated the /
most thorough confidence in himself, +" Sem
or, are you, or are you not, the father Of
the girl that was stolen from Burgos, six
teen years agol Ifyou are and you wish
the child to be restored to you, have told
you the way. Take it or not as it pleases
you. Give me the time demand, and the
treatment look for during that; if not
forth to the place of execution again but
your daughters life depends on
The safety of mine and Of that boys"
"One question 7" interposed the Senior.
~ will answer none till my time :"
"Only this, has the girl any mark upon
her person y
The Guerilla whispered the Senior.
The Senior threw himself into his chair.
and leaned back for time, pressing both
MS hands upon bis forehead. The Gueril-
"a remained standing-his eyes scrutini-
,ingly fixed upon him as if he would PEN
s,rate the determination that was forming.
4" Alphonso rs exclaimed the Guerilla.
The boy started up.
Every thing shall be as you require :"
hastily exclaimed the Senor. 4" Your nsme1"
"Nunez =" I,