The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-07-18
RODNEY, Ca1iss) THURSDAY, JULY ls 1889.

the narrow sad precipitcus psih which led
to the refuge from which he had for 50 many
years bsen q wandewr. Some. doubts oil
tho kind ofreception he was likely 70 meet
with from the relative whose hospitaiity and
goodness he was shout to claim, evidently
oppressed hiusj ~ y intervals the following
disjointed soliIoquy might have been over
heard from him 80 WoIfensteit protect mel"
muttefed Ulrich, he hath kind heart, and
Pm sure be loved me die, }" bitterly added
the unhappy man, as the recollections Of the
crimes and expressions which had divided
him from his chosen friend, rushed upon his
soul-"did love me. And why not .stillf-|
My hand may be red, but it hath never been
faithful to him. may have braved the ban
Of the freejudges, but have ever broken
faith with him. Shelter and security may
at least rely upon.
Four persons were seated in the guest
chamber Of Wolfenstein; its young noble
owner, and three travellers, whose staid de-
meanor, sober costume, and severe counte-
nances, would, to the eye Of physlognomists,
have proclaimed them to be magistrates, or
persons clothed in the terrors of authority.
aYou have heard the will of the tribu0aIln
exclaimed the elder. account of Wolfen.
|stein-your answer 81 cannot do it,"
exclaimed their young host, starting from
his seat, his jewelled breast heaving with
the powerful emotions by which he was
distracted. aUirich was--is my friend, for
in the hour Of his danger feel that he is
dear to me as ever; and you ask that l should
deliver him into the hands Of the Vheme.-
cannot do it." "He is murderer" drily
iterated the first speaker, "under the ban Of
the Empire and the Most Holy Vheme -
"He is my friends exclaimed Wolfenstine,
"and despite his folIies-nay crimes if you
will" added the young noble, who saw that
the stern brother was about to interrupt him,
"to me he hath ever been kind one
Cursedbc the hour when became your as
sociate-in which bartered my liberty for
your empty honors! Irenounce your band
of blood and claim my liberty. Ulrich is my
friend, and shall not perish" account Of
Wolfenstine!" exclaimed the elder, rising
with dignity. 81 can feel for the agony Of
the friend, but must still perform my duty
Resistance on your part were as mad as use
less. Once let me proclaim my dignity as
Chief Of the Free-Judges, not one OF all your
followers would raise a sword in your de
fence, even should demand your life in
stead Of your degenerate Cousins. My re
tinue, consisting Of all sworn brothers, arr
ready to perform my will. Painful as ou
mutual position is, it is the result of circum
stances over which we have no CONTROL.
Perform your duty, as am resolute in tn,
execution Of mine." A horn sounded at tn,
gate of the castle as the speaker concluded
the seneschal, in q few moments afterward
entered the apartment, and announced tn
arrival Of Count Ulrich. aYour answer,
demanded the Chief Of the yheme, drawiD
forth his abacus, the ensign Of his authority
; as he spoke. "Do as you please" mul
INJURED the, Count Of Wolfenstine. am IN
able to dispute my destiny; but must il
this very night, and here, in these hall.
where he hath ever been welcome, honor
ed guest?" "This very hour" answere
the stern Judge. "Wouldst thou that b
should first break thy bread, and drink {
9 thy cupf and then" ssNot for worlds!
interrupted the Count Of Wolfenstein. al
me not add the sin Of violated hospitality
blood. The chamber shall be prepared, ar
u the victim summoned" "Herman tarri,
long" muttered the unweary Ulrich. as
2 strobe impatiently up and down the wiz
hall of his Cousins castle. 81 was not use
: to meet SO slight attendance. No matter
= he added, bitterly. 81 was then the court'
:, and powerful Ulrich-the first Of Suabis
Mobiles. What am now? A haunted on
. law-the empires ban upon me. Tv
servitors, plainly dressed, bearing torches
I the mountain pine, entered the hall, and j
g formed him that they were commanded
e attend him to the presence Of his friend.
!" 'Tis strange" muttered Ulrich, glancil
u suspiciously at their garments, sssuch q
r not the liveries Of Wolfenstein. Are y,
q the born vassais Of my COUSIN he aske
DOR merely casual servitors?" 1--WE are Il
e attendants Of his guest, who soiourfs wi
3 him. The'men threw open the doors oft
s hall as they spoke, and UIrich followed the
q from the apartment. On entering the roc
8, to which he was conducted, Ulrich, bold
'e he was by nature, started. He beheld d
% black banner Of the Vheme planted in 4
=, centre Of the room, and twelve judges, ca
= armed with cord ready TO execute the
e tai decree already pronounced. He 4
u that his hour was come. aBrothers Of
q Vheme - be cried, 81 am prepared to die
70 no wish to avoid the penalty have inc,
re red; butt am noble-the dagger not /
ne cord. Be satisfied with blood-add not d
NJ honour
- uThe Vheme !" exclaimed mask
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