The Pearl River banner. (Monticello, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1839-03-16

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hand The iyrant recoiled at this new
manifestation OF spirit, Tor winch he was
totally unPrepared; his hold was loosen
I'd, and hs shrohk before the glance Of
almost superhuman scorn that wns fixed
upon bun.
CHaPTER XII.
The TEMPTEa TEMPTED. this shall
thou answer. well, bold wpman, exclaim
edRicardo. 'phou shalt suffer all tia. is
n my power 10 inilici; guard~
'HoId!' said Beatrice. .O8e word, or
Hest before me bresihless casse; swear
hiatt thou wilt never again insult zoe with
Thy degrading offers
'lwiil not swear
sThen learn the vengeance of 4 wb-
mans heart
As she spoke, the dagger was lifted 10,
strike; a,,utber moment, aud and il would
havs been buried in The heart of,hs iusul,
ter.
'Hold!' said Ricardo, i will.
Swear i then, on The eu.bIam Of thy
salyation.'
Beatrice drew en- ebon cross from her
boom, and placing ], u the polluiedIips
OF her enemy, the oath was sealed witch
exempted berfroin his insults.
III This moment the summoned guards
entered the room, aud ob4dieati e The or.
ders 81 ilenrici, conducted Beatrice from
his presence. The latter followed with,
firm and proud step; once 6nly did
she look back on the AFFECT Being whosa,
lips had been SO lately loud Ia threats
and as she caught his eye, holding full in
bis view the cross, she pronounced The
word. Remember
When Ricardo was alone, NE paced "a
pIdly 10 and ito ID bis lofty chamber, 10
CAIN The the pertubsration Of 'fhe mind.
Fool, said he, have then bound nv.
Self to resign this proud beauty; but a,
least one road is sure, one way Is safe;
she shall die.'
As he spoke tie last words, he dashed
his'hand heavily I'm the table, and the Sc
'cfstary Lerga again made his appear
ance. Obedient to the command OF his.
master, he WAS seated, and they entered
into arrest Conversation: aud So enga-
ged, we will, il the ,eader pleases, leave
Them for he prescott.
CHAPTER KIN.
Ga The svcpipg Following the one which
we have described ia the opening of tie
tale. and in The same wood were Assem-.
t,fed some twelve or fourteen individuals
Among them. we're Camille aud SayeFii.
and in a lew lnomens liiey were Joined
by Henrfci.
'Broihers!'h he exclaimed. I Joy 10 meet
you--one by one give pe your hands -
! read 10 your looks The end OF our con-,
tlict. Yswili t'Ionger bear the intlsc
tons OF this upsiart thing, 20 greater than
yourselves: Lei ds be uhiled ii this.
great work -ies1Rahou less holy Than
the love Of LTD srbor in Our bosoms. !
Tomcrow be slses . banquet. Yes
he would win back the hearts Of an ootra.
ged people by gorgeous display of his
grandeur. Let tina. mCment be the mo-
meut OF our attempt. lie cannot fall
alone; there are ohels on whom iusts
vengeance must descend. LIE, ns be
prepared; when we meet lei our hands
be colorei with The blood 81 these MI,
ions. Let our spirits; tree from The
shackies Of tyranny, JON in the Shut o!
liberty. Let the echo of tomorrow !
deeds sihrate long in the mountains oil
our county. Lei the earth learn there
are some true hearts 10 defend ID tho last
Inc right Of ireemen. Are ye Agreed
We are, was the SOLEMN and uuari-
NOUS response Of that bold band, as HE
gazsd with ssneration upou Tue from of
their leader.
CHAPTER XIV.
CossEcaATlor.@@ Drawing bis sword
from its sheath. Hent4ci held il before |
the eyes of'alI
.Thon who didst6tst ordain man free
Ito Thee, The God of battles, do We &c.
dicale The sword Of vengeance 4-shield
tAon;he mighty work.
BY what means shall We gain admis.
sion? asked Sayebt.
IN disguised fepied Camille.
'Never!' exclaimed tiepr .ci--sles Us
meet rs him boldly and freely -ys, bold
lhad forgoitsn--there Are times nhen
caution oeh's US as &C drage. We viii
enter 70 the banqvat lisgursed.'
aarm pressrss Of the hand passed
round the n.y. Iand as they one BY one
ie'l 'ne spcA. Henriri wa, the last; be-
vented his cay slowly with bis eyes 6y-
ga upon iae starry heavens, aud his soul
'pl' o' '.ne mighty anlic,panons 81 the