The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-12-09

IsenkOwlZ feSoluteiy refused TO give her
hand to either; and insisted with naughty
ipertinacity, and a recovered courage, grow
ing out of the discussions between her
Iialers, that she should be forthwith restored
to her family; nor could either threats OF
entreaties induce her TO lend herself to the
odious and unprincipled proposal
For few moments all was once more
discord and violence, when suddenly the
same individual who had made the first sug-
gestiOn exclaimed brulally:
Urge her no longer, my good lords; leave
her to her obstinate pride, which it will be
easy hereafter TO quell, and decide the ques-
ton by lot; swearing ere you do So TO abide
by whatever chance may betide.'
Loud acclamatoR welcomed the advice,
and it was forthwith followed up The lots
we're drawn, and the daughter Of the proud
Baron Girich became the property of Sir
John Of Podmanin; and while Ralph turned
darkly aside, muttering a fearful oath that
he would yet Illustrate the triumph of his
brother, the elder knight informed the faint
ing girl with a harsh laugh that he gave her
two days TO prepare for the bridal; and that,
meanwhile, unlike the selfish lover from
whom he had rescued her, his friends we're
welcome TO surround her with their admira-
ton, if they had time to spare in courtesies
to weeping child who had been but too
much honoTed by the fray that she had
caused between two bold knights; and so
saying he raised her from the floor, and de-
spite her resistance pressed his coarse lips TO
hers, and babe her learn obedience ere they
met again on the morrow.
At day-dawn, however, intelligence was
brought to Bstnitz by one of their spies, that
the Counts John and George Szuniogh had
been suddenly called TO the Imperial Court,
and that they had hastily quilted their Cas-
tie of Budethin with a numerous retinue,
leaving only scanty garrison in charge of
the fortress. The possession Of this strong
hold had long been an object Of paramount
interest TO the Knights of Podmanin; for in
addition TO its individual importance, il
commanded from its particular position, the
entrance to S;leiE; and, being situated m-
mediately on the river, could enforce tribute
/ from every vessel frequenting the town for
the purpose Of traffic; while, added to this
consideration, was the fact, that it was the
only fortress throughout the whole Of the
Upper Waag of which they had not yet
ceeded in making themselves masters.
The moment appeared favorable, and an
Immediate attack was resolved upon, the ar
engagements were made with an energy oil
purpose amid which John really forgot, and
Ralph appeared 10 forget, the very existence
of the unfortunate Lady Hedwig. Speed
was above all things necessary, in order tina
no rumor Of danger might reach the brave
chiefs Of SzuniOgh, and enable them to re
turn 70 the protection of their stronghold.
According on the third day, the brother
left Bistnitz at the head of formidable
force, but they had not travelled many hour
when Sir Ralph became so seriously i'll tina
it was with difficulty he could keep th
saddle. He, however, for considerable tim
+ withstood the expostulations of the eide
knight, who urged him to return, and pu
r himself under the care of the castle leecE
for he persisted in alleging that he shoul
! never forgive himself if he were not at III
!. taking of Budethin; but in another hour h
!, indsposition had SO alarmingly increase,
4 that he could contend with it no longer; an
y yielding TO the reasonings of his compan
/ ons, and refusing the attendance of MOI
4 than couple Of his followers, he took
of hasty and earnest leave of the party, az
4 turned his hOrse's head towards Bislnitz.
i For a time be road listlessly at foot
= pace, with his head dropping forward, al
hisarms listlesslg crossed upon his breai
s. suffering his noble Arab to choose his ov
e path; while the two swordsmen by who
"a he was followed speculated in low vol
n upon bis sudden illness.
= 'Now, ST. Stephen shrive them both9 50
! the taller Of the two; you may believe n
oe Istvan, that he got an unlucky grip the d
II they wrestled together for that Silesian 81
~ and he will mayhap die ofit.'
of of what?' asked his companion with
IA grim smile; 'Ofthe grip Of the girl for
he me theoh seems to be full as likely Jas
he other would beta 1.-THE of The plumber
he which this precious sickness has baulked y
az aud me, Gabor, that Sir Ralphof Podmal
pc IS as whole Of body as either Of Us, thou
ie- be may be somewhat sick q heart :
ing slow say you a q commenced Istyt
nd but bis question was suddenly cut short
IN the Knight himself, who, after langui
me turning bis head 10 ascertain whether
lad bfoihefs party were vet "a sights and So
lso lying himself that they bad turned an abr
angle &c the deflo, and were enilTely los
er view, suddenly drew 90 's rein, flung b
his self forward N the saddle, and striking
nQ; gallant barb with Tie spur, bounded forN
Jas. at swift gallon towards Bistniiz.