Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1842-12-17

young Spaniard whom lie had noticed as
looking so revcngetul!y upon him came
up close to his side, and said. in good
French
Are you we'll prepared 10 der
Il am better prepared to sup was the
reply.
.fhe clock OF your life has run down.
said The Smniard.
i should like to wind il up again. re-
turned Eugene, with the aid oi some Of
your cartridges and sherry. the former Of
which, do no: say i, to llatler you, are
best praised in being pronounced worthy
Of the latter
Nor will you ind soldiers tomb
continued the other, regardless Of Day-
erney's jes,ing answers.
Il will not complain Of the omission. if
| find All officers ttuckIe bed,' replied Eu
gene.
you laugh, Frcnclman, but you are
approaching your last home
~ frenc.,nan generally thinks light.
Iy OF home said the young officer, de-
termlned not 10 show symptoms Of fear.
we believe it, said the Spaniard,
ferceIy, by the calmness with which he
violates the homes oil others
You believe US without hearts, too,'
demanded Eugene, endeavoring to sus-
tain the dialogue.
Aam in doubt, said the guerilly; 'but,'
he added, neaning'y. as his hand fell
upon his knife, I'VE shalt presently settle
taat question:
Daverny shuddsred, for The tales
which were told in the French camps
concerning the wild and horrible fury
which the gueri!ias manifested towards
their enemies, had gradually shaped
themselves into al impression that the
atrocities Of the invaders had converted
the children Ut the soil from mere foes
into actual tiends. He made no answer.
but waited till the Spaniard should speak.
Alter = short pause, the latter said.
You we're we'll entertained this day,
Frenchman!'
sWhAt know you Of my movements
asked Eugene IL surprise.
Last year, said the Spaniard, in q
calmer voice than he had yet employed,
mot far from this very spot, s.ood cot
taRs IN which dwelt mother and her
daughter. The daughter was beautiful.
and when the campaign was closing. o
young Frenchman found means to tell
her 80 and much moro. l, was shame
that Spanish girl should listen even TO
the words oflhe Zoe; but her mother was
old, and her brother-yes, was away.
! he campaign ended, and the French
man bore to his quarters lock OF raven
hair US trophy OF his victory. think
you wear it even now about YOU
.You!' said Eugene-you the brother
Of Anna?'
Il ,Uas her brother this morning. said
the guerilla, in the same quiet volca.-
'Listen. As soon as the shame you hao
wrought was known, my old mother
died. Well, returned when winter
came, and heard ii all. did not stran
gle my sister, Tor kneeling at my feet
! she uttered one word, winch gave Tux
much comfort to struggle with my dis
grace. She said that YOU would re
lurn.'
She trusted my vow, and have KEEP
it said Eugene.
Shear me- said the guerilla. Ssh
said you would return to part from he
no more. This day you have kep,a PAR
Of your promise; bu, it re,nuins for yo
now to iulill the rest. The miserabl
], girl!
She is an angel interrupted Dav
erny.
! She is so now, said the guerilla; ;uu
less her guilt in listening 10 your vow
have condemned her at the tar whic
she has this day sought
d .Wre,ch!' shouted Eugene. 'wha, mea'
; you! Am | speaking TO the murderer 4
|; his sister!
~ sunset said the Spaniard, you
: heart WINS pressed to hers as you par,et
, watched you and having uccomplishe
all wished in making your perso
: known TO me, why need spare her hi
) longer? The mex, pressure TO the falls
ones bosom was .nine-was Mis.!'
, He drew his knife from it's sheath, ar
exhibited it 10 the horrilied gaze Of II
Erenchman. But there were no revol
Il ing evidences OF the crime ON lis gli;le
: luS CiNOCS VIZ SilC tOllttAlS, " " uS W
i and unsullicd. The Spaniard unders,o,
a the searching glance Of Eugene, and ad
i ed
} You doubt even now. Look arout
J. you
: Daverney obeyed and instant y disco
e cred that he had been led back by h
: caplors to the very cottage, 10 visit whit
: he had LETT his regiment in the mornit
= the cottage ol the beautiful Spaniard..
i His heart sunk within HIM, as he reco
e nized the window al which they had,
I, few hours before exchanged Their Ia
embrace. The thalched cot itself sio
! upon slight emnence, and surround
]. Oh three sides by the forest, it had
n fourth open to the country, over viii
}, i. could be seen Tor considerable d
,r lance. The haste with which Euge
" was conducted to the door prevented
l. Observing that number OF peasants
!. collected around and that looks of graf
ed hate was cast upon him BY all pr,
., ent.
sri AZ Davsrny Vas led 10 the door, ,
4. guerilla with whom be had spoken, dr.,
y his knife aud severed the bonds viii
y had confined the young Frenchma
}, arms. He then opened the door, .