The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-06-06

his adversary his rapid evolutions saved him from the
deadly sweep of the fatal axe, and enabled him, in re-
turn 10 send back blow and thrust, with visor and
nearness Of approach which taught the monster that he
had no common foe before him. but vain were his at
temps to wound OF dsarm his opponent Hans, on the
contrary unaccustomed to experience momenta-
ry opposition was excited degree of madness which
for the time proved the safeguard OF his Antagonist
His blows fell like hail, and with superhman iorce
which no armor could have withstood, and no skill
could ha veparried. Unlike him, Ordoner instead of
throwing off his MANTLE had wound it partially around
his arm and waving it in the air. diverted the aim Of
the formidable weapon which threatened him. and final
y succeeded in enangng the blade in It's heavy folds
Following up his advantage, with the quickness Cflght
ming, he wound the garment more tightly abouthe axe,
in despite of the monsters every effort disengage it.
and bore his point directly against the throat Of his an
tagonst.
"Now will you give me up the caskel" he cried, for
getting even his own peril in his Anxiety to obtain the
all-important proof of Schumackers innocence.
Hans regarded him for a moment in surprise but un
dismayed.
"No, curse you!" he replied.
"Then disengage your axe, and let renew the con-
test" said the gallant Ordoner want advantage O.
yer ou."
"Fool!" replied the monster; ~ want none of your
generosity" and dropping his hold of the weapon, he
precipitated himself upon Ordoner, wrapping him ia
is long sinewy arms, and sinking his iron talons into
| his flesh
Staggered by the force and suddenness of the shock
added to the weight ofhis antagonis-the brave young
noble had nearly fallen ofhe ground; but he recovered
and bracing himself against the altar he grasped the
blade of his sword by the middle and pressed it firmly
against the monsters back. Stung by the pain Hans
by violent effort exricated himself from his danger
Gus position before he steel had penetrated FAR anc
sprung PAGES backward, bearing in his teeth poi
ton of the green MANTLE dripping with the blood ofhis
| foe.
And now the combat was renewed, for third time
in new and still more desperate manner. About the
spot where Hans had alighteG were scattered huge ma
ses of rock of size and weight which no two living
men besides could have lifted from the ground raising
them with superbuman strength he hurled them at Or
doner in quick succession with degree of force and
precision, which not only kept him distance but
ercised all his agility in avoiding the contact OF these
tremendous missiles. Determined, however, 10 finish
his task Or perish in the attempt the young man at las
dashed forward He succeeded in avoiding the ponder
Gus mass which Hans had just launched at him; but il
encountered The blade of the SABRE and shivered to the
hlt. At the same moment Hans threw himself upon
his axe which he waved on high, and exclaimed: Now
have you aught to say to God or DEVIL before you per
ish?"
Ordoner was disarmed. He gave one thought to
Ethel breathed one prayer-and hopeless though un-
dismayed awaited the attack Of his erocious anrago-
mist.
"At this moment a clamor fiom without made the
gloomy vault resound 1t was the wailing cry of beaI
at bay, mingled with the shouts of men, and the dis
charge Of musketry. Hans hesitated moment but
fearing he should be too late 10 save the only living
thing he cared for he sprang through of the assures
OF the rock with terrible cry and rushed to the
ofhis servant andcompanioh.