The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-06-11
say no!hing that will alter my determination. or

say nothing that will alter my determination, or
his life -
is it so, Monsieur!' exclaimed Frederick,
springing to his feet, and levelling pistol at the
very breast of Quroga. Sneak one word and
you die have come TO liberate INV friend and
will do ii!'
lie then approached the door and turned the
key The tyrant saw resolution in his eve, and
trembled
See.' continued the German, Il have saved
you the trouble Of drawing the order for his re-
lease it is all ready, together with his passports.
ana wants only yonr signature, which you will
please affix To instantly
e1uiroga knit his brows, and hesitated
ZONE, senior, there is timo TO lose. NV
lie you may have, and you shall be- welcome to
It, nut you must sign these papers! Hesitate
one minute longer, and swear that will deprive
you OF The powor To commit more murders!'
lhere was no alternative the papers were
signed The German went to the door, still
keeping QuIroga at bay, beckoned one of the
guard. and handing him the paper, said calmly
Here IS the Governors order for the release
OF the foreigner Wilhelm he commands YOU to
deliver It instantly TO the captain of the guard
Then returning, he again fastened the door.
and taking seat, said in the most quie. manner
possible
Now, Governor, l will have half hours
conversation with yon'
Upon the margin Of the order of release. Fred
erck had written few words in the German
language, directing his friend TO take the horse
that The captain would deliver to him, and es-
cape without moments delay, from the prov
ince.
This self sacrificed man conversed with Oui
roga Tor full hour. He spoke of the injuries
that himself and companions had so unjustly suf-
Tered at his hands, and entreated him to adopt a
oierent course OF conduct toward his fellow men.
by humanity and goodness, said he, you will
VIII win their confidence and love TO such a de-
gree ,hat you need fear no conspiracy against
your life; but by pursuing your present course.
be assured that the sword of DamocIes will FIR
ever hang above you, ready at any moment, even
as II now is, to fall and destroy YOU
Weared with his imprisonment, Quiropa at
length said
Well. Senior Frederick. you have accomplish
ed your object, your friend is secure, and sup
pose you are ready to retire.
After Ihave obtained from Won single nrom-
Use, he replied.
Well, what is lhat?'
wish you TO promise, your honor, as a
Spanish American, that you will order no pursuit
within one honr from this moment
promise H. said Quiroga, taking out his
watch. Go; If you can escape in that time, you
shall not be harmed
Bowling politely, the German retired: but he
mad been more thoughtful on behalf of his friend
than himself. He had provided no horse for his
own escape; and rather than lose the time neces
sary to obtain one he trusted in his ability to
reach the hills and thus elude pursuit.
AS before stated, the Spaniard regards his
word as more sacred than his life, and even Out
roga would not break his.
With his watch in hand, continued mu in
formant. he paced his apartment in frantic inn
patience and on the moment when the hour had
expired, he sprang to the porch exclaiminr-
Pursue the foreigner A hundred ounces tn.
him who brings me the head of the forepner.
Frederick
Pursuit was instantly made in every direction.
and II was not long before the poor fellow saw
The hunters on his track. He had just reached a
passage In the hills as they perceived him. En-
lerng The hrst recess that presented itself he ran
forward and took refuge in the narrow cleft of a
huge rock. hoping they would pass without dis
covering him; il was vain hope there he was
iound, and there. fighting for his life, he fell.
pierced with dozen weapons
Wilhelm escaped into the province of Gaia
marca, and finally returned to Europe.
he substance of The interview between Oui
ioga and Frederick was made known by Quiropa
himself. who often laughed over il, saving thatit
was the best managed affair that he ever wit
messed.
such was the man Of whom had before Int
little heard, and who subsequently, became prom
Inent character in the country In the hands of
such men the people have suffered, and continue
10 suffer, without possessing within themselves
'he moral strength and mutual confidence neces-
sary to rid themselves of the incubus.