Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1846-12-10
Whole Number 343.

Richard IA, the public prison. lie bcsoughl him, as
he valued his life and beriy-by the memory Of
mp mother, and his brolher--by ever, Thing he
held dear, 10 reuounce his law less course. And
he rcQueslrd him 10 wish him and inform aim Of
his distant friends | hen despalching the pardon
ny lInsty messenger, he awaited The appearance
Of Richald.
BnI hours passed on-a day-n week, adj
Henry heard no more Of The pirate, bnt lhearf{tt
of the keeper of The keeper Of the prison. lMt' ~
had been liberated.
| Richard was alone in his cell, when the jailor
came with his pardon, and delivered TO him The
letter Of his injured friend. Richard read it; and
feeling of shame struck 10 his heart, as he re-
viewed The wrongs he had heaped upon the Or
Phnn head. Il cannot meet mm--I dare not
cred he, and 2rnmbIing The paper in his hand, he
rushed from The PRISON.
1t was night. I he windows Of the city were
illuminated IN honor Of the arrival Of BoIivar.-
Music sounded Ilom The balconies; gay lhrongs be.
meath an October Moon, prOmenaded the grand
square. Richard wandered on alone; no warm
hand grasped his own, and his companion was his
knawIGg aud evil Conscience his consider, the
thought of an i'll spent life.
But the night wore away, and The morning
broke; yet the freed prisoner, The escaped convict
found no shelter. And the broad sun rose I'D in
The hearcnS-the drum Of The lroups on parade
rang IN his ears-lhe trumpet that called them
the Generals quarters. Another sight, too, nleto
the pirate captain eyes; the men who had Tough
and hed WIN MN on the high seas-lhe men
whom he had led 10 crime and ruin--he beheId
them marched, in munacles, by their guards, TO
their disua home FOR life the mines Of Bogo,a.
lie fled from The sight.
But the pangS Of hunger assaulted him; hunger,
the gnawng demon lhal bringsl the proud spirit
down, 10 earth. He was stranger-where?-
Again The night came on, and Marian grew des.
peraie.
Bread, he cried 10 man that passed him,
give me bread.
Away bcggar''
Hell seize YOU, exclaimed Martin, and sprang
upon the speaker But his frame weakened by
confinement and abstinence, was little able to 70 pc
with the man he attacked. Quick as though, he
was dashed 10 the ground, und the strangers
weapon was al his throat,
'Spure me! am starving shrieked Mar
tin.
'lla! bold beggar Up with YOU
Richard staggered TO his feet.
Follow me, SAID the stranger and he led him
10 an obscure tavern in one of the narrow stIecls
Of the lower town of Bogotu.
'ilo, VINE and meat, said the stranger 10 Tho
host; be specify
Richard Martin ate as if he never expected TO
get another meal; and the stranger watched him
with quiet smile, conlenling himself with
draught OF vine,
well, senior, said Martin, us he finished his
repast and pushed away his plate, what do you
want me 10 do?
boz echoed The stranger.
yes, man don't feed IL starving becsar for
nothing especially when The beggar has Just as
tempted 10 throttle him.
'la, see you are The man want VI "
vuu WuIt GnT,Iolueui2'. ...- r"y.
The pay shall be princey. To a mau of your
me,lle the job Is slight! Listen. and he ben, his
head to the ear of Martin, 'Boval's DEATH
Martin started back 'llow'
Il he death Of the tlrant. lie who achieves It
will merit The death Of all true republicans. Say,
shall il be done''
in what manner is ho 10 fall, senor'' asked
Richard.
Shoot him when he reviews the troops. There
are Il hundred windows on The Plaza, behind
which YOU might lie concealed
But if | am taken: No, no, senior; some safer
mode than that.
VIVA, say you to striking the lyrant in his own
palaces;
Amid his guards
Az; do you fear: The palace can be enter
ed
But am told that Bolivar invariably sleeps
with IN officer of the guards in his ante ROOM
The officer sleeps with him, senior. We have
moie 10 fear from Bolivar's wakciuness Than that
of his servants Bat The plan is feasible. lou
shall enter the palace, ay the presidents cham
her. One bow will change The desnles Of tho
Republic; and YOU shall be nobly rewarded.
And il do not succeed
'You must. But you shall be safe. This purse
give you as an earnest it shall lie trpled when
the deed is done; speak.
And who are You, senior, that are empower.
ed
The stranger bent down and whispered name
in The Tar Of Richard; IA name that was high in
the roll oE the repubi;s bravest.
Martin sprang 10 his feet. i will do it; when'!
The sooner the better; Tomorrow night
To morrow night
Remain. then, here, said the stranger. Il will
visit you ,o.nonow and YOU shall know more
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