Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-08-26

in course Of timo, and the regular way
For if you were TO make an attempt at es-
cape"
"Welll and il were" said Charney,
with a smile.
Thunder and hail l--you'd find Ludoyi-
co a stout obstacle in your way I'D order
the sentry to fire at you, with as little scru-
pie as at rabbit Such are my Instructions !!
But as TO doing mischief TO poor harmless
gilly-nower, / look upon that man they tell
ofwho killed the pet.spider Of the prisoner
under his charge, as a wretch not worthy 10
be a gaoler Twas base action, ecceilen-
Sa,-nsy, crime!"
Charney felt amazed aud touched by tho
discovery Of so much sensibility on the part
OF his gaolcr But now that he had begun
TO entertain an esteem for the man, his van
ity rendered il doubly essential TO assign
rational motive for bis passion.
accept my thanks, good Ludivico," said
he, f'for your good will own that the
plant in question affords mo scope for va
riety of scientific observations. | am fond
of studying its physiological phenomena"
Then, las Ludoyico's vague nodding Of the
head convinced him that the poor fellow uD-
derslood not a syllable he was saying, he
added, "more particularly ne the class to
which it belongs possesses medicinal quail
ties, highly favorable to disorder to which
l am subject"
A falsehood from the lips Of the noble
Count de Chsrney and merely 10 evade
the contempt Of gaoler, who, for the mo-
ment, represented the whole human species
in the eyes Of the captive.
"IndeedW cried Ludoyico; "then all
have to say is. that il the poor thing is so
serriceablc TO you, you are not so grateful
to il as you ought to be. II hadn't been
at the pains Of watering il for you now and
then, on my way hither with your meals, Ia
pouera ptcciola would have died Of thirst
Addio, SigRor Conts ;"
"One moment, my good friend" exclaim-
ed Chsrney. more and more amazed 10 dis
cover such delicacy OF mind SO roughly ell.
closed, and repeniant at having so long mis-
taken the character Of his gaoler. "Since
you have interested yourself in my pursuits,
and without Wanting your services, accept,
I entreat you, this small memento of my
gratitude Should better times await me,
l will not forget your
Aud once more he rendered the goblet;
which this time, Ludorico examined with
vague curiosity.
Gratitude, for pkat, Signor Confe ?"
said he. "A plant wants nothing but
'prinkling Of water and one might furnish
! whole parierre of them in their cups, with.
'ut running oneself at the tavern. If Ia pic
lola diverts you from your cares, aud pro-
tides you with a specific, enough said, and
Tod speed her growth"
And having crossed the room, be quietly
eplaced the goblet in IFS compartment, OF
he dressing-box.
Charney, rushing towards Ludovico. now
offered him his hand
mo, mol" exclaimed the gaoler, asshm-
ing an attitude Of respect and cons,raint.-
Hands are to be shaken only between
equals and friends"
BE my friend, then, Ludovico % cried
the Count
"No, eeeellensa, mol" replied the turn.
key. "A gaoler must be on his guard, in
order TO perform his duties like a man Of |
conscience. to-day, tomorrow, and every day
Of the week. If y5o were my friend, ac-
cording TO my notions Of the word, how
should be able to call out 10 the sentinel,
Fire if saw you swimming across the
mOatl | am fated &c remain your keeper,
gaoler,,e dirOtissimo serpo! :"
TO DE CONTINUED.