The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1850-10-17

During the period thus employed,
Lorenzo observed that the house Of Eph-
rain Manassas was closely shut up
Poor Miriam was no longer to be seen.
decked in her rich attire, with one
hand caressing favorite bird, and the
other parting the locks that clustered
beneath her turban, on the warm and
crimson cheek; the music of the sere-
nader had ceased; yet, once or twice,
in his midnight excursions with the
Jew, Montesecco thought he caught a
glimpse of her commanding figure
stealing through the gloom. He spent
hours in watching for Reichend0rf'
return, resolved upon the slightest pre-
text to punish his intrusion; but no op-
portunity offered, and he was compelled
10 remain quiescent. A few days after
the final removal of the misers wealth,
and when Lorenzo supposed him to be
far beyond the frontiers of Bavaria,
happening to pass through the prinei-
pal streets, he saw an immense multi
tude of people pressing forward with
tumultuous cries: the whole city was
in state of confusion and uproar, on
account of report that the Jews had
sacrificed Christian infant in some of
their religious ceremonies. This ac.
cusation, like many others raised
against the prosecuted Israelites, was
unjust, but it was dangerous for any of
the tribe to appear in the streets. The
roar of the maddened populace in
creased; the rabble had hunted Nor
decai from some den which he had
chosen for his asylum, and Lorenzo be-
held him flying, with Intellectual speed,
from the blood hounds who pursued
He was surrounded-a wild veil pro-
nounced his doom; and his mangled
body, dragged along by his inhuman
mrrderers, attested their atrocious
triumph. Montesecco rushed horror
stricken, TO his home. 1t was many
hours before the image of the Jew faded
from his eyes; but when the first burst
Of sindignation at the barbarous spec,a-
Gle he had witnessed had subsidized, the
recollection of the hidden wealth fash
ed upon his mind. Mordecai's repeat
ed declarations assured him that he did
not possess single relation, or even
friend, who in case of his death could
claim. either from the ties of kindred,
or the bond of affection, the gold he
should leave behind: and even admit
ting that he had been intrusted with
the property of others, to whom must
restitution be made. Lorenzo felt that
he had suddenly become a rich man.
Too much occupied TO observe the lapse
Of time, night had closed in upon his
meditations. His first impulse, when
convinced that he might justly consi-
der himself the heir of the murdered
Jew. led him to the window, whence
he could contemplate the residence OF
his beloved Bertha, with whom, in i'm
agination, he had already shared his
good fortune. A fearful shock awaited
the lover, for on the pavement below
stood tall form. holding tender parley
with the Baron's daughter, who, cover
ed with the black veiiw she always
wore in her excursions abroad, leaned
from the open lattice, and whispered to
the stranger; in the next moment the
flower-pots were removed. .and Reichen-
dorf, tfor it was he) climbing the pro-
jecting posts Of the doorway, sprang
lightly into the chamber and-the VIM
dow was Immediately closed.
Half sufocated with rage and des-
pair, Lorenzo only drew his stitied
breath, topour curses on the head OF
the false fair girl, who had deceived
him with show of innocence. Too
easily won TO deserve brave mans
sword. he flung down the weapon,
which on the first flow Of indignation
against the libertine seducer he had
drawn to avenge her 4dishon0r, and,
seating. himself on the ground, gave
loose to all the sgouy If . disappointed
and wounded heart. Ashamed at length
Of permitting his spirit to be overcome
by worthless woman, he retired to his
couch, and therc, reckless of time,
tossed to and fro until midday, when,
through mere WEAKNESS, he arose, and
resolving to seekout q lodging in some
distant part of a'city, in which he pro-
posed to remain no longer than the
affairs condected with Mordecars now
little-valued wealth obliged him to
stay, he hfts the house Crossing the
street, Lorenz0s path led him to the
door Of his neighboI the lew 1t was
a-iar, and he felt his cloak gently pull
ed by some one within; he obeyed the
summons, and was usheved with much
;oare and caution into back apartment
where Ephra1n and his kifos were sill
ting in great detection u the ground. !.
.Ssse US! save our daughter Miriam,
She cornerstone Of ohE house, the vine