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.p.h.,l. exclaimed Aurustus. now

rooted with astomshment at bis threshold.
By the single table-lamp, figure was
perceived standing in the centre ofthe lit
tie chamber; it was, and it was not, the
page of Augustus. Evidently preparing
for repose. IT was shrouded in a single long
white robe; the fair and beautifully round
I'd arms wero uncovered nearly to the
shoulder, and both trembling hands were
employed in gathering together the folds
OF the dress, so as to conceal the bosom;
the small white feet were bare on the cold
pavement; and yelling the figure almost to
the knees, fell a profusion of bright brown
hair, partly IN folds, and partly in plaits,
which had not yet been undone, and in
which it had evidently all been arranged,
for the purpose of conccalment. beneath
the trnic ofthc pages dress; the nights alb
lulions had removed from the face It's light
brown tint, and. pale as lily. it dropped
over the clasped hands, with eyes closed
from excess of shame and terror.
Augustus was immovable; but the young
stranger rushed by him, and, without any
appcaranceo Of surprise, addressed the figure
in hurried tone: "My poor mother is dead
and on her dcathbcd confessed aH-aHi
Fly, for Heavens sakei Y GU are in the ut
most danger-dclay not a moment! ! give
you this warning at the hazard ofmy life!'
Then, turning, he was about TO escape
from the room. when the athletic grasp Of
Augustus seized MIN.
"Vho are you?" he asked in voice OF
thunder.
The boy struggled to free himself, while
he answered: IL am Theodore, Wilhel
mina's sons
"And this!" said Augustus, pointing to
tae figure.
"Oh, my lord there no time for jesting,'
replied the true Theodore, when every
Instant increases the danger Of the Lady
Emeline!"
Augustus let go his hold, and the boy
was down the stairs and, out Of the house,
IN an instant.
With strangely mingled feelings of the
kncenest JOY and the deepest despair, Au
gus,us closed the door, and approached the
vet motionless form Of Emeline. She sud
aeniy retlcaicl.
Come not near mel For the sake of hei
Who bore you, have pity on me, unworthy
as ami"
"Emeline!" he replied, with Hook and
voice rcplctc with tenderness, "misjudge
me not; deem me not so undeserving of al
thy love. thy sacrifices, and thy suhcrings
ConGde in me; would to God thou hadsi
done SO sooner"
As he spoke, he unclasped the light
mantle which he wore. There is no time
10 dress; let me wrap youin tins, and | Will
convey you TO Il subtcrrancan passage
where you will be safe for few hours
Nv people shall be on guard for the night
and by early dawn, some scheme shall
me matnrod for your future conceal
Inept."
"For my concealment, replied Emeline
pleading, "bul not-not for my separation
from yoxt"
"No, my lovc-my rife" whispered
the now entirely subdued Augustus, as he
impressed on her lips one long and fervent
kiss; "God huh joiaed rs togethcr and no
man shall p0t MS as1nderf'
Alasi were not these the words Of iInpic-
ty!
He carefully wrapt her in the MANTLE
and liflng her in his arms, prepared to
convey her to her retreat.
The emotions of the last few moments
had been so overwhelming, that neither
Augustus-"too fondly overcome with fc-
male charm''--nor Emeline, had needed
low and peculiar murmur Of voice. nor the
sound Of advancing footstcps-Bcioro they
themselves had reached the door of the a
partment, it was flung open, and the two
brothers OF Emclinc, armed to the teeth,
with about twenty followers, and a civil
magistrate, stood before them. 1t was the
work of a moment for Augustus to spring
back with his trembling burden, place
himself against the opposite wall, draw a
doublc-edgc poniard from his girdle, and
stand on his defence.
"All here are friends and brothers, said
,he magistrate; "let there be no blood shed
but the blood of our enemies! My Lord
Augustus Of Altenberg, resign TO the legal
authority other family, the unhappy and
misguided girl now sheltered in thine
arms
"Never!" replied Augustus, "but with
my hearts blood!'
Now. shame on thee pries,i' returned
the magistrate. "Thou, so famed for sane
tty; the very model of purity; the very
pattern OF our holy church; to stand. as thou
dost at this moment. Drawing the world,
with that wanton in thine arms!'
by the soul of my fatherl" exclaimed
the cnraged Augustus, "if she be wanton,
so are the daughters of thy blood, and the
vito OF thy bosom!"
AT that moment he heard, to his great
relief, the gathering of his household, and
the advance ofsuch followers as the only
esquircs who We're at home on this festival
night, could collect. Augustus never al
lowed a sentinel about his house; and rhi.
interruption had been made SO boldly, vel
so quietly. that it had completely succeed
ed.
"On your guard!" said u ric to his men
who immediately faced to the landing
place to receive those who were ascending
the steps to the attack
yield her thou devilish hvpocrite!'
exclaimed the iniuriaied Rudolph, wav
ing his sword, and gnashing his teeth.
IL will nerer yield her!" was the reply
= .'On! on! my brave fellows, to the rescued
Cut down these night manufactured
cowardly housc-hreakers !"
"a cheering shout from his advancing
followers without, answered this appeal
The clash of arms,and the yell of,he meet.
ing foes, We're heard.
"Then, priest. thy blood be on thine
own head!" And, as Rudolph spoke, be
drew and fired a pistol full at Augustus;
but rage and confusion had caused his
hand to wavcr. Emelinc made sudden
bound in the arms of her protector; he felt
warm torrent gush over his breast, and
he heard the cries of"Y GU have killed her
your sister" The strong spring of his
mind gave way; images of darknss streak