Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-31

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bench. In another moment Conrad ap-
peared. Neither suspected the listening
hunters.
Dear count began Conrad. why do
YOU trouble yourself to come to me, in
stead Of sending fer me to come 10 the
CASTER
'Conradr said the count. deeply moved
as he grasped the hands of the former.
you are very happy. very happy. because
you can marry the girl yoa love-
Yes dear count whispered the yoang
man, ioyfully. ERE autumn, Mary will be
my wife. In the course of this week
had intended to ask for your consent, and
you would not have refused it?'
Did not tell you friend Conrad, when
we lay at the watch fire two weeks ago.
and spoke about home, that we should
go before the altar on the same day?'
oh! | RENE mber 1.-THE other day we
stood at the utposts-
when would have been cut down by
the insidiouS Danes the count quickly
added, If you had not rescued me at the
risk OF your own life
Il had not intended to say that. dear
count-what have done. any one would
have done for his major
Conrad exclaimed the count, in
tone OF despair. 'Conrad. wish the Dan
ish bayonets had pierced me. that would
never again have seen these mountains?
My God, what has happened? You
had intended to tell me-
a bo xrifh ctuh
and judge for yourself whether my wish
is just one; they have robbed me Of my
Emma!'
HOWE exclaimed Conrad. the young
countess, CT whom you spoke with so
much affection?' And whom | had in
tended TO lead TO the altar on my return.
During my absence they have disposed of
her hand: the family have concluded that
she must marry the old Baron Won
It.
'Incrediblel' exclaimed Conrad.
And nevertheless true!' sighed the
count.
'The baron is at least twice as old as
you. dear count. The young Countess
Emma cannot love the old man!
She loves only one, l know it; but her
family desire it; and the poor girl must
obey. am told that in a few days the
betrotament is to take place
In a few days.
The whole is the work of the baron.
therefore have written to him, end sent
him challenge
Dear count, what have you done?'
what my honor requires! This
evening, at nine o'clock. the duel will
take place, at the ruins near the abbey
Graf. who had attentively listened a
the window. whispered to his colleague,
The place is well selected. for it is
peculiarly calculated to break once neck.
But have you considered everything
objected Conrad, who doubted the abili-
ties of the count: did you consider that
even your letter is sufficient to i'm
peach and convict your
Il defy everything, replied the young
count, su!lenly; AS the thought Of the
future brings me to despair
And suppose that the baron does not
appear. and accuses you of having threat
ened his life?
IL " " II. come, for he has courage.
And undoubtediv GOODNESS TOO, whilst
you are in the greatest agitation. Oh
my God, if he should kill you!'
No. no; fear nothing; l can depend up
on my ARM
And if you kill or wound the baron?
In this case. which almost take as
granted, count upon you. Listen. con
tinued the count hastily. you know the
residence of my friend. the upper fores.
ter O.?
Il know it, half an hours journey be-
yond the village, a: the edge of the for
'Thither 60, after you have accompanied
yoar Mary home. You will tell the up
per forester of my duel, and ask him for
his horses and his carriage. Then drive
to the crossway below this wood, and
await me-
How. dear count. shall not stand at
your side when you fght?'
No my letter says that l come alone,
and besides this have no one to whom
| could en;rust my flight. If am once
beyond the boundaries, take ship for
America
But have you money for your jour
neyT
Il have arranged everything; in my CIR
die is considerable sum in gold.
And your splendid property, dear count
with the lucrative forests?'
Il do not own any more-it is all mort
4 Il
rising; 'for it is eight o'clock. and must
not let him wait. Be punctual and ST.
lent
'Oh. my God" exclaimed Conrad; lis
there nothing that will change your reso-
lution?' {