The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-08-31


tiful; her attendant, man of some forty
years was of extraordinary strength, and
stern, fearless bearing and even beside
those of the band where he dismounted,
he looked as though he might have mas
tered score of them single-handed.
All rose as the lady dismounted, and
shouted
Our mistress Inizila! long life to our
loved mistress' e
Waving kindly response to them she
approached the leader, and taking him
one side learned the particulars of the
capture of the prisoner. Then turning to
him she told him in the sweetest voice he
ever listened to that he should soon be
placed at liberty again, but that it would
be necessary for him to remain prisoner
until the morrow when he should depart
once more on his way.
Don Heranzo was a noble Spanish cav
alier who had travelled and seen much of
the world, and yet he gazed upon the
beautiful woman before him as though he
had never seen one so lovely. "
DO you not fear to be among such peo-
pie as these?' he asked of her. =
'Fear?'
Yes, LADY,
L fear nothing, sir, she SAID, touching
significantly the jeweled hilt of her stilet-
to. And then these people are my friends
they would risk life and limb to serve
me- .11
But, lady, your beauty extraordina-
ry-' n
Nay, hay, sir, you are compliments
ry.'
Only honest: assure you, for till this
hour l never beheld one
Tut, tut, that will do for the present.
interrupted the lady holding up her riding
whip, half vexed, half pleased at his
words.
Presently rude supper was prepared
and while Inizila's seat was placed by it.
self, and her repast arranged alone; the
rest of the band threw themselves upon
the green sward and partook of their SUPP
per. Inviting him to join her, the miss
tress of the robbers talked pleasantly and
most agreeably to Don Heranzo until as
tonished at her. intelligence no less than
her beauty, he felt the moments gliding
with lightning speed. 90
In vain were his entreaties to induce
her to abandon the mode of life she fol-
lowed He told her he was but an humble
Spanish cavalier, but if she would swear
upon the cross to leave the wild associates
about her, and be- his faithful wife, he
would bind himself to her on the spot.
How dare you propose to one whom
you do not know2' she asked.
L know that no deceit could lurk be-
meath those eyes, he replied; that no guile
could be harbored in thatbosom or cruel
ty find resting place in your heart
you have known me but three hours.
True
'And would bind yourself to one for
life, when you find me engaged with such
associates
Yes
1T is strange she replied, musing to
herself thoughtfully.
But thereis a price setupon my head.
I care not, [ will protect you, and in
some other land lead you into that class Of
society you were born to ornament Il
A gratifed smile overspread her feat
ures, but still she replied
This cannot be, or at least we mus
talk no more of it now-to-morrow per.
haps, we shall meet again. Whittier dc
you travel?'
@To Lisbon
otis well. Now sir good night
'One token of remembrance asked
Don Heranzo.
4 have nothing unless it be this call,
she replied, unscrewing silver whistle
from her riding whip and handing it t.
him. H4a
The cavalier took the token with thank
and did not fail to kiss the little hand tha
presented it.
On the morrow he awoke, his horses
stood at the entrance of the cave, ready
for his departure. His valise was there
too, with the contents returned, all saw
the segars that had been consumed.
How is it, that I find my property re
stored p he asked of the chief
'Our mistress ordered it,
'Indeed'
yes, it is often her way
Can see her?' a4
She departed last night
Where has she gomez
i know not. Her movements are al
secret, sudden, and untraceable as thos
of the wind
eL We'll, adieu, captain and thanks for m
= nights lodging |
Saying which, the cavalier mounte
his horse and was soon vending his wa