The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1853-01-13

/ for moment and | will quickly
! remedy thisneglectn
/ Mormont was left in the darkness,
but not entirely alone, as he thought,
for light hand touched his shoulder
Mormont !" said voice that thrilled
TO his very heart. ~. ..-a -
4" Julie &c Fontage y exclaimed the
young man. g You here a partner in
this mYstery@ Il .,5z Es .ea.
Alas, !" replied Julie. "Finding
that you disregarded my warning, |
got up behind the carriage and fol
lowed yol into this house. i fear you
are betrayed, If so, though unable to
save you, ! can al least die with ypu,n
She could say no more. Lights ap-
peared, and with them three rnffianly
fellows, with long rapiers at their sides,
preceded by the pink domino, whose
face, now that she was unmasked, ex-
hibited features of great regularity
but were stamped by the unmaskable
signet Of cunning and cruelty.
So you are not alone, I find" she
said, glanclng at Julie, who was dressed
in blue and white livery. "Who is
this boy ?n 81 ai5 .'E=s '-. .a..a
My page, madame replied Nor
mont, with perfect GOODNESS. g But par
don me-. | do not recognize you even
unmasked. Will you not give me your
name, that may associate it in my
memory with the pleasant mysteries Of
this evening 2" - .s..,....
i" Yoq will learn soon enough re-
piled the woman, with q mocking
smile. ..-. s...., ..-'..f
You must excuse me now, while l
retire; these gentlemen will keep Your
company in the meantime
As the pink domino left the room, the
three men seated themselves, motion
ing Mormont with clumsy courtesy 10
follow their example. They we're evi-
IDENTIFY cut throats and robbers. Nor
mort now bitterly repented having left
his sword at home, for he was master of
his weapon, and though against such
fearful odds, could at.least hope to save
his life. He thought of Julie too, in
voked IN the same moral peril with
himself, and his heartsunk within him.
But he kept up the appearance of per-
feet coolness, knowing that the slightest
manifestation of distruSt would be the
signal for instant assassination.
Long live the Carnivalw be ex-
claimed gaily. There is nothing like
it for intrigue and romance, and this
seems to be one of the Arabian Nights
Entertainments"
The rufians had. never heard of the
Arabian Nights, but they thumped on
the table and roared out, 2 good p with
their ample emphasis. f1,.t tE'f
" Pray, monsieur,o said one of the
rufians, have you the time about
you2" Hta ls sf a8. sH'l aa Hbs.
'sIt is past smidnisht,n replfed the
Count, consulting an elegant gold watch
set in brilIiants aatH = @Fif@.@ ~
"Egad, that's pretty toy" ex-
claimed the ruffian, stretching out his
hand, and grasping the watch. III
9 You like il e' said the Count, hastily
detaching it from the chain. "Pray
accept ii as slight souvenir" -
:; That's a splendid diamond ring of
yonrs y said another of the fuf1ians. i
i" Doyou think so2p said the Count
:. Pray accept il for nay sake. set
little store by the baubles." .s.-
!. :. What a precious gem it Isl" NUT
.ered the third rufian,. from between |
his yellow .tang-like teeth, ,Y a,ss.a-,
Mormont ,hastene1 10 present him |
with a heavy gold chain. ,..t...z-
Hang it." said the person who had |
ust spoken, athis is dry work Let's |
aave a drink all round to our noble and |
cery liberal guest" % ''s'
Wine was brought by one of the
gang, and they all filled their glasses.
Mornont tasted If, and then set down
he glass with a wry face. ~ = 8 T''.
g Excuse me, gentlemen he said.
| am going to be rude, 1 know but |
must say that your wine is ekeefable.n
~" What p exclaimed one of the ruff
ians, starting up, aud half ufsheathins
lis rapier, glad Of the pretext for a
luarrel =" do you mean to Insult us %
By no means," replied Mormont.-i
| do not dispute, your taste--but your
vine merchant is a cheat. Now, I
loFO Sut oO&NttSS 6Ooo AulEuLtAf VI Tie
irst quality; if you will permit me to
end my page TO. my hotel, in Eve
MINUTES, We shall be slipping nectar
Il for the gods. What say you ?n 'AiH
"Agteed! agreedm cried the man
Fho appeared TO be the leader Of the
ang;; but the boy must be quick
'r we are thirsty and cannot rait ~ he |
dded with a sinister look at his COM
anions sAt Gl a7Ef no -aiEeTn
2. You here. my boy,n said Mornont,
Julie, and fixing. his keen
'ok upon her intelligent countenance.
Go as quick as you can, and bring me
dozen bottles of .acane ~ e5i tst1Stat
julie vanished The brief space of
er absence was an age of agony to
Iortnont. Had she understood him. .
las her head clear and her foot sure =
Eeuid no accident befall here Gold {
ops of perspiFation stood upon his \
ew. In the meantime the rufiians J
lked together 10 whispers; it was
ildept that stheY were impatient 10
lishs .plundeElng him, and then kill 8
%, toconceal the eEilne.i1al a ka5.ao v
deeF .epeRed, and Julie p
peaEed.qa s4gsaBS ala - tD.. =.stf;-r =