Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-12-15

tinued Pedro, as he spurred up his horse
For some time the two rode on In silence
Even the mind of the esquire seemed deep
ly interested in the gorgeens scenery that
opened upon the view, and more than once
he allowed his horse to step, as he became
lost in sort of rapt wonder at the scenes
that lay ahead The snowcapped Alpujar-
ras riveted most of his attention and it was
not until the taller foresK trees began to
gather over his head nd shut out the
mountains, that he gave aay due attention
to his beast.
sWhat does this mean 2 uttered Pedro,
as they entered narrow kavine of palms
and gallnuts q
sWhat2' returned the Knight, casting an
inquisitive glance at his companion.
My horse smells something See him
toss that dainty head and open those nos
trils. There-hear that snort
10th men cast their eyes about them.
and it was not long before the object that
had awakened the instinct Of the brute
was discovered Upon the side of the
road, and at the foo. of huge rock, sat
q. man who seemed, by his countenance,
to be in considerable pain. He seemed
an old man, for his hair and head were
gray, and he was dressed in the gurb Of a
man in the lower ranks of life. The
Christians pulled in their steeds as they
came abreast of where the man sat, md
the knight bent over to get a fair view T.
him.
Sir knight said the man, half raising
himself to his feet, do you 60 to the city q
Yes
Then in the name of the God you wor-
chin 7 Sl- rou IN carry
San Jago, good man. quickly respond
ed Pedro-for he knew that if the man
was carried, his horse would have to bear
the burden-sour beasts are wayworn now.
We've ridden half the night, aud 'twould
be-
Stop, Pedro interrupted the knight;
and then turning towards the Moor, he
continued, Are you unable to walk 2
4 am, most surely, sir knight. had
climbed upon the top of this rock, and |
fell My right ancle is badly sprained, and
| fear | am otherwise injured
what could you want up there 2 asked
Pedro, casting his eyes up to where the
rock lowered above his head.
Il wanted to see the rising sum- return
ed the Moor
! You'd better have been in your bed
than running after the sun, should say
There was spark of Indignation fash
ing in the dark eye of the Moor, but it
quickly changed to cast of melancholy
thought, and looking sharply into Pedros
face, he said @
My God made the sun the most glori-
Gus of all his world, and [ love to look
upon it. But my likes shall not sit heav-
lily upon you Go your way, and [ will
crawl to the city the best can
Hold quite so fast said the knight.
My good esquire has a way peculiarly his
own; but as good Christians we'll not
leave you here to suffer. Pedro, help the
man to mount behind you. I know you
wouldn't feel easy to leave him here
With more alacrity than might have
been expected Pedro leaped from his horse
and assisted the Moor to his feet. 1t was
with much difficulty that the poor fellow
moved along with Pedro's aid, and not
until the knight himself alighted and gave
his assistance, could the Moor be lifted on
the horses back.
Sir knight said the lamed man as the
trio were mounted, i do not wish to ask
of you too much, but if you would hasten
on to the city as fast as possible, you will
do me favor for which | will be grateful.
The knight bade Pedro put spurs to his
horse, and for some distance they gallop-
ed on at good speed At length they came
to an abrupt hill, and the beasts were al
lowed to walk up.
You have come to join in the tourna
ment tomorrow, [ suppose said the Moor
as he ran his eyes over the knights fine
figure.
1 knew not there was one, returned the
Christian, with kindling eye. But, In
faith, shall be there if there is
There will be a grand display of PROV
ess, and many bright eye to bear it wit
ness said the Moor.
BY San Dominic, then I shall bear it
witness, too,' cried Pedro, with joyful
look :I'll bear my masters shield 'gainst
the list. Ha, Pedro, we'll see.
As the esquire said this, he patted his
horse emphatically upon the neck, and
looked proudly upon his master. The
Moor too, gazed upon the knight.
You are from Leon he said.
Yes returned the knight.
sAnd a count too continued the Moor.
Yes
Count of Valladolid, too,' added the
Moor
Your eyes are sharp said the knight,
with a smile
Sharp enough to know the meaning of
your triple plume resumed the Moor.
so, so. Well, am Charles, Count of
Ealladolid, and knight royal of Leon.
And what is Count Charles of Valla-
dolid doing so far south e
Seeing the country returned thebnight.
And then with sharp look into the face
of the Moor, he continued
AS you are the first acquaintance |
have made, who might | call you2
To tell you the truth. good count an
swered the Moslem, while peculiar look
overspread his features, 1t makes but lit
tie difference what vou call me. In all
probability you will never see me again,
and I don't believe shall ever reward
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