The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-11-02

Nph III 'cuBedHCe. L DelOnO to YOU
since you have bought me, but [ do not
wish to recall the bargain of infasy."
First, you call me Satan, this is no,
very generous. have told you my new
title, DIR. Cornelius prefer this name
1t sounds better to the ear. | will be OBJ.
llged to you to remember it next, YOU
Gail our compact bargain of niamy won
deceive yourself easily there is no infamy
about it it is all to your advantage. You
were simple enough not to wish for ven-
geance-l have inspired you with a prop.
er degree OF animosity against the fugi.
tlves. Frantz and Mira have quilted Got.
tlngen, am with you in pursuing them
Once You are avenged, will procure YOU
Titles and fortune-you shall become rich
and honored, without being honorable
IN exchange for all this, what are YOU To
give ne ! Your soul-and now that I
am with you, you would break the con.
tract"
The Doctor vas interrupted by Will
hem, who pointed to light in the dis,
tance.
This is the end of our travels" replied
'"S DoSloT, lct us hurry"
Some minutes atterward the two trav-
eI!ers arrived at the auberge of the Three
Zines post coach, without horses WAS
Mt the door; WiIhem called-a stable bow
appeared, and aided him TO dismount. .
lie was abontto enter, stopping him
he said -
"ls this black horse without a rider
yours also I"
WIlhem turned, and saw with stupefac-
ton, that the Doctor had not vet Quilted
ms saddle. lie hesitatcd-then on a sign
from the Doctor, replied afiirmativeIy.9
The establishment Of Wilhelm was renew
ed when upon ordering supper for two
the lnn-keeper asked him where was the
other one to partakc Of it, and il he would
wait Tor him TO come! the Doctor was smi-
ling at his side.
He was about TO be angry, when the
doctor raising his voice said to him
"My dear friend, am invisible to all
but you. You alone sec me and hear INV
voice ; do not speak to me then-act as Il
| was not herc-listen to me only-con-
form to my directions, and all will be well. y
Surprised, Wilhelm followed the Doc
tor with his eyes, who disappeared. Then
taking chair, he sat down in corner Of
the fire piece, and covering his face with
his hands, fell into profound reverie. He
was drawn from it by the Doctor, who,-
placing his hands upon his shoulders, ,caus-
Ell him to raise his head, and then point
ing with his finger to the other end of the
room. a door opened, and Mira entered,
leaning on the arm of Franu Wilhelm
raised himselfw with bound, and went and
stood pale and trembling before them.-
"lntamous," exclaimed he behold us
now before you. You believed YOU had
escaped me. You have fled too slowly TO
shun chastisemeut. My vengeance is still
awake. Between us three, Frantz, what
has become your oaths! What has
become OF the eternal friendship you swore
to me! what have you done with this
chaste and pure girl, whom have always
respected Mira, perfidious Mira what
has become OF your oaths what have
you done with my love you that loved
as Madonna, what has become of your
modesty 7"
"Wilhem, my friend !" exclaimed Mira,
trembling.
II am not Wilhem, | am no longer your
friend, am your Judge. The hour Of JUS
uce and OF vengeance has come"
"Wilhem J! crisd Frantz, "in tho name
OF our old friendship" .... n.... .....
"Onr friendship he invokes our friend
ship he who has trodden under foot the
most sacred oaths he who has violated
his faith and his honor: he who bas taken
from me, his friend, the only good that |
possessed OH earth, treasure for which |
would have shed my hearts blood! This
he has taken from me and has fled as
Tobber, as a coward. Yes, YOU have fled
AS a coward, Frantz Rolla and I blush 10
have been your friend. But / will be less
a coward than you. II shog!d kill YOU
and =, leave you to defend yourself.--
Then on guard" " r.....
W''hem detaching from their places two
old swords suspended against the WALL
threw one at the feet Of his adversary.
"Wilhem," said Frantz, moderate these
transports, and listen to me. lam culpa
BILE, ! acknowledge, still can justify my
self Listen TO me, do not wish TO fight;
will not fight with you. am ALWAYS
your friend-I have not deceived you.-
Mira IS ever pure aud worthy Of your love.
as tins true I"
''Ihis man lies " cried Doctor Cornell
Wilhelm hesitated; this caused all his
wrath to return; his couutenance contrac.
ted, and he banished his sword.
"No more explanations, no more de.
eeit On guard, Erantz Rolla! Defend
yourelfl II you do not I win force you
TO it."
Suiting the action to TIE word, he
struck the cheek Of Rolla with the blade
OF bis sword. Frantz picked up his sword
and they crossed blades. Mira attempt.
ed 10 throw herself between the combat.
ants, but Wilhem repulsed her rudely;
she fall upon the stona floor. After two
orthree passes, the Doctor approached;
invisible 70 Frants, be thew aside his
sword, and directed that Of wDhem a.