Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1854-01-05
THE KNIGHT OF LEON:
I He MARGINS LAST BRIDE
BY sYLvANUs COBB, JR.
CONTINUED.

I
He was ha5ited in rich Moorish costume,
and Pedro wore a garb Of the same de-
scription. The knight carried small
Lutte beneath his arm, and as he passed out
from his hotel, he looked carefully about
! him to see that he was not observed-or
that nc one was watching him. Having be-
come satisfied on this point, he started off
The two men walked rapidly until they
reached the wall of Ben Hamed's garden,
and here they listened to see that all was
safe. As no sound was heard. Pedro led
the way to small gate he had marked,
and here they gained the garden without
difficulty. With careful steps the knight
followed his servant along through the
shrubbery until they reached a small ar
Dor near the house.
There whispered Pedro, pointing up
to window not far from the ground
where a lamp was burning, that is the
girls apartment
Are you sure ?
As sure as | am that I'm alive
Then you remain here. Let your arms
be ready, but move not unless there is
danger
San Jago, but there's danger enough
already
Are you afraid p
No. But yet there's danger
So much the better. We ought to love
danger by this time
[ never could see the use of that,
though if danger comes, Pedro Bambino
will be the last one to run
Yes, good Pedro, know you have a
brave heart
Yes, and it may be we'll for you, sir
Charles, that [ have cool head
Ssh Was that step?
Yes. Draw Blackjack, sir Charles )
a servant passed near the spot where
our two adventurers were located, but he
was quickly out of sight, and when once
again all was STILL Charles stealthily APP
preached the house. At convenient po-
sltion he picked up few small pebbles
and threw them against the lighted win
dow. Twice he repeated the experiment,
and then he had the satisfaction of seeing
some one approach the window.
The knight drew nearer, and taking his
lutte from its resting place, be swept the
strings with a light touch, and then com
menced low, thrilling song, improvising
as he went along The words were meant
for Zehra's ears, and ere long the window
was opened Charles hushed his lutte. and
bent eagerly forward
Who calls me p asked the sweet voice
of Zebra, at the same time looking down
upon the figure that was revealed by the
bright moonlight
Your Christian Knight returned
Charles
Give me some token
The Darro. Cannot you join me, Zeh-
ra | wnuld sneak with won
Twill be dangerous to YOU returned
the maiden.
No, no Think not of danger to me.
| implore you
If the way is open [ will
The knights heart beat with Joy as
Zebra disappeared from the window, and
he moved out of the way to await her
coming Pedro expostulated with his
master upon the propriety of thus calling
the girl from her fathers dwelling but
ere he could make any visible impression
upon the mind of the young man. the
sound of light football was heard, and
in moment more be sprang forth to meet
Zebra
Pedro was directed to remain where he
was, to give warning of danger, and then
taking the maiden by the hand, Charles
led her away out into the garden.
Il bless you that you trust me- said the
knight, as they gained distant spot
And why should | not trust you ?
You should and in trusting me may
[ not feel that you love me p
would love you if dared, returned
Zebra, with her eyes bent upon the ground
And can you fear to love meg
Between the Christian and the Moor
[ know there have been happy loves said
Zebra; and how can [ think of one like
you without warmer feelings than those of
mere gratitude But / should fear to
leave my heart where it would be lost to
me-
Give it to me. lady Let me have
your heart, and in return you shall have
one as warn and true as ever beat in hui
I usan bosom With us there is no time for
/ dalliance. We are separated by walls
that admit of no social concourse If we
/ speak, it must be to the point. You can
| love me, and you will | will be faithful
and true
l am not to blame for feeling that
gives me joy softly returned the fair
maiden.
| Enough uttered Charles of Leon
| And now for the future You must go
with me to Leon-to my own country
Will they be kind to the poor Moorish
girl there p
Kind Ay. You viii be my WIFE
and who shall then dare to be otherwise
! than kind p
20, if thought you would always love
| me, always
Hush. Zebra When l prove false to
you pray that my right hand may with
er. and my heart dry up. You will go