Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25
Geleet Gale.
THE sPIRAToRi
A TALE OF BY.GONE YEARS.

THE deep tones OF the iron sentinel Of the
grand Cathedral of ST. Marks sounded heavi
ly on the midnight air, as number offgures
clad in the guse OF monks, noiselessl y wend.
ed their way towards the western gate OF
the city. A firm resolve was written or
their frowuing features, aud wild, mslis-
nant fire shone from their flashing eyes.
They had nearly reached the gate of the
city, when they paused before an old dilapi-
dated building, and made a low signal. 1t
WAS soon answered from within, aud, after
the drawing back of bolts, the door slowly
opened, while the party of monks entered ;
aud then the door closed behind them with
dull sound.
They followed their guide into a long hail,
and throwing back their cowls, seated thenl-
selves around large oaken table, while one,
who appeared to be the leader, drew roll
of parchment from under his gown and laid
Il on the table.
* te,Y Inv iss O ito not here" he, asked, in a
harsh tone;1 1glancmg at u 1aIl person wu0
sat opposite to him.
81 know not, Faust" returned the other !;
vet | fear his absence BODIES 10 good TO our
cause, he added in deep, meaning tone.
What mean you, Bohren! Think you
he dare say aught Of our league :"
Is think he has secret, that II It were
revealed, would cause us to tremble for our
safety"
Yet he dare not betray US, Bohren, for
be too well remembers the oath"
"Thuk YOU, Rudolf Otto Tears man |!
alt were well that he should, Bohren I!
Perchauce it we're; yet | too well know
Oto's fearless spirits, aud Arnaud OF Au Is
his enemy for it was but a year since he
murdered his aged sire, and Rudolf swore
to be revenged.
A signal from without interrupted the
conversation, aud in few minutes young
man, whose fine features had hecn darkenet
by the sun of some twenty summers, enter
ed the hall and seated himself at the table
You are late, Otto," spoke the lcade
monk. turning towards the conner.
"True, Faust vet am i'll time for husl
ness" returned the youth, and his lips qulv
cred with some strong emotion.
Right! Otto, you are, rejoined bohre'
and now. Faust, let us hear of the plan
attack"
"S;lence. then" returned the leader monk
while he glanced suspiciously at the yout
and his friend Bohren " We are to nee
here Tomorrow eve; and, when mldn'g
steals over the city, Armand is to join Us
with one thousand Austrian troops, and er
dawn Wesen ceases to be in the power
Glaris."
These words were received with cheer
by all, except by Otto and his friends. !
deep meaning smile rested on the fine fe;
lures of the youth, and he gazed pityingl
on Faust's stern visage. After again takin
the oath to remain true, they separated, eac
to return to his home.
Otto and his friend took different cour:
from the rest, and were soon standing
the lake at the foot of the city
Now I would hear of your success
friend" said the youth, smiling fondly
Bohren. =,
"I have collected FIVE hundred OF Il
peasants who are ready to enter the CT
at an hours warning;;" returned the mon
while smile of satisfaction passed oyer /
dark visage.
cit is well, then, faithful Bohren. v
shall soon be saved, aud AruauG of \
dies yet did Faust speak of my absen
last eve 2"
"He did, Rudolf; and | also spoke of
secret you possessed"
And what did he say in replys'
aThat YOU dare not beray them,"
"They need not fear, Bohren; the o.
is sacred-and would rot have them
by my means" =,
Yet at what hour will you meet US !'
An hour before vespers."
"Adieu, then, Otto, will be at the w
tern gate"
cit is well, Bohren, farewell! "
meet you there" returned the youth a
drawing bis cowl over his face, he as
entered the city.
It was near the sunset hour, and the
of day was slowly disappearing in
gorgeously piled up clouds that overht
the proud city of Wessen, while the nj
queen hung like silver crescent in the de
er azure OF the heavens, as if, by the
effulgence of her silvery rays, to add m
beauty to the scene.