Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-30
BY ALFRED GAUDELET.
c H AP T Err /.

alone could have any idea, visited Seville anu
lis environs.
The heavens seemed like one entire sheet
of flame; the thunder rolled frightlully, while
torrents OF rain fell like lava from an overturn-
ed Volcano Now and then fash OF light
ming would detach itself from this vast crater,
encircling like fiery serpent some distant mr.
tree; again in a twinklins, everything would
be totally obscure, rendering the darkneess
more intense than before. 1t was at this
time, " hich seemed TO threaten another celuge,
that two huntsmen, separated from their COM
panions, were leading by the bride their hor-
ses, which we're no longer able 10 carry them
through kind of stony path, which served as
bed for one of The many torrents which fall
from the mountains OF Slene Norema into the |
valley, at the bottom of which flows The Quad |
alouiver.
Occasionally thes, travellers, who walked
In perfect silence, would stop TO listen, hoping
they might hear some sound beside that ol
the rolling thunder; but all seemed 10 be lis.
teDing il death-like stiffness TO the great
voice speaking from Heaven. In moment,
while they were stopping 10 rest themse yes,
the younger Of The two, who was tine-looS-
ing man about twenty-five years old, with
long light hair and fair skin, like the men Of
u.
anl plew several sounds so clear md proloGg
ed that in the milst Of this fearful storm II
must have appeared 10 those who heard il,
like call from The angel on the judgment
day. 1t was the third or fourth time that the
misguided hunter had resorted 10 this method,
Without any result But this time he was
more successful, for in in an instant the sound
OF mouniaineerS horn struck his ear, but so
I;etnn hat hnt min
be their own echo. He blew a second time
with new strength, accumulated by hope, and
to his rapturous delight, was responded to in
notes so distinct, that he knew well the direc-
tion from which they came.
Then the young man with the light hair
threw The bridIe OF his horse into the hands Of
hi, companion ascended one Of the nearest
hills, and looking into The valley, which was
now and then illuminated by the lightning,
he peIceiyed about two miles distant large
fire burning Upon a rock. For moment they
doubted whether il had been lighted by God
or man-but, after blowing the horn third
time, the ,onndS which answered them came
80 directly from The spot where The fire way
neen, that they no longer heStaed 10 descend
the ravinc.
After an hours mnrc moi however, with.
out renewing their call, which each time
brought quicser responses, the huntsmen ar
rived at the foot of the mountain. aud saw
plainly The fire in front OF a small house which
appeared to be farm, but between them and
this house rolled the tumuliuous and threat
enng Guadalquyer
''May San Jago protect rs" exclaimed
the younger OF lhe two huntsmen at this
sight--"I sincerely believe that we have
taken all this troublesome trip for nothing,
md that the only chance left for us, now, is
10 see some hollow rock, where TO pass the
night" ,.t
"And why, pray you, my lordF' nqnr'
ell the one 10 whom these words were ad-
dressed. .
.BecauSs no one dare trust himself on the
waters in this storm"
al think YOU are mistaken We are neal
enough now TO have our voices heard by the
inma les OF thai house, and If we promise n
large reward and tell them who you nre, the,
wIlsundoubtedly--" 1N.fnft SEs
'By The white hands Of Maria, Ferrand,'
exclaimed Don Pedro, for lie tall and (a
young man wns no less than the king OF Gas
tile himse r--"not q word Of it. We nigh
find there some parisnns OF my worthy broth
Ier. who would loo readily give me the hospl
tAlily of The grave, and double The reward
would offer with the price Of my b'ood. No
no, Ferrand, upon thy soul, not word OF M
rank or forlune.''
"As you Please, sire," replied Ferrand, bow
ing to The king, in token OF respect and ODE
dience. .l.' trI
"And besides," exclaimed Don Petro,
would be useless, for perceive boat leav
ing,the opposite shore.
"Your highness is right" leplied Ferrand
and both kept their eyes anxiouSly fixed upo
the small boat, which was slowly Advancing
in spite Of the dangers Which surrounded
on all sides, and threatened TO sink il ever
minute. AT last il safely reached the shore
aud man OF about forty, with strongly mark
ed features and countenance frank and even
lightly jumped ashore, and having made In
boat fast with o cord which he held in his hnnt
he motioned 10 The strangers, and IN the mos
simple manner, and notwithstanding he ha
just risked bis life r..............
h. "Get in, my lords" he said, bowing wit
inspect. lam ..-. ..... -,
"And our horses" replied Don Pedrc
s'what will become of them"
"1hey will swim behind the boat, my lord
and by keeping their heads above water, the
will no danger.' .ia. ~
'ItF Don Pedroand his companion followed tf
eladirection OF the mountaineer, and through
thousand perils, they safely rowed across tt
turbulent river, and landed on the oppos
shore. Their guide Immediately started b'
fore them through pleasant path, to the hn
(which fora whole hour had been the object
their ambition. A young man, Of some lwel
iyyears Of age, who stood on the doorste
waiting for them, took the horses and led The
under shed. .oeA- 4, is,o. &, ..
e"Thois is this young nan3' inquired DE-
Pedro. tei a,.s
fr ait is my son; ,Manuel.p
~ "And how could he Jet his father thus e
p pose his life 10 come after us, while he r
u msined here!' - tsss, \ y. .r,.,
-uy 1May it please your lordsbip," continu
the mountaineer, al sent him 10 Cormony Q
ter some provisions, as soon as l heard 4
~ frs: sound of your horn--for ] knew that
rs great hunting party was, to assemble tod
go ;inIthe forest, and rightly supposed III
you were one Of the party, that you b
lost ,yout woys and that you would arri
here half starved land wishing 10 offer y
ss something better than the usual fare OF pc
mouRtaineer, | dispatched my son 10 the net