Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-06-08
CHAPTER VIII.
\ SECRET ENEMY

Esteila. he went directly to Pampeluna
where he found lodgings with an old
knight. named Gomez Garlic. with whom
he had been in several engagements
Gariiz was now very lame from a severe
wound he had received in bis last battle :
but he was pleased to see bis brave young
eomrade and they enjoyed several days of
pure soclaiity. The old knight tried very
hard to lind out what it was that made his
young friend so sad and what made him
sometimes shed tears, but Henry would
lot divulge the secret. He did not de
celve his comrade. for he plainly told him
that he had cause for sorrow. but he beg
gcd of him not tc ask more and al length
the old man consented TO drop the mat
ter. Perhaps he OWNED the cause he
sought. for gradually his face assumed an
/ intelligent lock. and he more than once
hinted about young hearts and young
heads, at the same time Geprecatiug the
law Of Navarro that made o legal distinc-
tion between the worth Of merit and the
worth of noble blood
Garliz and Henry had just finished their
dinner. and the latter was setting aside his
cup, when an officer entered the apartment
and informed our hero that the king wished
to see him. The young man was startled
by the announcement, but he had no oc-
casion for fear. and, IN u few moments. he
was ready to accompany the messenger
When he reached the palace be found the
king alone. Alfonso was weak from pres
ent illness. but his eve was bright. and he
bore himself with that same degree Of
dignity that had so entranced the mobiles
who usually surrounded him.
All, Sir Henry" the monarch uttered,
as the young man approached him, and
knelt, : we are glad you are here. for your
services are much needed You have we'll
earned your spurs, and now it suits our
royal pleasure TO afford you an opportuni-
ty to make them brighter What say you
to an adventure 2''
Lay your commands upon me. sire,
and you shall fnd me happy in obeying
them, returned our hero. rising to his
feet, and gazing gratefully upon the mon-
arch
We'll spoken, Sir Henry Now you
are young. bus we have reason to know of
your bravery, and hence have you been
chosen to carry out plan that | would
not trust to many an older head Y You
have probably heard of Morillo, the terri
/ bic bandit"
Yes, sire" said the youth deeply in
tercsted
| Well, he is now on our northeastern
frontier, aud his deeds are growing more
aud more terrible every day. We have
thus far used every means IN our power to
eHtrap him, but all has been in vain He
+ has u Jsimerous baud with him and q safe
/ passage across the Pyrenees Is next to ian
! possible. MorIlio robs and butchers with
out mercy. \ messenger arrived here
this morning from Saint Jean Pied de
/ Port, and Morilio was in that town yes
terday. and he is now probably lodged in
some Of the strong passes of the Pyrences.
/ We have set apart a hundred men, aud to
you we give the command They are all
of them well tried and faithful and most
of them You have seen III battle 1t is
our wish that you should set off this very
night, and by good riding you can reach
Saint Jean before daylight tomorrow
morning. You can then secrete your
men if you wish but all that we leave
with You Ii you bring us back the head
of Morillo to Pampeluna. you shall be ac-
counted our bravcst knight. What say
you 2"
/ l say yes, sire with my whole heart. y
immediately answered Henry, who was
much pleased with the consideration thus
bestowed upon him
And can you be ready to set out to-
night 2"
Yes, sire. Ny arms are all at hand
and my horse will be fresh and strong"
Then your men shall be in readiness.
Report yourself here at the setting of the
sun"
Henry bowed and withdrew In the
ante-ehamber he met Naudon du Chastel
( 1t was on that very morning that the lat
ter had left the castle of Estella in such
a strange hurry As he met our hero be
passed a seemingly cordial greeting. and
then went on to the chamber of the king.
By my faith, Du Chastel, [ thank YOU
for having recommended that youth to my
notice" said the monarch. as Sir Naudon
approached him. am glad you re
turned just as you did, tor this morning
was in doubt whom to place at the head Of
that mission -
Ay- your majesty" returned Lu Chas.
/ tel, : knew that La Mutt was l. brave
youth, and | am inclined to til;;..ih that on
such emergencies. the bot blood of ambi-
tious youth is better than the cooler blood
of more experience
Perhaps you are right, Du Chastel
/ but this is dangerous mission. and hope
( the youth viii come back in safety"
Q. SO do Upon my soul [ do T" re
sponded Du Chastel, with look in which
exultation was blended with subtle cum
ming
In due time, Henry la Mutt made his
appearance. and the king compliunentei
him on his noble bearing The Young
man little dreamed Of the cause that la :
at the bottom of his present preferment ;
/ he knew not that be had an eueny in the
world and for the present. perhaps, it
was well he did not.-for could he have
read the mean:rg that lay lurking in Du
/ Chastels face. be would not have set forth
on his work with SO good a heart
Henry saw his men assembled in the
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