Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-06-27

He groaned, and sought 10 cdim hfhiSoh, oo
no efforts cAlld detach his thoughts from the
fearful doom which awaited him on the NOR
row. Suddenly voice spake close peside
him. He turned, and tall form dressed IN
complete white stood near. At first snuaoer
of superstitious terror passed through him as
he saw the white robes futtering in the bi eeze
and he feared that he had evoked spirit
ssChristian,'' said the figure, in Peruvian
s.Who speaksa'' answered Reggie, boldly.
ssA friend
s.Then YOU must have come from the dead,
for all who love me are there
81 am alive
ga peruvian? friend? No, no"
81 am all that have said, and have come TO
save you.''
ssTis the voice of maIden murinareo
Reggio. ssI have heard that voice BEFORE o,
tell me who are YOU
ssWaste no words. / am friend. 1 come
to save you from death,''
She stopped down, and with sharp kane
severed his painful bonds The Spaniafd rose
to his feet. The figure before him was enyel-
oped in white. and but small part of her face
on his knees before her.
sRise, rise.' she said impatiently sIiank
only of safety Follow me-
And she glided from the room without nose;
a small light which she held in her hand, gull
ded him for distance as he followed softly
after her. She stopped at length, and p'st
string in his hand, one end of which size held
herself. Then extinguishing the light, she
left it upon the floor and walked on Reggie
followed. They went through wide rooms,
and long halls, through narrow passages ana
labarynthian galleries, until at last the fresh
ness of the air told Reggie that he approached
the outside. She drew back some heavy bolts
that slipped noiselessly to her toueh. one
opened the ponderous door.
Reggi o repressed an exclamation of joy
Looking out he saw his horse standing there
with mufled feet, ready to bear him away in
silence. A gum, and a sword lay there aisoF@
Beautiful being! How can 1 ever repay my
debt of gratitude to you?' cried Reggie in a
transport.
s'Tis my debt. 1 repay it. Haste. No
words more
twill not go without you, he cried passion
ately. Come, o, come with men
The maiden stood still,
%, GOMEZ he cried, imploringly. You
will not force me to stay
MOP she said, tenderly. You can 60
without me-
sNever,' he cried. He took her in his arms.
She did not resist. In few moments both
were seated on a strong horse. few cheer
ing words, light stroke, and the horse and
its riders were gone. They went slowly, until
out of hearing. Then Reggie dismounted and
took off the cumbersome foot coverings.
.Ha,' he cried, swhat noise is that?'
.They have discovered it-up, or you arc
Iost,' cried the maiden. up
Reggie sprang upon the horse. Far behind
| him sounded deep murmur, as though many
voices were crying together.
80, were some of my brave comrades near!'
sTbink not of that. Think not of that
Fly'
Hold me tightly he cried, as his horse fled
swiftly along the road. Hold fast!' His own
arm was around her. She clung closely tC
him, and away they went far from their ene-
miles, When the sun arose, danger was fa1
| away. The two travellers paused upon the
| summit of a gentle ascent which overlooked
| q small town. There the ensign of Spain flut-
! be used as barrack.
eLet me down here said the maiden, to
Reggie. Il must descend
Reggie dismounted and took her to rock
| upon which she sat.
christian we must part here.'
sWhat' cried Reggie with start.
sWe must part
Never, never shall you leave me-
sChristian, you must not detain me. Would
| it be fit for him whom have delivered, to
keep me prisoners'
eNot prisoner. o, no. but something dea-
| rer,' cried Reggie passionately. sBut who are
| you9 l have heard your voice before
sYes. At Caxamalca-'
.What?' cried Reggie, starting
sDo you not remember when the perfdious
invader came to Caxamatca2 Our Inca thought
not of de eceiving them. He treated them as a
great king should. Do you not remember
how his hospitality was returned! Thousands
of the dead can tell. The ghost Of a murdered
Inca can speak from its gave and tell.
Reggie was SILENT
| 90, what scene of terror there was,' said
| his companion, swhen the invaders, armed
| with thunder, rushed on their unarmed and
unsuspecting hosts. The guest murdered hi:
| entertainer. Those whom we had treated
with hospitality became our murderers.'
Reggie sighed deeply.