Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-25
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TIL E COM S P PIR A T @ r;

TIE deep tones of the iron sentinel Of the
grand Cathedral of st. Mark S sounded heavi,
ly on the midnight air, as a number OF figures
clad in the guise OF monks, noiseless y wend-
ed their way towards the western gate OF
the city. A firm resolve was written on
their irowning features, aud wild, maliy-
nant fire shone from their flushing eyes.
They had nearly reached the gate of the
city, when they paused before an old diapl-
dated building, and made low signal. 1t
WIS soon answered from within, and 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 long hail,
and throwing back their cowls, seated them
selves around Il large oaken table, while one,
who appeared to be the leader, drew a roll
of parchment from under his gown and laid
il Oh the table.
y. ..Nhv is Otto not herc?' he asked, in
harsh tone glancmg at u tall Perso" ""0
sat opposite to him.
Il know not, Faust" returned the other
vet fear his absence bodes 10 good to our
cause, he added in deep, meaning tone.
What mean you, Bohren! Think you
he dare shy auyht OF our League e
think he has a secret, that il Il were
revealed, would cause US to trcnble Tor our
safety
(" Yet he dare not betray US, Bohrrn, for
be too well remembers the oath.
"Think YOU, Rudolf OF" fears man
"lt were well that he should, Bohrcn E
" Perchauce it we're yet too well kno"
O,to's fearless spirits, aud Arnaud OF Au is
his enemy; for it WAS but Il year since he
murdered his aged sire. and Rudolf swore
to be reveaged."
A signal from without interrupted the
conversation. aud in few minutes Il young
man, whose fine features had hern darkenet
by the sun OF some twenty summers, enter
ed the hall aud seated himself at the table
You are late, Olto," spoke the leader
monk, turning towards the conner.
True, Faust; vet am in time for busl
ness" returned the youth, and his lips qulv
cred with some strong emotion.
Right! Otto, you are" rejnined Bohre'
and now, Faust, let us hear OF the Ian o
attack"
..Sience, then" returned the leader monk
while he glanced suspiciously at tue yout'
and his friend Bohren. " We are to mee
here Tomorrow eve; and, wheu mdnish
steals over the city, Arnaud is to join US
with one thousand Austrian troops, and @r
dawn Wesen ceases to be i'll the power
Glaris"
These words were received with cheer
by all, except by Otto and his friends.
deep meaning smile rested on the fine lea
lures of the youth, and he gazeL pltyingI
on Faust's stern visage. After again takln
the oath to remain true, they separated, eac
to return to his home.
Otto and his friend took different courS
from the rest, and were soon standing b
the lake at the foot of the city.
81 Now | would hear of your success
friend" said the youth, smiling iondiy o
Bohren.
al have collected FIVE hundred OF Il
peasants who are ready TO enter the Gil
at an hours warning" returned the mon
while a smile of satisfaction passed orcr b
dark visage.
1t is well, then, faithful Bohren. "
shall soon be saved, aud AruauG Of \
dies yet did Faust speak Of my absen'
last eve p
"He did, Rudolf; and also spoke Of
secret you possessed
And what did he say in reply"
:" That you dare not be,ray them.
"They need not fear, Bohren; the oa
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 We
tern gate
"It is well, Bohren, farewell! "
meet you there returned the youth; al
drawing bis cowl over his face, he az
entered the city.
It was near the sunset hour, and the
of day was slowly disappearing in
eorgeousy piled up clouds that overhu
the proud city of Wesscn, while the nj;
queen hung like 4 silver crescent in the de'
er azure OF the heavens, as if, by the
efuIgence of her silvery rays, to add M