Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1854-02-16

Onarles nail lowered his hands, and the
executioner took step forward; but he
came no nearer, FOR with full, powerful
sweep the knight brought his heavy chain
upon the intruder's head, and he sank IN
on the pavement like a dead OK. AT
the same moment Pedro sprang upon the
second executioner, but his blow fell upor
the Moor's shoulder, and with a loud cry
the lamed man sprang back from the cell
Inc lamp was upset and extinguished in
the tray, and the prisoners were left in
total darkness. They heard the second
executloner as he hurried away. but tbey
knew that one lay senseless near them
Shall we fee g cried Pedro.
'No, no-not yet
Yes, yes; The way is open. Come
But we shall
BE killed if we stay here, broke in the
esquire. 'Come-follow me-
Charles hestated no longer. but grasp
ing his stout irons more firmly he groped
his way out from the dungeon.
This way said Pedro. I noticed the
way as we entered This leads to the iail
or's room, and we must fight our wa,
through, and run
Hardly had Pedro spoken when torch
flashed through the darkness, and a mum
Der OF men at the head of whom was Ia
rlk, were seen approaching them.
Hold = cried Tarik, as he came near to
the prisoners. Back to your CELL
Let US pass firmly returned Charles
OF Leon 4 know your purpose, and will
defend myself
One moment: sir knight
'No-not an instant. Clear the way.
lark was powerful man, and used to
dangers, but he hesitated before the Chris
tian
You must surrender he said.
Never while live Back p
The Jallor saw that words were of no
more use. and he babe his folowers-four
IN number-to assist him. He sprape
forward. The knight swung his heavy
chain, but it struck the wall in its des-
cent, and as 1T fell powerless, shorto its
mark, he was seized and thrown upon the
floor. Pedro made stout resistance. but
he was overcome by superior force. aud
ere long the two Christians were bound
and conveyed back to the cell from whence
they had escaped.
Charles of Leon said Tarik, as the
prisoners were forced down upon their
seats, Allah knows that | am panied to
do this thing. would rather ten thou.
sand times set you tree; but it is no will
Of mine
And do you really mean that we must
die 2 uttered Charles
Yes. So the king hath ordered
And what have / done2 What thing
rests upon my head that deserves this p
Many have asked that same question
in this very place; but had no answer
for them. You must die =
'Tarik,' said Pedro, clasping his hands
together, let me die. and spare my mas
ter. o one death is enough
You appeal to one who has no author.
ity, returned the jailor.
Then let US die murmured Charles
Come, Tarik if the deed must be done.
let there be haste about it.
lou will forgive me, sir knight.
Yes
Charles saw that resistance would no
longer avail him, but only make matters
worse for him, and with a calm look he
awaited the stroke that was to end his
life
Let us both die together urged Pedro
THAT [ can grant; and would to Heav-
en- l could grant more, Charles of Leon,
bow your head, and the stroke shall be a
smooth ONE
God forgive me for my sins calculated
Charles; and then folding his hands across
his breast, he closed his eyes and bowed
his head
What noise is that 2 uttered Tarik, as
he drew his cimeter
What ho, there Tar:k ! Tarik =
shouted some one from without
The jailor started, and let his cimeter
fall.
'Tarik ! Tarik 7
In a moment more Husam Ben Abbas.
all covered with dust and sweat, rushed
into the dungeon.
Is there blood split vet 2 he gasped,
gazing wildly about him
No. returned Tarik, half stupe6ed
'Not drop
NO
Heaven be praised = fell from the lips
Ben Abbas and he sank senseless into
the arms of the jailor.
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