The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-01-10

picion Of Waldeck; but as he had obtaineC
nothing by which he could make ii appear tc
others, he LEFT the house disappointed and in
4 deep mental agony. V e.assH. ; .'.F
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laid CHAPTER VII. a-e
f2a o. '''H THE KEcRoMANcER. ''1S'
4. The large number Of British officers guar
tered in 4 Boston, at the time Of cur story
rendered the town one continued scene o
Fgayety and excitement. Theatrical repre-
septations were given by them in Faneui
| Hall, and nightly the beauty and fashion o.
the place congregated to join in the mazy
dance. Itwas inthe Concert Hall, fort
night after the event Of the last chapter, tina
a grand ball was given by one of the mos
distinguished officers Of the army. The
elite of the town were there, and the ligh
4 dance and the gay reyel were proceeding with
all the animation which the buoysnt spirits
Of the guests could infuse. rssa..s. "a.
+ A few days before, the garrison and citi'
zens had been astonished by the advent oI
the great Rahab- -ben.abel, the, celebrated
Persian necromancer, astrologer, and for
tune-teller. twas announced by the town
crier' that he could detail to the people, with
surprising accuracy their past present, and
future history; that he could predict with un-
erring certainty the character, station and
fortune of unseen and unheard of husbands
and wives; that he could project horoscopes,
and, in fine, tell anything the people desired
to know. The officers Of the army regarded
him as fit subject for mirth, and, according
ly, they made good use of him in the plo-
motion of their enjoynents. He had aston
ished many Of them by the relation of the
past incidents of their lives, but even this
failed with them to establish his reputation
as a, a,conjurer. He was invited to all the
balls and parties, and proved to be a decided
addition to the entertainments. ..,tl .,.
!, At the ball on the present occasion, Ra-
hab- b-bcn.abel was one of the most promi-
nent guests. He was dressed in full Persi-
an costume, including the flowing robe and
the lofty hat. He was apparently very
aged man; his long white beard swept his
chest, and his form was slightly bent. He
was q stern looking man, his brow was
wFinkled with Il perpetual frown, and. his
voice harsh and grating. t.a.,l aaa'
Among the guests assembled were Colo.
mel Powell, his daughter and Waldeck-
Amelia was an unwilling reYeler in the gay
scene; devotion to her father alone made her
consent to join in such festivities. She was
still beautiful, still the belle of the town,
but her heart was gloomy, and her spirit
crushed, 1t was only by strong effort of
the will, that she appeared not wholly indif-
ferent TO the gayety which surrounded her.
Waldeck was as attentive as ever, lowering
near her at every opportunity. ,g . s.,}.
At each suspension of the dance, the as
trologer was in great demand. With mix
ture of dry humor and stern reserve 10 his
manner, he related past histories, and pre-
dicted future destinies. He needed not the
merry peals of laughter which often follow
ed his revelations; his whole attention was
absorbed in the practice Of his art. After
supper, Colonel Powell, with his daughter
leaning on his arm, and followed by Wal
deck, reentered the hall which was compar.
atiyely empty. The renowned necromancer
o. - 4.attf -. 4 e
stood near the centre of the spacious floor,
with, his arms folded, gazing intently at the
ceiling of the room. Il '.s.Ar geo Goe-5
"Let us corsult the astrologer," suggested
Colonel Powell, with smile. =. ,.,...,.., -,
"By all means,' added Waldeck. 3"No
doubt he has our future destiny at his tongues
end.F a91. Hj' a1.IH ,oraH@ "a' 20 '.'t'
% Amelia tacitly consented, and the party
approached the old Persian, who deigned not
to W ithdraw bis eyes from the ceiling until
addressed.iad aar Iai# 'a .oa~; aa9a' 1T
"Come, Mr.. Astrolabe, let us hear your
sage predictions concerning our past and flu
turc,'' said Col. Powell. a.oi91 sas41ga
The old man started, and with profound
salam, asked the officer for his hand. In his
shrill, harsh tones, he related to Colonel
Powell the principal incidents of his, life. n
Astonished and chagrined to hear his life
thus mihutely laid bare, he withdrew his
hand and Waldeck presented his y. .a',,,; t...',
\ n"gHal!", exclaimed the magician, as he ex-
amined the lines, and then cast a piercing
glance into his face.s ow 7ud Goo ,.4i ag3s
--"WeIl, old conj1rer, what do you see o.
said Waldeck, as, he observed the sudden
start Of Rahab.asJ and J34psa hpG1rad J.
Drawing the goldsmith close to him, and
placingi the left hand upon the crown Of bis
head, while the right still retained the band
Of sWaldeck, he whispered, in bis ear. .,itaalaa
3tt There is blood in the past p'hoa ogaa s!ei
Waldeck sprung from him as though bitten
BY a viper. as,.. ~ .5fa, I'll .asb1a Il bto
s"sWhat is the matter?" asked Col. Powell.
i" Nothing, nc.hing.n5 answered Waldeek,
endeasoringi to appear unconcer6sd. while
his face was ghastly pale, and his knees
trembled. 49,, ,,,EF
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