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raised her veil, and discovered a counle
nance pale and languid, but full of sweet
ness and grace, which bespoke promis,
of pardon.
81 have not" she said, "ihe powe
myself to grant pardon, bu, am sure
OF my keing able to obtain it from the
vlceroy. ln the mean time shall take
under my care and protection these two
| unfortunate slaves. Let them be imme.
dlately freed from these chains, and ex.
tinguish those frightful flames, which
should never have been kipdIed if I had
sooner been informed OF the occasion for
them"
At these words the Indians threw
down the branches of cypress, and the
air resounded with the cries of" Long
live the vice queen.' Zuma fell upon
her knees exelaiinlng, God is all pow
eriul. complete thy work."
The Countess then invited Wrvan
and Zuma to follow her. She had them
placed near her in the litter, and returned
thus 20 the place, followed by an immense
concourse Of people, who blessed. with
enthusiasm her favor and goodness. As
soon as she arrived At the palace she was
taken TO her chamber, where every care
and attention was bestowed upon her,
and strict orders were given that Mirvan
and Zuma should be carefully provided
for. The violent emotions and anxiety
which the countess had undergone, had
wel'nigh proved fatal to ner.
Previous to setting forth for the deliv.
erance OF Znma aud Miryan, the coun-
tess had dispatched courier 10 the count
TO hasten his return; she expected him
every minute, and, impatient that he had
not arrived, she sent off a second mes.
senger, when a strange tumult was heard
in the court-yare. which bespoke joy and
gladness. Beatrice hastened to learn the
cause Of it, when Immediately after the
Countess distinguished the voice Of the
count, She opened the door Of the pavll-
ion, crying Pardon, pardon, for the
voluntary victims Of fidelity and truth!'
"Ihey are our preseryers, said the
Count, we have wronsiuly suspected
them Of deceit and crime"
During the short absence OF the count,
1t happened, that he was so fully Impress
ed with doubts Of the guilt OF Zuma. that
he could not rest without making the
strictest Inquiries as 10 Tue real properties
OF the powder which Zuma was seen
TO pour into the drink of tie countess.
The result OF these Inquiries was his en-.
tire conviction of the health-restoring
properties oi this remedy, and OF the faith
and deyoedness of Zuma to her mistress.
That tn ere was some secrel some hidden
mystery, connected with all her proceed
/ lngs he could no, doubt. which he left to
time to unravel. The Count then took
some Of the powder which by some means
he had become possessed of, and poured
|, into two cups, Zuma took the first and
the Countess wished to receive from her
hand only, the salutnry remedy.
All present were deeply affected al,
these incidents. The countess, alread,
refreshed with Joyful hope, received with
grateful feelings the tender embraces o.
her husband and Beatrice, and also Of
Zuna and Mirvan, whose dear child
she loaded with sweet cares>es, and
promised that henceior,h she would be a
second mother to him. Beatrice and the
Spanish ladies surrounded Zuma, w..oln
they regarded with love and admiration.
Beau'rice, with much energy and emo.
ton kissed her hand-taat hand which
she had conceived capable Of such excra-
BILE crimes.
In the midst of this enthusiasm and
excitement the vlceroy took alIryan and
Zuma by the hand. and opening win.
dow, passed out upon a balcony, which
overloo <ed one of the principal places of
the city; he then presented then. to the
Spaniards and Indians, who had assem-.
bled in large nnmhers round the place.
Behold he said, "the voluntary VIC
tim OF gratitude, OF the sentiments of ma.
ture, and the sanc,ity Of an oath! Ind,
ans, you are free! Such sentiments rem.
der you worthy to become the equals of
your conquerers. Rejoice in this glory
IT is virtue which enfranchises YOU. Love
Your soverei9n-remaln faithful to him,
Some lands shall be allotted to you. Cu.
tlvate with sacred care the Tree of
Health" and let it flourish forever. In
cul,ivatlng il, remember that the uaiyers
IS indebted 10 you for preserving this in.
estlmable gift from tho creator.
The fever very soon after left both the
Countess and Emma. In the conrse of
eigh, days the former was so far recover.
ed as to be convalesant. On the spot an.
pointed for the execution of Zuma and
Mirvan, the viceroy erected an obelisk
Of white marble, upon which were en-.
graved these words, in large letters Of
gold: ITO Zuma, the friend and preser.
yer OF the vice-queen, and the beneiac,.
ress Of the world"
Thus it is recorded thai the ilnporton,
properties of quinquina for, as i, is now
called. Peruvian bark were first made
known to Europeans by the Countess del
Cinchon, who brought it into reputation
after having experienced its good effects
as iebrifuge. 1t is also said that the
cinchona trees which produce this sub.
stance, and of which there are several
species, derive their name from the
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