Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-01
CHAPTER X.
Conclusion.

house IN Queen-Sireet, anXiOusly awaiting the
arrival OF the aSrOlOger lie had engaged tol
reveal the locality of the precious ring, and
though the intelligent officer gave no credence
TO the mysteries Of the science, his curiosity
was excited. The seer had made some aston
ishing disclosures. TheTe was a wonderful
wisdom in the man, obtain it from whatever
source he might.
Amelia thought not of the juggling preten
sionS Of the aStrologer; she looked upon him
as the character anG mind Of her lover, labor
ing to obtain The means OF washing the stains
from his name. She thought not Of the Jug
gler; only OF the loveG--the abused, the per
secuted lover. She regretted The deception he
was compelled to practice, but it was in g
good cause, and even her sensitive nature
could pardon it.
lie came, "The stars had been favorable;"
the coveted know ledge had been vOuchSaied
to him, and he was ready to point out the hi
ding place Of The Tng. Amelia tiembled al
the bodneSS Of the aSlrooger-She felt that
he hfd promised more than he could perform.
With nervous anxiety she anticipated the re-
suit Of his mack Rons.
."Well, Mr. Rahab, reveal .he locality; and,
as we are not likely to be impressed by the
mummerleS OF your art, you can onlt the US
ual tTickery, and come directly TO the point"
said Colonel Powell, with q good -nalured
laugh.
"We must 60 TO the shop Of the goldsmith
first" returned the aslTologer.
Colont Powell, having 10 objection to this
arrangement, but rather thinking it eSlrable,
tie carriage was called, and the party were
driven 10 Newbury-
Mr. Waideck was seated at the work table
OF course he manifested great deal Of pleas
ure at the visit.
"The stars have at last been favorable,"
said Colonel Powell, after the customary sal
utalons had been in.ercbanged; "ii they re-
store my daughters ring, shall be exceeding
lyob liged TO them
The aslrologer needed not the officers sneer
or the golsdmlth'S increduIous smile, and only
inclined his. head in respectful obeiSance.
Let us proceed 10 business, Mr. Rahab; you
will pardon our anxiety FIVE desire You TO
hurry the forns," continued Colonel Dwell.
1he aStrologer looked up a d then down;
assumed q mysterious air, made various
strange gestures and sudden starts, all Of
which were regarded by Colonel Powell with
smile of good humored contempt. Amelia
Il
incarnation. Mr.. Waldcck was very uneasy,
though he manifested his apparent incredibly
by interchNnglng gIances Of sly humor with
the officer.
al see it ~ said the seer, in the midst Of
gyratiOns; al see il !"
"W here :" said the Colonel.
| "Where - reneated Waldeck
ella! my eyes grow red, there is blood heren'
continued the as,rologer, placing his hands
over his visual organs.
."Never mind the blood; where is the ringp'
said Colonel Powell.
"The ring," added Wla1eck.
al see it still, but It's red with blood" con-
timed Rahab, pointing TO spot, in which he
said the ring was concealed.
Waldeck with more deliheraion than suited
the Colonel, examined The place indicated,
but no ring was there.
"Ihe blood confused me-" said the astrolo-
ger IN apology for he error.
Again he pointed out spot, but it proved
TO be wrong, and third Time with the same
result.
enough of this" said Colonel POWELL
ave are greater fools than you, Mr.. RalaG,
to listen TO your nonsense"
| Mr. Wadrck laughed in derision at the ap-
parent discontinue Of The wise man. Amelia
was so artated a, whH, she deemed the fail
ure of the scheme that she could with Difficult
/ ty conceal i. from her father. The watchiul
| eye of The aStIOioger however noticed il, and
he whispered stolen word . encouragement
in her ear, which did much 10 restore her.
| Colonel Powell, must beg your indul.
genCe for coucealing from yon circumstance
which came to my knowledge last night.
hrpc discovered the ring and without any aiC
from trIS miserable imposter" said Mr. Wal
deck taking from his pocket the ornament
Amelia rembled again with agitation, but ;
tlsn Gf intelligence from Rahab restored he
com9orurc.
"IIa the ring ~ exclaimed the astrolog er
with well acted gesture OF astonishmemt.
"IeS, the ring" answered Waldeck, chow
are the stars now %
''The stars are red with blood; there is goot
reason for the failure of my experiment."
"No doubt of it, Mr.. Rahab," said COlone
Powell; examining the ring he had just taker
from adeck; ono doubt OF it, the best rea
son in the world"
"May look al the ring'" asked the astro
oger extending his hand.
"Certainly you may, if you will promise no
to run away with it," and Colonel Powell
handed him the ornament.
'It is red with blood /" said Rahab with
tragical gesture.
"Fool, idiot p' exclaimed Wadeck, who's,
nerves seemed to have decided antipithy Il
the mention Of blood.
"There is murder here ~ continued the seer
regardless Of the godsmith's epitoph.
"Let us drive the fellow out, Colonel Pow
ell" soid Woldeck, trembling with alarm.
go, no, don't be harsh with him he is
harmless fellow; besides, there has been mur
der here, you snow."
Mr.. Waldeck did know it, but very ungra
ciouSy neglected TO Notice the remark.
"There is a corpse here p continued tn,
aStrologer, holding outthe ring at arms length
and regarding it with tremulous horror.
/ "Whete is itP' asked the officer quietly.
Mr.. Rahab performed sundry fantastic feat
and then, with strangely marked effort q
dramatic effect, exclaimed:
/ "Buried under the bottom Of the cellar, il
the northwest corner"
;, Waldeck breathed more freely, and express