Squatter sovereign., 1856-05-06


ike countenance. It was but an hour
ago"
"Then the villain is Carlosa
Yes; but be not rash, dearest, for my
sake" &
"By my life he shall rue his audacity.
Fear not, sweet trembler, never again
shall the bastard darken thy heaven with
his presence. But let us home. Come,
angel mine, thou dost not fear?"
Never beneath thy sheltering arm"
Placing one arm around her waist, he
drew his sword and they cautiously left the
arbor. After few minutes walk, no one
having disturbed them, they came to
large mountain, its towering head crowned
with feecy clouds. Leonardo touched
secret spring, and large portion OF the
side turned on a pivot, leaving an open.
ing amply sufficient for them both to
enter. After they had passed through,
the stone returned to its place, leaving them
in large and well lighted hall. Isidore
placed silver whistle to her lips, which
was Immediately answered by small
page, when Leonardo bade her good night
and sought his own apartments. She fol-
lowed the boy and was soon in her elegant
boudoir.
That night servant carried the follow
ing letter to Carlos
"The man who makes use of the mid.
night assasin's dagger to free himself from
foe, is too base to live. Choose your
weapons, and let the meeting be soon.
LEONARDO"
The rejected lover, although destitute of
all noble principles, was no coward. He
Immediately returned the note with this en-
dorsement-
"Let the time be no,v-on the strand,
the weapons short swords, the fight to the
death. CARLOS"
Immediately after being notified that
his challenge was accepted, Leonardo start
ed for the seashore, where he found his re
val already waiting. Without a word,
Carlos threw himself on the defensive, and
their blades clashed, flashing like meteors
in the moonlight. Both were complete
masters of the weapon, and they fought
some time before either could gain the
least advantage. Leonardo was cool and
determined, and it required all the skill
and quickness of his antagonist to parry
the thrust. At last, becoming more en-
ragged by the prolongation of the combat
without any profit on his part. Carlos for
got his accustomed caution. This was ta-
ken advantage of by the other, who, tax
ing all his skill, by rapid movement dis
armed his foe-tossing his sword several
feet over his head, and with the next stroke
severed one of the gold rings which hung
in the ears of Carlos.
s' He'll and furies," whispered the van
pushed pirate between his teeth; then
tearing open his jacket, he called upon the
victor to strike.
"No," returned Leonardo; I will give
you your life upon the condition that you
leave the Island never to return"
al accept no conditions from an enemy"
growled Carlos, his broad chest heaving
with the vehemence of strong passion,
sour last meeting must be here,-one of
US must die here-the earth is too small to
hold both of U.S.
'' Enough! be it so. Take back your
weapon, and remember that spare you
not second time.''
Carlos quickly picked up his sword, and
their blades met again with redoubled fu-
ry !; but the strife was soon terminated, -
taking advantage of his opponents mad
dened state, Leonardo made sudden
lunge which the unfortunate young man
was not quick enough to ward off. and the
steel went through his body. With a
heavy groan he fell to the ground and ex-
pired.
The contest was over, and Leonardo
blew shrill note on his horn. Two pow
erful men attended the call, and received
orders to throw the hfeiess bucaneer in
the sea. Thus was he buried In the same
grave where he had consigned so many Of
his fellow creatures.
A few days after this event, the Corsair
Chief set with his daughter in the sumptu-
ra,S cabin of h:s .Ila ,S h..l, ua mos =,
noble looking man. His large muscular
frame denoted strength hisfrmly set lip
unfinching fortitude. and the bold, proud
eye a viii that spurned all opposition.
But he had ever smile and gentle word
for his child-his lovely Isidore. and he
inquired tenderly, smoothing her sunny
eurlssas she sat beside him on low otto
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