The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-08-06

my attachment for my King-my love for
Dorothee-a0imated me at The Same time.
but my adversary had great strength OF
muscle, and know not what would have
been the issue of the combat, il he had not
have let go at that iuoment to draw his
dagger. This movement was fatal to him.
In the exercise Of gymnastics, to which we
had devoted ourselves in our leisure mo-
menis at the garrison, was more expert at
the wrestle than any of my comrades. And
to this was more indebted for my good
fortune; for at the instant that Rusen ZOOS
ened bus hold on me, placed my feet be
tween his own and threw him over tho
precipice. lie fell, uttering piercing cry,
Gu mass Of rocks. | stood a moment. ms
1t petriied; and as soon a5 recovered my
presence OF mind, hastened to descend the
rugged siair-way, in order 10 see if nv VIC
tim still lived. On arriving at tho place
where he had fallen, found Dorothco and
her companion kneeling in mute horror by
the immoyable corpse Of Ruscn.
You here, Captain! exclaimed Doro,hec
just heaven. is it dreaml
Lot US regard it hcncetor,h as such. re-
piled |; you at least are TO take no part in
this sceno Of crime aud of death.
She remained silent, and kneolng down,
she detached the lamp, which was still burn.
ing, from the breast of Rusen.
Leave me, leave mo, Captain Liebor, at
last she said. | must go and fulfil sacred
duty. Since poor Rusen is no more. il is
for mo TO accomplish what he begun.
Dorothee. exclaimed !, this language Is
not dictated by reason. You arc 100 aaita.
ted at this moment to reflect ON what Won
say. 1t is absolutely necessary that I lead
you far from this. .sceno Of horror. LIE, US
90, my duty will not permit mo TO remain.
Qacl dcroiH said sno, in firm but sad
voice. DO you know what you purpose?
lou will betray, perhaps deliver up to
death, tho unfortunate ono whom you pro-
tend 10 love.
Never, By heaven! not word, not a look
will bctray her.
But there can be other evidence, and
she stopped momont, then replied:
In the midlle Of the tower of tho chateau
arc laid certain papers, which | have deter
mined TO destroy 10y tho flame of this lamp;
until they are consumed shall be prey
to the most frightful inquietude.
1t that is all, can do it, Give mo the
lamp.
You, Captain! She trcmblcd in pronouu-
cling these words.
Ma chero Dorothee, hesitate no longer!
tlrno presses. The young girl wrung her
hands and wept.
You fear. perhaps, continued ], without
scaree!y knowing what said, llat will
examine these papers, apI LiacluAe what
they coutain.
avow that is my fear, replied she, with
hesitation.
DO you wish me TO swear that will not
look at them.
No-but promise mo, on your honor, by
your love FOR no, that when you arrive at
the top Of The tower, aud find these papers
on the stono table, YOU will burn them,
without seeking to know tho contents; and
that you will not quit tho tower until .hey
are reduced TO ashes VIII you promise
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promise you, on tho faith OF scllar.
The adventure OF that oventfuI night had
thrown my mind in Il kind OF chaos. Twas
at that moment incapable of all coherent
reilecton-and the feeling that prcdolina.
ted in mo was a hope of .inaNy obtanin.
the heart and hand OF Dorolhee
ltool; the lamp from the trembling innds
OF that heroic .,iIl, and climbed again tho
rocks which conducted TO tho platform.
arrived hero without accident, but
must confess | experienced feeling of cid
dines5 in passing tho place whore the untor-
tuHato I.usen had been precipiialel.
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