True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-29

ng from. his reYerie! tlafFhou hast con-
luered and repelled me yet | complain
1ot. But think not that / shall abandon
he contest thus easily. However des-
perate the case may appear in other eyes,
notbing may be deemed impossible with
a lover. Well, then, for the present, I
desist; for nature cannot long endure the
fatigue that I have undergone for the
last three days. Day and night have l
been on horse to collect and equip these
raw levies for the opening campaign.-
Heaven cause that they may give our
German foes as much trouble as they
have inflicted on me and mine. Now for
my conference with the town major
And then, o, for a good two hours sleep
from which | may spring refreshed and
prepared anew for Cupid's strategy !"
I" So count Lora is your enemy. How
happens this :"
The speaker glanced from beneath his
bushy brows look which seemed to pen
citrate TO the inmost thoughts Of him
whom he addressed. The countenance
of his companion showed an instructive
feeling of the questioner's power, for his
face flushed and his lip quivered as he
essayed to make reply.
at were useless for me to disguise the
reason, even were | disposed TO conceal
ment; which | am not. Father Pedro,
| hate him with an unappessable enmity.
He has been my bane through life -
While other men have seemed to regard
him as an angel of light, 10 me he has
been the demons shadow, forever pollu.
ting all thoughts of joy and happiness
Why is he so much better, so much more
fortunate, so much happier than |! Were
we not children Of like estate! Is moi
my arm as strong as his Look at us
He, rich and powerful, and beloved, ant
l too mean for the notice Of his loves
squire!'
The priest watched with sardonic scru
tiny the mental agonies of his compan
ION. He took genial pleasure in anat
omizing the vile passions which distorted
the features, and vibrated through every
fibre of his living subject.
"Know you certain Lady Isabella
orphan of Marcschal de Folk :" he a
length abruptly inquired.
/" have seen her."
"She is very beautiful ?"
"You have said rightly"
cay. And now the recollection comes
10 mel am not, | think, mistaken-yor
have been known as an admirer of tht
lady"
The other returned look of fury tc
the priest.
You lriae with me, sir priest! Yol
have studied out all my history-ant
from thence you have gained tie inslru
ments with which you now torment me
Yes, and you know loo that he has gain
ed her love, you know it all. But be
ware my hands have dipped in noblel
blood than yours !"
"You have enraged yourself without {
cause" answered the priest calmly. "Dc
you think would inAict pain on you, as
boy tormenis the pinned fly, out of pur'
mischievousness Not so. Therefore
command yourself. And now let MI
show you for what purpose | have thu
questioned you. You desire revenge.
can show you a way 10 obtain it. Yol
entertain passion for one now lost t
you, can point you to the means 0
success. The condemnation Of the hol,
church is upon you for your deadly mis-
deeds. But the way to pardon cal
show you. And the price of all this is bu
momentary risk, sharp dagger, and
steady aim. What say you, Jean d'Ar
van ?"
81 understand you," replied the latter
his eyes flashing with baleful light
"But how, and where :"
"In the Rue du Pont, next the churc'
of Saint Louise, you will find the Hote
de Charlemagne. | have at hand one O
the polter's liveries which you are to pu
on. Enter the gate, pass up the mai
stairway till you reach the second land
ing then turn to your right, and til
first door opens 10 the chamber of Coun
Lora. Not more than three minute
since, he was fast asleep. Be wilhou
fear, for the room is slighIy darkened, h
sleeps soundly, and all is clear for tn
accomplishment Of your purpose, whe
it is past return hither, and you will fin
that my promise shall be quickly fulfil
led"
1t was not till left alone, that FatE5
Pedro, turning 10 his eScritoire, dreV
from thence neatly folded note, an
unclosing it, cast his eyes on the contents
They ran as follows:
FATHER PEDRO TO you my revel
end confessor, address myself once more
knowing how much compassion you hav
had on my frailty of mind and my wal
of subjection to the duties of our hol
religion. But alas how hard to Civ
up what has hitherto seemed to max
| life so dear 10 me Did you hut kno'
wha, bitter struggles of heart have ur
dergone. Let me but hear once NOR
your inspiriiing words they will revi v
my strength. Then will not the blesse
saints themselves bring assistance 10 m