The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1858-01-20


are not to be disobeyed," replied the old man,
CALAMITY, as he extended his hand and drew q
card, which he passed to the Sybil.
Amid a profound silence, and in solemn
voice. she read
"tThy fate looms tul Of horror! from false friends
Near II hand peidtion threatens theel-
| A feor u sign stands in thy house OF lifsl-
! An enemy--a iend works close behind
The radience oi thy pnnet-Oh. be warned!'"
"Pshaw! what serious mockery!" exclaimed
the old man, scornfully, as he turned away and
gave place to his nephew, who had all the while
been posted behind him, peeping over his shoul-
| der. b,
"Will yon permit mo to test my fortune? ?" in
quired the 'acinating' Dr. Have. Hay 2.
"And what would you with the Sybil?" was
the response
II would know the future" a-
"Draw!" said the Sybil, iu tone Of assumed
frmness. I'd isa
Smiling bis graceful but most sinister smile,
the doctor drew a card, and passed Tito theread-
er. r 4sefsk -
"Hearp' said the latter, lifting tho tablet oI
fate and reading
NJ KNOW TaEE!-thou fearest the solemn night!
With her piercing stars, and her deep winds might!
There's tone In her voice thon fnin wouldst shun,
For it asks what the secret soul hath done,
And thou!--theres weight on thine!- away o.
Back TO thy home and pray;'"
"Look! declare how pale the doctor has
grown!'' exclaimed the fippant Jessie. ''One
would really think, to look at him, that a deep
remorse for some unacted crime preyed on him.
"Nonsense! Juggleryh said the latter, turn
ing away to coneedl his agitation. Aa
The eyes Of Honora Paule followed him with
the deepest interest--there was that upon his
brow that she had never seen before Vi a
The nextin tnrn was Agnes. Turning to
her, Rose said:
"What seek you in the magic circle, lady?''
"My destiny" answered the luciou3 tones.
'Invoke the knowledge9'
Agnes drew tablet, and passed it. as usual
to the Sybil, who read .u.
"'Oh, ask me not to speak thy fate!
Oh tempt me not TO tell .... ~
The doom shall make thee desoIate,
The wrollg thou mayest not quel! 's
Away! Away tor death would be ..s
Even as a mercy 1nto thee!' " 'lB T5 f.
Agnes shuddered, and covered her face with
her hands. %
"Put up the tablets! They are growing 70
tall" said Rose. .u algg.arf .t..f sbfa,
"Not for the world!-now that each word is
fate! There is a couple yet to be disposed of
Miss Paule draw nearl" said Mr.. Heine.
The check of Eonora Paule changed; yet stri
wing with feeling that she feltto be unworthy
she smiled, reached forth her hand, drew a ia
blet, and passed it to the Sybil, who, in an ef
fectye voice read s .s.,g .. .-r a,
= But how is th.sl A dream is on my soul .
see a BRIDE all crowned with flowers and smiling
AS in delighted vis ms, on the brink
Of dreA d chastn -aiid thou art she""
Honora heard in silence, remembering the
strange correspondence Of these lines with tht
prediction of the astrooger, male long ago, en-
deavoring to convince herself that it was a mere
coincidence, and vainly trying to subdue the
Iorcboding Of her heart. .a s...a.
''Mr. Dulainie!'' said Rose, shutting the Ia
blets, and passing them to him. uo a.
| lie drew card, and returned it to be peru
sed. ,a .ff. .,,i.s,,..,a g.....,
The Sybil took it and thrill Of superstitious
terror shook her frame as sho read o lal
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