The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-04

overheard conversation between two soldiers
who had just come from the Southern gate. They
said that Greek vessel was seen upon the coast
this morning, and that sonre one landed from her.
also made out, from their conversation, that the
king had been informed of the fact and that he had
given orders that every stranger who entered the
city should be watched. and intelligence of his
whereabouts conveyed to him."
ed' said our hero; "for suspected it while on my
way hther."
And if such be the case," said Bellerus, 1--WE
shall hear more from it,
"But before we wait for that Wen try some steps
of our own" cried lanthe. "Some safe hiding
place must be found"
Alarc was upon the point Of speaking, when
loud knocking was heard without and voice de-
handed entrance in the name of the king.
Fly! fly" cried lanthe, seizing her lover by the
arm.
"Holdr spoke Bellerus, who became calm in the
presence of this necessity. IF he flies he will not
all hands; and if he is caught in the act of fleeing,
deeper and more deadly suspicion may iasten
upon him.
Another laundering knock was heard, and Belle
rus started towards the door.
I'VE must meet it now" he said, though wish
had known your coming had been noticed. Ian
the. you had better withdraw"
mot WHILE
Hush! In this must be the judge For the
good of him you love bid you seek your own
apartment"
AYE" added the youth, leading her towards the
inner court, do as he bids you. | shall be safe
enough. AT all events, will see you again.
He kissed her and blessed her and she passed
from the apartment just az the host unbarred and
opened the outer door. She stopped and caught
hold of her lover the hand she left him. and,
with heavy fear upon her heart, she asked him to
be careful.
1.-The thought of thee shall be inducement enough
to that end he replied. "And now may the gods
be with Us both"
In a few rnorenta mora RolIorna returnod and
with him came four soldiers They were stout,
hard-looking men, whose hearts performed no other
office than to furnish them with animal life, that
they might do the bidding Of their master. One,
who wore the uniform of a lieutenant, advanced
from his companions and gaZed into our heros face.
You entered the city this evening ~ he said.
Alaric hesitated for moment, but during that
short moment his mind was made up. He quickly
judged that any falsehood might only injure him,
and he resolved to tell the whole truth.
81 did" he answered.
"And you landed from a Greek vessel this
morning"
Then you will 60 with us to the royal palace
"But why is this?"
Because the king has so commanded
"Shall see him tonight
1--WE came not to answer questions--only to COM
mand your attendance at the palace said the lieu
tenant, grufay.
"Our gracious monarch will evidently see you to-
night" nterposed Bellerus, who saw the fash of
indignation in Alarics eye, and feared that he
might make matters worse by giving way to his
feelings.
The youth saw the old mans meaning, and he
curbed his rising emotions.
Are you ready to go!" asked the officer.
AT any moment"
Then we have nothing further to detain us
here"
Alaric put on his cap, and as they passed ont
through the narrow passage Bellerus found an OPP
portunity to whisper in his ear
"Be cautious-keep guard upon your tongue
mention not Ianthes name, nor suffer any allusion
TO her to drop from your tongue. Let us hope that
the danger is not great"
And yet there a tremuousness in his tone
a terror in his very breathng-fhat belied the
words Of hope he spoke. Until this moment the
youth had not felt serious alarm, but, he caught
the look Of horror upon the honest artisans face
the bolt struck to his own heart.
1.-The gods be with thee spoke BelIerus, as they
reached the porch.
But Alaric made no reply. At that moment
weighty thought was upon him, and before he
could call his senses back for an answer, he was
hurried ont into the street. The officer walked by
his side while one of the soldiers led the way and
the other two fell In behind
variety of thoughts occupied Alaric's mind a.
he passed on through the narrow, dmly lighted
streets He remembered how he had seen his
father cut down, and how his brother had been
butchercd and the same bloody tyrant who had
done il had now sent for him. Is il wonder that,
with all his bravery, the youth felt a cold chill
creeping about his heart as he approached the lair
Of the remorseless monarch