The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-11-03
ALARIC;
THE TYRANT".S VAULT.
\ sICILIAN STORY OF EARLY TINES.
CHAPTER Il.-CoNrINuED

CHAPTER Il.-CoNrINUED.
this uncture elerus returned in haste and there
was look of trouble upon his brow He closed the door
behind him. and then turned towards our hero.
''Alaric, he said evidently striving to assume calm
which he did not feel have you any reason TO sup
pose that your entrance into the city this evening as par
tcuarly noticed?''
Why do you ask?" demanded the youth
an tell you answered Bellerus. g" have just
from the iun the Temple of DIANA where overheard
conversation between two soldiers who had just
from the Southern gate They said Greek vessel
seen upon this morning and that
landed her also made out from their
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
Then NAV be assured that have been followed said
hero l suspected it while my way hther.'
And if such be the case said Bellerus eve shall hear
more from it."
But before wait for that well take steps of
own cried larthe Some safe hiding place must
be found "
Alaric was upon the point of speaking when a loud
knocking was heard without, and voice dc manded
in the name of the king.
Fly! n.y." cried Ianthe scizing her lover by the
arm.
Hold spoke Bellerus, who became calm in the pres
of this necessity IF he flies he will not escape
for house he watched upon all hands, and he
caught in the act Of fleeing deeper and deadly
picon may fasten upon him
Another laundering knock heard, and Bellerus
started towards the door.
I'VE must meet it now, he said, "though wish had
known your coming had been noticed. Ianhe you had
better withdraw
Not while-'
''Hush In this must be the Judge For the good of
him you love bid yOu seek your 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
just the host unbarred and opened the
door She stopped and caught hold of her lover by 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 nducement enough to
that end" he replied And now may the gods be with
us both
In few moments more Beerus returned and with him
came four soldiers. They stout hard looking men,
whose hearts performed other Office than to furnish
them with animal life that they mis- ht do the bidding of
their master One, who wore the uniform of lieutenant
advanced from his companions and gazed into our heros
face.
You entered the city this evening? n he said.
Alaric hesated for moment, but during that short
moment his mind was made up. lie quickly Judged that
any fsehood might only jure him and he resolved to
tell the whole truth.
II did - he answered
And you landed from Greek vessel this morning 80
Yes
Then you will 90 with the royal palace"
''But why is this?"
Because the king has cOmmandedn
'Shall see him toniGht?
eve came not to answer questions-only to command
Your attendance at the palace" said the lieutenant
grufdy.
Our gracious monarch will evidently you tonight
interposed Beerus. who the flash of Indignation in
Aarc's 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
care you ready to 90 ?" asked the officer.
AT any moment.
Then We have nothing further to detan us here?'
Alaric put on his cap, and they passed out through
the narrow passage Beerus found opportunity to whiS
per 1T his
BE cautiOus-keep guard upon your tOngue-mcn-
ton not antEcS name suffer any ausion to her to
drop from tongue Let hope that the danger not
great"
And yet there was tremuousness in his tone-l ter
i'll his very breathing beied the words OF hope
he spoke Until this moment the youth had not felt
rous alarm but he caught the look of horror upon the
honest artisans face, the bolt struck his heart
THE gods be with thee " spoke Beerus, they
reached the porch
But Alaric made no reply. At that moment wcighty
thought upon him. and before he could call his
back for he hurried the street The
officer walked by his side while of the soldiers led the
way and the other two fell in behind.
variety Of thoughts occupied Alaric's mind he
passed on through the dimy lighted streets He
remembered how he had seen his father cut down. and
how his brother had been butcercd and the bloody
tyrant who had done it had now for him. Is it
wonder that with all his bravery the youth felt cold
chill creeping about his heart he approached the lair of
the remorseess monarch