The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-05-04


suspect with reference to my fair prison
er, prove true, will catch the prize from
his very grasp, for like not the man.
There is cunning, serpent-like look in
his eyes, that my nature rises against
It were strange indeed, if what 1 believe
prove true! I will at once confirm or
destroy my suspicious! How the past
rushes back at the thought He turn.
ed and walked towards the cavern as he
spoke.
Your lieutenant reports the keel boat
ready to proceed, CSptain,' said one near
him.
He turned, and beheld the old hunts
man.
Then proceed on your way in peace,
brave hunter. Farewell = said the Chew
alier and prepared to go forward.
But the passengers?' he ventured to in
quire. .... ..
They will remain was the decided re-
ply.
Young man, surely you will do no
wrong in this matter.
who made you my judge, sir?' cried
the Chevalier, ang-ily. Leave me while
you can do so in safety
The old hunter gazed after him a mo-
ment, as he strobe towards the rock, and
then with a sigh, turned his footsteps to-
wards the barge. Shortly afterwards he
was proceeding on his way up the ri.-
| er.
The Chevalier was soon in the pres
ence of mis- prisoners. Holy father, l
would word of private conference with
you,' he said as he entered.
The priest followed him in the large
apartment of the cavern, and seated him
self near him in a recess.
Reverend father, 1 wonld ask thee
6rst who the noble youth is who is with
thee?'
Nay, my son, it can matter little to
thee
1t matters much. Be frank and open.
know more than you suspect my knowl'
edge of. Is he the maiden's broth
er?'
No, save as Christian.
'Humph, thought as much. Is he
not her lover?'
.Nay-they are both but child.
rem
and yet, holy sir, you are ready tt
wed her to an arch and hoary conspira
tor, as the price of assisting to restore tt
her half of her Empire
How know you this?'
,. Answer me, father-is the maiden no
tue Princess Adele, whose right to tn
Mexican sceptre is now contested!'
Il may not conceal it from thee,
answered the priest surprised and alarm
, ed.
Wherefore is she with thee? 1t is be
i cause, impatient in thy ambition to plac
, her upon thy brothers throne, thou woul
hasten to sacrifice the victim. Old man
thou art hoary in guilt to do this thinl
y even IL thy mind! Dost thou not Sc
j she loves the youth as her life, and eve
the cloister will tell thee to make over
maiden's plighted heart to another is t
break it. And to whom vert thou abou
to give the lovely girl! A man twic
t her age, familiar with all duplicity, an
n whose thirsty ambition would even max
!, her stepping-stone to still higher pow
7. ers than her hand could confer. A dar
h and corrupt mana traitor to his coun
$ try and his honor, and in such guilt
I bosom you would lay this spotless dove
h Think you it would rest there long uncon
taminated? No, no, holy father! Wh
b is this youth?' he demanded abruptly. .-
h "A Mexican grandee's son, and he
cousin-german. They were betrothed i
h infancy, and grew up together till thre
years ago, when it became polite to seq
t arate them, and dispose of her hand
e the savior of her country
And do you thus term this arch cor
j spirator? Ambition-not love for you
i. country, priest-ambition such as wreck
ed Lucifer--alone inspires him to estal
: lish the empire you propose. No, hol
:. father! Her empire must be won b
other means and by other hands. Ho
it happens this youth then with the Prir
is cessP ,..,r
,fl He followed her to her convent, an
j. lived near it three years in disguise,
n seems, with frequent opportunities I
communication with her. Hearing
= this, removed her, to bring about, b
her presence and my influence, mol
,r speedy issue to the long pending exped
s. ton. The third day after leaving ii
). city, one of the crew cast aside
outer dress and Don Henride stood b.
e fore me- iss.sa -'.545a f1;ils "a
Is "A gallant youth, and worthy of he
a, So he has been wooing his way all alou
the voyage. Truly I like that. But
r he sure it would not have harmonic
20 with thy sacred Office to throw him owe
le board. Father, this matter must be mai
W aged differently. I have done much mi
chief in my life, will now do a good az
h to atone for it. These two must be mat
d, one this hour
ir .Never!' said the priest, firmly.
is thy hope in the success of this col
h spirator the only objection?'