The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-12-22
WASHINGTON D. G., THURSDAY, DECEMBER e. 1852

good terms, the banker being naughty proud
man, and having given Bajocc mortal offence.
IN some way or other. The operator calls upon
Antonio. 'Antonio,' says he, our friend Lloyd
is gone to Italy; they say he will settle in
Genoa. Well said Antonio, grittiug his
teeth, may the ship he sails in never reach
port On the contrary says the Bull, as we
will call him-Werner is his right name-a
jew. Antonio, do You believe in Italian rev.
olutionsY Our friend glanced around his shop,
cast an affectionate eye towards his bank book,
and, showing his white teeth, responded Non
motto Alas, for the degensracy of our COM
rades Then the Bull reioued: Bot our
friend Lloyd does-and b. is on the SPOT An
tonio's eyes glistened, and, from that moment.
he and the Bull began to arrange their schemes.
the result Of which is this letter to me. which
has been already sanctioned by ths. conssaittee.
and the execution of which is to be put in your
hands,"
Sand the scheme ISL"
On the part of the Bull and Antonio, one of
pure revenge. AS | told you, they have very
little faith in our emetites, and consequently
they wish this Lloyd to embark his money and
his person in one of them, expecting the bo1,-
teUersenent to ruin him."
Aha-and is Lloyd really in Genoa?n
That has to be verified There is a man,
claiming to be English, who has leased the
Patdzzo Cicco. He calls himself Beale, which
is this Lloyd's first name and certainly, from
the glimpse l have had of him, he answers the
description given in this letter."
The Patazzo Cieco Why, there is sub.
terraneous passage -
"St! st Let us not think about that, till the
day comes"
But, will this Lloyd embark in our schemes /? {"
That 10 for f<,b h.,
the letter says: He is man of strong imagin-
alton, fierce passions, and is fond of political
honors. His pride is supreme, and his sense
OF shame must Overwhelm him. He will be al
most certain to grasp eagerly at any plausible
scheme which promises him restoration to his
place In society, or honor and praise in the eyes
of the world. If he could be persuaded that
his name would 60 down to posterity as one of
the lib rators of Italy, his last dollar would go
towards the support of the cause. No fear of
treachery on his part. The only way to COM
mand him is, to put in his hands a large share
OF the management of affairs. If he imagines
he is in the background, he will do nothing
There, .Pierro, can you not bend him to our
purposes, with such careful data as that to go
on?"
Pierro stroked his beard rehectively, and
meantime the Padre Cosmo was paying most
attentive devoirs to the wine.
A million francs" said Pierro; otis quite
respectable sum-worth trying for. And
what is my share to be ?"
He fixed his eyes upon the twinkling orbs of
Father Cosmo, and the two rogues watched
each other, like rival priests at death-bed.
President of the First Legislative Assembly
under the Provisional Government of Lons-
bardy?'
"Didrolo!" growled Piarro; why do you
not appoint me keeper of the gates of Paradise
at once?"
"But, Pierro -
But, Cosmo-name the sum, in francs"
1.-The cause is urgent, Pierro, do not be ex-
acting. We will say twenty thousand"
"No,P replied Pierro, positively; "you can
spare me more than that. The risk is very
great. | will have to go into Lombardy, aud
tbsy viii not ra4aizs-sxsa a cosss- saszsial4 ~
finish me up, there. Make it fifty thousand,
aud will promise you the money, or part of
it, within a month";
I" Be it so, them" groaned Padre Cosmo I;
but how can We expect the cause to prosper,
when its children are so exacting? And here
are FIVE hundred in advance, Pierro; your
clothes are rather too threadbare for your sue
cess. Equip yourself anew, my son, and avoid
the gaming-table. will leave you here now,
and settle the score. You can slip into Genoa
after night, and, on Tuesday next, come to the
DOminicans during morning mass, go to the
old place, second column on the right hand,
rap twice and once, and, when you give the
password, you will receive a letter, containing
all the necessary details and instructions for
your course of action"
SO saying, the worthy Padre Cosmo lifted
with difficulty his bulky form, made the sign of
benediction, and disappeared through the door.
Five minutes afterwards, a fne-looking, ford
Englishman slipped out from an adjoining
room, settled with mine host of UAL6ergo di
BuOna Fede for his bottle of Marsha and his
dish of mutton-chop, and, carelessly flourishing
a rattan stick in his hand, sauntered to the
door, mounted his well-bred horse, and rode
slowly of towards Genoa.
$780," muttered he, as he rode, "a pretty
plot Cosmo-well, I've had my eye on you
for some time, apd / think you have touched
the Tedeschs gold, as we'll as the causes,
ere now. PdtazzO Cieco-eh-and million of
francs! / wonder what was meant by that sub
terranean passage? must keep my eye open.
Hum. Which of us is the worst, after all +?
The New Yorker, Cosmo, and Pierro, or l my
self? It's point Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. re-
Election !" and, digging his spurs into the
horses TANKS, he galloped along the wall, as if
he were training for steeple-chase.