Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-10-26

| Your gondola was the means OF earning
Very true-but had occasion for GER
! tain sum at once
And why not have recourse to our purses
Antonio? Light as they are, we would have
made it up by contributions among u.s.
Il doubted not your kindness. but my self
respect would not permit me to ask your aid.
Good-by, comrades, we shall meet o-mor-
row.
Tomorrow AddiO.'
There was brilliant masquerade that even
ing at the palazzo of Count Giulio Colonna.
Invitations had been issued to all the world,
and all the world was present. The finest
| music, the richest wines, the most splendid
decorations were lavished on the occasion.
Perhaps. among that brilliant company there
was more than one plebeian, who, under COW
er of the mask, and employing the license
common at these saturnalia, had intru6ed
himself uubIdden
Old Beppo, the gondalier, was in atten-
dance at the vestibule of the palace, feasting
his avericious eyes on the glimpse of wealth
and luxury he noted within doors, when
gentleman in rich costume, and wearing a
mask beckoned him to one side, and desired
a moments interview.
DO you know me?' was the first question
asked Dy the stranger
No, signor?' replied the gondolier.
DO you know these gentlemen asked the
mask. slipping a couple of gold pieces into
the miser's hand.
Perfectly replied the boatman. grinning.
What are your lordship's commauds?'
is your gondola in waitingp
Yes, signor 1t lies below, moored to the
landing"
'Tis we'll Hast thou any scruples about
aiding in love intrigued?
None in the world sgnor
Then I'll make a conGdant of you
L will be all secresy signor.'
Briefly, then, gondolier,' said the mask,
4 am in love with avery charming young
person.
'Well?'
'Well-and this young person loves me in
return
'Good-and you are going to marry her?'
Not SO fast, gondolier. She has an old
guardian, who, at the age of sixty more.
has been absurd enough-only think of it
to propose to marry her himself
The absurd old fool' cried Beppo, not
without some twinges, for he thought of his
projects with regard to Zanetta
Now, then,' said the mask. L have resol-
we'd to run away with Der to night I have
now the opportunity-for she is here in the
Palasso Colonna. Now will and can you aid
me? I will pay you WE'LL
s.Ah, my lord, you have come to the
right MARKET" said the old sinner I'm
used to affairs of this kind. Has your lord
ship priest engaged?'
! Il have not
..Then can recommend one. Hard by
in q chapel dedicated to our lady, where there
is a man, accustomed to affairs of this kind.
who will tie the knot for moderate fee, and
ask no impertinent question.
"His namc?"
Father Dominic" !"
Good, he is the man for us; and you are
the prince of gondoliers Get your gondol;
ready, and we will join you at the foot of the
stairs in a moment"
Old Beppo fastened to prepare his Condo
la. and while so doing muttered to himself
"Well. Well, this is good nights work.
I'm getting old and must soon retire from
business. Every such stroke of luck help
on the day when 1 shall call Zanetta mine
SO another old fool is to be DUBBED. Serve
him right Why don't he keep his treasus,
under look and key as do? But men will
never learn wisdom. Here they come.
The young cavalier reappeared on tn
steps, leading lady, m asked and veiled
whose elastic step aud graceful bearing sem
, ed to designate her as one moving in th'
highest circles. The lovers took seats in th
boat, and drew the curtains around them
: while Beppo pushed of, and his vigorou
oar sent the boat dancing over the waters {
the lagune. After few minuets they al
rived at their destination. After making th
boat fast, the gondolier landed and entere
the small chapel which stood upon the brin
of the canal In few moments be returr
D ed, and informed the cavalier that all wa
prepared. The gentleman and lady entere
e the chapel, Beppo keeping guard to prever
b or give notice of any Intrusion. Th" cert
/ mony was performed very rapidly by Fatht
t Dominic, for he was just going to bed whe
s the gondolier arrived, and was duly an1ior
t to dispatch his business, so that be mi 3
consign his weary limbs to rest.
d us it all over?" whispered Beppo in Il
ear of the cavalier as he came out with b
}. lady.
'.All right" replied the mask. in the san
: tone of voice. '.But one thing perplex
d. me. l have no place that l can call u
l. home tonight. The lady will be misse,
my palace will DE watched; should inc
}. the risk of swords crossing and bloodshe
ri if sought to take her hither to night"
,r If my house was not SO very humble" ga
the gondolier, hesitatingly.
1.-The very thing!" said the mask. joyf,
ID ly. s.No matter how humble the roof, pr
is vlded that it shelters us. Tom we c
arrange matters for fight--or for renal
ut ing"
e '.Then get into the gondola, my lord; a
8. I will row you thither in few lninuets"
The party re-smbarksd, xad soon reach