Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-10-25

ing had her suspicion excited against he1
daughter-the Duke her husband, having
foolishly visited her almost openly, and ia
ken very little pains to disguise himself
was recognized by the serVauts-she sci
him to watch her, and we'll did he fulfil bel
commands. 1t was long time before he
found any proof to crimiuate her; bu
Charles of Leipsic, who was as rash as be
was brave, again returned and, despite the
Grand-Duke's remonstrance, persisted ir
seeing the Princess; and even remained
concealed inmate of the palace for FIVE days
A few words which the Princess incautious
ly dropped to one of the attendants in the
presence of my son, set him on the track
The Duke returned to Russia, Thomas re
lated all he heard to the Empress; and Ma
ria fed to Moscow, to which city I had ia
ken her son, then boy of two years.
Paul visited his sister several times bring
ing his son with him and at length be
lieving Catharine's suspicious to be lulled
he advised her to return. Alack fata
day would she had never gone or died or
the way! Charles returned; and one weel
afterward the unhappy lovers were no more
Maria dying in prison, and her HUSBAND
being assassinated. Gustave, who, at my
advice, still remained with Ranel, over
heard conversation between the brothers
and soon learned that Thomas was the as
sassin of the Duke and the gaoler Of th'
unhappy Princess. At Pauls advice I tool
charge of the boy; and resuming m.
mouutebank profession, I wandered through
the greater part of Europe, remaining abou
eleven years, receiving occasionally lette
from Gustave who noted faithfully ever,
thing that took place. He it was who
when the Count told him to find person
who could act the part of a fortune teller
bade him secure my services. And thus
my friend, | have given you rapid bu
true sketch of the mouutebauk's history"
Long and deep was the conversation
that now passed between Saint Pierre auc
Ivan. When it was over, the former smil
ed the smile Of one who anticipated SPEEDY
reward for all the suHerings he had un
dergone; and stretching himself out OF
his humble cot in few minutes was asleep
Hours passed on. Two, three, four, half
past four o'clock struck; and Ivan, wht
had been sleeping soundly, awoke with ;
start For one moment his eyes swep
keenly round the room; and then rising
he walked hurriedly to the bed on which
the mountebank was lying.
MY lord,' he said, touching him lightly
on the shoulder, awake, awake the houl
has come
Saint Pierre lay motionless for moment
as though he mad half forgotten where he
was; and then slowly rose.
is it so late p he asked.
1T is, my lord,' replied Ivan. The
clock has just struck half:past four, and
Hark he is coming Hist! Pretend to
sleep; and stepping lightly back to his
stool he again seated himself, and buried
his face in his hands. Soon the door was
opened and Pietro entered, bearing Ian
tern, gag, and long black bag, in which
clanked an iron chain.
Halo! Ivan sleeping! he exclaimed
rous;ng him with his foot, "A pretty way
to keep watch-this = Ivan sprang up
What will the count say when he hears o.
it? What are you looking at me for in
that threatening manner, fool? Set down
the lantern and hold the bag for me; and
be quick about it. Here, take this gag
Come, Saint Pierre, he said, shaking the
cot with his foot, 'the time has EXPIRED
Rouse up, man, rouse up! The carriage i:
here and the headnan's ready. What il
your answer"
This = thundered Ivan, seiziug the bag
with both hands, and dealing him tremen
dous blow on the head, which felled hin
instantly to the floor. That settles you,
hope he said, as he threw down the bag
'Now, my lord, lock the door inside, while
I take off his clothes; and do you throw of
yours. Be quick, for we have not mo-
ment to lose' Pietro groaned D-n
you! See if that will stop your noise !
he continued as he thrust the gag into bis
mouth. And with great rapidity he di.
vested the unfortunate man of his clothes,
and replacing them with the mountebank's
well, you do look like him. he said
when Saint Pierre had flushed attiring
himself. Draw the rim of your hat farth'
er over your eyes. That will do. Now fol
our friend here And so quick was Ivan
about his task, that in less than five min.
utes Pietro was attired in the mountebank's
dress, and his arms tied tightly behind
him and all that remained for him to dc
was to draw the bag over his head. This
was quickly done; and then Ivan, after
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grasped the lantern with one hand, and
aided by the mountebank, carried the al.
most inauimate body through the landing
and up the stone steps, through the court
yard, to carriage, round which stood a
number of mounted dragons. Both step
ped in the governor handed Ivan the war.
rant; the door was closed; the windows
flung up; the coachman mounted mis- box
the dragons surrounded the carriage, and
it drove off.
How lucky it is still raining whispered
Ivan to Saint Pierre. 1T ought to be light
now, but the dark clouds keep back the
sun. Well, my dear Pietro, how do you
get along?
The man groaned.
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