Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-31
$500 PER ANNUM.

revisited France. 1t WAS in order to preserve
, the riches of the order that purchased these
J neglected ruins; and finding the treasure still
in safety, / covered the spot with yonder heap
of rubbish, which, doubtless, served to mslead
the priest, when he made his unsuccessful
search When the Lord of Craon, valiant
brother of our order, was about TO sail and
visit Aumont, on the rocky coast he had cho-
sen for his abode, gave him letter to the
grand MASTER announcing the existence of the
treasure, and requesting he would send some
time after his departure that the priest visited
me. and considered it useless to repeat the
4 information to him. particularly as knew not
how far he was to be trusted, and had no idea
/ on what errand he had come. Since that time
i have received no intelligence from Aumont |;
and the treasure has consequently remained
i undisturbed." ir1 fsri9s
4 "You make me ashamed" replied Guy,
whose cheeks were dyed crimson; 81 must be-
lieve you, although my uncle never received
your first letter; for the Lord of Craon perishcd
at sea in violent storm, and only one sailor
i escaped to convey the melancholy news" A., a.s
SNOW am happy said Perrail, leaving the
vault along with Guy "foryou are convinced
of my innocence, and will clear my character
to my brethren. Take, then, this casket into
your possessions draw your sword, ayenge the
order, and fyw a9aur9 .aalrN q
| "Manin exclaimed Guy, deeply offended,
ado you suppose have the blood d-thirstness of
the tger2 Would murder you when my
heart clears you of the guilt of apostasy, and
my reason Of the crime Of simony? could
only execute my commission if found you
| guilty. was not sent to wreak vengeance on
the innocent, and thus render myself unworthy
j of the mastership, which was to be the reward
4 ofjustice.n
i sYoath, worthy of brighter destiny, come
to my arms" exclaimed Perrail, as he pressed
the noble young Templar to his breast ~
thank thee for these tears, and for thy kind
compassion; but the laws of the Templars
must be executed, otherwise thou wilt fall a
victim to the dispeasure ofthy brethren. Do,
then, thy duty" aa a4i lsa. e
"Art thou mad 2" exclaimed Guy "friend,
husband, father, thus to summon the destroy
ing sngel2n t5a4U ~ Aalei eisf
j "Brother," interrupted Perrail, tiny course
upon earth is about to endl A sure present.
ment tells me SO since for these three success
siye nights have been warned by heavenly
messenger. Descending from the blue empy-
real, amartyr's crown has been suspended over
me; and with childlike peacefulness, Twas await
ing it even when you arrived. Now, with the
equanimity of a man and Christian, am
ready to suffer death; therefore, brother, mes
senger of vengeance strike, and do not linger.
Here, amid the ruins of the house of my order,
let me die by the hands of friend and of a
Templar" tsal.4 aii0E Eal-
Il "Awayi" cried Guy, almost beside himself;
''wilt thou constrain me to slay a righteous
mani Trouble not thyself about my fate,
whatever it may turn out to be. Danish thy
gloomy anticipations, and live for thy wife and
thy child. Pray for us, and be happyW df
At this moment they were interrupted by
Blanche Fastening, pale and breathless, to-
! wards them, scarcely able to carry her little
boy in her trembling arms. sFor Gods sake,
Gilbert, save yourselfl" she cried, in her an
/ guish. "The whole neighborhood is in an
uproar; an armed multitude are approaching
! our dwelling. They say that a Templar is con-
cealed here and the magistrates have sent
officers of justice to apprehend him. Neigh
bor Remy fastened to the house by q short
, cut to give us warning" e0.. fssl-l -
: aTreacheryp' thundered Guy; whilst hor-
Q rible suspion crossed his mind, and compelled