Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-09-20

and never again venture alone in the streets
at midnight while in this city

and never again venture alone in the streets
at midnight while in this city
Il will not, said Paul. How can I thank
you for your kindness?'
by not speaking of it,
will you not let me know your name ?
That you may discover my abode, and
so force upon me reward for the slight
service have rendered you this night
said the young man. NO, no, do not ask
it of me! That you are rich, one can see
by your attire; but, sir, although | am poor,
| will not-cannot accept gift of you for
simple act of kindness-for 'tis no other!
Therefore, do not seek to know my name;
for in all probability, we shall never meet
again. Farewell ) aud passing the grand
dukes hand to his lips-for he felt intui-
lively that he was of high rank-he drew
his hat over his eyes, and walked rapidly
away.
"A strange fellow!' muttered Paul, ga
zing after him. pray heaven the time
may come when I can repay him for this !!
But what could have been the noti,e for
this attack on me? 1t may be that I have
an enemy here, and if so, I must be cautious.
Another time, and l may not have coun-
tryman, like him, by to aid me- But I'll
give no one another chance to strike at me
: here. III heed the friendly warning I have
received pen few lines to my son to re-
, turn home at once, and then bid good bye
r to Rome foreverp
'Ay, bid it farewell ? cried voice; and
as he disappeared into the house, man
sprang out from doorway, who, after pass
ing few moments on the threshold of the
hotel, laid his hand on the knob and enter.
ed. 1t was the mountebank. A light was
burning in the hall, though rather dimly
| and by its aid he saw one Of the servants
passing, who approached at his call. With
t out giving him time to utter word, how
ever, he thrust piece of gold into his hand
? and taking off his mask, requested to be
shown to the room of the Russian gentle
man who had arrived that afternoon. The
servant glanced at the gold, and then as il
satisfied as to the respecta6ilty of the giver
for Saint Pierre was attired in light spring
! cloak which completely concealed his noun
! tebank costume, he led the way up the
stairs, and paused at a half open door. HI
: was about to enter, when Saint Pierre sign
2 ed him to 60; and then, after listening {
moment, passed noiselessly into the room
P.ul was seated beside table, with bow
of water near him, while several of the at
k tendants we're washing his wounds and pre-
pairing bandages; but on seeing the noun
g tebank, he rose from his chair, and gazct
j. enquiringly into his face.
), Attend to your wounds first and to M
it afterward,' said Saint Pierre, as he fuul
himself carelessly into chair, and gaze'
thoughtfully toward the window. TIL
grand.duke gazed suspiciously at him for
moment; and then in sharp voice, bad
I the servants make haste and bind up th
wounds. When it was done he dismisse'
them; and turning to the mountebaDk re
e quested impatiently to know his pleasure
g is it possible that you do not recognis
e NE p said Saint Pierre, rising, and speak
Il ing in low, yet musical tone.
Il do not replied the duke, his brow us
3. suming thoughtful expression. and gazinI
| earnestly into his face. Your voice is ia
= miliar but your features-ah no, do no
- know you! If I ever did, you must hav
= changed greatly
is yes, time, and not that only, has lai'
It his mark upon me, as he has you,' said tn
1t mountebank. The graudduke started ant
It moved step forward. What, Paul! ! b.
d exclaimed, holding out his hand, have yo'
It forgotten your old tutor and friend
Il Stop! 1 know you now = exclaimed Paul
e and be rushed toward him and threw hi
s arms around his neck, while cry of de
|, light burst from his lips. Yes, yes! h
o continued, Il knew it always said it
S that you would again appear! Oh, bu
you have changed, my old friend-more
is think than you suspect. But tell me- h
d added eager y-'the boy-Elenri-where
- he?
He is alive and we'll
a Thank heaven! But inform me, is Their
e yet any sign of the complaint which brough
: his mother to an early grave?'
None, my lord
b NAY, nay said the grand.duke, 'call M
Paul, as you we're wont to do in happie
u days
y well, Paul then, said the mountebank
o smiling. mo; he is sturdy and robust a
!, young mountaineer. He has been brough
J. UP in the open air, under my own eye, ant
can perform the most astonishing feats o
, strength and agility. No chance of hi
j. ever dying of consumption! All! littl'
: does he dream, my old friend, of his noble
!. birth, or of the glorious destiny that await
him. You should see him, so rugged, ant
yet so handsome!
But his education p
8 is most complete, worthy in fact Of thu
high station he is to assume
e sAnd he entertains no suspicion?
None. I have brought him up as m!
own son, playing the part you jokiugly bad'
s me assume, and which I did so we'll in N,
J, youth-that of a mountebank. Do I no
d look it 2 he asked, with smile; and let
d ting fall the cloak, he displayed the curious
costume beneath to Paul's astonished gaze
o You do,' replied the graud.duke, with {
laugh. But do you play it well?'
e SO well, Paul, that I have gained i'm