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


'Now We have him = exclaimed one of
the bravos, drawing back his arm to strike
a more deadly blow. But ere it fell, the
Duke again recovered; and like lightning
his sword pierced the heart of the other,
who uttered loud cry, and then sank back
corpse.
'Cospetta ! but he fights bravely = exclaim-
ed another of the men, pressing him close
ly; and suddenly by dexterous movement,
which proved him no mean proficient in the
science of fencing, he dashed the Dukes
sword from his hand. In moment his
hand clutched Paul's throat with vice.
like grasp; and his short heavy dagger
was just raised to strike when the report Of
a pistol was heard, whizzing sound follow
ed, sword blade encircled his neck -; and he
fell corpse upon the ground. The third
rufian, dreading the fate of his ompauions,
ran off ;; and the new conner was about to
follow him, when the man whom he had so
approximately y rescued, requested him to stay.
'Cospetta !! he exclaimed with astonish
ment, on hearing his voice; 'but if I mis-.
take not, you are the gentleman who inquir'
ed tho way of me just now?'
i am replied Paul 'and thanks to your
pistol
why, it was not mine, interrupted the
other The bullet came from the othe,
side of the street, probably from that tai
fellow who is Fastening 80 rapidly awayp
'And who warned me of this ATTACK,
said Paul, gazing after him with interest
well, let US see where It struck ) anc
STOPPING down, the stranger closely exam
ined the body. 'Ah, it is in the breast !!
he exclaimed as his eye fell upon small
stream of blood which flowed from wount
just below the heart. MY blow was no
needed.
Nevertheless, I look upon you as m,
preserver,' said Paul, extending his hand
my thanks
'Never mind them now said the other
quickly. 'Are you not wounded? !?
Slightly replied the graud-duke. Blu
that am now recovering from long ant
painful illness, which has greatly weakened
me, l would have defended myself better
If I mistake not, he said, after closely sur
veying the other-If mistake not, younI
man, you are countryman of mine
IF you mean Russian said the other
Il am
Il thought so,' said Paul yet you speal
Italian like native
DO you really think so ? said the youn
man, coloriDg with pleasure at the compli
ment. Yes, l have studied it many years
having always had a great desire to visi
Italy; but this is my first visit
What is your name?'
do not ask it, was the reply.
'And why?'
Because I want no thanks for what
have DONE
you are strange fellow said Paul
and thrusting his hand beneath his coat, h
drew out pocket book filled with order
on the Roman bankers. Take this h
said NAY, do not refuse; for l sha
scarce y miss it,
You insult me- said the other, some
what angrily. True, I am not rich, but
want no reward for what I have DONE
Nay, do not be offended he continued
IF you must give me something, l will re
tain the pocket book as memento of thi
nights adventure. Step this way, so tha
| can see to take out the notes I war
them not. There they are, thanks ! Wha
a beautiful evening! But see-the bloc
is flowing profusely from your breast! 1t
me examine the wound. 1 have some ski
in the healing art And guided by tn
light of the moon, he unbuttoned the duke
shirt. Merely flesh wound he added
after careful examination. ALLOW me
tie my handkerchief round it, thanks I
that too tight?
NO. replied Paul, much amused at hi
efforts to prevent him from speaking, an
thereby renewing his offer. 1T will do
But may give you -
Nothing. The wound will be well in
day or two. Take care that the bandag
does not slip from its place. Do you re
quire my assistance any farther?'
IF you would be so kind as to walk wit
me to the hotel San Carlo
TO be sure I will. But I thought yo
were going to the Palace de Rosenburg
Il have changed my mind, and intend
return home again tonight replied Paul
as he thought of the warning he had re
ceived.
well, then, place your arm in mine,
said the other. Don't be afraid of lean
ing upon me. 1 have borne greater bur
dens. So you are about to return to Rus
sia?'
Il am
TO Moscowp
NO; St. Petersburg, as fast as six horse
can carry me-
'How fortunate is, if you would b
so kind
TO do WHAT?
TO take these letters with you. Wa
on my way to deposit them in the Office
when l saw you. Ifyou would be so kim
as to take them, it would save time an
postage
'Ah! thought Paul, this young man t
whom the saving of a few shillings is al
object, refuses my gift. Well, l will tax
them, my FRIEND be added aloud.
"A thousand thanks! !! exclaimed tn
other. And then not giving the grand
duke chance to utter single word, 81
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