The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-17
THE Gypsy DAUGHTER.
ny sYLyANUs COBB, JR.

cast countenance shaded by abundance oil Drght,
sunny brown hair Her name was Electra anu she was
the daughter Of GondebaId GiPsy Kings chief
tain ,,,
the Ginsv King himself She shorter in stature than
Electra. her form was full her face plump and dim
MED ber ewes of dark hazel and her hair of darkest
brown Rotb the Gipsy girls beautiful beyond de
scrnton as daughters of that strange apt to
be and on present OCCASION both were sad-unusualy
sad
as handsome gallant, and with as true heart,
the sun upon; and Leda her confdante, and
sympahized with her in everything. And they had that
very mornng-t was now toward the close of the
summer-6ay-learned of plot Matched by Mohammed
and Gondebad, which would only prevent the union
of Electra and Fabian but also plunge both the maidens
into unspeakabe and lifelong wrechedness.
The plot was that Mohammed should give his daughter
Leda in marriage to Gondebad and Gondebad in
to give his daughter Electra in marriage Moham-
med The OF this plan had filled the hearts
of the two girls with indignation and misery and they
had withdrawn to their secluded nook to consult together
and II possible comfort each other But no hope of
fort could they cherish The power of their fathers
absolute and all they could resolve upon to die,
sooner than submit to such revolving unien.
Just as they had come to this conclusion, they heard
footsteps in the forest and Fabian in view
whereupon eda hastily quilted the spot that the
might commune alone. The meeting a sad one, for
Fabian had also heard the Old Dione the Sorcer
ess of the tribe had told it to him. and she had also hint
ed that neither he nor Electra of Gypsy parenage
That strange mystery was connected with them both
which she might at some time unfold. She had also
abroad, ny son she said ''cnd they thirst for
blood Of one WHOM THEY FEAR Look aoe TO ysef and
TO Electraw
The lovers filed with dsmay. Their only hope
was in flight; and upon flight they at once resolved
voved this question, they heard footsteps approaching
and Electra by Fabans command hastily fled towards
the camp leaving her lover to meet the nruders alone
Fabian two of the most notorious rufans of
the tribe approaching named Cover and Trogus. They
vile instruments of the Gpsy chief glad to do
his bidding no matter how bloody infamous the SER
vice They generally travelled together, and their dis
gnses were as many aud various as there were occasions
for their use. They summoned Fabian, in the Kings
name, to accompany them at to Athersone, where
they to Gondebad, and then set out upon
expedition of great Importance Of course, he had to
obey; but Diones warning still fresh in his mind
he first went to his tent and armed himself with couple
of fpistols, which he secreted in his pockets
Before the party had proceeded many miles through the
forest Fabian became convinced that the rufans
to do him harm. He certain they were not on
the path to Atherstone and they drew frigtul
chasm, through which rushed turbulent stream, he
saw by demeanor of Cover and Trogus that thede
cisye moment was at hand. He had walked between
them thus farone on his 'front.' the other behind him.
but under preext of having hurt his foot he stepped
aside and paused till the william passed him. and
then mped on after them.
On arriving at the edge of the chasm, the ruans sud
denly wheeled around, drew their knives, and rushed
upon Fabian, Of whom they thought to make speedy
work. But they mistaken Drawing his pistols,
sh ouder severely that the ruan fell to the earth and
begged for mercy. On reflection, Fabian resolved to
spare the villains life and at set about dressing his
wound as well as he ,ould with a view to getting him
back to the camp This magnanimous conduct only
asounded Trogus, but it did moret touched his heart
and he promised forever after to be friend to Fabian
far as 1t should lay in his power He advised hero
not TO return to the camp as the king would certainly
take tu7tteT proceedings against him; thus limiting,
although he would not expressly acknowledge the
truth, that Mohammed had ordered him and Cover
to kill Fabian and he also hnted about other dark
deeds that might be done, and earnestly besought his
preserver not to place himself again in the kings power
But Fabian returned to the camp. The journey was
slow, Trogus could not travel FAST and it
midnight when they arrived. Fabian went the
of Done and found the Sorceress up and seeming
y awaiting the arrival of one. She a strange
looking creature, and might have served model
any artist who would picture witch to the life Dione
a hrnn oh wifi hpr
from the sunny South many item of mystic lore before
unknown among the English Gipsies
When Fabian had told DiOne his story she rocked her
self to and fro, and muttered $50 soon :" and
then warning the youth to be his guard she dismissed
MN, with promise to communicate some important
ira future safety.
Mohammed and GondebaId soon learned through their
SPIES that Trogus was in his tent; and the king
sent for him. On being questioned Trogus told his story
to the asounded potters who raved with fury learn
ing the issue OF their attempt upon our heros life They
bent Trogus their wishes by mingled threats and
promises, ana his cue having been given to him. three
Hpses were sent to bring Fabian to the kings apart
ment.
Mohammed and Gondebald were ill at ease The latter
feared that unless he should be able to besow Electra
upon the king he himself would be permitted to
take the fascinating Leda to wife, and this unexpected
escape and return of Fabian pered dearest hopes
The king however, had deeper cause for disauet and
greater reason to fear Fabian than resulted from
heros love ard influence over Electra Dione had
whispered strange things his ear and her mystic
ingS had caused him to trembe OF these things could
speak to Gondebad but treasured them in his own
dark breast, and tried to look of easy assn.
rance and spoke words of arrogant confidence but he
could proong his remarks the door opened and
hero was led into the apartment by the three ruans
who had been sent for him.
When Fabian found himself in the presence of the
him which lie had not before experienced. Mohammed
looked dark and threatening his brutal face being settled
into an expression of most deadly meaning; while Con
dehad with his sunken black and raised shoulders
looked not unlike coed serpent. And then the apart
met, WIN ltS uhgy ragged walls, ana lts drty Hoor
with the ghosy light from the smoky glass of the
pended lamp was not calculated to add anything like
eheeruness to the scene But the youth was not left
long to ponder these things for he led towards
the large oaken chair in which the king sat- who address
ed him without much hesitation:
so, my fine master Fabian, you have had quite
adventure u This spoken in sarcastic tone, and
with the teeth closed. Our hero looked up:
MY lord" he said, using the form of address which
was common among the Gipsies when addressing their
ruler, if you have any accusation to make, will you
make it at once, for l would know whereof I am
cused.n
Thou shalt hear right quickly replied Mohammed
and he spoke he cast his the though
he would assure himself that all present might
ed Gondebald stood at his right hand; while farther
away behind the prisoner the three men who had
conducted the latter from his tent. They were Saul
Jasper, and Anselmo-three hardened wretches, who
were bound the will Of their master as though they
had been machines of torture his hands Lis
ten,' the king proceeded land truly-Did'st
thou not slay our faithful servant, Cover ?"
~ did shoot him; but twas in selfdefence."
Beware, sir! Don't add falsehood to your other
crimes Let Trogus be called"
In few moments the wounded gypsy was brought in.
He seemed to be in great pain, but he bore himself
bravey possibly before the king he looked to-
wards the prisoner but it was only furtive glance and
was not repeated
''Trogusn spoke Mohammed 'you have been called to
give us your evidence touching this youths dongs
night Let us hear your story And mind that you give
US the facts as they are"
When our hero saw how Trogus avoided his gaze and
how he trembed he knew that the forthcoming
been already arranged.
my lord'' commenced the wounded villain "you know
you sent Cover and myself to conduct Fabian to Ather
stone We started, you directed. When we reached
the stream near the edge of the forest found
had lost way and while Cover went forward to look
forulng satd dOwn
the rock In little while Cover came back, and as he
about tell us what he had discovered master
Fabian jumped up and shot him with pistol which he
had drawn from his BOSOM hurried forward quickly
as possible to help my companion; but the young
had another pistol which he fired at The ball lodged
in my shoulder. He would have killed me if he could -
What have you to say to ths2" demanded Mohammed
AT hrst the youth did not know what to say. He had
expected something Of this kind yet the cool false
hood OF Irogus for moment confounded him. He tried
TO catch the vllialn,s eye, but without effect.
man hath spoken most falsely did shoot Cover, but
not until He had tried to kill me; when fred at this
fellow, it was to escape his poniard.'
.l "A very pretty story returned MOhammed, with
coarse chuckle such stories very easily manufac
tured by those who have done great Then turn
ing to Gondebad, he continued,-"Good captain YOU
have heard all,-what ought to do?'
Why" replied the man thus addressed as though he
were rejecting seriously, II can but to
pursue The murderer must be secured until you can
give him such trial as customs demand"
You are right captain" And then turning to three
men who stood in waiting, he added
Here, srs,-take this fellow. and cck him mn Let
him be as comfortable you can but see that he is
secure.n
Our hero felt that further exposulation would be use
less so ne followed Saul from the apartment Jasper and
Ansemo bringing up the rear. In the narrow hall the
guide lighted TORCH and then proceeded to the rear of
the building and thence down into the cellar This cell
lar seemed to be nearly as broad in
face covered by the main part the building Saul
pushed on to far where he found door upon
opening which, low Naulted passage was discovered
Into this the prisoner and presently another door
was reached, which opened with creaking sound and
beyond which appeared tomblike dungeon with solid
stone walls and arched ceiling into which the youth
was thrust, and the door shut upon him.
What next to expect Fabian was hardly prepared to
guess, though he feared it would be some evil thing
In the meantime the Gipsy King and his captain held
much malice and but did seem able to hit upon
any satisfactory course of action.
:" nat shall we doY' cried Mohammed, starting up,
anu waking across the floor. Gondebald he contnu
ea as ne came back, do you know that the country is
already becoming hot us that the officers of the
law have a sharp eye upon us p,
Yes, my lord,-l am aware of that
AND you know tnat they are liable, at any tme to
come down upon US ?"
''YesN
''Then it is clear enough that must not have .nv
dissensions in own camp at Were not for
that this trial should of this very morning and
the fellow should be hanged before night But dare
not do it But-my captain-your countenance
looks bright. What thought is t?'
Gondebad bent his head moment, with his finger
pressed upon his brow and then he approached his
What he had to say he dared not speak aloud, in
that place. so he whispered it into the kings ear Mo-
hammed started as he caught the idea, and convulsvey
grasping his willy counsellor by the hand he exclaimed
Good Gondedald it shall be donell shall be done ~
Near the middle Of the forenoon-an hour after the con
ference between Mohammed and his captainEectra sat
alone in her She had heard some strange rumors
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