The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-17

Trogns," spoke uohammed, "you have been
called to give ~ your evidence touchag this youths
that you give Ms the facts a. they are!N
when our hero saw how Trogus avoided his gaze,
and how he trembled, he knew that the forthcoming
story had been already arranged.
my l0rd,"i commenced the wounded villain
you know you sent Cover and myself to conduct
Fabian to Atherstone. We started, as you directed
when we reached the stream near the edge OF the
forest, we found that We had lost our way. and
while Cover went forward to look for fording-
place, Fabian and myself sat down upon the rock.
In little while Cover came back, and as he was
about to tell us what he had discovered master
Fabian jumped up and shot him with Q pistol
which he had drawn from his bosom, hurried
forward as quickly as possible to help my com
panion; but the young man had another pistol,
s which he fred at me-: l The ball ,odged 10 my
E"What have you to say TO this! demanded MO-
BANNED.
At first the youth did not know what to say he
had expected something of this kind, and yet the
| cool faisehood of Trogus for moment COMPOUNDED
him. He tried to catch the villains eye, but with
| out effect.
| "this man hath spoken most falsely. / did shoot
Cover, but not until he had tried to kill me; and
when fired at this fellow, it was to escape his
| poniaId."
with coarse chuckle. "Such stories are very
easily manufactured by those who have done great
crimes" Then turning to Gondebald, he con-
tinued-"Good captain, you have heard all, whist
"Why" replied the man thus addressed, as
though he were rejecting seriously, ~ can but
one course to pursue. The murderer must be So
cured until you can give him such trial as our Gus
"You are right captain" And then turning to
the three men who stood in waiting. he added
! Here. sirs, take this fellow and lock him up.
Let him be as comfortable rs you can; but first
| that he il secure
Our hero felt that further expostulation would
be useless he followed Saul from the apartment,
Jasper and Ansemo bringing up the rear In the
narrow hall the guide lighted torch, and then pro
ceeded to the rear of the building and thence down
into the cellar. This cellar seemed to be nearly as
broad in extent Is was the surface covered by the
main part of the building; but Saul pushed on to
far corner, where he found door, upon opening
which low, vaulted passage was discovered. Lotto
this the prisoner was led, and presently another
door was reached, which opened with creaking
sound, and beyond which appeared q tomb-like
dungeon, with solid stone walls and an arched cell
ing, 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 Gypsy King and his captain
held an earnest consultation, during which they ex-
hlbted much malice and rage, but did not seem able
| to hit upon any satisfactory course of action.
"What shall we do?' cried Mohammed, starting
up, and walking across the floor. "Gondebald,
he continued as he came back, do you know that
that the officers of the law have sharp eye upon
us!'
"Yes my lord Il am aware of that
"And you know that they are liable, at any time,
to come down upon u.s."
"Yes"
Then it is clear enough that we must not have
any dissensions in our own camp at present Were
it not for that, this trial should come of this very
morning. and the fellow should be hanged before
night But dare not do it now. But--my cap.
tain-your countenance looks bright. What new
thought is it!'
Gondebald bent his head moment, with his
finger pressed upon his brow, and then he ap-
preached his chief. What he had to say he dared
not speak aloud, even in that place; so he whis
pered it into the kings ear, Mchammed started as
he caught the idea. and convulsively graspng his
willy counsellor by the hand he exclaimed
Good Gondebald, it shall be done!-It shall be
done!'
Near the middle of the forenoou-an hour after
the conference between Mohammed and his
captain--Electra sat alone in her tent. She had
heard some strange rumors concerning the adven-
ture of her lover but yet she had not arrived at
the truth. The weight of suspense was agonizing
and she resolved to seek old Dione, in hopes that
she might there gain further light She had risen,
and was about to draw her light mantle over her
head, when her movements were interrupted by
the entrance Of Gondebald.
"Sit down. Electra, sit down. her father said.
He took seat as he spoke, and when she had
done the same he continued: al have something
to say to you. think you have heard some news.
Is il not so ~
AZ have heard vague rnmors," she replied.
"And I'll wager golden crown that you were
about to 90 out after information. You were going
to seek old Dione, were you not ~
Eyes" Electra replied; but she looked down as
she spoke for her fathers gaze was fixed upon her
SO keen)y that she could not meet it.
Electra, listen to me- He spoke quickly
and sternly, and the fair girl was startled as she
heard his tones. :" If you trust that old witch
you will trust bengue you don't know her. In
Spain she caused the ruin of thousand virgins like
yourself. Her evil eye is upon you. Beware Of
her, or q worse fate shall be yours than any you
ever yet dreamed Of. Do you know the story of
the terrible charm she wears at her girdle 2"
mo" the maiden replied, wonderfngly for she
believed that the sorceress possessed more than
mortal power.
did you not know that that charm was com
AZ have heard So" said Electra, shuddering.
Did you never hear what particular kind Of
bones they are ~
Bones of the finger, think"
"Aye," but that is not all. Mark me : Each bone
is from the right fore finger Of girl like yourself
and che wears them to mark the number Of those
who have fallen into her fiendish tolls. She must
have fifty Of them to make the charm all powerful.
She now has eightand-forty. She has fixed her
evil eye upon you and Leda"
"No! MOI cried Electra, really terrified 90,
it cannot be J"
"But know!' asserted Gondebald, slowly and
emphatcally. "And, now, warn you to beware
of her. AT present her power is limited; but if you
should submit TO her wiles You are lost!'
Electra dared not dispute her father, and yet she
was unwilling to believe that Dione could mediate
any such cruel plan. True, she did believe that
the woman was witch, but still she felt some con-
fdence in her personal friendship. Gondebald
seemed to read the girls thoughts, and he pre-
sently interrupted them
"But, my child, I did not mean to speak Of Dione
when began; though am glad that the thought
occurred TO me, for now have given thee suffi-
cient warning Of great danger. meant to speak
to you OF this Fabian. Ah-you start You are in
terested!'
"Aye-I am interested the maiden replied
after moments hesitation. 81 should be foolish
were to attempt the conceament of 30 palpable
truth"
~ am glad that you are so frank with me, Elec.
ira. But, to the story: Fabian is under arrest and
ing to take the life Of Trogus; and il he comes to