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rose up aud followed cautiously after them.
Alta distance Of three miles north from
Princeton was an old castle residence 10
which young Daufortm was conducted, and
there placed in cell, after which his cap.
tors returned toward the American camp,
followed closely by the hunchbacls.
We will now return to Edna in the wing
room of the Willow Cottage
i may as well tell you, now, as at any
future PERIOD observed Henry, the mo
ment he recovered his sclf-possession sub
sequent to Ejnas exclamation Of surprise,
That my heart is fully set upon obtaining
you as my wife. This has been the sole
purpose of my life fer the past five, years,
and I cannot give you up cannot see
you another's.'
For an instant there was slight curl Of
contempt on Ednas finely turned lips, and
a deep crimson tiuged her cheek but in a
moment the sentiment subsidized, and she
replied:'
Henry, years ago you sought this object
AID was made acquainted with my feelings
on the subject. then told you plainly and
decidedly that could not nor would not
become your wife. Henry, you have de-
ceiyed me. While I was opening my
heart to you as brother, you were secret
ly plotting my ruin. Hereafter I wish to
have no acquaintance with you. do not
wish to have you intrude upon my priva-
cy. Leave me now. Leave mo instant
yP
You are mistaken, Cousin Edna he re-
piled, with a cold, insoent sneer. t shall
not 60 until you accompany me; and you
must do that Immediately. Il have come at
this time for that express purpose. Ny
carriage is waiting at the corner above; so
be expeditions as possihle.' 80. %"
Henry, for shame, to insult your friend
or at least one who has been your friend.
Leave me or ! will ring for assistauce.' 3.
You are alone. There is not one living
soul in the house, cxcept.you and
have planned this myself and it is the re-
suit OF months study. All things are nov
ready, SO prepare yourself as soon as possi--
ble.'
L will-not 60, she, replied sternly. Il
believe that you have asserted asfa1schood,
for mysfather was in this room not more
! than two hours ago. and She sprang TO the
bell aord. Her movements we're SO ner-
>yeous that the cord parted; and she could
distinctly hear the tingle Of the silent bclI.
a moment Of painful silence ensued when
he said ::
I told you that you were alone, but you
did believe me: -
At that moment heavy steps were heard
approaching along the hall, aud moment
thereafter the huncLback stood in the
apartment. His loose mantie;, his white
hair and'beard, and his drawn sword which
be used as a. cane, rendered him an interes-
ting object. "a
What business have you here, old beg*s
garF exclaimed Henry, with Il lhenacipg
gesture, at the same time drawing his
sword. & r
.1:nay ask the same of you'd retorted
the hunchback, bestowing w,thering look
upon the young captain. tGs =
-'oh, save nies.sme, cried Edna, SPRING
ing 10 the, side Of the old man. Save me
from the insults Of this foul, wicked mar,
THERE'S the door, Kissed the ifo1l william
pointing with his sword toward the passage
which had. sbeep.eft open, .'and Unless you
leave the hobse instantly,I will hurl your
carcass into the street. Coz Z
he,hncbback gavettwo heavy stamps
with his feet on the floor, when immeda-
tely, a file Of soldiers, beaded BY 4 young
man in the+unaorm; Of "a captain, came, in
Etotbe apattmsnt. -
HlGs!.Ob, Ellis + exclaimed Edna, ,sadd
the nextrmomept she was cIasped iii.the
arhs5of the young captain, who had just
ehtefedfthe room. tss
: a. low, audible clrss escaped Henry
RsgsfOfdS lips sashesmade, "a furious. .passa at
his riyaI abut bis weapon swasas knocked
dosa,by1he hnfah back, WHO slipped quiet;
" betweeu them. NJ =. :
HolJEssheutea the hunclbask Gap
tain Rsassssard, Be ysd have been det ssfed saha
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