The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-31

might possibly be detained. Finally, requesting
! Nuno VEGAS to take charge of his money, and to
| give him an account of the result Of the bet he
| had pending, he left the room.
CHAPTER Nv.
"vice rueth where gold reigneth"
Giving orders that the messenger might be con-
Quoted to his private apartment, Cabrera repaired
| thither himself, and a few minutes later young
man introduced, dressed in the usual habit Of
'fhou contest from Joao Goncalves de Ataide
| And who art thou? for, now that observe thee
more closely, thy looks belle thy habit" said the
| Lord OF Valverde, after the servant had retired
| closing the door behind him.
"The ring assures you who it was that despatched
me hither my name is Vicente de Morao, and am
squire to Joao Goncalves; this garb was put on as
shield against detection" answered the other.
"And what message do you bring, Senior vi
center" Ha
"First, was charged to ask whether you would
consent to meet Joao Goncalvesy'
"Most assurediy; | would gladly embrace nv
old and cherished friend, if he thought he could
venture without danger into these parts and still
more willingly if he means to join us, and become
again my companion in arms. But learnt that
the king of CASTLE reached Leiria early this morn
ing. Joao Goncaives must be with him, sup
pOsev'
''You are right in one point, Senior; we arrived
at Leiria little after sunrise, for we marched
over night so as to avoid the excessive heat of yes
terday. But Joao Goncalves has left Leiria, and is
now close at hand"
Where is he, then!'' asked Cabrera, earnestly
"Why did he not come hither at once?'
"Why, senior, you well know that he is of these
parts and had he come in the midst of these
people, he might have been recognized even under
disguise, so he sent me, Us being a stranger here"
True, true. And know you what he wants
with me?''
"Of that am ignorant he only babe me tell
you that, if you would see him, you viii find him
az the old mill of Froiao Vasqucs he was ascend
ing the hill when left him.
II know the place. You depart, Senior
escndeD'o, and when You are gone, will hasten
to the spot to meet my friend. No better time
apace. Here, take back the ring. Farewell
to you"
A few minutes after the departure of the squire.
the lord of Valverde, throwing cloak across his
shoulders, also left the castle.
Joao Goncalves de Ataide was Portuguese
fdalgo, who from the first had Joined the party
maintaining the cause OF the King of CASTLE, or
rather that OF his consort, Dona Bcatriz. Part
of his lands lay near, and to the north of Alco-
baca, where lie had usually made his abode before
the breaking out OF the war. From their child
hood upwards, he and Cabrera had been friends
and companions until political events separated
them. They were also of about the same age
The place OF rendezvous was an old, ruined wind
mill, long since abandoned situated Oh the top OF
eminence lower than that Oh which the castle
rested, and further to the north than the latter,
being separated from it by valley, excepting
where they were both connected by ridge, which
taking curve on one side, reached from summit
directed his course, treading path which, from
its appearance, seemed to be rarely used. A short
walk brought him to the mill.
IL was now quite dark. The stars were shining
but their dim, uncertain light barely suiliced to
prove 10 the light wanderer that this part OF the
heights desolate waste, unfit Tor the plough
share or the hoe, from the rocky nature Of the
soil. AS Cabrera arrived upon the little espanade
] or platform in front OF the mill, figure issued
| from the latter, aad advanced towards Lin.
| 'Gurcia." SAID tic figure, in low tone.
! "Joao GoncaNesW answered the new conner.
The two ir.ends embraced each other, and words
| of greeting were exchanged on both sides.
! "As live, | should not have recognized thee,
even in broad daylight continued Cabrera, sur
ycying his trent, who, Ike vicente de Morao, was
! disguised as peasant.
''Iladst thou met me and Vicente on the road as
we logged on, bestridng two sorry hard-worked
muies, warrant Thee thon .adst taken Us Tor TWO
OF Tie vereat churis thy eyes had ever fallen
upon,' replied Joao Goncaiyes.
And prthee, what could prevail SO far as to put
thee IA such understanding guise?n
"a most urgent matter, Garcia"
"Hod! Lea us first make sure there are no
de.s or eavesdroppers about" said Cabrera, pro-
oeeoag to cast searching look ound and cx-
ain.ning such places a. looked suspicious
"Uh Tor that matter, have care, said his
companion, in reassuring tone; II have been
here more than haif an hour, concealed behind
those ruined walls. For tie rest, It's such
lonely pace as that none would be Ike to pass
| this way, ard thi. is what made me pitch upon
! il for oar ncetlg.n Then, as soon as Cabrera
| having satisfied himself that one was about re-
| turned TO him, he contilueu:~-"W hen we parted.
! thou vert waycrng between CASTLE and the Duke
OF Niscu, but thnu never aleauiedst OF helping 10
| make KING OF Tic bastard Jpao; nor surely did
ay take IL tben that the scope OF his ambition eX-
| tended 10 u crown
| Even 50; we made no doubt but the then pro-
tector Oh The kingdom meant 10 bold 1t in tlas t.
abiding the retGrn Of his brother from CASTLE y re-
/ Piled Iabrcira.
',b.t when his true design leaked out how caUie
| it that thou ddst persist III standing by him? Once
/ all nope was gone for Joao OF Viseu; when he and
his claims we're confined within the narrow conf
J pass of dungeon; when only two competitors re-
/ NAMED, the one being the rghtfu successor to the
I late king, the other without any lawful claim,
] whose Success would only make Ain usurper; how
| come it, say. that thou ddst not instsnily raise
I thy voice and in defence of the legitimate
cause, standing up Tor Donna Beatrz.i
| ''Sparng all discussion replied Cabrera, 81
| premise by asking thee in my turn, Joao Con
! Zayes whether thou dost remember the day ON
which sought to Know what moved thee TO
elect the OF CASTLE and refuse to bii,d thy
! sell to that of Joao of Fiseu, while holding that
he had the better right Mcthmks thou d.dst
| make answer to this effect, that CASTLE was the
stronger OF The two, and most likely to prevail; yea
| more, thou didst try to work me TO 20 with thee
| Say wc?'
at may well be,'' answered Ataide; "but why
| tlisg'
ITO let thee know that our aim was the same:
thou didst trust more in Castle, aud came to put
| NY Trust IN Joao OF Avis. ii the siege OF lis
| bon that decided me. When suw large army
| winch on it, arrival was eldted with bore, deemHg
Tie sodudi 81 Tie city passing edsy-ioreuG 10 de-.
camp leaving their best captains ana the dover OF