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of one who was kind TO me-

sobered at some surprise occasio2cd by Il
jewel.
Alter moments examination of II,
ring, the cavalier, with seeming amazemer
returned il, and at once left Imorene alon
AS much surprised as delighted at this, II,
poor girl SOON fell asleep in an innocent re
pose, but was astir with tho morning. b
some lucky chance she discovered an un
! guarded door through which she hurried
down the garden paths, and, knowing we
the ground, was soon outside the palac
walls, and hastened toward the neichbor
ing convent Of Santa Clara, where sh
threw herself upon the protection of tn
good priest, who had SO long bcfriende,
her.
The enamored cavalier. however, at ono
suspected whittier Imorcne had gone, an,
soon satisfied himself of tie truth of hi
suspicious. The priest was summoned, ane
directed to deliver her up, but this lie per-
emptor'ly refused to do. Nor would he
hear of bribery or any offer at remuncra-
ton, if he would return the girl to wla
The cavalier called her home. At last
finding that this mode Of attack allied
him nothing, tue cavalier unmarked his
SOUL and told the priest that unless she was
returned to him before night, he would
surely take his life; and that he would moi
be thwarted.
The priest knew full we'll the resenGcful
characte Of the man, and, though unmoved
ey his threats vet lie thought him that he
might make some arrangements by which
lie could prevent any violence and yet pre-
serve Imorene. lie therefore said
One way, and one way only, will | de-
liver Up TO you this maid
Name it,
In the presence Of the duke
'Thc duke
Aye
1T is useless 10 annoy him.
1T is the onl way
'Tis well. He will right me, and com
mand that this pcrver.e girl do give me her
hand in marriage
within two hours, then, we will meet
you at the court
'Tis well. rlay me no trick, else thy
life shall be the forfeit
The priest procured proper apparel for
lmorcne, and in due time led her toward
the dqcal palace, where his sacred garb
gave him ready admission and audience
with the duse. Already was Ion Morauzo
there, and already had lie told his story to
the duke, who sat in state with his officers
about him. And now, AS they entered the
officer whose duty it was to do so, called
upon the priest to speak for his charge
before the duke, and sIrow the reason why
he should moi consent 10 a union to one so
vastly above her in fortune and blood, and
.hus benefit herself.
May itplease you, robIo duke, this
gentle maid is M orphan -frieniless but
or mc-and pure and innocent as the
morning dew. This man-this Don Nor.
anzo-is bold, bad man; care not for
he frown Of him or any other. The mai
len loves him not. More than this, her
young heart loves another devotediy, my
noble duke. And for those plain and
'''nple reasons claim release from any and
Ill responsibility to this man.
Where is he whom the maiden loves 2
asked the duke, camIy.
At that moment there rang through tho
'ouFt room Of the palace scream SO shriII
md piercing that every one sprang 10 his
feet while Imorene, throwing back the a.
bundance of dark curb that screened her
ace, looked toward the chair OF State where
tool the duke picture Of amasement.
1T is he-the Senor Gomez
'Imorene = CALCULATED the duke, spring
ng forward just in time to support her
"intlng form. 'Imoreue, it is Thy friend
nd lover-notlonger thy poor wounded
older, but if thou wilt so permit, your
uture husband will hs the Duke of
'alentia.' 7
Imore;e at once revived. % that breast |
lie was happy indeed. She feared moth
ng nov, though she soSbed as though her
'eart would break.
Turning to Don Moranzo, the duke said
your suit and audience are ended, and
OH may retire, Senor.'
TO the good priest he presented bis
'arm thauks andsas,spbstantial evidence Of
is regard, and leading. lmorene to his
hair of state, he seated her by his eide, and
eo'aFed her the future datches Of: yalentia.
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'bjectof Which vas llIe necessity for mod
rate and rational recreation: ip wLielf oc-
arred the passage.
Men should work and play too.'