, 1863-01-08

silence, exclaims Now, my knights and hegemen
true, let us drink health to our Catholic sover-
eigus, King Ferdinand and Queen IsabelaPl ~
a A shout Of applause greets the toast, and oil
contents Of his own but. whilst replacing the
golden beakef upon the table, his quick ear distih-
guishes the sound Of q horn without. bis eoun-
tenance Immediately wears an anxious look, and be
whispers to bis son, Our ieasting y interrupted
Heard you that horn :"
at did, my lord" /" answered the young man.
Perchance It's some stranger who seeks an en-
trance to the castle" s.ii So -rs5 800
"More likely It's the Moor" said Don Juan de
Guzman. "But haste thee, my son, and see what
means this blast "fl sle5i''9i4 90 q fsi@ o''9
= Arising from bis chair, the heir Of Medina pro-
ceeded toward the door of the ball, but bad hardly
reached it when it opened, and lady, attended BY
youthful esquire, passed over the threshold and
bent her steps in the direction Of the duke. As
she walket 9p the long hall those assembled at the
tables looked at each other 10 amazement aud
whispered. I" tT'is the Marchioness Of Cadizl"s
Ashadow fitted over Medina's face as be recog-
nized bis visitor; but II was soon gone, anda smile
usurped its place as he arose and bowed to the
spouse Of his deadly enemy. Y. aiisg ~ III,
Welcome, noble lady." he saidj e our humble
castle Is much hOnored BY thy presence"
"I seek it as q suppiiant,S answered the mar
chioness.s q The wife Of De Leon comes to Don
Juan de Guzman in her hour Of need. as y 4.
aDon Juan Dc Guzmau, As he values his knjghtly
sword, will ever be ready to help woman IN dis
tress,n = answered the duke y. - !.
sThere spoke the spirit that ] knew was u thee,
said Lady Isadoura. inclining her head but, my
lord, when thou hast heard the favor that ask,
perchance thou wilt not be 90 willing 70 assist
me.
sSpeak ~ lazy
know, my iord. that na.e eNlsts petNeen t.ee
and my husband, Now, i thou art true knight,
al past VIII be forgotten. Ine Marquis o. Oadl1
with his yassais are beseged IN Alhsma, tnelr =
sources are giving out ana, tnougn Ine,r Dfa.e
spirits are unquenched, they must specum3 70 lne
superior power 81 we Moorisn KING, uhless NY
prayers are answered and tnon VIII nasten 70 tneir
rescue"
A murmur OF Misrepresentation ran throngn tne
crowd as Lady lsadoura ceased speaking and one
exclaimed, .st4. "a
You miJudge u.s. lady, II you think that any
true hegeman 2, Medlnas wlll oraW nls sWoro y "
help DE Leon
Inc gnke slesl nasns y y 4 ..sn
" seaeeaIe apq ! r's9.' W. Sl'
him who bad spoken last ne said
You do not mlslndge as, noble lady Mysword
az 10y service r n1sen y - IN S.. suT, w
The arched ceiling Of the hall resOunded WIN 2
load cneer, So, ..aiah., rr..s..
Anama snal, 2e ielIeseo an1 9 W ~. :, ,sssu
toiled, continued the duke, a1alesslng La9y ~.
donra the swel,lrg leenngs q wnoss lAs5lel nsIts
now ourss ioftn ~ teaFs WHICH % c%ouin % ~ n
restrained z. ,...,,I 4, /, "a -.
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CHAPTER M -
At early dawn, some days after the events de
scribed IN the previous chapter, Roderigo Ponce
de Leon and bis companion in arms, Ortega de
Prado, stood upon the battlements Of the Castle
Of Alhama. The lace and form Of the marquis
showed evident signs OF the great suerings be bad
endured, but bis eye still burned with the tre Of
unquenched valor and fortitude as he looked from
theheights upon the Moorish camps below. We'll
might his body be worn ont almost thFee weelss
having passed 10 constant scenes Of strife. During
this time had he and his faithful followers captured
both the town and citadel Of Albania, rep0lsedthe
daring assanltsof the Moors who bad rushed RON
Grenada to theirrescue and all the while the brhSe
defenders could but just keep from starving
,.Thisday settles our fate, said De Leon, gloom
iy. rlf the marehioness docs not bring Us assist
40 n men will die first,D answered the veteran
De Prado "Muley Abul Hassan shall mount
Der our corpses in the breach before Allnmaagain
Is his" -S.i, 4 lf,,.s.,., 4 .. y "a. : = ,s3i
aAmen 10 that r. said The marquis. 9 Wemust
die for Tie honor Of our faith But hast thon heard
any murmuring among our men o. ~. I. q Z. s
Ortega smiled as he replied, Those who claim
Don RoderiRo Ponce de Leon for their lord and
master do not murmur.n ~ II. ..s... IS
The heart Of the marquis swelled with feelings
Of pride. aGod make me worthy Of such noble
iegemeni But seel what means this stir among
our enemiesl" The movements which the mar l