The weekly union record., 1865-06-24
Y MORNING, JUNE "a, 1865.

tain abruptly, fixing his keen eyes upon the
girls face
TO wait on you until be went Up 10 The
monastery" answered the girl unblushingly.
The mooastery = rejoIued the captain,
/ leisureIy inspecting the contents of the flask OF
Rheuisb. which seemed TO be much to bis sat
iSfaciion.
1.-The old ruin on yonder hill Is that oc
cupied ?"
Oh. yes about a year ago party of
wandering monks, whose monastery had been
destroyed by the soldiers OF the league, occu
pied il; and there they have renamed ever
siuce. They call themselves the Black Broth
erhend of ST. Bruno. And very pious and
self-denying men they are Toe. They keep
themselves wrapped up 10 an odor OF saneiliy
all The time. They never hold any commuui
cation with the world without 10 stranger is
ever admitted beneath their walls: and when
ever one of their Brotherhood comes out, be
always has his black cowl drawn closely ever
his lace, and although have been here as long
as they have, yet | have never seen one OF
them with bis face uncovered
Il thought you said your uncle was going
there ?" remarked the captain, careessly sip
ping his wine.
oh. but he only goes 10 the porters wick
ct; be never goes 10. lie supplies the monks
with food.
And how many bottles of this capital wine
mouth
Il am sure don't know bow many, bat
know we have more empty TASKS at the end Of
the week than the number Of travellers could
possibly have drank"
Il thought so. The close neighborhood OF
those good monks accounts for the excellence
of this wine. ST. Bruno, your very good
health Do many travellers pass this way
sweetheart"
Not maryland what seems to me very
singular" continued the girl, leaning towards
/ the captain. aud speaking in 4 low, cautious
whisper, none that pass this way ever re-
/ turn"
Indeed. what kind Of road is it between
here and the next stopping place.
Very lonely and desolate."
I Il believe so, though ancle always assures
travellers that there is not the slightest dan
GER
Tho is uncle-the landlord -
Yes, | am his niece, Bonita il you please,
sir"
Whether please or not is more than
can say but you surely please me, my prettey
( BOuiia"
The sound of approaching wheels now at
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carriage drawn by two horses, and driven by
posilIion, and accompanied by four out
riders, drove up to the hostelry.
The attendants opened the carriage door, and
young man 10 tie handsome uniform of the
Papeuhim's dragoous, jumped lightly out and
assisted an elegantly attired lady from the
carriage. They were the Baron Ravensburg
colonel in the Imperial service, and his sister,
the Countess Adalia.
The landlord who had returned from the
monastery, welcomed them, and two rough
looking hosters took charge of the carriage
The ouirlders stabbed their own animals.
The captain had observed all that passed
with an attentive eye. lie had expected a
much larger escort. The lady was without q
maid and the Baron he'd but FIVE aiteudants.
An4 Jet the iandi.rd hsJ tad hi.n here gas no
accommodation. There was something wrong
The Baron came from the hosiery with
Bonita, bearing fresh flask OF wine.
Good evening captain lie said courteous
ly, touching bis plumed beaver with graceful
action which bespoke the finished cavalier
perhaps you will do me the favor to drink
this flask of Rheuish with ME -
with all my heart" answered the captain
cheerfu!ly, mine is empty
The Baron seated himself on the beach, and
Bonita placed The the cups aud flask before
them
Stay" !" cried the captain as she was going
Il how many monks are there in yonder con
vent. my pretty Bonia?'
Twenty, think, captain she answered
"Thank you, that will do
She went ioto the house. The Baron re
Sarded the captain attentivev. The question
of the monks seemed to surprise him.
Do you think of retiring from the world
captain" be laughingly asked. 9" and taking
up your adobe in yonder monastery"
&" 10 faith not l. He filed the cups in the
Careless, off handed manner which pervaded
everything be did, and raised it to bis lips.
:. Y our health, Baron RaveDsburg"
1" You have the advantage OF me-" answered
Ravensburg, as he responded to the toast
81 passed dead horse Oh the road. The
landlord tells me it is yours. | also saw the
bodies of the men slain by you. A narrow
escape, captain. By the way are you in the
Imperial service 20
g am not, to be frank with you, ny sword
Is at present at liberty"
Then take service with me. There is
something ID your appearance which bespeaks
the gentleman aud the soldier, and 1 ike you
There is 9 majority vacant in my regiment
which | can promise you"
"On my word, Baron" returned the cap
tain, smiling good humoredy you do me
much honor on SO brief al acquaintance; but
We are like to serve together in sharp cam
paign which is nearer than you imagine
Whether you or ! shall take the direction OF
( the affair depends upon yourself after you have
heard what have TO tell you"
IN Heavens name. what do you mean? ?"
exclaimed Ravensburg IN astonishment.
/ "Sofly-in a whisper-there may be long
ears about US. Tonder old monastery is oc-
cuped by baud of robbers in the disguise of
monks. The landlord Of this hosiery is in
league with them. They have been apprised
Of your coming. aud will either attack you
here or on the desolate road beyond. As they
know | am here from the landlord and may
warn you, l should not be surprised if they
assaed US here to night.
Great Heavens, my poor Adalai l care
not for myself if l eau save her. Twenty OF
I them the girl said-and | have but FIVE men-