Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-01-18

your truly, here seems to be some regard
for your feelings and welfare! . and again
shadow fitted over the grave countenance
of the cautious and farseeing priest.
"Oh, do you still doubt me? Listen, it
was thus: They had commenced their hell
ish deed, attended by fendish physician,
who even bled me till 1 tainted, when the
flow was stopped, and | revived; but, DUR
ing that fainting spell, the spirit of my mo
Their appeared 10 me, and charged ne to be
composed, for in that lay my salvation! l
did not understand it then, but do now,
for then thought she meant my spiritual
salvation, whereas it now proves, she meant
nv life. However, upon recovering, | re-
ouested that confessor might be sent for.
They all at once abruptly objected, till at
length I melted their hard hearts, though
apparently republican, and after much
debate concluded to send for you. My
brother then departed, and you came.
"Most wonderful ! "
"You are here, father, by the direct in
terDosition of Providence to save me-will
you do it 2" sd 1@s1 Lloll0Es
81 will" exclaimed our friend, with
remarked emphasis, for he now felt that he
was really an instrument in the hands of
God. "If you can but succeed in delaying
their hellish work one half hour, you shall
be saved. But, did they not make you
swear to reveal aught to me 2"
"They did; but on this question of life,
deemed such perjury no SIM"
at is not, and absolVe you. And now
tell me where you are-that is, in what
street is this residence for l."
"That I cannot, father, for /, too, like
you, was brought here blindfolded, and by
force"
"Ah that is serious obstacle. know
not where / am, Do these windows look
into the street ~
etNo, they are blocked in on all sides,
though open to the light of heaven"
"Ah. what am to do" and the old
man unused for while with serious aspect,
but at length he exclaimed
81 have it have it Quick give me.
a piece of the blood-stained bandage about
your arm there quick! And with eager
hand he drew out penknife from beneath
his robes, and cut off a piece, saying, in hur-
ried tones, CHOW do you manage, while |
am gone, to defer their operations for half
an hour-jjust one half hour-and you are
saved !"
AS he ceased, he replaced his knife, put
the bandage over his eyes, but fixed 1t SO he
could still see little il advance Of his
path; then, crushing the bloody bandage
close within his hand, which was then thrust
under his cloak, he took his position by the
table, and saying,
sTake courage, daughter, you shall be
saved !" he rang the bell. The door in
stantly opened, and in stalked the masked
stranger.
"Are you done, father?" said he.
81 have, my son; she has confessed. !"
"Well and good. There is the pay for
your trouble" @
Saying which he placed purse, Weighing
heavy, of gold into the priests hand, and
then led him forth through the doorway,
which was then closed and locked after him;
they then proceeded down several flights of
stairs, through halls, around turnings, till,
suddenly, the priest beheld the light OF the
hall entrance glancing through on the floor
at his feet. Seeing this, he slightly elevated
his head that he might see the door in ad-
vance. At a glance he saw that it was
large. massive, with small, huted columns
each side between it and the wall.
This was just as he expected, and just as
he wanted it, as will be seen; for, as he
reached the door, which was opened, as be-
fore, by servant in livery, who stood to
one side and behind it, as was the custom,
to let them pass out, he suddenly pretended
to trip, and to fall forward, and by this
means forced his conductor ahead of him,
at the same time catching for the decrease,
as if to stop his fall, succeeded in slipping
IL, oto no n1o hafyUonp and
the side pillar without being observed. Ex-
cusing his .awkwardness, he grasped his
conductors arm again, and passed out to
the cab, into which both then seated them
selves, and once more they were driven
rapidly along
s'At what place would you prefer to be
set down." inquired the stranger.
AT the Barricade st. Antoine
cit shall be so. By-the-bye, most holy
father, was the fair lady very meek and
penitent 20
"Seek not to know the secrets Of the.
church, my son." yH}
"Ha! hal no delicate amours, hey, IA
ther?" .--r
"My son, your language is sacriligeous."
"Well, suppose it is, by Heaven
though it seems pity that she must die
Death is q sad fellow to rob man of such
charms" and he sighed with not little
feeling; then, looking up continued, "You
remember, father, if you dare divulge one
acord or look"
ooh fear not, my son, remember"
''Tis we'll. All here we are, just where
you wished to STOP" Then, taking the
bandage hastily from our friends eyes, he.
directed him to alight, which he did, then
babe him adieu, shut the cab door, gave the
word to the driver, and was out of sight ere.
the old man had we'll recovered the use of
his eyes. When he had, however, he merely
glanced up at the sky, saw that it still.
stormed, shook his head, hailed a passing
cab, and jumped. in, saying rsrarayTrT
/" To the Project of Police, in haste, and
away he went.
We will now follow the cab containing
the masked stranger, which at once carried
him back from whence it started, and hast
lily alighting, he entered; but, instead of
proceeding to the chamber of death, as be-
fore, he now opened the door of room stu
ated on the first floor, in which he found
seated three persons of distinguished ap
pearance; they were quietly partaking of
wine beside table.
gall is WE'LL" said he, dofing the mask,
and revealing a face anything but hand
some, though Of a somewhat stern and for
bidding expression.
E" But do you think the priest will Keep a
still tongue in his head ?" inquired one,
who in his dress, denoted the physician.
Undoubtedly; he is one of US, and fur
ther, | well nigh scared him out Of his skin;
so there is nothing to fear from him. But,
but dread this work.
'sBe cautious, compt--don't waver-re-
N enhe. our naih Il must be done AL