Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1867-09-28

occupied by virtue of his lofty rank. From
his seat he could observe all that happened.
Around him were many of the most beautiful
ladies in the city, whose bright eyes spnrkled
with eager interest.
"Where is Donnah7" said Hamet, to on
attendant.
Donnah? She said she was ill.,"
"lll! How so? Yesterday she was very
we'll"
"I know it. She said go"
Hamot looked uneasy, but the sudden peal
of signal trumpet drove awny all thoughts,
save those of intense cagcrncss and excite
mcnt.
First two Saracens engaged, and were fol-
lowed by others. Few were injured greatly.
Thus far it was merely sport The spectators
waited patiently for the more bloody contests
which were to follow. They did not wait
long, for after about an hour Christian knight
stepped forward to encounter Snracen, whose
prowcss had elected most of the applause of
tho ndmiring gazcrs. New interest was excl
ted by the contest, for there was something
more than emulation to give strength to the
combotants. In the one it was fierce ianati-
cism and deadly hatred to the Christian; in
tho other determined resolution mingled with
the inspiring hope of liberty ard all that eau
make life happy.
"Who is this Christian 2" said all who Saw
him
And, indeed in his appearance there was
something which might we'll excite the curl
osiy of the behodcrs. lie was tall, and MI
his limbs were strongly knit together. His
armor was Of heavy plate, and glistcncd daz-
zlingly in the rays Of the sun. In his hand
he held lightly tho pondcrous fitting spenr,
while his horse was managed with admirable
grace.
"Who is he Pa
".Tho Christian knight De Courcy"
The answer came from IIan,et, and passed
among the surrounding crowds
The two knights were stationed Each
made ready. The signal was given, and in
cloud of dust each rode toward the other
There was shock rattins of armor, crash
| OF urn,s, dark form fell hcadlong to the earth
The cloud rolled away
| The Christian knight sat calm as a statue
upon his horse, holding broken spear, while
ut his feet lay horse and warrior in the ago
MES of death
a fierce yell broke from the excited throng
| The knight rode slowly to lIamct
cam | frcc?'
claim freedom after killing so brave warrior
er and harder work is before thee"
De Courcy retired. and with another spear
awaited tho approach of a new antagonists
He did not wait long. Amid loud cries and
the sound of trumpcts and drums, came an
other Saraccn warrior. His form was almost
gigantic. lis armor was thick and heavy
while the horse which he rode was one Of the
heavy and fiery stecds used by the Crusaders
| 3gain the two knights took their stations,
| Again the signal was given and they rushed
together The spear of the Saraccn was avoid.
cd by De Courcy, and striking slantingly upon
| his shield, it glanced from him. Holding his
own weapon with an iron grasp. he directed it
| full against the breast of his foe. as tho
Saracen's spear slanccd, De Courcy struck
him with irresistible force. The horse was
| thrown back upon his launches The heavy
form OF the rider was hurled upon the ground
Vengeance vengeance Death t. the
Christian !" yelled the infuriatcd crowd.
DE Courcy shook his spear in defiance Of
all around him
Come on, bring hithcr your bravcstp
| Seize him - shouted [lan.ct
Z" Never - cried De Courcy lie turned
his horse and struck his spurs deep into his
fianks. The steed sprang forward A. score
of men alarms stood opposite him; the spear
| of the flying knight scattered them all. Away
away he went over hill, over plain, away.
and his horses hoofs thundered along the
rocky road as he fed, leaving his astonished
| foes far behind him. When about ten miles
from tho city he saw before him youth
dressed in light chain arn,or, and moupted
upon horse.
Who art thou?' he cried, as he came up
Your de;vcrcr !" said voice which
thrilled through him, and lifting up the hcl
met which covered his head, a mass OF dark
| luxuriant hair fell down.
Donpah |"
| De Conrcy pressed her to his heart.
Ely, Donnal, fly The foe is behind u.s."
And the Christian knight and his brave
lady pushed swiftly toward the Christian
camp.
| a week after there was great festival in
the camp Of the Crusaders. The sourd of .hc
harp, tho merry peals of laughter, songs and
music resounded from every side In the
air haunted gorgeous banners of many nations
and beneath them the festivities wore carried
on.
All was joy, for there the famous knight
DC Courey married the lovely Donnah, Rich.
ard the Lion hearted giving away the bride.
SAMDo, can you tell me in what baildinc
people are most likely to take cold ?"
Why, no; me stranger in de town, and
cant tell dat -