Nebraska advertiser. [volume] (Brownville, Nemaha County, N.T. [Neb.]) 1856-1882, 1868-03-19

j BY a revenge, and / fear, also. hope to
thus claim all / possess on earth. In com.
panv with his associates. sat In iudgment
on my declared crime, and doomed me
to be bled 70 death7p l m4 md
''BIosg horrIblei But have yon no pars
ents, brothers, or family 10 inieFpose,
and save yous''
"None-none. All fell victims % The
wrath Of the repulican-ell are gone!"
'sBuI, bow is il that I am called in 70
confess you, truly, there seems 70 be-
Il some regard for your feelings and well
faFe!' and again a shadow fitted over
the grave countenance Of the cautious
and far. F.seeing priest.
"Oh, do you still doubt me! Listen,
il was thus; "They had commenced their
heIlish deed. attended BY fendish ply
sician, who even bled me ill tainted,
when the flow was stopped, and revived; F;
but, during that fainting spell, the spirit
of my mother appeared 10 me and oharg-
/ ed me 70 be composed. for 10 that lay my
salvation. did not understand 1t then,
but I do now, for I then thought she
ment my spiritual salvation, whreas II
now proves, she meant my life. How
ever, upon recovering, 1 requested that
a eoufessor' might be sent for. They all
at once abruptly objected, till al length
melted their hard hearts, though ap-
parently a republican, and after much be-
bate concluded to send for you. Ny
brother then departed, and you came"
ssMost wonderful
'sYou are here father, By the direct
Iinterposition Of Providence to save ne
will yOudoiilH
Il willr' exclaimed our friend, with
marked emphasis, for be now-felt that he
was really an Instrument in the hands Of
God. ''If you can but succeed n delay
their hellish work one half hour, yOu
shall be saved But did they not make
you swear not to reveal aught 70 me l''
"They did; but on this question Of life,
/ deemed such perjury no SIM
1T is not. and I abslve you. And now
tel me where you are--Ihat is, what
sueet is this residence, for ~
THAT cannot. father, for TOO, ike
you. was brought here blindfOlded, and
by force.
sAh! that is a serious obstacle. I
know not where I am. Do these wind
ows look into the sireetW
"No, they are blocked ia on all sides,
lhough open 10 the light of heaven"
"Ah! what am | TO dol and the old
man mused for while with serious as
pect, but at length he exclaimed
1 4 Lo-o tf Onro9rf orfwa ron
a piece of the blood stained bandage
about your arm there, quick. And with
eager hand be drew out a penknife from
beneath his robes, and cut of a piece,
saving, in his hurried tones, Now 40
/ YOU manage, while [ am gones 10 defer
their operations for half an h0uF-JusE
one half hOur-and you. are -saEedk
| As he ceased he replaced bis kplfe'
put the bondage over his eyes but liked
II so he coald see little in advance his
path; then crushing the bloody bandags
close with his hand, which was then
thrust under his cloak, he took, his pos
ition by the table, and saying,
',Take courage daughter, you shall be
/ saVedp' be rang the bell The door
Instantly opened, and instalked the mask
ed stranger.
Are YOU done, fatherl" said he.
81 have, my son; she has confessed"
''Well and good. There Is the pay IOr
your trouble"
Saying which he placed a purse, weigh
ing heavy Of gold into the pries's hand,
and then led him down several hgAls Of
stairs, through halls. round lurnings, ill
suddenly lhe priest behelJ the light Of
the hall entrance glancing through on
the floor at bis feet. Seeing this he
slightly elevated his head that be might
see tie door in advance. At a glance he
saw that it was large; massive, with
small 6uted columns each side between
il and The wall,
This was Just as he expected, and Just
as be wanted II, as will be seen; tor as
be reached the door, Whlsa was opened,
as before, by a servant in livery, who
stood at one 81 p and behind. as was he
custom. to let them pass, be suddenly
pretended 70 slip and fell forward, aud
By this means forced bis conductor ahead
Of him, at the same time catching for The
decrease, so if 70 stop bis fall succeeded ia
slipping the blood. stained bandage be-
tween il and the side pillar without being
observed. Excusing his awkwardness,
be grasped bis conductors arm again,
and passed out to the cab, into which
both then seated themselves, and once
more they were driven rapidly along.
"A1 what place would you prefer to
be set down. inquired the stranger.
SAT the barricade ST. Antoine"
at shall be so. By ihe-by most holy
father, was the fair lady meek and PEN
Hent?"
"Seek not 10 know the secrets Of church
my son."
"Hal ha! No delicl,e amours, father7"
"My son, your language IS sacrelig-
ious."
well, suppose it is; by Heaven,
though il see ni'v tbs she a,. -
Death IS a sad fellow 10 rob man Of such
charms" and he sighed witi
feeling; and then, looking Up, continued,
You remember. father, if you dgolgs
one word OF look
"OhlfeaF not. my son, Il remember"
ITS we'll AhI here we are, Just
where You wished 10 stop.
Then, taking the bandage hastily from
ur friends eyes. be directed him 10
light, which be did then bade him adieu,
hut lhe cab door. gave the word % the
driver. and was our Of sight before ths