The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-05-15

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"lyretch!" This woni escaped the two
cousins al the same moment, and was ut
tered in loud tone. hut the noise Of The
guests. and the ratlling Of glasses prevent
ed its being heard.
"Ah! Master Simple, and SO you def
us to play you trick without touching
your honor, do you? by our lady OF Ato-
cha, I vow, though il Is now Shroy-Tues'
day, that before Lent Is over ] will have
my revenge"
Casilia set her wits to work, and you
shall hear what came Of il. On the tol'
lowing Thursday she engaged her brother
to procure from the Place Cabeda, whei
they arc accustomed to sell fragments ol
old buildings, door Of tho same dinen'
sions as their own. which ironted on the
street. She charged him to get one OF an
antique pattern. covered with iron work
mud heavy mouldings. This shc had con.
vcyed to her house with all secrecy, and
kept closely concealed until the favorable
moment. She had communicated her de-
Sign to her brother and few female friend.
in the neighborhood, on whose aid in cur
rying out her plot she relied.
On certain evening, when Momles had
returned home at n late hour from con.
vent where he had just completed the
painting Of a chapel which the monks
were to have opened at Easter, Casilda no
ceiycd him with much warmth, and great
ar profiision of carcsscs than usual, IL was
very late when they retired to rest. for Mo-
rales must first have his supper. The night
was cold aud stormy. Toward midnight
the dame began to utter deep groans, inter.
mingled with piercing cries, rs IL rackcd
by grievous pain. "Holy mother ex'
claimed she al am dying my poor hus-
band, my last hour is come; let them bring
conlessor, aud quickIy-for I'm going
fast"
She accompanied these words with grim.
aces aud violent contortions, which women,
when the humor takes them, 80 well know
how to perform. Her husband, in con.
doing tone, inquired where sho felt the
pain.
"Hlessed Virgin!'' was all the answer,
ret mo coniessor the sacrament -
can bear il no longer, it is almost over with
me-"
At these cries, the domestic, young girl,
Fastening to the assistance OF her mistress,
applied warm napkins to- her stomach, and
made her swallow drafts Of hot spicod
wine, and other similar remedies. But the
nalaIy yielded not. Indeed, that it did
no, was no wonder, in the present mood OF
the patient. Poor Morales, though sorely
agains, his will, was forced at length to quit
lis he'd.
"Ahw cned his wife in piteous tone,
as he slowly drew on his garments, sit is
collie Of the most dangerous naturo."
"No, my mistress" said the servant girl,
al know what il is that ails you II is that
lad vinegar you iniyed with the salad that
causes tho pain. You know Il served you
the same way the Inst time you took 1t.
Dame Castinoja then cured you."
The painter, on this, began to scold ms
wife, because experience had not made her
more careful. Hut she only sobbed out In
half suilocated wonls:-'What is done
cannot be undone. For mcrcys sake 60
for mother Castinoja She knows my con-
siitution she il the only ono that can give
me relief from the dreadful paiDs l sufier.
For heavens sake bring her quickly,i or
there will he nothing LETT you but to open
my gruvc."
MY little wife," replied the husband in
dismal tone "my dearest wife, mother
Castinoja. you know, has removed to the
other end Of the city. near the gate Fon'
carral, aud we are in the quarter Lavaple
the night is very cold, aud il the cutters do
not deceive me, the rain is pouring in tor
rents. Even should find mother Castino.
ia, do you think she would come to sec
YOU through this terrible storm? ] remem-
her tho last time YOU had this complaint
she cured you with two ounces OF treacle
boiled with the rind Of half an grunge. Let
me 20 to the apothecarys and get this Tor
YOU. Compose yourself little and do not
lorce me to take such long journey which
| am sure viii be Of no use, and shall only
get worse malady than yours"
Al this Casilda began again to pour fortl,
the most bitter lamentations. "Good hcay.
ems! see what husband the Fates have
given me To hear him would not one
suppose that was demanding impossible.
ties that was asking him to be buried
with me that was claiming the sacrifice
Of his blood, or Of half his fortune !
only ask him to 20 for a nurse, at the risk
Of wetling his shoes, ind he refuses. hut
well know what il is you want; you wish
to be widower, you long to live over again
your bachelor life. At every cry that pain
forces from me, your heart leaps with JOY.
All! I am dying n priest the confession
| am poisoned J"
Morales, really believing that his wife
was at the last extremity, and fearing, u she
died, that the accusations she had thrown
out against him might have serious conse-
auences. endeavored To soothe her by u
few caresses, and proceeded to light Ian
tern, which the darkness Of the night rem.
,lercd very necessary. He then drew OH a
pair Of stout boots, threw large cloak over
his head, and maniully set forth on his noe
tur,,al expedition in search of mother Cas-.
tinoja. The painter knew that the dame in
question ,lwelt somewhere in tho rue Fon.
carral, but Of the precise location Of her
residence he was totally ignorant. The
rain fell in torrents AMI lie met not a.soul
from the time hc left the rue Lavaple, I'm
Ill he reached the quarter to which his steps
were directed. The night wns rs dark rs
Egypt, and Morales cursed from the bottom
or his heart. the day on which he married.
tttNN ttthEUtNo '''ss W e'S" "
mood he was not likely soon to find The OBJ
jcct OF his search.
but while be il grOping along the streets,
and getting soaked to the skin, let us re.
turn to the sick lady No sooner dill she
see her husband of upon his expedition
than she summoned her brother and lew
chosen friends, who were lying hid in the
cellar. In n twinkling they had the OLD
street door Oft its hinges, and its place sup
piled by the ono bought for tho occnsion,
which fitted as if il had been made on pur'
pose. Above il they placed huge white
sign on which was displayed, in large 'et.
ters. the following inscription: @iotcl OF
the Cid. Good entertainment for man and
horse" This done, large party Of friends
from the neighborhood, who had been let
into the secret, were speedily assembled.
Casiinets and guitars were put in reQnisi.
ton, repast was prepared, and the merry
guests began to eat. and drink. aud dance.
Ivy way oi celebrating the dismal expedi.
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