The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-11-03

the valley, when they saw half dozc
men rush forth from clmnp of timber
and ride rapidly toward them. The
did not, however, manifest the sliohtes
uneasiness, and as the horsemen cam
up, Diego, said 49, sN
"Men, | think I was in error. ] fcl
sure that ] SAW a man walking alon
here, but if so, he i.ns disappeared yer
suddenly"
The men salutcd, and replied
1T was yourself who attracted our at
tention, captain, and we could not rec
ognize you nj such a distance. But W
see that it is all right"
'.1cs. But return to your posts ant
kee,s'a sharp ladEs out. feel sure tina
the rascal will he down some time durins
the night"
'.We will keep strict watch, captain,
replied the men, and they turned about
"Stay," exclaimed Diego Il want tt
go down to the edge of the lake, and i
is too far to walk. Ride back one o
you, and bring my own and my servant
horse. No, let me have two of you,
horses, and you can take mine if you re
quire any before / return
Two Of the mcu iismounted, and Die
go was soon upon the back Of one ami
nal, while Cora mounted the other
They were about to set off, when anoth
CT horseman rode up, and asked
"What officer is this!"
sit is captaiu-I don't know Tho
name" replied one of the soldiers.
Let me see his face
The officer rode close to Diego, an(
looking him in the face, remarked
Il don't recognize you. sir; and
think / should be able to identify all ouI
captains. Who are you?'
Armand st. Rosa, at your service,
replied Diego.
The commander bowed low, and ther
extending his hand, said
Il must crave your pardon, Signor
for urging an identification of yourself
You are one Of our new additions, and
an honorary member, l have not had
the pleasure of meeting you before"
Il was enjoying this magnificent sight
But | will not keep you from your du-
ties, captain Farewell fora short time
Diego turned his horses head towards
the city, and rode off at a rapid rate, fol
lowed by his wife.
AS they advanced, she asked,
Diego, have you recently become :
member of the Guard under the name
of ST. Rosa ~
"No; but | learn that the resemblance
between st Rosa and dmyself is very re
markable. He, I believe, is q Cuban
and has lately arrived in Mexico. Tgis
resemblance between us may benefit
me-
But little moro was said-and just be
fore daylight the city was reached
They found no difficulty in passing
along, as the uniform worn was a cap
ital passport, and after time they drew
rein before the house of Pedro Durango
"Are you going to visit this villain p
asked Cora, glancing towards the door
"Yes." --- .--.. .a....
lie may recognize YOU
II shall run the venture. | am pre-
pared for anything
Diego knocked loudly at the door
and he was soon admitted.
He inquired for the master, and WIS
informed that he was in his library and
visible.
He ascended the stairs, and just as he
reached the door of the library, little
child three or four years Of age, came
from within, and as she did SO, she ex.
claimed, . s-- r-.
Goodbye, papa
Diego caught Cora by the arm, and
whispered,
THAT is Durango's child Take it to
some place of concealment, and there
We will have the means of holding oul
enemy in check"
The wife nodded assent, and the pat
riot boldly entered the room where Du
rango was seated.
The magnate was very busy with per
sons who had called upon business, and
did not observe the new arrival for sew
eral moments.
But at length he looked up, and catch
ing the eyes Of Diego, he exclaimed.
"Ah, my dear st. Rosa, are you back
from the mountains -
Il have just this moment arrived"
You have heard nothing Of Corricn
tez, | SUPPOSE"
Nothing. left early But called
TO learn your wishes with regard to the
affair of to-day"
''Oh about the child 90
yes" ..-.I
"Well, we don't want 10 butcher the
little thing You know. 1t is in a safe
place, as You are well aware, and it must
be kept until we find its father
But the people will expect an execu-
ton at s,mdown" @lF
we will let them assemble. If the
robher is caught before that hour, we
will hang him up. If he is not, We will
have an image Oh hand, dpretend that
we are going 70 execute it. This may
bring the father ont, and We may then be
able to nab him. We must not venture
to take the real baby out, for the villain
has host of friends, and they may at
tempt rescue Of the brat"
"What will YOU eventually do with the
infant, if you do not catch Corricntez :?
''Dash its brains ont, of course-pro
vided nobody wants it."
II will take it,
"Oh, you shall be welcome, if we don't
catch its father in a month.
At that instant one of the guard came
into the room, and Durango asked:
We'll, what news do you bring" :"
1T has been discovered that th"rc
were two Armand St Rosas with the
guard last night As both can't be gen
uine, it is supposed that one of them is
the rohher, disguised as st: Rosa"
''InAeed. We will look out for the
fellow" ss
A second soldier now entered. and
said: a9r H-. .Hst< -.
I'VE have arrested person believed
10 he the robbcr, Diego Corrientez. He
declares himself to be St Rosa but WI
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