Litchfield enquirer., 1871-05-11

cha come flying to meet me. I told her what had to say as gently as I could. It was all Icould do to keep Sancha quiets I assured her was not deceiving her. There might be hope yet. held her fast. for in her wild grief she wanted to rush off to the palacio Tejal; I could see in her eyes, in her quivering lips, that she. too. knew how it happened. .ao..4s .r .3..s.,. a.s9..r. E
 I soothed her and reasoned with her as well as could; pointing out that she would probably be repulsed from the door, and if not, if permitted to see Dom Duarte, to him might produce agitation. promised to bring her news daily, and at last she wept on my shoulder Q storm of tears that brought relief and calmness. ,g @.e g
 was grieved to leave her, but could not venture to remain too long; it was most important that her place of concealment should remain undiscovered until her iath. CT could be communicated with, and re- ceive the assurance of her innocence. So l took my departure homewards. The sun had been blazing down from an unclouded sky all tbe morning; the heat was unusual ly great for October. I felt oppressed and wearied, and my feet seemed scarcely able
  anoe at hand, and. really afraid of fainting, shaded the doorway of the church Nossa Senhora do Cabo. and entered to rest awhile in the cool interior. Tag s51
 l sank down on prie-dieu near Q col umn, leaving Manoel free to repeat few aces if he choose. The church appeared al most dark; coming in frons the brilliant light outside, it was some time before my eyes became sufficiently accustomed to the obscurity to distinguish objects. I fan cied once or twice heard a sound as oi some one in grief or pain, and looking around. l at last preceived, lying almost prostrate before an altar in one of the side chapels, an old man with hoary hair hang. ing on the shoulders My heart began to beat violently. as felt sure I recognized the figure. His frame was shaken every now and then by a convulsive movement, and groans burst from his lips. There was 6 priest moving from altar to altar. Al last he approached the chapel where the old man was kneeling. He went mp and touched him, speaking some words of con solatiOn, 1t appeared to me. The man lifted his head, and I saw what expected -4he haggard features of him took to be Sancha's father. @-@ -'i. e
 I trembled. The opportunity seemed given to my hand. but was equal to the task? buried my face in my hands, pray ing for strength; praying that the faint ness felt coming over me might not over. power me till my task was done. There was some risk from the man 8 frenzy, but not there; and determined to speak to him before he left the church.
 After the priest had spoken to him, Col cado--if it were he--rose fairly to his feet and taking up his hat that he had thrown on the floor of the chapel, he muttere some words, and then tottered toward the door; the priest watching him with eyes full of compassion. I liked the looks of the Padres face. and would have preferred to have spoken to him first, and to have asked his aid, but there was no time. Ifose from my seat, and followed the old man quickly I tried to speak-to make myself heard, but my tongue seemed to cleave to my mouth. Iwent up to him and touched him on the arm. He started round, at the light touch, and saw his hand grasp some thing in his bosom. Did he think for mo ment it was bis daughter? Involuntafily, I recoiled step, but when he saw the fair haired English stranger, the fiery light died out of his eyes, and with native courtesy he raised his hat, and stood as if awaiting my commands u1s l5srt "-a a
 !. Pardon me-" said. 'Am I speaking to the Senor Folcado?'
 The man looked at me narrowly, but ap- parently saw no cause for alarm. "A vosso ssrvizia," he replied. -@5( f-r
 'I have something to say to you, went on with difficulty. Something of great importance" I saw him quiver all over as the forest tree shivers at the breath of the coming storm. '.I waut to speak to you about your ydauRhter-about Sancha. ''
 Then the passion as the mans nature blazed forth again. He threw up his arms with that gesture had noticed the day be. fore, and torrent of fearful imprecations burst from his lips; I felt turning white and weak all over while I listened. The priest was still standing watching; he drew a step nearer; I beckoned him to approach.
 ''Tell him." said. ''He will attend to you. Tell him it is all a mistake; that his daughter is as innocent as the first day when she laid in his rmS--that-." But, as spoke, the pavement on which I was standing appeared to heave up and down ; objects were spinning round, and then a sudden darkness came down npon me, and lost consciousness. -@A
 On recovering my senses, was first aware of a delicious coolness and fragrance, and opening my eyes, I saw round me what seemed to be ghosts. Twas not yet able to make any effort, but closed my eyes again, still dizzy and confused. A gentle voice spoke to me, and once more looking mp, saw . kindly face looking down upon me, and white hands holding, 8 glass to my lips. drank few drops of cordial and felt re- vived. Aa ,fA77D .as .2z~ +st-
 "CoiiaainHay IL must have been the hot sum- said another voice. s4i.sv a-s 5
 Gradually became aware that was in the guest-room of the nunnery adjoining the chnrch, in the kind hands of the good sisters, who, on their side, were not little pleased to have something to chatter over and make muchof They tended and petted me as if I had been . sick child. and brought me conserves and iced sangaria, asking in- numerable questions, till at last one of the elders interfered and desired that shou Id be left to rest. 4 bell ringing loudly. at that moment, they all trooped of like 8 flock of benevolent magpies, leaving me with the mistress of the aoYices.4 .eslgss
 Under the sslutasy influence of rest and refreshment, my senses soon returned to me; and at the same time the remembrance flashed across me that had left my mis. sion only half accomplished Should Fol cado have again disappeared what was to -bs doae9 How was he to be commnnicited yT1.zm tI5aA Q 4asz AH. \