Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-08
ORANGEBURG. SOUTH CAROLINA. THURgDAY. rTAy

lhre was thcn,a second period of si;
|aence; after few moments, the Mayor
resumed, in an altered tone. 4.
II will not even now, accept that an
swer as your last, you will reflect, hope,
Mr.. Keraudran; T entreat you, to not
sacrifice your life uselessly, ,-isek ssIy
eyen to them YOU wish 60 save. yeur
Slfe is precious, captain. The republic
has not too many warriors like yourself;
of enlighted and instructed officers WHO
can guide her brave sons, who have as
yet only courage without experience. I
think | am serving my country and at
Che same time my friend, in saying what
l have said. Be alone in one hour from
this time! / beseechs you for the last
time I"
81 thank you Mr.. Mayor, and bid you.
adieul" answered Keraudran with emo
tion, ri expect to see you in an hour,
and you will then know, that can take
care ofmyself, for the sake of the repeb-
tic. we'll meet again." He then accom-
panied him to the door, squeezing his
hand.
Matilda, struck with terror, fell on a
chair, covering her face with both hands.
at the same time, Keraudran opened
the door of the cabinet. They were ex-
tremely pale, but calm.
Il am come 20 restore you to liberty"
said he smiling. "The seclusion has not
been long"
"No," replied the Baron, nevertheless
began to be very uneasy"
Captain" said Jacob, who appeared
at the door, "He is gone |"
"It is Sell 4! Listen to me Jacob p!
and he went with him into nm ante
chamber.
eve have six horses in the stable?"
eyes, captain"
"Well! have them all saddled. Put
ladies' saddle on the ,Andalusian."
"Yes, Captain" )
"Takethy uniform, also Vincent's and
Roberts, your pistols and ammunition,
we will have use for them."
"Good, Captain"
"They will be here, to arrest us in half
an hour, but we will give them the GO
bye"
Cali right, Ca otain."
"Once in the saddle, we will be in the
court of honor"
quite sufficient, Captain"
Keraudran then hurried to put on his
uniform, and to arm himself, and return
Immediately, DeLarcy, was quito sur
prised at such speed
eve are going to take small nj
bie," said Keraudran smiling; "and to
disguise yourself, 1 have brought you
this uniform. Put it on as quick as pos
sible. The coat perhaps, is a little too
small, but we must do as they do in war
times"
"How" said the Baron, care we threat
cncd ?"
ooh! Nathaniclp said Matilda, run
ming to him; "what do Sou wish to do 2"
conduct you away from the castle;
but | will not leave you alone. Quick |!
Quick Baron! time is pressing. 1 run
to meet my men, and will meet you III
the yard. Matilda, your horse is sad
died.
He descended the steps, gave his or
ders, and examined the arms, to see if
they were in good order.
"My brave boys" said he to his three
soldiers; "those municipal scamps, will
be here in ar hour to seze us, and cut off
our heads, tomorrow. 1t may be we'll
for lainbs, to endure that ceremony with
out resentment, but my idea and advice
is, to thrust our swords through the body
of any one, who would dare to seize us"
"Bravo! Captain" they all answered,
'you may depend on us"
"Now, Attention! Marchw w
A few minutes later the little troop,
with Matilda in the centre, left the cas-
tie and took bye.road, which joined the
great road, not far off.
"Where are we going?" asked Matilda