The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-11-15
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upon itself; q subject does not sin by fidelity
and obedience. The blood that is shed cries
out against the master who commanded the
blow, not against the servant who struck It,
But if we 90 to work on our own account, we
arc answerable before God and the world, and
the blood that is shed lies at our door"
aBut, Master Deconinck, what have we donef
What else than defend our life and property
and uphold the right of our lawful princeI For
myself, feel that have nothing either to be
sorry for or ashamed of; and hope my axe
hasn't yet struck it's last blow. But, after all,
Master Peter, / will not find fault with any
thing you say OF do, though I confess do not
understand you; your thoughts are beyond
the ken OF mortal man. and that is the truth OF
it.n
"Well, in part you are right there Is some
thing behind more than you know of yet, and
that is the knot l am inst going to unravel.
know, Master Jan, that you have always
thought me too patient and slow of action
but listen now to what have been doing
while you were rskipg all on q piece OF useless
vengeance. I have found means to acquaint
our rightfal lord, Count Guy, with our plans
for the liberation of our country, and he has
been pleased to confirm them with his princely
appreciation. So now, my friend, we are no
longer rebels, but the generals Of our lawful
sovereign"
90 masterw interrupted Breydel, in tone
Of enthusiasm: NOW understand you now
indeed I thank you! How proudly does my
heart beat at that honorable title! Yes, now /
feel myself true and worthy soldier aye, and
the French dogs shall feel it too"
"of this authority continued Deconinck,
81 have secretly availed myself for the purpose
of inviting all the friends of the country to .
general rising This effort has been attended
with the fullest success; and at the earliest
call every city of Flanders will ponr forth it's
levy of brave Edwards, as if they sprang forth
out of the ground"
Here, in transport of feeling he pressed
Breydeps hand, while for moment his voice
faltered with emotion: "And then, my noble
friend, shall the sun of freedom rise again for
Flanders, and not one living Frenchman shall
be left for him to shine upon. Then, too, for
very terror OF our further vengeance, they will
give US back our Lion. And we've, the men
of Bruges, shall have done this,-shall have
delivered our country! Does not your spirit
swell within you at so proud q thought
III transport VI uchSub DACSucl suto" ZIG
arms around Deconnck's neck. "My friend /!
my friend" he exclaimed, how sweetly do
your words fall upon my ear; joy possesses
me such as / never felt before See, Master
Peter, at this moment would not change my
name of Fleming even for the crown of Philip
the Fair himself"
"But, Master Breydel, you do not yet know
the whole. The young Guy of Flanders and
Count John of Namur are to be with us; Sir
John Borluut is to bring up the men of Client
at Oudenarde there is the noble Arnold at
Alost Baldwin of Paperode. Sir John of Re-
nesse has promised to come and aid us with all
his vassals from Zealand, and several other
distinguished mobiles will do the like. What
say you now to my patienceP
"I can only marvel OF You, my friend, and
thank God from my heart that He has given
you such wisdom. Now it is all over with the
Frenchmen; would not give six greats for
tho life of the longest liver among them!
"To-day, at nine o'clock in the morning.
continued Deconinck, !" the Flemish chiefs meet
to appoint the day for action. The young
Lard Guy remains with us, and takes the COM
mand; the rest return to their domains in or
der to have their vassals in readiness. II
would be we'll tina you too should be at this
meeting, that you may not through ignorance
diseoncert the measures that may be adopted.
Will You, then, accompany me to the White
Thicket in the Valley 7"
GAS you will, master but what will ouI
comrades say to our leaving them 7"
"That have provided for. They are pre-.
pared for my temporary absence, and Dean
Lindens will for the present take the command
he 10 to proceed with our people to Damme
and there to wait for us. Come, let us start
without further delay for the day is begin
ming to break"
The Dean of the Cloth workers had taken care
to have horses in readiness. Breydel in haste
gave the necessary orders to his men, and the
two friends set off together. There was but
littlo opportunity for conversation during their
hasty journey nevertheless, Deconinok found
time, in reply to Breydel's questions, to explain
to him in brief terms the proposed scheme Of
general liberation. After an hours sharp ri
ding, they at last perceived the shattered tow
r,o,