The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-10-25

You're a cheat, o thiefp shouted Jehan,
now giving fnlI vent to his fury have not
seen how you wetted the dice, and won my
money Of me by false play You shall give
back all have lost to night, or by heaven"
But the Breton, now recovered from his stu
por, gave him no time to finish his speech, but
rushed upon him, sword in hand, with q volley
of oaths and curses. Jehan, too, was ready
for the light, and swore vehemently that he
would have the Breton's blood. Already the
blades flashed in the lamplight, and a bloody
issue seemed inevitable, when suddenly an ad-
ditional actor, also in military equipment, ap-
peared upon the scene.
The look of mingled command and reproef
which the newcomer cast upon the combat
ants sufficiently indicated him to be one of
their officers and no sooner were they aware
of his presence, than with abashed looks they
skunk aside, the curses died away from their
lips, and the swords were hastily returned to
the scabbaris. Jehan and the Breton es ed one
another in 8 manner which showed that they
did but postpone the termination of their con-
test to a more convenient season mean while
they followed the example of the rest, and
drew near their commander, who now spoke:
care you ready, men 7" he asked.
Ready, Messire de Cressines," was the an
swer.
Remember, not word spoken" proceeded
the officer. And remember, too, that the
house to which this citizen will conduct you is
under the especial protection of the governor;
the first that lays finger upon any thing there
in will bitterly repent it. Now, follow me-"
The citizen alluded to, and who was about
to serve as conductor to the French soldiers,
was no other than Master Brakes, the same
whose unpatriotio behavior had caused him to
be expelled from the guild of the Clothworkers.
The whole party once in the street, Brakels
took the lead, and silently led them through
tho darkness to the Spanish street, and the |
mansion of the Nieuwlsnds. Here the soldiers |
ranged themselves close to the walls, on either |
side of the door, drawing their very breath |
so fearful were they of giving the |
alarm. Master Brakels tapped very gently, as
though on an errand which required caution.
In few moments q womans voice from within
inquired who it was that knocked at SO late an
hour.
"Quick, open !" replied Brakels 81 come
from Master Deconinck with an urgent mes
sage from the Lady Matilda. Be quick, for
there is danger in every moments delay.D
at this reply the servant, suspecting no
reason, Immediately undrew the bolts, and
opened the door with all the speed she could
but what was her alarm when, at
'he heels of the Fleming. she saw that eight
French soldiers had forced their way into the
hall. With a scream that resounded through
the house, she endeav ored to make her escape:
but in this she was prevented by Messre de
Cressines, who, selling her by the arm, awed
her into silence by his threatening gestures.
"Where is your mistress, the Lady Matilda ~
be asked, in a tone of perfect GOODNESS.
My lady retired to her chamber two hours
'go, and is now asleep" stammered out the
vaiting-maid in frightened tone.
Go to her." pursued De CROSSINGS, az and bid
Ter rise and dress herself, for that she must 90
With us on the instant. She will do we'll to
Ittempt NO resistance, for we are prepared to
lse force, if necessary"
Ito be continuedl
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