The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1874-10-04
&orning Star and Catholic Messenger.
NEw oRLNANs suNpAY. ocToBER q is74.

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and sleeping dreams were devoted solely t.
the aggrandisement of the people, who had 80
long groaned, 40 to say, in the dark dungeon
and heavy chains of feudal bondage.
It was with a smile of satisfaction, then
that he listened to Adolf OF Nieuwlands appeal
in behalf of the young Matilda; for it was a
great triumph for the people whose representa-
tive he was In an INSTANT he counted over
the advantage which might be derived from
tho presence of the ilustrious maiden for the
execution of this great project of deIiverance
-" Sir Adolf of Nieuwland,' he answered, g.
am greatly lonored by this application. will
spare no effort which may contribute to the
safety of tho -ilnst.inus daughter of the
Flemish prince"
Desrous of bringing the matter more en-
tirely into the hands of the commons, he
added, owith cautions hesitation: " But might
she not easily be carried off from hence before
i could come to her aid ~
This remark was somewhat displeasing to
Adolf; for he thought he saw in it disincli-
nation on the Deans part to take up Matilda's
cause with heart and sonl. He therefore re-
piled: If you cannot yourself give US efficient
aid, pray yon, master, to advise us as to
what is the best that can be done for the safety
of our noble Counts daughter"
@ The CIothwoIkers Company is strong
enough to stand between the lady and all fear
of insolcnce," rcjoincd Decouinck; " 1 can
assure you that she may live peacefully and
safely at Brnges in Germany, if yon will
take council of me-"
"What is your diff Guilty, then y asked
Adolf.
"Noble sir, it is not for such me to make
arrangements for the daughter of my prince
nevertheless, should sho be pleased to do as l
shan recommend her. will undertake to be
answerable for her safety"
81 hardly understand you master. What
have you to ask of the Lady Matildaf you
would not carry her to another placer
SO, no all desire is, that she should on no
account leave the house without my knowl-
edge, and should, the other hand, at all
times be ready to accompany me. should
Judge it necessary. Moreover, l leave it to
you to withdraw this trust from me the mo-
ment you feel any doubt of the loyalty of my
Intentions"
As Deconinck was universally held in Elan
ders rs one of their ablest heads, Adolf doubted
not that his demand was founded on good rea-
sons, and therefore made 10 difficulty in
granting all he asked, provided he would nn-
dertake to be himself answerable for the Lady
Matilda's safety; and, he was not yet per-
sonally acquainted with her, Maria went to
quest her presence.
On her entering the room Deconinck made
low and humble obeisanco before her, while
tho princess looked at him with considerable
astonishment not in the least knowing who he
could be. But while he thus stood before her,
and she awaited an explanation of the scene,
suddenly II noise of loud disputng was heard
in the passage
"Wait thenr, cried one of the voices, "that
may inquire whether you can be admitted"
What" cried another voice of much
greater power, "shali the Butchers be shut
ont while the Cothworkers are let in Quick,
out of the way, or You shall rue it"
The door was opened, and young man of
powerful limbs and handsome features entered
the chamber. His dress was made like that of
Deconinck, but with more of taste and orna-
mont; the great cross-handled knife hung at
his grdle. As he passed the threshold he was
in the act of throwing back his long fair hair
from his face, bnt the sight that met his eyes
checked him suddenly in the doorway. He
had thought to find there the Dean of the
Cothoworkers and some Of his fellows but
now seeing this beautiful and richly dressed
lady, and Deconinck bowling thus low before
her, he knew not what to think. However, he
did not allow himself 10 be disconnected, either
by the unexpected presence in which he found
himself or by the in9uiriDg look of Master
Roger. He uncovered his head, bowed hastily
all round, and went straight up to Deconinck;
then scizng him 4 ili.l!y by the arm, he ex-
claimed:
Ha, Master Petcr!j Il.,c been looking for
yOn these tw" Loure; lay" Leon running all