The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1874-10-09

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faces; but they were undoubtedly Typ
sics, with which Luxembourg and Lim-
bourg were at that period infested. But
some persons protested to have seen 50.
pernstural beings, and thousands Of won.
derful stories were related about them.
For a year, however, nothing had been
seen there, and though Giles was mors
afraid than he would have cared TO &C.
knowledge, he was SO deeply enamored
Of the young girl that he accepted the
condition, and promised to do what wa,
required Of him without divulging hi
intentions to any one.
Shortly afterwards Wenceslas Stroo
bant came in his turn. Gertrude CAV,
him q very gracious reception. He va
handsome and rich, and fully conscious
Of these advantages, he felt confident o
the success Of his suit.
at is not your fortune that tempt
me-" said Gertrude to him, greatly fat
tered.
Wenceslas bowed, as IL he would say
81 understand, Miss, I have other at
fractions"
IL feel deep interest in you" pur
sued she, "and would willingly give yo'
my hand IL you would render me a ser
vice that will prove your courage"
"You have but to command me-" sale
the handsome young man; 81 am en-
tirely at your service"
"Well, then, you must know that on
Of my relatives has been killed In |
duel. lie is in the woods, and We ar
making every effort to secure him al
honorable burial. In the meantime tn,
body is to be placed in the Roman toni
at nine O'Clock this evening. As the
tomb is neithed covered nor inclosed, We
very greatly fear it may be disturbed
therefore, beg of you to go there at
halfpast nine"
"To the witches den? What an idoa y
"You are afraid already. Mon dieu,
how faint-hearted the young men are"
81 am not afraid, but you are giving
me very queer commission"
"Call it fancy, il you will; but !
can confide this only to one who isvery
devoted, for it is absolutely necessary to
conceal this mystery from everybody.
You must go there at exactly halfpast
nine O'Clock, and you must dress your
self to personate an angel Of light, and
carry q torch in your hand. The fearful
stories Of which the tsmb has been the
subject, will be Of service to you, and
those who may be scheming to carry
away or rob the body will, upon seeing
you sitting at the foot of the tomb, with
your torch in your hand, be SO terrified
that none will dare approach. At mid
night you may return home. Will you
do it,"
II WILL" said Wenceslas, who feared
to displease her.
81 must be certain that you have per-
formed this service; but remember, not
A word about it to any one, and at this
price my hand is yours"
Wenceslas regained his usual compo-
sure, smothering as best he could those
fears which sometimes assail
the strongest minds. He swore that be
would be both obedient and discreet, and
that at halfpast Q precisely he would be
at his post, where he would watch the
dead so faithfully that not even n bat
should approach. He soon took his leave,
in order to make his preparations.
A few moments afterward Lambert
Won Mol, also faithful, appeared to rem
der his homage to the young lady. He
was lawyer, and everybody predicted q
brilliant future for him.
eff you really love me-" said the CO
quette, al am going to prove it. Some
Of the neighbors whom you know, and
who are our enemies, wish to injure US
For this purpose they have placed dead
body in the Roman tomb, which belong,
to our family. Iwish you to make every
possible effort to carry off the corpse"
"Iw interrupted Lambert.
Certainly. know you are brave"
"That is true, but this is such 3 ride
ulous commission"
"The body will doubtless be guarded
by mere children, and in order to dis
perss them you must blacken your face
and make yourself as ugly as you arr
handsome; in short, disguise yourself al
a demon. Call it a ridiculous commits
sion if you will; but go to the Roman
tomb at precisely lO-take up the body
and bring it here, and you will gain all
my gratitude.
Lambert Won Moll reflected for mo
ment, and deciding that IT was not toe
great price for the heart of Gertrude
he, like the two Others, promised punctu'
atty and discretion, and accordingly
withdrew to make his preparations.
F'iSisniouu ut Nittttf tutii Cdulo W pay
his respects TO Mr.. and Mrs. Stock; he
wished Gertrude good evening, and con.
versed a few moments with her while
taking turn in the garden. Having
drawn him aside, Gertrude, who had her
projects, proposed he should in his turn
assume a character in her comedy.
But Sigismond, who perceived some ma
licious intention, in spite of her grave
tones, told her that for anything serious
or important she might command him,
but that such childishness was only
proper for children. The coquette, not
finding him very complainant, left him.
The night was very cold, and at Q
o'clock GILES Cullins arrived at the Ro-
man tomb. He had furnished himself
with small lantern, not being very cour-
ageous. lie went all around the tomb,
and carefully examined the bushes and
every place in which he thought any
one might be concealed, and then, not at
all treasured by the silence and solitude
which surrounded him, he extinguished