Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-09-16

endure; he regarded 1t as revolt against
legitimate rights. Thus, in passing
through the village he was on the point of
knocking down a muleteer who was not
quick enough in giving him the way The
instinct of tyranny was increasing con-
stantly as rising tide.
He presented himself to Perez Cavallos,
much less as a purchaser who asks for
conditions than as an owner who comes
to take possession. Unfortunately, Perez
declared to him, after salutation, that the
Chateau of Mcndos was not to be sold.
The disappointment of the doctor may be
easily conceived. That domain for which
he had already meditated so many changes
and Improvements might yet escape him.
1t might be all over with the freaks of his
imagination and his Horatian reminis-
cences. Was it possible that he whose
will was becoming the supreme lao could
meet with disappointment The idea of
opposition to his will made him indig-
nant, and with haughtincss he demanded
why the estate was not to be sold
Because" said Perez, Don Henri
quez, the nephew of the late Count, has
just come into possession of two great for
tunes and this has decided him to keep the
lands Of Mendos.'
"What" exclaimed Don Joseph
though very great offer should be
made for them.n
" He will refuse it,"
Are you sure?n
"He himself told me so this very morn
ing"
is he then hereg"
He just now left on horseback for the
chateau"
Don Joseph saw that it was the unknown
cavalier whom he had wounded, and he
exclaimed: "What, he"
don Henriquez," said the notary, is
very intent on keeping the estate for the
sake of hunting in the autumn"
"Gracious!' said the doctor to himself,
81 should have SO wounded him that he
would have had no expectation of enjoy
ing it," and then he added audibly:
"Such a motive might not prevent Don
Henriquez from accepting certain propo-
sitions.''
"The land pleases him. replied the
notary, land | must say that it combines
every advantage. First, an admirable To-
cation"
Il know itr returned Don Joseph
brusquely
Woods, fields, gardens"
81 have seen Them" lnterposed anew
the doctor. whose desires these words in
famed
Eyes, indeed" returned Perez, 'but
what the signor has perhaps not seen is
the interior of the chateau itself since the
embellishments made by the Count There
is in the first place gallery of paintings
by our great masters"
Paintings!" repeated Don Joseph. 81
have always adored paintings still like
statuary better
THE chateau is filled with it."
is it possibley'
without speaking of the libraryln
is there a libraryg" cried the doc
tor
"Of thirty thousand volumes"
Don Joseph made gesture of despair.
"And such u treasure would be lost"
continued he; "this arsenal of science
would come into the hands of an ignora-
mus, for such, | know, Don Henriquez
must be"
The notary shrugged his shoulders.
"Eh! eh!' said he, his honor knows
what young nobleman, rich and fond of
pleasure, is"
"Yes Pm sure of that" said the doe
| tor; he is IA scapegrace."
IIc mas Soulc SOou polHts, ISpllcu
the notary; she has many good points; he
is only little too hasty and this has
led him already into several affairs of
honor"
"That is it." returned the doctor; "a
quarreler, a duclist. cannot doubt it"
and he added to himself, "Depriving
justice"
A rrn 81
his rashness and | also hope his prodi-
gality. In spite of his wealth he is al
ways in want of money. He has already
| eAacted of the farmers of his uncle all ar
rearages."
And they have paid thcm?"
Eyes, but with much trouble, for the
harvests have been scanty"
"Thls is cruelty" cried Indignantly
Don Joseph; "what! Cypress poor peo-
pie wanting everything when one has the
fortune of a prince; "A chateau with paint
ngs, statues and library of thirty thou
sand volumes Such man is a real
scourge, and | lcould for the interests of
humanity, that Spain should be delivered
| OF his presence 49,.
Here he was interrupted by the step of
servant, who threw himself all out Of
| breath, into the room.
| CHAPTER V.
What's the mattery" demanded Perez.
"a misfortune" cried the servant"
misfortune. Don Henriquez has just been
| fighting"
| What, again?''
Yes, sir, and he has been wounded"
| Dangerously"
No, sir; but as he tried 30 pursue his
enemy he fell, and 50 aggravated his
wound that he tainted in the road"
And they have just now found him
| there?"
Yes, sir. and q cOachman, without see