Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-04-02

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pranking over the forest lawn. The,
were unarmed and magnificent,
dressed in robes of tissue and en-.
broiderv, rich shawls of India, brace
lets and anklets of gold and jewel
that sparkled in the sun.
At the head of this gay cavalead,
rode a youthful cavalier superior t.
therest in dignity and loftiness o.
demeanor, and in splendor of attire
beside him was a damsel whose veil
blown aside by the breeze, displayed
a face of surprising beauty, and eyes
cast down in maiden modesty, vet
beaming with tenderness and JOY.
Don Munio thanked his stars fol
sending HIM such a prize, and exult-
ed at the thought of bearing home
to his wife the glittering spoil OF
these infdels. Putting his hunting
horns to his lips he gave a blast that
rang through the forests. His hunts
men came running from all quarters,
and the astonished Moors were sur
rounded and made captives.
The beautiful Moor wrung her
hands in despair, and her female at
tendants uttered the most piercing
cries. The young Moorish cavalier
alone retained self-possession. He
inquired the name of the Christian
knight who commanded the troop
of horsemen. When told it was
Don Munio Sancho de Hinojosa, his
countenance lighted up. Approach
ing the cavalier, and kissing his
hand, "Don Munio Sancho," said he,
l have heard of your fame as true
and valiant knight, terrible in arms,
but schooled in the noble virtues of
chivalry. Such do l trust to find
you. In you behold Abadil, son of
Moorish alcayde. am Oh the way
to celebrate my nuptials with this
lady; chance has thrown us into
your power, but confide in your
magnanimity. Take our treasures
and Jewels; demand what ransom
you think proper for our persons,
but suffer us not to be insulted or
dishonored."
When the good knight heard this
appeal and beheld the beauty of the
youthful pair, his heart was touched
with tenderness and courtesy. 'God
forbid" said he, "that should dis
turb such happy nuptials. My pris-
oners troth shall We be for fifteen
days, and immured within my castle
where l claim, as cOnquerer, the
right of celebrating your espou-
sals."
So saying, he dispatched one of
his fleetest horsemen in advance to
notify Donna Maria Palacin of the
coming of the bride party; while he
and his huntsmem escorted the cav
alcade, not as captors but as guard
of honor. As they drew near the
castle the banners were hung out
and the trumpets sounded from the
battlements; and on their nearer ap-
proach the draw bridge was lowered
and Dona Maria came forth to meet
them, attended by her ladies and
knights, her pages and her minstrels.
She took the young bride Allifra in
her arms and kissed her with the
tenderness of a sister and conducted
her into the castle. In the mean
time Don Munio sent forth missives
in every direction and had Yiands
and danties of all kinds collected
from the country round; and the
wedding of the Moorish lovers was
celebrated with all possible state
and festivity. For fifteen days the
castle was given up to joy and rev.
elry. There was fitting and joists at
the ring, and bull fights and BAN
quets, and dances to the sound of
minstrelsy. When the fifteen days
were at an end he made the bride
and bridegroom magnificent presents
and conducted them and their at
tendants safely beyond the borders.
Such in old times was the courtesy
and generosity of a Spanish cava-
lier.
Several years after this the king of
CASTLE summoned his mobiles to as
sist him in q campaign against the
Moors. Don Munio Sancho was
among the first to answer to the
call, with seventy horsemen, all
staunch and well tried warriors
His wife, Dona Maria, hung about his
neck. st'Alas," exclaimed she, show
often wilt thou temp thy fate, and
when will thy thirst for glory be
appeased?"
zone battle more" replied Don
Munio. "One battle more for the
honor of CASTLE and here make
VOW that when this is over 1 will lay
by my sword and repair with my
cavaliers in pilgrimage to the sepul-
cher of our Lord at Jerusalem" The
cavaliers all joined with him in the
vow, and Donna Maria felt in some
degree soothed in spirit; still she
saw with a heavy heart the depart
ure Of her husband, and watched
his banner with wistful eyes until it
disappeared among the trees of the
forest.
The king of CASTLE led his army
to the plains of Salmanara where
they encountered the Moorish hosts
near to Ucles. The battle was long
and bloody; the Christians repeated
lylwavered and were as often rallied
by the energy of their commanders.
Don Munio was covered with wounds
but refused to leave the field. The
Christians at length gave way and
the king was hardly pressed and in
danger of being captured.
Don Munio called upon the cava-
liers to follow to the rescue. ''Now
is the time," said he, "to prove your
loyalty. Fall to like brave men!
We fight for the true faith, and if
we elose our lives here we gain bet
ter life hereafter"
Rushing with his men between
the king and his pursuers, they
checked the latter in their career and
gave time for the monarch to es-
cape; but fell victims to their loyal
ty. They all taught to the last gasp.
Don Munio was singled out by a
powerful Moorish knight, but hav-
ing been wounded in the right arm
he fauoht to disadvantage and was