Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-03-02
fought with his one free hand on their side,
desired him to lead their way to the place of
Raymond's Imprisonment.

desired him to lead their way to the place Of
Raymond's imprisonment.
"Dog !" said Alasquez to his quondam fol-
lower as he passed him. "You have played
part worthy of your contemplate and grow
elling nature. Fool that was ever to risk my
safety in your hands,"
II yielded to numbers, Sefior," rejoined the
Mexican. my own life was worth more to
me than yours. I had no fancy to be made
food for the coyotes and eagles"
"'Tis all your carcass is WORTH" was the
scornful reply; but without answering this
compliment, Juan proceeded to lead the way
to the retreat where Raymond was secured.
Long confinement and scarcity Of food had
reduced the unfortunate captive almost to q
skeleton but as the General, being admitted
by his guide, advanced toward him and in q
few brief words explained the situation, bis
gaunt form erected itself with renewed vigor,
and the light of rekindled joy and confidence
sparkled in his eyes.
1--WE meet, indeed, under most unlocked.
for circumstances" he said, as be returned the
warm grasp of his rescuer's hand. II little
thought ever to see freedom again, and still
less that you would be the means of restoring
it to me. For Gods sake, General, tell me Of
my wife-is she still living, and well?"
"Your wife and child are both living and
WE'LL" returned the veteran, land few hours
will see you reunited to them."
my child I" said Raymond, while deep
flush overspread bis pallid features, II have
then, indeed, double cause for thankfulness
But let not the discussion of my affairs detain
you now. I am ready to move whenever you
are"
I'm that case we will not loiter here" re-
piled the General. "Yet stay" he added,
turning to Juan "can you give me informs'
ton respecting any private papers, or other
articles ofimportance belonging to Alasquezf
If so, must get possession of them at once"
"Come with me-" was the reply, "and you
shall have the only thing I know Of as belong
ing to him, of the sort you describe. You see
was in his confidence" he added, a repulsive
grin distorting his ugly countenance as he
spoke. The General felt strong sentiment
of disgust at the baseness Of the tool be had
been forced to employ; but without express
ing it save by glance, silently accompanied
him on his quest, and presently received from
bis hands packet carefully sealed, and en-
closed in a secure, fiat leaden box, the lock Of
which Juan forced open with bis knife.
"He always took this with him when he
left the country" be said, handing it to the
officer. "But when he went on short expedi-
tions he left it here, usually in my charge"
The General broke the seal, and a triumph
ant exclamation escaped his lips.
"'Tis as I thought" he joyfully exclaim'
ed. "This paper is worth million in gold
to me, and to others besides Thank Heaven,
7iIIainy viii meet with It's just reward, and
innocence will triumph at last Mr.. Ray
mond, we will return at once, if you are tit
for travel. feel now that every moment is
precious to me. must get leave Of absence,
and proceed as rapidly as possible to Spain,
where business of the utmost Importance
calls for, my attention"
"To spainp echoed Raymond, in surprise; !;
'is your business there connected in any way
with the affairs of this scoundrel you have
just captured :"
ut is," replied the veteran; "but 1 have
no time to make any explanation here. Let
US be of, and I will give it to you on our
way"
rTo be Continued.1