The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-25

As he spoke. the giant felt his leg suddenly
same time. noise like the Kissing Of q serpent
T,npgaron beheld the red orbs OF Elberich
liked upon him. The unfortunate mennik kin.
ward him. The stream of life, iiowing In thick
and inky drops from his side, was ebbing fast--
but the desire OF vengeance lent him strength.
Directing the giants attention toward particu-
lar part of the wall, he touched spring and an
other but n smaller door flew open. Through this
aper'u ure the dwarf crept. beckoning Loupgarou,
who with Caravaja aud his two remaining fol-
lowers instantly went after him.
Scarcely had ,b9 BaTty dh'sappeaarsa a when ths
noor @ ,urro, ropIn po tbs oeas pa,na % pev"lve
upon its hinges. and the Vicomts de Jcyeuse.
accompanied by Ghicot, and attended by sn
armed retinue, entered the chamber He east n
quick glance round the room. and his connte-
nance T. II az. he bsbeld tho bloody testimonials
of the recent fray.
Gonsaga, VINO remained motion ass with his
arms folded on his breast. Il have Il in his
fnalssty's commands to assure myself Of your
"A pfisoneri" exclaimed Gonzaga. his hand
vanly searching Tor his sword-"know you
u know only that / address one whom hold
to be u loyal cavalier" returned Joyeuse, quick
" but when ] gazs around this chamber, and
bohold these marks Of butehery. doubts arise IN
my mind which | would fain have removed:
Whom have ! the honor to place under arrestY'
~, The Prince Of Mantoa,. replied Catherine
"Vive Deuf' exclaimed the vicomte. ! am In
deed much bonored. But you are mistaken.
madam bis majesty's arrest does attach To- the the
prince. Messienrs to your charge commit his
highness. NV duty however. II only hall ful.
filled. May crave to know where ! shall meet
with the Ghsya,ier |. q lehtgp he be- as CON
You will scarce need to assure yourself OF his
person. monseigneur,p replied Catherine. snil-
Ing; my attendants have already saved you
How, ,nadami" exclaimed Joyeuse. starting
'Outeriss and 70 'tsseps resss,9ad from @ this
doorway" circulated Ubieot Msthinks hear
The vol e Of Crichton agaln-to the res
cue, Monsieur le yieomte.".
Prince" cried Joyeuse, you shall answer 70
mo for the life ot the theyaer Criehton. In his
uuarre with you was chosen his parrain and
by Saint Paul. II he have perisbed by assassina-
tion In your presence. Will proclaim you felon
AMI craven. throughout every court In Christen-
Monsieur vieomte. you do we'll to threaten
prisoner" replied Gonzaga. haqgh'ily. but
n season will arrive when you shall answer 10
/" me ikswise,s added Catherine bsugh-
thy Monsieur le vieomte. ! command you
and your followers to Withdraw. on pam of IN
curring my deadlest resentment. .
Il am his maiestys representative. madam,
returned Joyeuse, proudly. anu Invested with
his authority to sock out and detain noble cav
alier, somewble distinguished as the mask, to-
gether with the Obeyaier Crichton, during his
sovereign pleasure. fou are post aware wnat
account you will render OF the latter to his
ITO the rescued to the rescued .monsegneur,"
screamed Uhicot, Il hear q female VOICE"
"My daughter my daughterr ejaeuated bug
Some of you take charge OF yon caitif,r ex.
claimed Joysuse pointing with his sword TO the
astrologer: "he Is concerned. / doubt not. in
this foul transaction-and now follow me who
may7 Montjoiel Saint Denis l-on--"
Spsaving he dashed through the narrow por-
tai. and sprang swiftly up o dark and winding
etairpase down which the echoes OF oatbs and
other yociIerations now distinctly reeounded.