Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-07-26

power to speak. the door was softly
opened, and old Roland noiselessly
glided into the apartment He bent
his ear for a moment carefully
toward the door after he had closed 1t
behind him then he advanced toward
the ladies. The very sight OF his
honest countenance was like CLEAN
Of sunshine to the hearts OF tho un-
happy couple, and they both reached
forward to grasp his hand.
"-sh!" fell from the old mans lips,
as he saw that Johanna was about to
speak.
Speak carefully" e
ALAS, Roland" uttered the baro-
ness. it can make but little difference
now how we speak. Our fate is
sealed tsi afi a'esl asAi
"And we thought that you, too,
were doomed" added Johanna. I'VE
thought you were in dungeon"
so Kraunich did place me In one,
but / know more OF this castle than
he does, I can make my way over
the place in spite of its locks and
bolts. Few know its secrets better
than I do. But have come to help
you il I can." 81 3 s. ~
Il know not how that can be done,
sadly returned Olivia. @The gates
are all shut and guarded-the priest
is here and Kraunich has sworn that
Johanna shall be his wife within two
hours from noon,"
$50 soon as that?" exclaimed the
old man. starting back with surprise.
4Then il l would help you I must be
in haste. By my soul. the castle must
not hold me many minutes more"
4Can you leave the castls?@ asked
Johanna. sesfz7 80 - 2
"Yes I think so. II I can but con-
trive to gain the stables, I can make
my way out in spite OF their vigilance.
I know Of a secret postern. there
which Kraunich and his msnions have
not yet dreamed Of" a.a 49, 8
@And why cannot we escape with
your" breathlessly asked the maiden.
clasping Roland's arm. and gazing
almost wildly into his face. ,s,.s {
@Ah, you could never cross the
court without detection" returned
the old man, @and that would spoil
all. No, no, stay you here, and il 1
can help you, I will. 1t lacks yet four
hours Of noon. I may have time
But this help-what is it?' uttered
the baroness, as Roland turned. to GO.
@Ican hardly tell that my self, lady; ;
but I may find Waldeck. or perhaps.
Beverwick OF Hardick. At any rate I
will strain every nerve for you. Nor
itz Kraunich shall not triumph. II I
can help it. Do not detain me now.' '
be continued. as he saw that both the
women were about to speak. IF you
wish for salvation let me GO"
The old man turned again toward
the door. and in q moment was gone.
His visit appeared more like dream
to the mother and daughter than u
reality, and il they hung any hopes
upon the circumstances, those hopes
were vague and shapeless.
Silently, steadily, moved the hand
OF the great clock around, and loudly
pealed forth the notes of the iron
tongue that told the flight OF time.
Twelve chimes had rung out upon
the air-and there were two more
hours left. Johanna Leusden had
as yet made no preparations for her
Nupitals. She still sat by the open
window. and more than once had she
looked down upon the rocky pave
ment and wished that she lay dead
there. She was gazing down upon
the yard when she heard the door OF
the apartment open. Moritz Kraunich
was again In her presence.
Not ready yet?" he said, while an
angry flush overspread his features.
You have but two hours left, and
you had better improve 1t. Now see
how kind I can be. I have brought a
friend to help YOU"
As he spoke. he turned back,
towards the door and led Eudocla
Ellendorf into the room. Johanna
uttered low cry OF joy as she recog-
nized the countenance Of her old
friend, and with one bound she
sprang to her embrace.
There" continued Kraunich. after
he had watched FOR q moment the
workings Of the two pure souls. Il
have brought the hunters daughter
to help you, and you had better pre-
pare for your nuptials at once. Let
me hope that you will be wise.
The bad man turned away as he
spoke, and left the room. and when
he had gone. Eudocla told the story
of her capture; but she did not men
tion the capture OF Reinberg. She
knew that 1t would only make her
friend miserable to know that her
lover was in the castle, and she kept
the secret to herself. She saw not
how Johanna could escape the doom
that hung over her. and she hoped
by her presence, and by her words, to
make the fate as light as possible.
/ do not understand why Kraunich
should let you come to me-" said Jo-
hanna, as she wound her arm about
the fair girls neck for the sixth time.
aThe raason Ia plain said the baro-