Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-11-29
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letter given ln1OrmatlOn OF the Sau
event, and was still expecting an
answer.
After this painful. half-sleepless
night, she was finally refreshed du-
ring soft morning slumber. When
she opened her eyes, it was broad
daylight. Almost ashamed at having
slept so long. she quickly dressed
and entered the common breakfast
room.
On entering she saw with astonish-
ment several ladies in mourning.
Before she had time for observation
she found herself locked in the en-
brace Of loving arms. It was her
aunt and cousins, who had come to
see Mary in her dreary solitude, and
take her back to their home.
Love and friendship struggled now.
The Countess and Leona would not
part with Mary, yet her aunt wished
to take her along as soon as posi-
BILE. Finally, it was resolved that the
Countess and Leona shonld accom-
pany Mary and remain for some.
time with them. The departure was
fixed for the next day.
After they had been for sometime
in an absorbing conversation. Mary's
aunt expressed a wish to sec the
grave OF her deceased sister. Mary
conducted her thither.
They had almost reached the city
gates when a pretty peasant girl, APP
preached her and offered her flowers
for sale. Mary refused: but the girl
renewed her prayer with the flattter-
ing address of persuading pedler.
This bunch you will certainly
take she said; there are roses in
it." At the same time she almost
forcibly presented it into her hand
adding in a low tone: @For your
brothers sake!' Mary wanted to
question the girl, but with a wink Of
the eye she closed her lips and whis-
pered the words: Secrecy"
Mary was so struck with the ad-
venture that she trembled even at
the grave, which they soon reached.
Examining the bunch of flowers
more closely, she observed a slip OF
paper in it. With excited expecta-
tions she drew it out and read the
words: "You can save your brother
if You Will come this evening precise
ly at sunset alone. :nto the castle
garden, at the old linden tree. He is
lost IL you stay away or betray a
syllable. For the second time. be-
ware OF NJ de st. Lucasl" IL
After reading these lines, Mary
stood us II petrified. What new and
horrible secret, II this invitation and
yesterdays warning came from the
same hand! Ought she to disclose
the secret? Ought she to put conf
dence in those who loved her, and
rely upon their protection? But
could they save her brother il pas
sion or malice wished to destroy
him?f NO, will risk it: these rid
dies must be solved. You my moth
err, look from the blissful regions into
my trembling heart! May your
guardian spirit hover over me. and
protect me-"
= The day passed and tho time ap-
preached. Mary went into her room
and wrapping herself up IN her cloak
she quietly left the room and the
house, to repair to the appointed
place. -
She trembled, but kept her pur-
pose. With fear she entered the
long silent walks The linden tree
stood near the middle Of the garden.
She met the gardener who was
about to leave for home. Suddenly,
it struck her that she might secure
the assistance OF him, without dis
CLOSING any thing to him. MY
friend. will you do me the favor, and
sit down on this bench for half an
hour and wait for me2 AS I may
need your assistance. Should you
hear me cry aloud, hurry to the large
linden tree yonder.'
Where the man in the cloak
stands?" asked the gardener. .nrf
o@Yes," replied Mary, alarmed.
well 1 will stay here, and you may
confide ii me- But take good care"
With quick steps she continued her
way. When she drew near the lin
den-tr she saw dark figure walk
ing up and down. Slowly and re-
luctanlly she approached, but the
unknow person had scarcely OBJ
served her, when he quickly stepped
up and Addressed her in these sworde:
Il am glad to see that you had cour
age to comply with my request"
An icy shudder ran through Mary's
veins whenshe heard this voice. 1t
was Beaucaire's; but she composed
herself, as she, clearly felt the ne
cessity Of arming herself against this
man with all the flrmness and spirit
which the feeling OF innocence and
right can give to q woman. II was
indeed obliged to come. she replied.
for you frightened me hithcr
with mysterious threat, which
makes it duty to take step. which
'upder other circunlstances,F L would
not have done at any price,"
! -Beaucdre felt that his underta-
king would not be easy: therefore be
resolved to advance with an iron
head and a shameless tongue. sYou
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