The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-08-07

'Weil come"
They travelled quite distance. and turn
ing to the right fastened the bolts OF
a door that had the appearance of being
that of q dungeon. They both stepped in,
closely masked.
'fWell. my friend, how do you like your
placer" said the man, addressing young
and handsome looking man whose feet were
chained together. He was sitting beside
table, on which was placed cup OF water
and a half loaf of bread.
The prisoner made no answer.
what is the matter with your asked the
man.
The young man was still silent
We'll" said the other, ''Pll tell you this
much l am going to marry Beatrice Hale.
Our plot has worked so successfully that
everyone will think Redster set the hall on
fire. But we kindled it pretty nicely, didn't
we JaneY
Beatrice will not marry you," said the
prisoner.
"Well, 1 am going to make her marry
me-" said the man.
You dare not do itl'' exclaimed the man,
his eyes flashing
''You dare me, do you? Well, shall ask
her tonight"
9TH have my revenge, even if 1 die in the
attempt" retorted the prisoner.
You will? Try it, and Tll string you
top Of the dungeon.
The prisoner did not answer, but turned
his back on the hopeful pair.
Come" said Jane, uneasily, pulling her
companions sleeve. at is cold here"
"All right. Good bye, my friend; take
care to keep the rats from eating your
bread" said the man in haunting manner.
80, john" said Jane, as they were about
to leave the dungeon. eve did not lock this
door when we came in"
He did not finish the sentence, for Jane
touched him on the shoulder and exclaim-
ed in a frightened manner, her face white as
death:
II saw her! Oh! OH OH" And she began
rocking back and forth, and at last sank to
the ground, covering her face with a thin
shawl she wore about her shoulders.
"WhO was it?" the man asked, looking I'M
easily in all directions.
81 saw her and she went off in that direc-
ton" exclaimed Jane.
"Well, who is she?" he asked impatiently.
"Mrs. Haler' grasped Jane.
"Bosh She's dead and buried long ago.
But where's that key?"
Here it is" and the trembling Jane,
handing it to her companion.
He locked the door of the dungeon, and
tried the bolts to see if they were all right,
and then they assembled the stairs and passed
through the ruins into the warm, sultry air,
which seemed so different from the atmos-
phere within those lonely ruins.
Meanwhile Ronald and Beatrice were
seated by the side of Mrs. Redster, who lay
on a sofa in her room.
Ronald" she said, II am shocked, not
i'll. Do you remember Jane Brown, my
former maid2 She came to me early this
morning, in great agitation, and confessed
that Sir Lyon Seclar is at present confined
in the old ruins at the bend and that the
man who imprisoned him, one John Clancy,
is determined to win Beatrice for his wife,
pretending be is some rich gentleman. This
same man fired Hale hall, intending to carry
off Beatrice in the confusion; but you, Rom
aid. thwarted his schemes, and for revenge
he intends to accuse you OF the deed. Now
hasten, my SOD, to the old ruins ana rescue
the unfortunate young man."
Ronald wanted no second bidding, and,
leaving his mother in charge of Beatrice,
started on his GRAND of mercy, accompanied
by several of the neighbors-among them
Mr.. Hale.
We left Sir Lyon in his prison. where he
sat and pondered over his chances of escape.
He was suddenly startled by hearing loot
steps in the ruined castle; then a mans
voice said:
MRS. Redster told me he was in these
ruins"
Hope filled the prisoners heart Raising
his voice, he cried for help. His cries were
heard, for in a little while he heard many
feet descending the stairs and approaching
the door of the dungeon in which he was
imprisoned.
Five minutes later, Sir Lyon Seclar, pale
aud weak from the effects of his confne-
ment, stood In the open air, and told his
story, which exactly tailed with that of
Mrs. Redster.
The officers of justice were Immediately
IL LAc-
nightfall he and his accomplice, Jane, were
safe in prison to await the punishment of
their crime.
Mr.. Hale and Sir Lyon went with Ronald
to bis home, where they received a cordial
welcome. Mrs Redster had quite recovered
from her temporary indisposition, and did
her best to promote the comfort of her
guests. But both Beatrice and Ronald were
silent and preoccupied. They knew that
wife, and were sad in anticipation of the flu
ture.
At late hour they stepped out in the
garden together.
Beatrice" said Ronald, 81 shall not stay
here to see you become that mans wife. /
am going to leave the country"
"Oh. Ronald What will become of your
motner?" asked the weeping girl.
''She shall come with me-together we
will leave the accursed place"
Are you angry with me?' said Beatrice
timidly.
Yes, answered Ronald. sit is true that
it was your mothers wish that you should
marry Sir Lyon Seclar because he is rich
man. But your father told me to-day that l
had the best right to you because"
Because you saved my lIfe," interrupted
the girl. "0h, Ronald how can thank you
for that brave act?'
by becoming my wife" replied Ronald.
"Will you, Beatrice"
"Oh, Ronaldl 1 dare not do so! The
thought of disobeying my mother is terrible. "
And yet you love me2"
Eyes, yes"
Then you shall marry him, Miss Beat
rice said Lyon Seclar, suddenly stepping
In front of the sstonished pair. Pardon me
for listening; l suspected you loved each
other and determined to find out for myself.
Beatrice, you need not disobey your mother,
for refuse to marry you. Mr.. Redster you
are brave young man, and worthy of this
young lady. Take her, then, and be happy"
A month later and Beatrice became the
happy wife of Ronald.
The old hall was rebuilt, and soon after
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