The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-05
Unf rtunate Lovers.

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| The last CLEAN Of day was silvering the
waters Of the Guadalquivcr, ut the mouth
OF which stands the ancicntclt of Valencia.
Above other buildings rose the tower of
Miquilct, with its bell sending its solemn
tones lar and near, calling the inhabitants
to prayer. Far as the eye could reach OK
tended the fertile valley Huerta dc Valcn-
cIa, studded with thriving villages, vine
yards and cottages, bound by The sea III the
distance and'surrounded by the lofty noun
tains Of Catalonia. The stars were gcm-
ming tho. fields Of azure and the crescent
moon ascending the vault of heaven 1T
was indeed night Of beauty-a scene to
attuno the mind to happiness and pace.
The service had ceased, and the congrc-
CATION was slowly departing from the
Cathedral of Saint Ccllius. Among tho
last OF the worshippcrs was young female,
| closely sErouded in a mantilla, yet of 20
thin texture was it that her face and fig.
ure were almost pelceptible. In her hand
she carried fan of the most exquisite
workmanship, but seemingly more fol
| ornament than use behind her ho oblcd an
old duenna, who with difficulty kept pace
with the tripping tcet of Donna Isabella,
for such was the name of the maiden.
Close by her side walked young and
noble looking cavalier, whose deep dark
eyes were rivetcd upon her, while ever and
anon glanccs Of recognition wcro exchanged
between them, TIL at length the suspicion
| OF the old lady was arooscd, who shoulder
cd aside the youth, and seizing the arm of
her young charge. quilted her not till they
reached noble mansion in the neighbor-
hood OF the eyer ycrdant Glorict.a.
But the young cavalier was not to be
thwartsed in his design, which was to con-
vcy to his lady love billet of appointment,
nor was Donna Isabella deficient OF inycn-
ton i'll favoring the wishes Of her lover, for
just as she was on the eve of ascending the
stairs leading to her mansion, she dropped
her fan as if by accident. The opportunity
was Immediately seized by the young cava-
lier, who, lifting it unseen to the duenna,
slipped within its folds a billet. and knnnl-
| ing, presented'it~to the blushing girl ,
You are too forward" muttered the
! ancient lady. sit is we'll her brother is
not at hand, else he would clastisc thy IN
solcnce.'
"He darst not" replied the cavalier,
my blood ls as noble IS that which flows
within the veins. OF any of the race of
Valasquez." 5-.. .
the old cronc, ant, raising her voice, she
called for assistance.
Leave me, leave me, for the sake of
the virgin mothcr!" imploringly spoke
Donna Isabella.
"You will meet me, then, as specified
within the billet 2" said the youth.
81 will, will, God willing, and an
| opportunity offers. Now leave me-"
| The yOutb hOatilu oOofoIol In, l>onl ii
prcssed'it to his lips. The next moment
he was lost among the nlazes of the Glor-
ictta.
The noise of the dueuna had alarmed
| the inmates of the mansion, who fastened
to her assistance, but the calm dcmeanor
OF Isabella converted their alarm into
laughter, especially when she informed
them that the old DANES cries arose solely
| from tue polite attention Of a passing cava-
licr in.tendering her her fan, which sho had
accidentally dropped.
| That night when the bell of Miuuilct
| told the midnight hour, Isabella stood in
| the balcony, which overhung the garden.
| a slight movement was soon heard among
| the orange foliage and a tall figure, shroud-
ca III flowing mantle advanced and stood
beneath the balcony. :.
| " Are you leady2" asked the mask.
VI am2' answered the maiden, in q
breath scarce awlible from terror.
. Secure then this ladder to the rails and
descend" And throwing ladder of
silkcn cords, 1t was caught by Isabella,
who, having fastened it as desired the next
moment was in the arms of her lover.
4" Now, then, for the chapel of the LADY
Mother-erc morning you will be forever
NINE"
THAT morning you will never scc,"
cried Don Hcnriquez, brother of isabella.
advancing from an outrageous shrubbcry
c.o5c by, "Trailorl villain! would Won
seek to dishonor' the noble blood of Vclas
quaeZ? Draw, coward, and defend thysclf 2"
With the speed of lighting were the
rapicrs Of tho opponents crossed, and with
the speed of lighting was that of Henriquez
buried in the heart of the masl1-who, fall
ing, exclaimed; 'tHenriquoz, you have
killed your princel"
Tho alarm speedily brought the domes-
tics to the scene of slaughtcr-thc mask
was removed from the face of tho departed,
and too surely were the gallant features of
| the noble Pedro, Prince of CASTLE and
| Arragon, revealed to the horror. stricken
gaze of ucnriqucz. ...s.s...a. o..
with difficulty did tho domcstics untwine
the arms Of Isabella from the body of her
lover. Sense had forsaken her, and when
she awokc to consciousness it was only To-
murmur the name Of Pedrowith her dying
breath. - - r"
Mournful yet grand was the funeral Of
the i'll fated Prince, and in pity to his love
was the sweet corpse Of Isabella consigned
to tho royal tomb to remain in death with
her lover, whilo weary of his life
uenriquez 1td to Venice, and ombarking,
Flung it away in battle with tho Turk.
In tho Cathedral of st. CelIins may vet
be seen the tomb of the unfortunate lovers.
1t. stands In the east nave, containing the
brief and simple inscription ,,..,
THE TOMB OF AFFECTION"