The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-08-09


1t was all they said, and springing
forward, she threw her arms around
his neck.
"On, Enrique. | know all, and how
cruel has been my father!" she said,
after awhile.
sic says he does his duty, Con-
suelo."
"Dahlhc panders TO his hate. |
knew you, Enrique, when l saw you
come on board, bu. / held myself
aloof end ! heard all that passed.
Once, four years ago. when | was a
girl Of fourteen, you sprang into the
sea and saved my life when wave
carried me from the deck, and tonight
you have saved it again-aye, and
the lives Of two hundred men, your
enemies. Now, | shall save yours''
"Consuelo. what mean you?'' ask
ed the Cuban in surprise. a4a h
~ mean that though your duty
called you to war with Spain, Iinever
severed our engagement, and loving
YOU still Enrique, will not see you
die, for already you are condemned,
and the garrote will end your life.
mol | have arranged my plan. Come!'
"Bpt think Of your fathers anger
when he discovers"
"Wbat,is his anger to your life!
Here, throw this cloak around you
and put on this oiliccr's cap" and she
picked up bundle she had dropped
while, with'a key she held in hel
hand, she quickly unlocked the irons
that bound him.
He did as she told him, and ther
drew her to his heart, saying feeling,
ly: {.
"Cunsuelo, will yon be true to m,
until peace shall reign between you.
land and minew i
Forever, Enrique! | can live on
ly with you. But come; ! sent the
guard off on a message, and he viii
soon return Y
She led him fem the state-room, ~
the companion-way and to thedeck. y
The wind still howled monrnfully
through the trees, and the roar Of til,
sea was terrific to hear, but the steam
cr was calnry resting upon the waters
moored to a large rock, ana will
heavy branches overhanging the deck
Against the poop deck an office
slirmk from tie blast, and forward
was the watch on duty; but no on,
noticed the form Of the Cuban al
with a nod Of farewell, he sprang owe
the side Of the ship upon the foliage
clad rock, and disappeared from viev
his life saved by the woman HI
Iloved, and who idolized him.
Waiting until her lover hal tim,
to reach the forest, Consuelo Veron'
entered the cabin where her father sa
writing letters, and looking up. h
said; ta' is lf93e s
"Why, daughter, l thought yot
had reiired?" 500
"No, father, remained up to pre-
vent your bringing stain on you
proud namc," she answered, calmly
"What mean you, child?"
"Simply that had Enrique Del
monte died a, your hands, alter hi
noble conduct tonight in saving hi
foes, it would have been foul bio
upon your honor!" ace
But he is condemned to die, ant
--v li VI anir ffaa
"Ana | set him Free" 9gl
The Spaniard sprang to his feet il
a rage, kissing forth; ~
"Girl, how dare you brave me thi
way? Ho! On deck. tl,erel''
"Hold, father, he has escaped, 70
this is his own land near by aud b,
knows 1t WE'LL; and, more, ! alone an
to blame, for the guard over him Z,
ordered away; and as ] often carry
orders.for you he obeycd. In the plac
Of Enrique Delmontc, father max
me your pnsoner.''i ~
| Captain Verona stormed like a mad
man, and reused tie whole ship; bu
it did no good, for the Cuban had es
capped, and in safety gained the noun
tains, where he joined the comman'
| of General Jordon, and won distinction
as gallant officer OF cavalry; bu
though all the weary struggle in Cub'
there are two hearts longing for peace
| for though oncis a soldier in the pa
triot ranks and the other daughte
Of Spain, their hearts are bound to
gether by Ties Of love which deatl
alone can sever.