Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-05-09
I Efl It Story.
The Spectral Rider.

!, not begun, the sportsmen were stand.
ing IN groups. Among these were
i. two officers of the army.
I DO you really intend to let Devils
ADaugher take part, Poseneck = asked
ore of them.
Undoubtedly; she has the best
chance
But who will yon get to ride the
!, mare
. i shall find some one: if not | shall
: ride her myself
IF your Cousin Arno would ride her
y there might be chance of winning,
6ut as he is engaged to be married his
! affianced probably will not allow it ;
aud she cannot be blamed for doing
50. Incca that horse one risks break
ING his neck
. The steeplechaser spoken of, Arno
Won HOhenstein, was present, and
therefore hurt Won Poseneek, hoped
10 gain his aid, for he knew how pas
fond his cousin was of this
sport.
lie found him, accompanied BY his
intended and his future father in law.
4 suppose ii grieves you not TO take
part 10 day ? sand Poseneck ; and turn
ing to the young lady he added: You
may feel fiattered that he intends 10
give it up for your sake
Il suppose We now will try TO get
seats. for soon all will be taken, said
Arno, with sigh.
While he led the way Poseneck
.shisrered to the young lady: Have
you not q word of comfort for me,
Nictorine Unknown to the others
pebe Slipped little note into Hurts
hand. lie escaped AS soon as possible
TO read it undslurbed.
/, contained the following words:
- 'orgive me; was forced to comply
alih the wish Of my parents; my en-
'reatIes, tears, remoustranccs were IN
aln; therefore | am aiiianced Of Arno
son Hohenstein. | am lost TO You
forever. but shall never forget you.
Poseneck's lowering glance rested
pen the WOMAN he loved, the atiiancsd
| another. There she stood, stately
1 gure. with a clear, dark complexion
SRgniiicaut looking blonde, her future
husband. At that moment Poseneck
vowed that il should not be.
Shortly befare the steeplechases be-
gan he appeared III the paddock, ac-
complained by Aruo. Notwiths.aud-
lug tie opposition OF Nictorine's
/ father. he had succeeded in persuad
ing him Ia ride tke mare. Nictorlne had
greatly influenced his decision, for
when Poseueck Whispered to her 10
aSsisl him she without hesitation did
so.
1t Was - beautiful sight when the
eleven lorsemen who were 10 take part
in the races took their positions.
F Desl!'s Daughter, "a powerful, dark
brown, thorough bred mare, under
llobe1stelu,S guidance, attracted all
attention. The more restless she was
the more composed and immoyable
sat her rider. As NIc;orlne heard the
admlring cxclamatious she felt Tor the
tirst time certain interest in her
future husband.
+. She Mas reused from her thoughts
by Poscn,cA voice saying rather
ironically.
'Ion are looking at your intended
with great inter, ST. ard as she looked
up he continued, lowering his voice,
You shall be nine, and to himself h,
murmurtd, This decides his fate
Nlctorine cast a frightened glance
at the tall, commanding tigare OF
.PoscueCk, as lie slowly moy,d on.
What could he mean: Death and
desti uctIon 10 the unfortunate Hohen-
stein: She knew that two years be-
fore Poseneck had killed in duel
the Count of Pruckwitz, a suitor OF
hers, who was favored 10y her relatives.
When he returned from the fortress
where he had been confined for several
months he found Ter still true to
him But hcrpassionate love was now
mingled with admiring awe. His
demoniacal and authoritative manner,
instead of Iepelling her, attracted her
and ruled her entirely.
Kurt Won Poseneck combined an
imposing and distinguished appear,
ance with the most agreeable social
qualities. He had won the repu-
-ation vi being reckless and daring on
the battle field. All this made HIM d
general favorite with the ladies.
He had easily won Nictorine's love
But her parents wished another hus
band for their daughter, ior' they
thought the dashing yoang ,tlicer was
not the man TO make her happy; sc
Poseneek's offer was declined. But
being assured Of Victorine's affection
he did not give up his hopes. He sue
ceeded in keeping up secret CORES
pondence with her, which was only
difcontinued when Nictorine, forcet
, by her parents, was betrothed to Arnt
Won llohenstein, Poseneck's rage ant
grief at this were extreme; but, will
the self command peculiar to him, h,
controlled his feelings.
Under these circumstances Nictorin,
also suffered inexpressible anguish
The atfianced of one whom she die
not love, cherishing love for another
wavering between duty and affection
carried away by her passions-sh
wrote that note which she had give1
POseneck.
The racing began, and all but Hohen
stein dashed on; he purposely KEEP
back only to give the mare the rel
afterwards. First they went over tn
water hmm Then came a stone wal