Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-25
CHAPTER X.
ANOTHER BLOW.

ANOTHER BLOW.
Evidently the banker had had to yield
20 the threats OF the man who could de.
story him by word. Neither his wlfe's
prayers nor Sara's horror ayailt d any
thing against the father who claimed u
dispose Of his daughter as best suited his
convenience.
One word only as 70 Sarcany's interest
in the MARI age-an interest he had not
though u worth while to hide from TOron-
thai Sarcauy was now ruined. Inc
fortune which had been sufficient TO help
Toronthai out Of his difficulties had
hardly been enough to keep the adyen-
Turer during the htteen years. since his
departure from Trieste Sarcany had run
through Europe, living in the height Of
extravaganza, and the hotels OF Paris,
London. Berlin, Vienna, and Rome had
never mad windows enough for MN 70
throw the money through to crafty his
fancies Aler career OF pleasure he
had taken to gambling to finish his ruin,
and had visited nearly every lannon's gam
ing haunt ON the Continent.
ZlrOne had, OF course, been his constant
companion, and when the money had
been run through they had returned to-
gether to tie east Of sicily and waited Jill
an opportunity offered TO resume the con-
nectiOn with The banker OF Trieste. Moth
ing could be simpler than that he could
restore bis fortunes by marring Sara, the
sole heiress OF the rich ollas Foronthal-
VINO could refuse MIN nothing.
In fact no refusal WAS possible, and 10
refusal was attempted. Perhaps alter ali
between the two men there was stin
something hidden concerning the problem
they were seeking to solve, which the
future would reveal
However, a very clear explanation was
required from Sara by her father. What
would she dor
my honor depends on the marriage"
said Silas TorOnthal, sand the marriage
must take place"
When sara took back the reply to her
mother, she nearly tainted in her
daughters arms and burst into tears OF
despair.
Torontbal had then told the truth
The wedding was fixed for the 9th OF
July.
We can imagine what a life had been
led by Pierre during these three weeks.
His misery was dreadful. 4 prey 70
impotent rage sometimes he remained at
home, IL the Rue Marinella; sometimes
he escaped from the accused town,
and his mother feared be would never re-
turn.
What consolation could she offer himi
While no marriage was talked OF, while
father, some hope did remain. But with
sara married came new abyss-an abyss
that could not be bridged. Or. Antekir1t IN
spite OF Ills promises had abandoned
Pierre. And besides, she asked herself,
how could the young lady who loved him,
and whose energetic nature she knew,
Low could she agree to this unlonl w hat
was The mystery in this house Ia the
StrRdOne which brought such things
a ltnv Hns,n hat 90
leave Ragusa 20 accept the situation
which had been offered HIM abroad, 70 20
far away from sara il they were going TO
hand her over to this stranger, this Sar-
cany. Despair had in truth entered the
house which a ray OF happiness had
Frightened but for few days.
Point Pescade Kept constant watch, and
was one of the first 10 discover what was
going on.
AS sooa as he heard OF this new mar
tIage between Sara Toronthal and Sar-
cany he wrote to Cattaro. And as soon
Ss he heard OF the pitiabe state
TO which the young engineer was
reduced he sent of the news 10 the
doctor.
The only reply as for him to continue
his observations, aud TO keep Cattaro
thoroughly informed Of all that hap
pened
as the 9th OF July approached Pie-re's
state became worse. His mother could
not keep him quiet. How could they pos.
sible make TOr0nthal change his plansf
Was IL not evident from the haste with
which it mad been declared and fixed
that the marriage had been decided on
for some time, that Sarcany and the
banker were acquaintances Of old date,
that tins "rich TIipolitsn" had some
peculiar influence over Sara's father.
Pierre Bath0ry wrote 20 ToronthHl
eight days before the date fixed for the
weddin-. His letter received no reply.
Then Pierre tried 10 speak % the banker
in the street. He did not succeed in
meeting him. Pierre then sought him
~ his house. lie was not allowed 20
cross the threshold. Sara and her
mother remained invisible. There was
Them.
But If Pierre could not see Sara nor her
father he very often rau against sarcany.
To the looks OF hate with which he
greeted rim sarcany replied with looks Of
disdain. Pierre then thought of insulting
bin, Of provoking him 10 fight. But
why should sarcany accept a meeting
which he had every inducoment 70 re-
fuse?
Six days went by. Pierre in spite OF
the .entrcaues OF his mother, aud the
prayers OF BOrik, left the
house in the Rue Msrineia on the
evening OF the fth OF July. The old
servant attempted 20 follow, but soon
lost sight OF MIN. Pierre hurried on a.
venture ~ Il he was mad along the most
deserted streets of the town and by the
side OF the walls.
An hour afterwards they brought him
home--dying. He had been stabbed IN the
upper part OF the LETT lung.
There seemed 10 be no doubt that IN a
paroxysm Of despair be had committed
suicide
As soon as Point Pescade heard Of the
misfortune he ran 10 tue telegraph once.
An hour later the doctor received the
neWs az Cattaro.
IL would be difficult 10 describe the
grief VI Madame BathOry when she found
herself In the presence other son who had
perhaps. but few hours 10 live. But the
mothers energy steeled itself against the
woman's weakness. To work hrst 70
weep afterwards.
doctor was sent for. He arrived in a
Few minutes, he examined the wounded
man, be listened 70 the feeble Intermittent
breathing, be prObed the wound. be ban.
daged b, be did al that his art told him
but be gave no hope.
Fifteen hours afterwards the case was