The midland journal., 1886-01-22

sofrowful, with expressive features, q
sunburnt faee, black eyes and keen
look. He wore the dress of the fisher
men OF ;ne Adriatic, and was evidently
of active, powerful build.
Mnria-whose face and figure recalled
her mother tall, graceful, pretty
rather than handsome, with bright,
black eyes, brown hair and complexion
lightly tinted by the vivacity of her
Corsican blood. SeriOns by reason of
the duties she had fulfilled from her
childhood, having in her attitude and
movements the serenity q reflective
nature gives, everything about her
showed an energy that would never fail,
no II after in what circumstances she
might be placed. MANY times she had
been sought in marriage by the young
fishermen of the country, but in vain.
Did not all her life belong to her father
and the child who was so dear to him?
That boy Luigi was already an expe-
rienced notwithstanding, brave and
resolute. Bareheaded in wind and rain
he accompanied Andrea in his fishing
and plotting. Later on he promised to
be O vigorous man, we'll trained and well
built, more than bold, even audacious
ready for anything and careless of dam
ger. He loved his father. He adored
his sister.
Count Sandorf had been keenly exam
lining these three, united in such touch
ing affection. That he was among
people he could trust he felt sure.
When the meal was finished Andrea
rose and approaching Sandorf said
$50 and sleep. gentlemen. No one
knows you are here. Tomorrow we can
talk"
mo, Andrea Ferrato, no !" said San
dorf. "Our hunger is now appeased
We have recovered our strength! Let
us leave the house this instant, where
our presence is so dangerous to you and
yours"
eyes, let us leave" added Bathory.
"And may heaven reward you for what
you have done"
"Go and sleep it is necessary" said
the fisherman. "The beach Is watched
tonight. An embargo has been put
upon all the ports on the coast. You
can do nothing now"
"Be it SO, if you wish it" answered
Sandorf.
II wish it."
Zone word only. When was our
escape kuown?"
"This morning." answered Andrea.
But there were four prisoners in the
donjon of Pisino. You are only two.
The third, they say. was set Free
Sarcany!' r. exclaimed Sandorf, imme-
diately checking the movement of anger
that seized him as he heard the hated
name.
"And the fourth ?" asked Bathory,
without daring to finish the sentence
"The fourth is still living" answered
Ferrato. His execution has been put
OFF"
"Living!" exclaimed Bathory.
Eyes" answered Sandorf, ironically.
"They are keeping him till they have
got US, to give lis the pleasure of dying
together"
Maria, said Ferrato. "take our
guests to The room at the back, but do
not have a light The window must
not show from without that there is
light in the room. You can then go to
bed, Luigi and will watch"
Yes, father" answered the boy.
"Come, sirs, said the girl
A moment afterwards Sandorf and
his companion exchanged cordial shake
of the hand with the fisherman. Then
they passed into the chamber where they
found two good mattresses of maize on
which they could rest after 80 many
fatigues.
But already Andrea had left the house
with Luigi. He wished to assure HIM
self that no one was prowling round the
neighborhood, neither on the beach nor
beyond the brook. The fugitives then
could sleep in peace till the morning.
The night passed without adventure.
The fisherman had frequently been out.
He had seen nothing suspicious
In the morning of the 18th of june
while his guests We're still asleep. Andrea
went out for news into the centre of the
town and along the wharves. There
were many groups talking over the
events of the past day. The placard
stuck up the evening before relating the
escape, the penalties incurred and the
reward promised formed the general
subject of conversation. Some were
gossiping some detailing the latest news
some repeating the rumors in vague
terms which meant nothing in partic-
ular. There was nothing to show that
Sandorf and his companion had been