Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

strange, unnatural tree. He pursued
the fawn through a canyon SO dark
seemed of golden color, could be
seen After wandering for miles
through the dark canyon, he came out
in a broad valley watered by delight
full rivers, and covered with luxuriant
grasses. There was city in the dis
lance, the streets of which were paved
with gold. The spires and roofs glist-
ened so that he scarce could bear the
light. The gates were of pearl, and
before them tall, dark soldiers in shin
ing armor solemnly marched. He had
no thought of the fawn now, but slak-
ing his thirst in the first stream he
came to, started for the Reals Perdi-
dos o Encantados'
"Alto ahi.' (halt said the sentry
rs he came near the gate. The un-
fortunate Heraciio came to stand.
still, for the man handled his shining
lance in such way that the senor's
courage seemed all of sudden to de-
sert him. Who are yOu?'
"He explained that he was a Gener-
al of the army of the King of the AZ
tees, and wanted shelter within the
walls of the city. The sentry who
seemed to know his past history, re-
fused to admit him until he had burned
incense to the gods for the peace Of the
man he had SO cruelty murdered. The
proud Heraclio refused to do this. He
was sorry he had committed the muir
der, but he could not humiliate him
self in this manner. For days and
weeks he wandered about the valley,
subsisting on grass, and roots, and
herbs. like the cattle-refusing to do
the bidding of the sentry. The sentry
was always at the gate and the walls
were SO high that he could not climb
them, or get glimpse of the interior.
From behind those walls came the
sweetest music ear had ever heard.
1t seemed to come from some instru-
ment that foated in the air. Voices
joined in singing songs so sweet as to
almost drive him mad. He was tor
mented at times by flying vultures and
serpents, and the most loathsome ami
mails one ever saw. Through all one
white dove seemed to act as his friend,
and urged him to comply with the de-
mand of the sentry, and enter the gate.
He held out yet awhile, but his torment
was too great and at last he complied.
burning incense to appease the wrath
of the gods. Then rs he approached
the gate, the sentry raised his lance in
salute. and the gates of pearl opened
wide for him to enter. He passed
through, accompanied by the dove.
which bidding him follow, spread its
wings and flew to grove the like of
which Heraclio had never seen. There
were trees loaded with choice fruits
and flowers, and the air was burdened
with an aroma, the richness of which
can only be imagined. The paths " ere
inlaid with gold and diamonds. He
met people with faces and garments
of snow. There were birds of the
brightest plumage in the grove and
they joined in the songs he heard every
where.
"Heraclio was delighted, but no one
spoke to him, and as he approached
they melted away. He wondered at
the cause of all this. CHANGING at his
hands he saw that they were red. Blood
was dripping from them. The dove
told him that it was the blood of the
Prince he had murdered that was on
his hands. and no one would associate
with him while il was there How
can get it OFF, he asked. The dove
said there was pool in which the
blood stains could he washed away.
Hcraclio was taken to the pool He
had to press his way through a chap
| arral of thorns, infested with serpents.
scorpions. Lizards and all sorts of pois-
| onous reptiles. At times he grew faint
and was on the point of turning back,
but the dove urged him on. At last he
| came to the pool and found it fOunt-
| ain of blood.
How can be cleanscd by bathing
there?' he asked. The dove assured
him he would. and after Il long time he
plunged into the pool When he came
out, 10! every thing WAS changed. Tho
dangerous chaparral had disappeared,
and the enchanted city which had been
rcceding from him. now seemed mo-
mcntarily drawing nearer. All stains
had disappeared from his hands and he
was now as white rs snow. The pool
had become a fountain Of living water.
Those white-robed. people gathered
about him. As he stepped from the
water, and bursts of glad music filed
the air. He was conducted to the en-
chantcd city, down its streets of shining
gold. Straight to the palace of Tezcu-
co, he was led by the whitc-robcd
throng. In the royal palace was
which were two halls of justice. In the
II LII x-.l~ Il 1t
God, was 4 throne of pure gold, inlaid
with turquoises and other precious
stones On the stool i'm front was
placed human skull. crowned with an
immense emerald of pyramidal form,
and surmounted by an aigret of brilliant
plumcs and precious stones. The skull
was laid on heap of shields, quivcrs,
bows and arrows. The walls were
hung with tapestry made of the hair of
different wild animals, of rich and
varied colors. festooned by gold rings
and embroidered with figures of birds
and flowers. Above the throne was a
canopy of varicgated plumagc from
the center of which issued Respondent
rays from the precious gems and gold.
There was another apartment in the
p.tAaSC C.tiiSu thc AAiht5 Lipuhah II
was gorgeously surmounted with a
canopy of rare feathers worked in fig
urcs of beautiful colors. Here the
Sovereign Of the Encantados gave pub
lie audience and issued his dispatches,
which are frequently directed to differ
ent parts of the earth and have more
effect on mortals than they think. But
when he decides on important causes,
or confirms a sentence, he passes to
the tribunal of God, attended by four
teen great Lords of the realm, mar
shaded according to rank. Then, put
ting on the mitred crown incrusted
with precious stones, and holding
golden arrow for a sceptcr in his left
hand, he lays his right on the skull
and pronounces his awful judgment.
All the wonders of the enchanted
towns can not be told Men have been
there and come back, but it's so many
years ago that none are living now.
They all come back loaded down with
gold. But no one can enter there with
bloody hands"
As Ramirez finished l asked him II
We had not better go. He assented.
and in five minutes we were mounted
and riding up the steep ascent. could
not but think that Ramirez had got the
history, legends and religion Of his
country somewhat mixed. John Il.
Masict
CORN.E OODER.