Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-02

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 'How can I know? But listen," added Pietro; Eff you will obey me, promise you that you shall be paid"
 ''What must do, then, Santa Maria del Carminer
 "One of these fellows is still here?'
 "Yes, signore mic, a horrid German, who eats like boa constructor, and drinks more than f1sh.'
 "Keep him here till I return" ''Will that be soon2 for if I have to keep him long"-
 Fear nothing Let him have what he likes, and you shall be paid to the last penny"
 And Pietro cast glance or two at Conrad, in order to see with what sort of rascal he had to deal, and then took his departure for the Vicaria. Naples had just awoke when Dom Fran cesco knocked at the gates of the Vlcaria. He was immediately received by Masaniello, who led him into the council chamber.
 You did not sleep last night, my son. said the monk to Masaniello, whose cheeks were pale and whose eyes were red with weeping.
 "No," replied the young man; ''the load now bear crushes me; yesterday felt strong aud full of resolution, but today I feel my weakness, and am almost sinking beneath de- spair."
 Courage, Masaniello, couragel Woe be- tide him who hesitates, after having let loose the gushing waters of promisel" ''YeS, woe betide mel for my ambition will lose mel" "Can you regret your victoryl" asked Dom Francesca, scrutinizing Masaniello's coun- tenanoe.
 "The future terrifes me- t'You are embarked in good cause, and have accomplished a glorious revolution. Continue the work you have so well begun, and remain faithful to your principles; ac complish, without hesitation, the mission you have received to free the people of Naples, and heaven will direct your acts, and will give you the force to triumph over every danger"
 Aid me, then, in my endeavors. Can yot not advise me as to what plan ought to pur- sue?"
 ''On leaving you yesterday, Masaniello, drew up the form of new constitution. Listen to it."
 And the monk read as follows: ''In the name of the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, and conformably to the principles of the Gospel 1 I, Masaniello, fisherman of Naples and head of the people, declare what follows: "The king of Spain and his descendants
 
 " ''The form of government will hencefortt be that of a republic founded on election"
 Hero Masaniello exhibited signs of impa tience Dom Francesca, however, feigned not to perceive it, and continued: "Every three years a council of ten charged with the drawing up of the laws vii ; be chosen by the Neapolitan people, all o1 whom, whatever may be their station or for tune, will have a right to vote Any Neapol 1 itan is eligible to act in this council. "A chief magistrate, chosen in the same manner, will be charged to watch over the constitution, and to see that the laws are exc cuted. He will be elected for two years anC will take the title of Tribune.
 Special laws will provide for the inde pendence and regularity of the elections.
 "Done in the name of the Neapolitan peo pie, at the palace of the Vicaria in the yea of our Lord 1647."
 "Good, father But tell me, do you thinl Glat the king of Spain will allow us to estab fish our republic without defending hi rights!'
 By the aid Of the people we have van quished him, and by the aid of the peopl we will vanquish him again."
 The fisherman shook his head incredu lously.
 Have you not proclaimed from the ter . race, cAclalIueu bNe llOuk, ILdO bil Fourth has forfeited the crown2 You asserted it yourself on the night guided you to tn catacombS, and you cannot now abandon th cause of the people without committing al i act of cowardice and infamy."
 "Time Is good counselor, Dom Francesca The Duke of Arcos occupies the Castel-Nuovo the fortress of St. Elmo, and two or thre other strongholds; in a few hours he coul reduce Naples to heap of ruins, while " | have no means of defense"
 ''Are not the aqueducts cut off? Will no the want of water force the viceroy to SUI render!'
 But we are without money. I had th Vicaria searched yesterday from top to bot tom, yet nothing was found. owe Corcell 20,000 ducats, but do not possess 0 real How, then, are we to raise troops, or to oE tain armsf'
 Make an appeal to your brothers-th Neapolitans will not refuse to buy their inde pendence with the sacrifice of few ducatS.
 "So, then, the revolution, which wa brought about through the enormous amour of taxes beneath which the people groaned would but double the sums of money hithert exacted from them. No, no, father; this car not be-"
 Everything appears impossible to thos who have no longer any faith in their cause, sorrowfully remarked the monk.
 s'Our fathers were formerly happy, whe they possessed the charter granted them b Charles the Bitth," continued Masaniellc "They then loved Spain, and armed then selves in her defense; let us, therefore, insis on the restoration of the rights which thi act gave US, and of which we have been III justly deprived
 ''In other terms, you are willing to tres with the viceroyl"
 'And to restore him that power, the weigt of which is crushing me-" added the fishel man.
 Here the monk approached Masaniell' took the young mans hand afectionatey his, and, looking him steadfastly in the fac said:
 ''Swear that the recollection of Isabell has had no influence on your conduct. Masi niello, I fear the contrary" A deep blush spread itself over the youn mans face. He stammered out few word 7 but Pietro, who entered at this momen drew him from his embarrassment. The smuggler was covered with dust an mud; his hair was in disorder, and his fat flushed with excitement His appearance made the monk and Mas niello tremble.
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