The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-12-07

Monsignore Fiiomarini smiled.
"This young m.n has, doubtless, a court, I"
rAid be: "lazaron fishermen, thieves and
smugglers are, suppose, his chamberlains,
his stewards, his captains Of the guard and
his gentlemen of tho bed chamber. You
know him, Francescor
ultimately, monsignore.n
"What sort Of man is hsT'
"Very handsome, brave and generous, with
all due Difference to your EN- nence."
you give him u splendid characterl Oh,
l forgot" added the archbi hop, with a smile
and his usual drawl, "vou are his enibassa-
DOR"
IL como in the name of the people Of Naples
to bring words of peace and reconciliation to
the Duke Of ARGOS"
lathe Duke of ARGOS will listen to nothing,
neither ought he."
"Then he wishes for war of extermina-
toni Mons!gaore, he shall have it,"
"Thc Neapoitans are rebels; their persons
and goods are coafiscated, 10y law, to his
Catholic majesty. But what are tho propo-
sails you bring from this Masaniello"
81 have no power to negotiate; merely
come to sue for an interview between the
head of the People and the Duke of ARGOS"
Then your friend means to treat with the
And the cold, ironical smile of the rdinal
again played upon his lips.
''lf it is true, monsigaore, that the people
have not been made for Eings. but kings for
the people, do not see why Masaniello should
nor place himself, with respect TO the Duke
OF ARGOS, on a footing of the most perfect
equality"
II viii 60 and inform the viceroy of your
presence" said the cardinal
And he drew the arras aside and dsap-
peared.
The garrison of the castle was in de-
plorable state. The Duke OF ARGOS not only
saw that his provisions would soon be ex-
hausted, but the WAFER had been cut of since
the evonin,, before, and the men were now
receiving but small ratiou5 Of the stagnant
water OF the meats.
The chambers OF tho castle scarcely suf-
feed TO lodge the STAFF of tho dukes little
army.
The soldiers, huddled together in the
courts, and exposed during tho night to
damp, and in the day to the heat of the sun,
fell i'll, while those who withstood the weather
became discoura ed.
The greater part, too, were suffering from
nostalgia.
IL is necessary to have seen a revolution in
order to understand how dependency could
have SO Sooa gained OH tho Spaniards shut
up in Castel--;povo. A riot OF few hours
often diSpirits men whom twenty regular do
feats would have no effect on. The Duke Of
ARGOS, VIII for the Il - Tine in his life, saw
himself obliged 10 iDwer his CASTELAR, pride,
dared not own, c'el to himself, that he
wished to capituIate.
The ;rcAbisAuJ found him on the platform
Of tho castle, whence no was Observing the
Neapolitans, wlro were ho.st.a; CANTON TO
the top Of the i.eie Loor.nS churches.
Tho viceroy was also exchanging signals
with the fortress of St Elmo.
AS sooa as lie had learned the motive which
brought the prelate to him he sent for Fer
nanGez. In order to understand the follow
ing dialogue it must he remembered that it
takes place between q cardinal, thoroughly
initiated In tho intrigues of tho court of
Rome, and two noblemen whom the cabinet
of Madrid had often employed Oh the most
delicate business
"Fernandez," said tho duke, "what you
predicted has happened. These louis know
not what to do with the power they have
conquered, and now wish to surrender"
at could not happen otherwise, mi senor,"
replied Don Juan. "Your highness' pres
Neapolitans"
"This young fisherman, this Masaniello,
you know, Graves al interview; Is it proper
that should grant its"
81 SEQ no reason why you should not"
And the eyes of Fernandez turned toward
the gibbet, which gloomed on the summit Of
tie donjon.
'His eminency tn, cardinal archbishop
will, therefore, have tae Kindness" continued
the duke, ito Inform the leader Ci Tho rebels
that will grant him Il private aadieace ut
IL precisely"
81 Think" said the prelatc, "th2t your
highness would do well 10 see the envoy OF the
insurgents"
''Is it your opinion, cousin, that l can
officially receive such man, without having
him hanged immediately Would il Tot DO
better to send at once for Masanieilof"
81 will beg your highness to remark. that
this envoy IL Benedictine monk, and that
his cge and calling ought to sLe..er Li.n
from all violence"
"Iet him como, them" said ITO DUO OF
ARGOS. Hernandez, be good enough to in
troduce him."
Don Juan Fernandez left tho terrace and
soon returned, followed by the monk.
The Duke of ARGOS sat down on the car
riage of cannon. The archbishop was Oh
his right, while no had his intended son-in.
law on his left.
Francesca stood before them, with his
head uncovered and his eyes bent on the
ground.
"You como from Masaniellog" asked the
viceroy.
'Yes, monsignore," answered Francesca.
"Have you power to act in his names'
81 havo not; tho Head Of tho People will
himself treat with your highness, monsig-
more, IL you consent to meet him on neutral
ground-at the church Of Santa Dominica,
for instance, or at any other spot half way
between the Castel-Nuovo and the Vicaria."
"Would he not come hcre7'
''No."
Fernandez" said The duke, turning to
Don Juan, "have you given orders for imme-
diately opening the fire on tho cityr
"Yes, mi senior; the garrison is animated
with the best spirit; your soldiers will do
their duty"
"You see," remarked tho duke, call that
remains for the rebels is to submit properly"
take care, monsignore," replied Dom
Francesca. 81 have just traversed tho streets
of Naples. II the combat begins, not one
single Spaniard will escape'---