Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-10-06

men Of the lower classes, whose weapons were ornamented with olive branches fas- tened by white kerchiefs In his joy he i'm mediately ordered the drawbridge to be low cred, and advanced to meet Isabella He led her into his own apartments and press ing the beautiful head of his beloved child between his trembling hands, said to her: "Do then see you once again. my ISa- bella, my beloved? Do then see you, after these dreadful days of revolution, still younG beautiful and smilinga Ohl my misfortunes are now nothing since you are here to share them with mel But what are those men do- ing there?' continued the viceroy, as he per ceived those who had brought back his daughter walking peaceably up and down on the external glacis of the fortress.~
 ''They are waiting for me, they are wait ing for us, father" answered Isabella.
 "They are waiting for usF'
 "Ees, for proclaim peace to you, and am come to bring back to you the viceregal crown which you were unfortunate enough to lose."
 My child-my good Isabella, is that possible? Good heavens is that possibleg' "You must sign Masaniello's edicts; you must'renew the emperor's charter-the true one, mind, and the head of the people will himself reconduct you through the city to your palace of the Vicariar'
 "Have you seen this fisherman, thenr' "Yes, have seen him. Oh! Masaniello has noble soul. Under the embroidered doublets of our Spanish grandees there does not beat more generous heart than his." The countenance of the Duke of Arcos darkened.
 "Senora," said he, ''you fell into this mans power on quitting the palace, did you not?" II did; and was immediately conducted to Convent of Santa Chiara, where Jeanne, i his SiStar had al fal
 'Do you know this girl, thenr' "I Ido"
 And Masaniello?' l "Yes, Masaniello as well.n
 Every good! But what can the daughter of the Duke of Arcos have in common with such persons as these2'
 ''Masaniello used to take us in his bark when we went with Dame Pedrilla to eat oranges and pomegranates in the islands that stud the gulf"
 "You used to talk to Masaniello, thenY
 "Of course did"
 "And it was he, doubtle -, who taught you those fine speeches about the misery of the people, and the tyranny of the Spaniards, which you used to repeat to me at the Vii l caria, when was good natured enough to talk politics with you?"
 ''Yes, it was he, father. Oh, if you had but listened to mel
 II did what judged right let us change the conversation if you have no objection. 1 wish to question you; answer me. How did you leave the convent of Santa Chiarag'
 "A certain Corcelli chief of the brigands, who fought against the SpaniarCls during the insurrect oD, carried me off, as well as Jeanne, and conveyed me to an almost i'm pregnable fortress which he inhabits in the Apennines."
 AS we'll as Jeanne, do you say?"
 "Nes father"
 ''MaSaniello'S sisterY'
 "The same"
 "Fery good. And who rescued you?"
 ''Pietro, smuggler; in order to do so he risked his life thousand times, father.n
 What motive induced this smuggler thus to risk his life Q thousand times in order to save you?'
 ''He is Masaniello's friend"
 And the lover of his sister, mayhap?"
 He is betrothed to her."
 'Oh betrothed to her, is he? At present understand completely the bonds which unite Jeanne, the smuggler, Masaniello and your self, my dear sonora. You saw this fisher man on your return from the Apenninesl"
 "Pietro took me to his cabin on the Mer- gellina"
 "A cabin that you have often visited which is very dear to you, eh?" continued the
 
 II will not deny it."
 ''Oh, you are very frank in your affections, my child, It is only to be regretted that you should place them so low"
 But, mi senor"-
 Do not let us enter on discusson, l en- treat you. Have the kindness, however, to inform me whether, in dictating his terms, Masaniello asked nothing for himself "Nothing."
 Are you sure-nothing2" II am quite sure-nothing.
 "And you, Isabella do you not~demand some reward for the service you have this day rendered to the king of Spain, Philip the Fourth2'
 "Oh! I see at what you would hint, father" replied the maiden, blushing. "But ; I will not disavow in your presence a passion that does me honor. love Masaniello, and I will never lave any husband but him."
 "But consider, my dear Isabella," con- tinued the Spanish grandee, calmly, Fin what a singular position we are placed Masanello asks for the hand of my daughter for thus I must interpret his advances-he asks for it at the head of 50,000 armed laza roni-can l refuse it him?"
 Father, do not refuse it. One word from you and the Neapolitans lay down'their arms the city returns to its obedience, Masani . clio is gained to your cause, and Isabella is happy at the thought of having reconclleo two men so well suited to know and under stand each other. By the memory of my dear mother, mi senor, let me move you"
 The young girl clung round the knees of the l viceroy. He raised her up.
 ''I am about to call my council" he said land will submit to them Masaniello's hum ble request"
 With these words he rang bell.
 ''Send for the women of Donna Isabels d'ArcosI'
 He accompanied his daughter as far as tht door, and took leave of her with sort O f affected politeness. Never had the poor gir seen this naughty man so unkind, so severe so pitilessly sarcastic. She awaited his de : cision in a state of the greatest anxiety. A : length be appeared at the expiration of two f hours He was dressed in state, and all hi 8 orders sparkled on his breast. He held il @ his hand various papers, furnished with al 1 the formalities used in the offices of govern f ment, and bending toward his daughter, said @ ''All your desires are fulfilled, my dea l. sonora. Call Golden Fleece" he continued addressing one of his pages.
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