The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-11-16


What do I heari Have they had pity on
met Have they had pity OH my daughter,
who is dying from terrorl Have they had
pity on my troops, whom they are at present
massacringi Let me but get this fisherman
within my grasp, and he shall learn that I
have not fortunes enough for hirn."
"PityI"
H shall be quartered alive! Or, I'll rather
have every limb of his body torn slowly to
pieces by the rack, as the former would be
too quick a death for him"
Isabella had but the force to weep, vet the
duke saw not her tears, for he was blinded
by fury. He hurried into the ante-chamber
to give some dreadful order or other, and,
when he returned, no found his daughter had
tainted
Then followed a scene in which grief took
the place of anger. The duke threw himself
ut his daughters feet, took her hands in his,
Inc vainly endeavored to revive her.
A number of wild looking men, with their
hair in disorder and their faces black with
powder. rushed at this moment into tho
chamber. They came to announce that the
revolt was victorious. The troops, obliged
to yield before the people, had fallen back in
confusion OH the Vicaria.
MAY woe befall the wretches!' exclaimed
the duke. "My childl Call her women"
TIL duke still remained kneeling before his
daughter, although he knew that tho enemy
were preparing to attack the palace.
At last Isabella opened her eyes.
"Oh, what a ~frightful dream!' murmured
she.
Heaven be praisedl she ~rcvives. Isabella,
my child, take courage; we must leave!"
"Leave!' said she, looking at her father.
"Yes. the danger becomes more imminent
every instant. | have ordered q bark TO be
prepared. Tho Condo de Badajoz and my
chanberl.ia arc ready to conduct you to the
squadron of Don Juan Fernandez"
Tho young girl mustered all her strength
and exclaimed:
"Never, father, never!'
"But the rebels are approaching tho pal
acc. In an Instant, perhaps, they will be
here"
sit is my duty to share your danger" said
she, and with II gesture sho commanded oil
present to Withdraw.
isabella" my beloved child" exclaimed
the duke, offer no further resistance, | inn
plore of YOU. Time presses, and the combat
will shortly r-ecoinIlencc, moro bloody and
inplacablc than ever"
"Have the people vanqu:shed, then?' asked
she, with treat emotion.
eyes, h.S We st.l odd tie Cas1el- Nrovo,
in whicA / sail bloclsa~s myself aad CON-
bard Naples. so .et ...eLl uen.5lew
Bernhard naples! IL voIid be n crime"
'What do you sayY' exclaimed the Duke
of ARGOS, whose brows contracted. Does
my daughter side with the rebels against her
father2'
"Alas..' replied Isabella, "tae peonic suf-
fer, father, and arc reduced to tue most
dreadful misery. Would it not be better to
grant some Of their demands, and thus put
an end to tAiS impious ~strugSle"
"What! make concessIonsE' exclaimed the
duke. Humble myself! ha.l5le the king,
my m&sser, before These reSc.S, VIZ La-..on
vivi ar.ss III their L~.dS."
'They E.ve been cc:.I.e..:I 10 ta;e rp
thes, arrn.'
"-SEoagh" said Ito v.cecoy in a severe
tone. "4he ridiculous notions aad tho nerv-
ous se-s.oility of . woman a-e not .lt.ed to
maize her view tEsse things in q proper light
I insist on your leaving
"No, father, replied Isabella, firmly, 81
will not we" ..y
"Are you madr'
ADO you know that I can compel you to
leaveP'
Then it will be the first time you nave
had to use violence coward me-"
Tue duke still managed to master his
anger.
isabella, my dear child" said he, ~
tremble when 1 think that each minute may
Bring your ruin. Go and stay with Fernan-
dee. He is your atiianced, and, next to your
fathers, it is his duty to watch over and pro-
tect you"
MY afiancedl Yes, l know that it has
pleased you to give hin my hand; but sup
pose l do not love himf'
"Isabellal" cried the viceroy.
"But suppose l do not love him." repeated
the young girl, bearing unfinchingly her
fathers angry looks, will you still force me
to give him my handi Will you still insist
on condemning me to eternal despairP'
"But why did you not tell Inc this before7
Why wait till this fatal moment to make
such an announcements
"You never consulted me-"
IAN obedient daughter ought to accept the
choice OF her father"
"Yes, when that choice entails no misery"
isabella" exclaimed the duke passion
ately, you shall obey me-"
"Mi sepor"-
"You shall obey me, / tell you! The
question at present is not about your mar
riGae. | will listen at some other time to
your objections, and shall duly consider
them; in the meantime, you must look upon
Don Juan Fernandez as a friend of our
family, to whom l send you, SO that you may
be out of the reach Of danger"
II beg of you, father, not to compel me to
tell you a third time that my resolution is
Interchangeable"
"By our LadyI' exclaimed the luke, Selling
his daughter by the arm, ''you shall leave,
and instantly"
"Recollect, father, that I am a womanln
said Isabella.
Tho duke, ashamed of his brutality, with
drew his hand.
"But give me your reasons" sid he; 'fn
the name of heaven, give me your reasons."
She looked her father full in the face,
and said;
81 am Isabella d'Arcos. The honor of the
viceroy Of Naples Is dear to me- and I remain
,rs.a h&z- - .hat history maj never be able