Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-09-07

I 80, oxo,,sits hour, when, alone togsenoi
49, ~, eJiterranean. they driftsd under
Nc sbadow,of the shore with no thousn'
for the future. .,a and
the boats keel grated upon the sana Nv. ana
rs Leonidas Gulnare steppel upo" NJ,
beach. two figures emerged from 'he s'
woods beyond 49,. aora 10
Love The daughter OF a Christians Ihoa
dog. whose ancestors drove our nlss
Savior on, when he was awears a''u .e I'm ~
| 10 let him sit, thinliost thou thaV ! W. 49,
more merclful 10 thee! Hence, ! say -
or by the blessed saints, thou Il uo q 's'''''
sec Greece ,,,to,
Al the first sound Of her fathers voice.
! Guluare drew tremblingly closer Y leon,
| idas and in mute confidence wailea loE NA'''
to speak. ~ a.
..Now by the faith Of my fathers" ne eN'
| claimed. the hot blood mounting 70 ms ioFs-
/ head at tho words addressed 70 MN 'e"
thou hast called me, but thou saalt ac'
knowledge that jew can love ana honos
| n woman, YES. often better than Christian
/ II il true. sir, do dare to love your dausu-
ter, she dares to love me, and although we
! differ in belief aul it is in direct opposition
TO the rules OF my religion, ! snail vet e4lA
her wife"
..Neverr' shouted Carlos dc Muyes,
t.Neyer. | say! What! the child OF
Christian unite 10 Jewish curt Have
care, Young sir, shese threats are not IN
| vain
The stranger who had accompanied de
Muyez, thrust his violin un der his arm ana
drew near TO Gulnare
'.Do not be afraid he whispered to her'
Uyou and your love shall not be separated.
promise you, remember, | promise YOU.
The girl stole frightened glance al nun.
Was 1t possible that this was tue weird
stranger whom she had met early III me
Afternoon when sac had stolen down TO the
beach with a basket u flowers TO meet her
loveri
Yes. 1t was tho same uncouth figure, but
how came he here with her father.
Leonidas was speaking.
'sSir,n he said, lit Is the prejudice o.
race; have yet TO learn that jew cannot
make as good husband us u Catholic
Christian. DO we ever force our wives 70
| work. No. Do we ever beat themi No
! Do we ever break our Old Mosaic law, which
SAYS: Heed that women work not, for they
are the handmaidens Of tho LoriF
He turned suddenly to Guluarc.
speak, tel your father, he said, that
our love is mutual Tell him, dearest that
you will g. away with ms 70 my own land;
tell him, dost thou love me, GuInarcsn
II love you better than my life, yes, bot
ter than my soul ? she answered solemnly.
20 D;os psios,'' yelled the father, almost
beside himself with fury, is il my flesh
and blood speaking to me Wretch o. u
girl, come hither and dare not y speak 70
him again
'.Padre mio,r' pleaded Guluare, droppi ms
upon her knees, .'listen little to me. We
will be so good II only yoa will let me mar
~ him. You shall have nothing In the
world to complain OF, ms father
"Get up, thou foolr, cried her father,
deaf TO her prayers aud entreaties, get up
l say; nothing short OF o miracle would
tempt me- then he softenei little Get
up, my daughter" he said, ''and com'
home with me; we will try and forget II
alir
"Fatherr' the girl spoke firmly auC
clearly, father, can never leave Leonl
das; he Is nearer to me than all else, ans
she dropped her beautiful eyes before thu
passionate gaze Of her lover.
Leonidas slid one arm about her waist
kissed her fondly and then stood defiant!
waiting for Carlos TO SPEAK.
In the meantime, the strange yioliuIs
had disappeared.
The SKY which, up 10 this time, had beef
so perfect, now showed signs OF a storm.
Heavy clouds riven with spaces Of light
were driving before tie wind viii Gu hat
suddenly sprung up.
The waters OF the Me Iiterranean seemed
troubled as II an unquict spirit had uueX
pectedly made his abode with them.
The long white line OF foam rolled up upor
the shore with sound almost human
Enraged at the daring act Of tho jew, tn,
Spaniard rushed forward, stiletto upliftcd
Leonidas gently thrust Gulnare behind
him.
Nothing save miracle shalt spare the
now, swear it by the Madonna, cried tn
Infatuated Carlos, plusing an instant wit
hand appraised.
All in an instant he recollcd. and fell ut
on his knees, look OF horror staring in hi
eyes.
20 Holy Mother!r he gasped, .thc Je-
is safe. l called upon thee and thou has
answered me, and he began saying hi
"Aves'' with trembling voice c.
Gulnare and her lover turned and locke
behind them in the direction in which III
frightened man had pointed
There, shining forth in the thick darkness
from the topmost limb Of tree, cleaned
crucifix, emblem Of the Cath lllc faith.
There were gems OF various colors in Il
shining like living things.
A figure was extended upon this cross an
every nail was precious stone; the crow
OF thorns was all damon Is.
In the side, resembling the mark OF
; soldiers spear, glowed costly ruby; A
emerald represented the nail in the feet:
sapphire the wound ia the right hand
: Fresh with the teachings OF her faItL
, Gulnare fell upon her knees also.
; "Leonidas, beloved" she whisperei
sour Blessed Mother is speaking 10 us.
Paire niiosi' turning 10 her father. "tbo
wilt no longer dispute on our love. See o,
dear Mother sanctions
Carlos rose TO his feet and advanced Z
ward the young Jew, who stood 80 proudl
with arms folded, waiting for the result
"Son Of an alien race!" he exclaimed
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