New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-08-03


time, she said, tremul0uSy. when there were
many padres of st. Francis. and we did prosper,
and We did not die as the little birds swept
away in the storm. The old padre mp at san
Miguel says we die because we DO not live well.
| know hot
Juana /" shouted Drall. hold your peace. =
The old woman, shiverinG, made an abiect mo-
ton of submission. You wish Your boy. Arturo,
to be his own man again Drall continued !;
talk in that way and it shall never be. Go
to the house and make the coffee.
Without word Iuana skunk away. feebly
wringing her hands under her shawl. She had
scarcely entered the house when whlte-halTcd
had climbed the summer before. Good morn
ing, Pedro: have been looking for you. called
Drall with feigned hcartiness. The newcomer
waved his hand in RESPONSE too much iarsued
vanced TO meet him. gmsped his hand, ana led
him to the seat Juana had occupied. Rest
ceeding eagerly: "You have told the people ;
you have told them that tomorrow there sha
be a crucifxion; that the Head Brother wills il ~
Pedro nodded his head and said: have told
them all"
And what do they say?7
No one cares-only Manuel replied Pedro, his
lips tightening as. ne pronounced Manuc name name
Manuel What does he say Sneered Dral!.
THAT there is a chance in this Of his saving
a bullet as Senior Drall may draw the red corn,
returned Pedro, watching the effect OF his words
from under his shaggy brOWS.
Did he say So" cried Drall why, that
is treason against the lodgr-he threatens the
Head Brother VIII you remember his words
tomorrow, my, Pedro? FORGET them not PEDRO;
wish. are yours. All. Manuel. Manuel, you
threaten me. Take care take care and he
shook his fist angry in the direction OF Manuel
cabin where Manuel now sat laZily smoking and
summing himself, unconscious Of the wrath im-
pending over him.
Il want neither your corn. nor your coffee,
your aguardiente, Senior Oral ! remember
Rosa that is sufficient. ! 90 - the Campo Santo
to tell her that her old father has not forgotten
her: that Manuel shall pay for breaking her
heart lie gathered himself together, and, I'M
needing Dralls repeated invitation TO remain
and take coffee moved slowly and painfully Oh his
way to descend the mountain.
The intense interest Simon Dral took in the
preservation of his mortal body led him to Shun
all deeds of violence that could re laid at his
door directly. ii a man stood in DraIPs way.
and that man could be removed without Drall ;
appearing to have a hand in it.. then would llral
act. Until such time. however, as far rs Drall
was concerned, the obstruction would he safe
safe as if he bore a charmed Ii'e. Dmll wished
Manuel out of the way that hc might acquire
the gold-minc. Manuel dead, he argued. few
silver dollars would dazzle lnez into parting
with what Manuel would by no means let 90:
That his hatred and desire for revenge would
be gratfed matter for consideration ae
we'll. Simon was not Of a forgivinG disposition.
and IT. cut him to tho quick to see Manuel light
of heart the possessor Of all Drall coveted, use
less as il was - It's owner. As Good FrdaY-the
day on which the Pcnitcnte believes that by
irightful selftorturc he gains for year the rght
10 commit any sin or crimc.-as this day drew
near DrallS head became tull Of dlapollcal
plan for the destruction of Manuel lie looked
about for coadutor. and found wiling one
in DID, half-witted Pedro CorlaS. the father OF the
Inflated Rosa
Rubbing his hands together in subdued ferocious
clcc AT the prospect before him, he moved toward
his drinking booth. where Juaua IN a cracked voice
was calling him 10 take his coffee.
The morning was cool the sky clear. laugh
ing sun. the mountains and valleys festive IN a
golden haze. The Pecos rippled and whlrlcd IN
eddying pools between its red and yellow slalued
honks: ruddliv gloWcd the c1ctuS-h over IN rs
nest of spikes: down the valley the corni"l1S
were freshly ereen. the broad leaves rlsting, the
wind-howcrs noddiug their It'll" heads 70 the
coming spring. IN an open space, SurrouhdHt
ON all sides by HIGH, Icd. barren hills with
bnt one opening that in the west end: in place
where nothing grew save great masses OF NE
giant thorn cactus. stood in central position Tie
Lodge of the Blood of the Brethren. II was low,
square, building of sun-dred bricks. without win
dows or ycnt-hocs bur one narrow door, buld-
ing dismal and dshcartcnng as the place wherein
there except n black buzzard that sailed slowly
over tie spot, if it already scented the horrors
about 10 he enacted The sun went on It's way.
AZ midday giving tinge OF cheerfalneSs TO even
this most dOlorous vale.
II was o'clock. and the sun was fast disappear
ing behind the western hills when there appeared
suddenly. standing on a high ledge Of rock. the
figure Of Simon Drall. rs at the wedding, wit bout
attire save the short black skirt lIrothcrS.
are we all mere. IT, r'.'u' I'I'on,N iI9 3
every cIcV'c woe ennl-Il % a'.tul' l,ii' ~ pA
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