The state herald., 1892-07-22
SPIRITS MOUNTAIN.

Alardiel were mounted on magnificent
stseds. and they rode behind their soh
and daughter. Alfonso and Beatrlz
who kept at somA distance ahead III
the eavalcadA Alfonso was speaking
a. follows,
This mountain. which IL now
called the Spirits mountain. formerly
belonged to the Knights Templan
who were warliks monks After Soria
had been conquered from the Moors
the king sent for the Templars TO
come from . distant land to defend the
city on the side next to the bridge;
thu, wounding the feelings OF the
nobility OF CASTLE. who a. they had
conquered tho city. were capable OF
defending It without any outside help
Therefore the knights Of that New
and powerful religious order and the
noblemen Of thS city were on bad
terms Tor several yearA aud finally
this feeling deepened to q profound
hatred
The Templars had this part OF
the mountain set aside as a preserve
for game TO satisfy their wants and
contribute to their pleasure; while the
MOBILES determined to organize grand
hunt in the enclosure. IN spite Of the
severe prohibitions OF the monks with
spur-as they styled their enemiea
The expedition was carried out,
and they did not onco think OF the
game for they fought with one an.
other and many a poor mother had
to mourn tho loss OF her son. Instead
Of hunt there was a frightful battle;
the mountain was strewn with corpses,
and the wolves they had desired to
cxterminate enjoyed u bloody feast
FINALLY the king interfsred and
commanded that the mountain. the
cause OF SO much misfortune, should
be abandoned. So the monks chapel
situated on the mountain, and wherein
friends and enemies were buried TO-
Gethes gradually fell into ruins
but ever since on All Souls Eve
She chapel bell tolls for the dead; and
he ghosta enveloped in their shrouda
roam around through the woods and
Oushes as though engaged in fan
castle hunting expedition The deer
fly before them. bleating with fear.
the serpents hiss fonrfully. and on
tho following day tho footprints OF
the aeshless ghosts are seen on the
snow. Therefore In Soria wo call II
tho Spirits mountain. and for that
reason have thought best to leave II
before night sets in"
0Alonso finished his story Just us the
two young people reached the end OF
tho bridge which extends to the city
on the other side They waited for
tho rest OF the cavalcade to Join them.
and all entered together tho warm.
dark streets OF Soria-
The servants had just cleared the
table. md bright fire was playing In
the Gothic fireplace shedding its glow
on several groups OF ladies and gen-
tlemen, who wcro talking around tho
hearth. while tho wind beat against
tho windowA
Only two persons did not take part
in tho general conversation. Bcatriz
and Alonzo nj a
My lovely cousin. finally OK
claimed Alfonso. breaking tho deep ST.
lcnca We are soon TO separate. per-
hnps forever You do not like tho arid
plains OF Castillo its sovero and war.
like customs Its simple. pntriarchal
habita know full well. Ihavo heard
you Sigh several times. aud perhaps II
10 for some lover you have LETT In your
far-oh home
Beatriz made n gesture OF indifYer.
ence. and her disposition was revealed
in the scornful curl Of her lip.
Perhaps you are signing for tho
pomps OF the french court wherc
you have lived up TO the present
time " tho young man hastcned to say.
Anyway. l forsoe that ! shall soon
lose you; and when wc separate
would like TO have you carry away u
remembrance OF me- DO you remem.
Der when NO went to church TO give
thanks to God for having restored
your health. which you came to sock
hcre3 The jewel that fastened the
plume In my cap attracted your nj.
IGNITION. How well II wonld look In
your dark hair. conhniny your veil.
II has already boon used for that pur-
pose by n bride; for roy father gave
1t 10 my mother. and she woro It 10
tho altar Would you like TO
have tip
Il do not know how II Ia in your
country but In mine. II ono receives
n present II h binding. Only on n
holiday can one accept present from
n relative who cnn oven go TO Rome
without coming back with empty
hands"
Tho scornful tone In which Bcatriz
pronounced thoso words disturbed tho
young nun n little but finally rccov.
cring himself he said In n sad tone.
Il am nwnrc of It. cousin. but
to-day 10 All Saints day, and your
name day ~ well Ms TINT OF others; so
II Is . fitting time TO receive gifts l
assure YOU win you accept this
from meF'
Beatrlx slightly bit her lip and
extended her hand to tako tho jewel
without saying u word.
After few moments, Alfonso pro.
ccoded.
D before tho end OF All Saints day.
which 10 my nnmodny NJ well rs yours
you may give mo n souvenir without
compromising yourself win you not
do SOP" urged Alfonso fixing his eyes
on his cousin's which CLEANED bright.
ly u y dlaholica, thought flashed
through her mind.
Why notY' sho exclaimed. carry
Ing hcr right hand 10 her shoulder ns
though seeking for something amid
tho folds Of hcr wido velvet sleeve
embroidered with gold. Then with n
childish air Of disappointment sho
added;
do you rccolloct tho blue ribbon
woro to-day on tho hunting expcdi.
tIon. md which YOU snid wns tho ON.
blem Of your soul on account Of Its
colorp'
"Ycs ! do"
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