The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1893-09-21


peans, unused to sCch warfare, retreated
to the boats, where Don Vasco had Just
landed. Hastily forming Il section of his
horsemen, lie boldly attacked the Indi-
ans and soop drove them into the ilte-
rior, shouting as no urged on his char
I ger, "Che sara, sarar When tho enemy
was routed, he returned to tho boats ju-
bilant over his success, but ere no dis
mounted his steed staggered, then fell
dead. An arrow had passed through the
saddle and buried itself deeply in the
animal, infiicting a mortal wound.
Never mind" exclaimed the don, II
4 have been the first to raise the lance
against the infdels and have lost the first
horse. Che sara, sarar"
| On reviewing his troops that after
noon Don Vasco was somewhat annoyed
to find that one of his most trusty men
at arms had brought STRIPPING son to
share the perils Of the expedition
May it please your grace" said the
man, Il wish to train him to the pursuit
of arms"
But what can his slight arm dor
angrily inquired the cavalier.
Little now. admit. But he knows
how to dress a wound and take care of q
sick comrade, and he is as true as steel"
We'll, well, replied Don Vasco, who
was pleased with the youths appearance,
you are worthy fellow, Pedro, and
will take the boy as my page"
The delighted youth uttered an ex-
clamation of joy. and that day he occu-
pied tent used for baggage and near
that of his master. 1t was noticed by
some that Pedro accompanied his son to
his new quarters and relieved him from
oil mental duties. but indulgent parents
are too common to excite much atten-
ton. Never was such n page seen as
Jose, and soon, for want of q better con-
idant, Don Vasco told him of his love.
almost hopeless as it was, for his ward.
Meanwhile De Soto found himself op-
posed by a cacique, who remained i'm
placably hostile. and Le was about to
send captain with troop to conquer
him when the honor was claimed by
Don Vasco. Mastering his band, he Sc
lected picked detachment. and at the
earnest entreaty Of his page the youth
was Of the party. They left in great
pomp, with trumpets sounding and the
cherished banner waving III the breeze,
while Don Vasco vauntingly declared
that he would "bring Hirlhiqua back
either as u friend OF as a captive Che
sara. sara!
AS the Spaniards advanced messenger
| nftar. y,1pocpnrpp cov,,o fro,V, u;rih;ns,o
warning him not to proceed, but the hot
headed Don Vasco judged that this was
evidence Of the cowartlice of his foe.
Squirting on he at last came to tangled
hammock. in which was dismal look
ing morass shaded by expresses. This
his men knew it would be impossible to
cross, laden as they wero with heavy ar
NOR, but Don Vasco was not so easily
daunted. Putting. spurs to his horse he
entered the morass but his steed soon
| foundered and fell 1t was impossible
! for him to extricate himself, and he was
in danger Of sinking into the quagmire.
But his page managed to go to the res
cue by throwing pieces Of bark before
him that supported his light weight and
thus enabled him to carry rope to Don
Vasco. Pulled out, all besmeared with
mud, the crestfallen cavalier felt that
the martial fire SO suddenly rekindled
was as suddenly extinct, and he ordered
a retreat to the camp, humbled by the
potent Hirihiqua, who had encountered
him with friendly warnings and had inn
prisoned him in mudhole to be rescued
by page.
Just as the troop was preparing to
retire, a vicious horse reared, and strik.
ing out with his fore feet kicked the
page with such force that he fell from
the saddle. Then it was that Pedro dis
closed his secret, and Don Vasco dis
covered that the page was his devoted
ward, Donna Inez. Clasping her to his
bosom, he vowed that henceforth no
earthly power should sep tie them.
Not even Hirihiqual" inquired the
senorita. with smile despite her suner-
ing.
Hang Hirihiqua and all the other
quasi If you will be mine, will leave
all this soldering to younger hands, and
we will return to Cuba. Wat say you,
my ward?''
Must ! not follow my guardians ad-
vice? Nay. if had not loved you as Q
civilian, what would have made me fol-
low you here when you put on your ar
morI" A kiss sealed the contract.
The next day as De Soto sat before his
tent chatting with his confessor. caval.
cade approached. 1t was Don Va3co,
with soiled attire, walking by the side
Of litter, upon which lay his page,
while his troop followed in picturesque
disorder.
II have boon to ask" said the knight.
Let my lieutenant. Gomez, take com.
mand Of my troops and retain all my
munitions Of war, but ! only ask the
blessing Of this holy father upon my fair
ward here in masquerade and leave to
60 home"
"You shall have all you ask" replied
Dc Soto. although I,egret to lose you.
But as love made you enlist love shall
procure your discharge"
Theirs was long and happy life, and
among the ornaments of their palatiai
residence. yet standing in Havana. is Q
painting procured by a Spaniard. who
more fortunate than Don Vasco, wa!
not cnt;ccd into swamp.-Ben; ferie,
Poore.
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