The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-01-27


Tho cool evening air blew softly il
through the curtains of the caravan in
which Beli sat with Brigantina, whose
small hands he held tenderly in his
own. She gazed mp at him. as if under
the influence of some spell, with beam.
ing eyes and q dreamy look. AL was
quiet. The night air gently caressed
the leaves of the lindens, whose sweet
scent, mingled with the fresh sea
breeze, penetrated through the win
dows of the caravan, intoxicating the
lovers with its sweet incense.
"Your wife, Alessandro, your wife at
last!' she lisped softly, as if speaking
In a dream.
Certainly, Brigantina, in few days
you'll be my wife," answered the circus
proprietor. .And then you'll be mine
mine alone"
He drew ring from his finger.
"And herewith pledge myself and
my life, darling; this ring shall bind
us together. never to be severed, what
ever our fates may be-yea, unto
DEATH
Brigantina glanced hastily at the
ring, and fervently pressed it to he'
lips. Then suddenly, with an almost
imperceptible movement, she plucked
a tiny dagger from her belt, and prick
ing her left arm with its sharp point
pressed the wound passionately to the
mouth of her beloved. He kissed thu
wound and endeavored to stanch it
but she held her arm out Of his reach
allowing the blood to flow freely, ans
exclaimed in a voice quivering witt
| emotion:
thine, Alessandro, for ever! Fol
thee l am ready to shed my life''
bloodr'
Alessandro Belli had engaged {
second equestrienne; a golden-hairet
/ beauty. proud, intriguing woman.
Jeanette was born in an old, cele
brated, professional family. who ha<
| acquired considerable wealth in thu
pursuit of their calling. A great por
ton of her parents money fell t.
Jeannette's share, whose talents, how
ever, were of too mean anorder to gair
her admission into the higher branches
of her profession, and she was too fon(
of rowing life to settle down quietly
and live happy and contented life.
After the arrival of this beauty Bell
underwent change. He neglected
Brigantina, and began to make I'D
vances to Jeanette.
| This gypsy was q born Spectator
who seeming lucre desires to possess i
with the least possible trouble.
/ often observed the dark threatening
chances of Brigantina, as she dug deel
into her lips with her white teeth.
when shall we get married. Ales
sandro?'' she asked Belli, one afternoon
II have reconsidered the matter
Brigantina, replied he, coldly. II an
too young to marry yet. Twill strive +
earn more money, and you could ais
do much better if you were to accept al
important engagement. Go, and com
back rich. and help me to make BIZ
company out of this gypsy band"
She turned pale.
ssYou want me to go in order to ire
yourself of your VOW to me. | mus
make way for this red-haired beast be
cause you covet her riches Have yol
forgotten your oath, Alessandro? D.
you want to break your solemu vow?
Don't be tiresome. Brigantina, bu
go to where You belong!'' rejoined Bell
imperiously.
The woman laughed scornfully.
"Ah! that's the way you talk to me,
it? Take care. Alessandro - Sc
through you. You want to be rid Q
me to marry your Jeannctte!"
.sYou dream, girl do not even thin
of such thing. am, however, only