Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1895-12-05
"Amalita, you cannot break my heart

"Amalita, you cannot break my heart
thus. Ask me anything else"
You are prodigal of words, senior, !"
she began, scornfully, but with a rapid
change of manner and tone rose and
threw her arms round his neck.
''Antonito moi! love your she
sobbed. "For you would give up
home, relatives, country. Grant me
this one favor. Save that poor child,
and swear to become your wife in an
other month. You have said that if
would marry you you would resign
your hateful commission in the army
and seek home in Mexico. will fol-
low you there and to the end of the
earth
The last words were sobbed on his
fiercely-beating heart as he tenderly
embraced her with anguished look that
all his rapture could not disguise.
You have won," he said, after a
pause. "For you l will dare anything.
They will die day after tomorrow. I
have but short time, and now must
leave you, dearest. If l fail, you will
forgive me, will you not? or will not
survive my Disgrace
"You will succeed, beloved. It is a
righteous act. They will have enough
victims. You shall never repent your
sacrifice"
He smiled sadly.
"Ah, if this had only happened after
my resignation" ~
A discreet cough was heard at the
door, and Tia Maria, entering, said:
II have searched everywhere for your
bracelet, Amalita, but cannot find it,
"Oh how stupid Of me-here it is on
the sofa.' Et -''-tt' t'Hi5f
Roberto lay on a pallet beside two
ether comrades, who, in the midst OF
their own misery. tried to cheer and
tortify the boy, exhorting him to meet
manfuliy doom which they felt was
even more terrible for him than for
them. He had been one of the most
enthusiastic volunteers; had fought
well, but now the near prospect Of
death seemed to make coward of him,
A soldier who spoke little English
entered the cell at this moment and
roughly bade him rise and follow to the
captains room. Roberto rose trem-
blingly.
Courage, my boy" said a middle
aged man, perhaps it is good news for
you. If not, beware lest he wiring from
you word about Lopez's plans"
Never fear" he replied; making an
effort to control his agitation. Il hate
to die"-here he gulped down sob
this way, but I'll not be a traitor.
Good-Dy.'
The guard interrupted further
speech by pushing him into the CORR
dor with his musket. &
Here is the prisoner, captain"
Every well; you may retire, SER
geant."
Antonio locked the door after him.
and in a low tone briefly related to
Roberto the plan he had formulated
for the latter's escape.
each prisoner will receive three
shots. BY dint of extensive bribery
and the cooperation of surgeon, Sc
cret friend of the Cuban cause, have
that three blank cartridges
shall be fired at you. You must be
careful to simulate death as much as
possible until the word 'Amalia' is
i'll your ear. Then you may
breathe freely and open your eyes, for
you will he temporarily safe. Further
details will then have been arranged
and told you. The least indiscretion
on your part, the least bungling on
that of those l have employed, though
only two are in the secret, will ruin me
as well as seal your fate''
Roberto thanked him fervently, and
promised him implicit obedience. b
"You must not return to your cons
rades." I. M1
Poor fellows!" muttered Roberto.
''The light of hope is. shining in your.
eyes, and might betray us. Look as
downcast as when you entered, if pos
sible. At any rate do not let the guard
have direct look at you. Enter, ser
geant." he said, as he entered the door,
"and conduct this prisoner to soli-
tary cell. He must have no commune
cation with the other filibusters."
They passed out, and Antonio,
grooming deeply, murmured:
"Oh, my love, what a sacrificed"