The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1896-10-16


Twelve years, with all the changes
that so long a period of time brings,
have passed since the loss that had SO
vrung the heart of Sir George. He had
grown gray and many wrinkle crossed
his manly brow.
AWpsy band were in the West Rid
Ing Of Yorkshire, England, and the
beautiful dauseuse Minitti, with her
handsome companion, was perform
ing to the delighted villagers of the
country. 1t aid not escape the inquisi-
tive eyes of the spectators that her
companion fernando, watched with
loving eye each motion of Minitti.
The little town in the environs of
which the gypsy band were encamped
was one day thrown into colnmotion by
one of the Inhabitants declaring that
an article of considerable value had
been stolen from his house. One of the
inhabitants even remembered to have
seen female of the tribe near the door
Of the house whence the jewel was
missing, and was ready to make oath
That it was none other than Manitti, the
danseuse of the tribe.
This was quite sufficient, and upon
such strong circumstantial evidence the
beautiful girl was seized and rudely
carried before the justice of the county
lot examination. In vain was all proof
OHered by the tribe as to her innocence;
10 court would heed a gypsy's evidence,
anu the justice was forced, though com
passion was in his heart, aye, and it
1eamed broadly from his countenance,
"o' TO commit the girl.
Immediately after the justice had
pronounced the sentence, and the weep
ilg girl was about to be borne away by
'ne officers of the, court, a young man
stepped suddenly forward from the
Go"d end said, while he thrust aside
Ie rough hands that were extended to
seize Minitti.
Stand back, if you would not have
me take your lives. The girl is inno-
s ~ stole the jewel. Why should you
suarge this upon that gentle being, in
ICE locent and pure, aye, purer than the
'' .,1 81 ye! 1t is | who am guilty"
Nh Ihou!" cried the gypsy girl, "im-
possible, Fernandez" for it was her
tt,DNlpanlon of the dance. And the gem
~ euri' rejoicing to find one friend so
I s.or her in this fearful moment, threw
his breast.
g. Even so, dear Minitti," he replied,
,s JoO rear not for me, 1 shall soon be
aoo~ aSeu again. Keep up brave heart,
d.. nS ne said these words, the justice
oor e0Oed officers to release the girl and
aof -liO The young man to prison, glad
an opportunity to clear one whom
M Toulu not find his heart to commit.
sn ine u, Justice was Sir George Pasely,
~ 1I : mat same night while he sat alone
hot 80 study, musirg upon the exam
ciro,, on OF the gypsy and the singular
AMI substances relating to it, serv-
sr.s announced that a stranger de-
t tIaed to see him. He was admitted, and
lead ii' gaunt person of the gypsy
tiono5s was before him. Sir George mo-
'V ~ him to a seat.
mo. Duuge' said he at once, 81 am a
on VI lew words. 1 have come here
permi matter of business. and with your
pont 9ioh VIII speak at once 10 the
go &c on, sir"
rVn we've years ago." continued the
''FF NY you lost a child"
ated - oid man sprang like an infuri-
~ .a a,iinal upon the person of the gyp-
assr, .u' Selling him by the throat, had
j sors thrown him upon the floor be-
himself gypsy sufficiently recovered
Geo. to release his neck from Sir
he i'y,, said the gypsy, casting of
Il o .usuce with an ease that showed
and s,s, his superior physical power,
'''n a degree Of composure that