Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-02-08

Cd With the country seats OF the nobility
and hidalgoes-splendid buildings embos-
omed in groves of orange trees, whose per-
fume scented the air.
There, signora, Is the country palace
Of the viceroy," said the captain, point
ing to building which covered nearly
three acres Of ground
The ship sailed on until they arrived
nearly abreast Of the town, when Amine's
eyes were directed to the lofty spires of
the churches and other public edifces; for
Anime had seen but little of cities during
her life, rs may be perceived when her
history is recolleoted.
That is the Jesuits' church with their
establishment, said the captain, pointing
to magnifoent pile. I'm the church
now opening upon us lie the canonized
bones Of the celebrated st. Francisco, who
sacrificed his life in his zeal for the propa
CATION Of the gospel in these countries"
II have heard Of him from Father Ma.
thias," replied Anime; "but what build
ing is thats"
1.-THE Augustine convent; and the other,
to tho right, is the Dominican"
Splendid, indeed!" observed Anime.
1.-THE building you sec now, on the wa
tor side, is the viceroy's palace; that to
the right, again, is the convent of the
bsrefooted Carmelites; yon lofty spire is
tho Cathedral of St. GATHERINGS; and that
beautiful and light piece of architecture Is
the Church Of Our Lady of Pity. You
observe there building with dome, ris-
Ing beyond the viceroy's palaces"
II do, replied Anime.
THAT is the Holy Inquisition."
Although Anime had heard Philip speak
OF the inquisition, she knew little about
its properties; but sudden tremor passed
through her frame as the name was men.
tioned which she could not herself account
for.
Now we open upon the viceroy's PAL
ace, and you perceive what a beautiful
building it Is" continued the captain.
THAT largo pile, little above it, is the
custom house, abreast of which we shall
come to an, anchor. I must leave you
now, signora."
A few INMATES afterward the ship an
ohored opposite the custom house. The
VIM EhhSo0h6oEb WSLG o1AOkC A<t>
the exception of Anime, who remained in
the vessel while Father Matthias went in
search of an eligible place of abode.
Inc next morning the priest returned
on board the ship with the intelligence
that he had obtained reception for
Amino In the Ursuline convent, the abb
bess OF which establishment he was 40
quaiAted with; and, before Amino went
ON shdre he cautioned her that the lady
aoness was strict woman, and would be
pleased II she conformed as much as pos
sible to the rules Of the convent; that this
convent only received young persons Of
the highest and most wealthy families,
and he trusted that she would be happy
there. He also promised to call upon her,
and talk upon those subjects so dear to his
heart, and SO necessary to her salvation.
The earnestness and kindness with which
the old man spoke melted Anime to tears;
and the holy father quilted her side to go
down and collect her baggage with u
warmth of feeling toward her which he
had seldom felt before, and with greater
hopes than ever that his cndeavors to con-
vert her would not ultimately be thrown
away.
Anime went on shore with Father Ma
thias; she refus,M the palanquin which
had been prepared for her, and walked up
to the convent. They landed between the
custom house. and the viceroy's palace,
passed through the largo square behind it,
which led ZIP to the Church of Pity, near
70 which the convent is situated
In half an hour they forced their way
through the crowd and arrived at the con-
vent, where Amino was well received by
the ahbess; and, sitter few minutes con-
versation, Father Matthias took his leave;
upon Which the abbess Immediately set
about her task of conversion. The first
thing she did was to order some dried
swees meats-ntSt bad beginning, as they
wer, palatable;. but as she happened to be
vS.y Ignorant and unaccustomed to theo-
logical disputes, her subsequent argu-
'ments did not go down as well as the
fruit. After q rambling discourse of about
an hour the old lady felt tired, and felt as
II she had done wonders. Anime was then
introduced to the mans, most of whom
were young, and all of good family. Her
dormitory was shown to her; and express
ing wish to be alone, she was followed
into her chamber by only l6 of them,
which was about as many as the chamber
could we'll hold.
We must pass over the two months dur
ing which Amino remained in the convent.
Father Matthias had taken every step to
ascertain II her husband had been saved
upon any Of the islands which were under
the Portuguese tlomin ions, but could gain
no Information. Amino was soon weary
of tho convent, and, a fter three months,
she requested Father Matthias would find
her some other place of refuge, telling him
frankly that hqr residence In that place
was not very likely to assist her CONVEX
sion to the tensts of his faith. Father
Matthias fully comprehended her, but re-
piled: IT havemo means"
Hero are lnaans," replied Anime, tax
ing tho diarAond ring from her finger.
"Ttis is worth 500 duoats in our country,
bert, know not. how much"
Father Matthias took the ring. IT will
call upon you tomorrow morning, and let
you know what htsve done. shall &C
quaint the lady abbees that you are going
to your lrushand, for it would not DO safe
to let hen suppose that you have reasons
for qui9ttnG the convent. have heard
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