The National tribune., 1901-02-21
SPY OF THE REBELLION.
Confined from first pags.)

which he had Hsen compelled to pass, ha(
tainted. His strength of will, which haC
| supported him through the investigation
had given way and he lay, limp and in
animate, upon the bed.
Several days of anxiety and solicitud,
now passed. UpabIelto learn any tiding:
of his unfortunate comrades, Webster tor
| tured himself with all manner of vague
fears and doubts assto their probable fate
all of which had its effect in retarding
his recovery and keeping him confined t.
his room.
At last, after days of weary and anxious
waiting. the newspapers were brought il
one morning, and the information of the
conviction of Lewis and Scully was duly
chrOnicled. The same paper also an
| nounced the day upon which their deatf
was so speedily to follow.
LEWIS AND sCULLY.
The sentence of death was a heavy
blow TO Lewis and Scully, and from the
character of the men by whom they were
surrounded, they felt that hope was use
less. The spirit of animosity manifested
toward them by the court, the indecent
haste with which their trial had been con-
Quoted, and the rapidity with which their
sentence had followed their conviction,
gave them no reason for hoping for Glenn
ency, or that they ~Gpld be able to escape
ing over them.
Lewis and Scully had never seen each
other from the time when the latter was
removed from the cell few days after
their first imprisonment, and each was un-
conscious of the others fate.
After their conviction they had both
been sent to Il prison called Castle Goodwin,
and had been placed in irons and in sepa-
rate cells. During the first two days that
pl1nSpI
visited by Judge Crump, who conducted
the trial, and by several members of Gen.
Winder's staff, Al of whom endeavored to
obtain some admissions from the two pris-
oners which would justify their action III
condemning them to death. All with no
avail, however; the two men stoutiy in
sisted upon their original story, except so
far as to admit that they bad searched the
premises Of Mrs. Morton, but each man
was firm in stating that he had become dis
gusted with the service, and had left it
very soon after that act had been com
mitted.
On the day after their sentence had been
communicated to them, Il letter was
brought to Lewis, from the commnndant
of the post, stating that Sculy was suf-
fering with serious illness, and having
requested that Lewis be allowed to visit
him, the privilege had been granted. On
entering the cell where Scuily was con
fined, Lewis found his fellOw-prisoner in
very depressed condition of mind, although
his physical infirniities had been assumed
in order to secure AN interview with his
partner in misfortune.
After discussing their situation as phil
Osophically as possible under the circum-
stances, seeking for some ray of hope and
hndlng none, they We're at last compelled
to the belief that their doom was sealed,
and that their only plan was to bear up
manfully to the end u
SculIy, who WAS u Roman Catholic. de
sired the services of a priestly comforter.
to whom he could make such statements as
would relieve his: mind in the coming trial,
and made knowp, this wish to Lewis.
You will not tell him what you know
of Webster, and his connection with this
matter, will your said Lewis, fearful that
Webster might be betrayed.
Il don't know what1 will tell him." an
swered Scully; Il have not decided what
to say, nor do | JEnow awhat l will be com
For Gods sake. sGully, don't say any
thing about Webster; we can meet our
fate like men, bIIt To mention his name
now would be wrong indeed.
Il tell YOU said StuIly, Il don't know
what | am going to say. | don't want to
do wrong, but ! cannot tell what [ may
have to do yet .z5n1
and earnestly upon this matter, and when
at last the priest arrived, and Scully fol
lowed him to another cell, the warning ad-
of his fellow-prisoncr were ring
ing in his ears.
TWO MYSTERIOUS PRISONERS.
What transpred during that secret
meeting between the condemned spy and |
his father confcssor. Lewis did not know !
but when he was conducted 10 his own
cell, late that night, he SAW IL man ana |
woman closely guarded, i'll the lower hail. |
and his heart grew heavy and cold as his |
conjured up the dreful fate |
which n confession from his imprisoned !
would bring to the faithful pa |
triot, Webster who lay suffering and anx-
Ous upon his bed Of pain.
After long and restless night in which |
he tossed measiIy upon his hard prison |
bed, vaIniy attempting to court the rest |
giving slumber Of which he stood so much |
in need, Lewis arose from his couch |
feverish and unrefreshed, rs the first faint |
rays of the morning sun penetrated his |
lamp and dingy cell.
His mind was in n state of confusion |
and his heart was filed with fear. What |
had been done he knew not, and yet those |
guarded figures OF the night before were |
ever in his mind. Could it be that they |
were Webster and his faithful attendant |
AIRS. Lawton? He shrank involuntarilS |
from this thought. and yet, strive as he |
would, it recurred to him, with increased |
force, and with more convincing power |
after each attempt to drive it from him.
In Il little while the prison was astir. |
The guards were making their accustomed |
.ounds, breakfast was served. and another !
day, with all its solemn activity, and its |
hustle SO deathlike and subdued, had be- |
gun.
Unable to partake of the scanty meal |
that was set before him, Lewis impatient |
" awaited the hour when he would be per |
mitted to visit his fellow prisoner whom |
he had left upon the eve of consulting |
with his spiritual adviser, and, il possi- |
Die. learn the result of his interview with |
he priest
About 10 o'clock the turnkey appeared |
and he was conducted to ScuIly's cell. ASH
he entered the miy-lighted room he no.
ticed that the face of tho man whom he
lad left the night before had undergone a |
wonderful change. His cheeks were
iunken and pale; his eyes had a strange,
wild expression, and the shadows under
he lids were dark and heavy. His hair was
lnkempt, and his lips trembled with the |
emotions which he was struggling to re-
press. Whatever events had tranSpired |
since he had seen him last, it was evident
that their effect upon Scully had been ter
'ibe and agOnizfng. He had been unable
10 sleep, and he1tortnres of his mind had |
been almost unbearable. His greeting to |
Lewis showed degree OF restraint which |
had been unknown before, and for a mo- |
ment he seemed unable to sneak
AT length he grew t;ilmpr and rnlated to