Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-03-25

denly arrested in bis career; his
sword CLEANED above bis head
whilst his snort cloak was drawn by
the motion OF his left arm under his
chin; and lis broad beaver. pistoled
belt, and wide bo0ts, now tinged
with the preternasufal light, gave
TO his figure that rich effect which
painters are pleased TO copy.
II saw Sa,an's inps within the
chamber, exclaimed the Captain.
i saw the very servitors OF the
Fieuo! They are many and mis-
chievous, and shall Ds defied though
we battle with the Prince ofthe AIR.
What ho, hastards - Beelzsbub,
defy theel in the ma &of our patron.
the holy and blessed St. Ignatius,
| defy theel"
There was deeper darkness as
Dlun'rees rushed almost to the door
Of tho house with his. sword in his
hand. Again the same deep flashes
e fire ilnmed the, windows, and
two or three s.rangr figures of men,
IN mutfled cioaks, were seen, for the
instant, within. Dauntrses retreat
ed few steps nearer to his COM
panions, and drawing a pistol, held
it ready for instant use. 1t was dis
charged at the windows with the
next fash of the light. and the re-
port was followed ny hoarse and
yelling laugh from the tenants OF
the house.
Once more | DEFY theel" shouted
the Captain, with o loud voice: "and
in the name OF our holy church, and
by the order Of the Lord Proprie-
tary. ] demand what do you here
with these helIish rites?'
The answer was returned in a
still louder laugh, and ln a shot fired
at the chailengers the momentary
light of the explosion revealing, as
Dauntrees imagined, a cloaked figure
presenting a harquebuss through
the window.
Protect yours, ives. friendsl he
exclaimed, with such shelter as
you may find. at'slhe same time re-
treating to the coser ofan oak which
stood upon the hank. These de-
mons show weapcls like our own.
will e'en ply th .rade with thee,
aeeurssd spiritS h5 4adc5, as he
discharged a second pistol.
The Ranger and Pamesack had al
ready taken shelter, and their car
bines were also levelled and fired.
Some two or three shots were re-
turned from the house accompanied
with the same rude laugh which at
tended the first onset, and the scene,
for a moment, would have been
thought rather to resemble the as
sault and defence of mortal foes,
than the strife OF men with intanRi.
! bic gOblins, but that there were
mixed with itother Accomplishments,
altogether unlike the circumstance
OF mortal battle; heavy sound, as
of rolling thunder. echoed from the
interior Of the chapel, and in the
glimpses OF light, antic figures with.
in were discerned dancing with
strange and preposterous motions,
ut avails US not to contend agains,
these fends, said Dauntrees
They are enough to maintai their
post against US, even il they Tough,
with human implements. Our task
is accomplished by gaining sight O
the Chapel and it's inmates. Wa
may certify what we have seen tC
his Lordship; so, masters, move
warily and quickly rearward. Ay
laugh again, you juggling minions
Of the devil!" ne said, as hoarse
shout Of exuitation resounded from
the house, when the assailants com
menced their retreat. Come int
the field as veritable men and VIC
may deal with you! Forward, Ar
mold; il we tarry, our retreat may
be vexed with dangers agains'
which we are uot provided.
Il hope this is the last time We
shall visit this DEVILS den," said
Arnold, as he obeged the CAPITA in s
Injunction, and moved, as rapidly
as his long stride would enabled
him TO walk. from the scene OF their
late assault.
Whilst these events we're passing
| turn back to the publican, who
was left full mile in the rear to
guard the baggage and keep up the
dre,-a post. as be described il, o
no small danger.
1t was with mistrusting con.
science, as to the propriety of his
separation from his companions
that Gsrret, when be had leisure for
reflection, set himself to scanning
his department at this juncture
His chief scruple bad reference tc
the point OF view in which Daun-
trees and Arnold de la Grange would
here after represent this Incident
would they set Ii down. as wease,
hoped they might, to the account ol
a proper and soldier-like disposition
of the forces, which required a de-
tachment TO defend . weak point