Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-06-04
IIaI, C1STR ATTIC NS By R,


Even at the moment through an aper-
ture for observation in the framework
to which he repaired upon adjusting
the fastenings,; he could see approach
ing8a procession of noisy fanatics
The apprehension of the soldier
was, however, not shared by the girl,
who,$ glad she had found means to
get away from the chilling atmosphere
Of her own world, experienced now
only a sense of freedom and relief. In
her tense mood, the din-the shouting
and unWonted soundswere not cal
culated to alarm; on the contrary,
after the oppressive stiffness In the
great halls and chambers Of the SUM
nit they seemed welcome. Her pulses
throbbed and her face still burned
with the remembrance of the inter
view with her father, rs she eyed uns
seeingly the approaching band. led
by censor and banner-bearers.
Verge notre esperance Caught
up as they swept along. she found her
self without warning suddenly q part
OF that human stream. A natural de-
sire to get clear from the multitude
led her at first to struggle, but as well
contend with the inevitable. Faces
fierce, half-crazed. encompassed her;
eyes that looked starved. spiritually
and physically, cleaned on every
side. Held as in wise, she soon,
ceased to resist; suddenly deposited
onta ledge, like shell tossed up from
the sea. she next became aware she
was looking up toward a temporary
altar. garish with bright 3colors. a
'Etends sur nous Louder rose
the voices; more uncomfortable be-,
came the demeanor Of the people. and
quickly, before the unwilling Of the
sacred relics had completely mad
dened them, she managed to extricate
herself from the kneeling or pros
trate throng;; breathless. she fed the
vicinity. q:
n Down. down! Into the heart Of the
village; through tortuous footpaths.
where the pand ering. not pietistic. ele-
ment held sway; where. instead of
3shrines and affairs, had been erected
booths and stands before which ven
doris of nondescript viands or poor
'trumpery vented their loquacity on
the pilgrims: X 5,s35 5355 III
is ,""All hot! All hot! =" p 5 5ss
"a la barque! Ajl'ecaille!
If ia vie !! IL Two drinks for q lizard
I'll VOLTA le plaisir des danes! :"
III The Mount, in olden times q glori-5
GUS and sacred place for royal pilgrim
ages, L where kings came to pray and
seek absolution, seemed now more
mart than holy spot But those whom
the petty traders sought to entice
llen-looking peasants, or poorly clad
fishermen and their fAmilies-for the
most part listened indinerently. or
with stupid derision. 81
s"Bah!"' scoffed one Of them, WON.
an dressed In WORKOUT costume Of in
herited holiday hnery. Where think
you We can get sous for, gewgaws?
.Or full stomachs with % empty
pockets 2" said another. The foul
fiend take your Portugals!
The nomadic merchants replied and
4 rough alteration seemed impend'
ing. when, pushing through the crowd.
the girl hurried on. :. 35sgs
Down, down, she continued; to the
base OF the rock where the sands shin
ing surface had attracted and yet
held many Of the people. Thithel
they. still continued II to come-in
bands; professions; little streams
that, trickling in, mingled with and
augmented 4 the rabble. An encamp.
ment for the hour the petite
tide should break It up. and drive II
piecemeal to the shore or up the
sides OF the Mount-7-it spread out and
almost around the foundations Of the
great rock. Only the shadows 1t
avoided the chilling, outlines Of pin.
nacles and towers; the cold impress
Of the saint, holding close to the sun
lit strand and basking In Its warmth.
b Some, following the example Of their
sea-faring fellows. dug half-heartedly
in the sands In the hope Of eking out
the meager evening meal with a
course, salt-favored others, abandon
ing themselves to lighter employment.
made merry in heavy or riotous fash
ion, but the effect Of these holiday
efforts was only depressing and In
congruous. Y. D si,$
won't you join :" Some ones arm
abruptly seized my lady.
mo, MOI" ,ySs
Unceremoniously he still would have
drawn her. into the ring, but with q
sudden swift movement. she escaped
from his grasp. f.z
My child!" The voice was that Of
a woldsh false friar who, seeing her
pass quickly near by. broke of in
threat, solicitation and appeal for, sous.
to intercept her. Aren't you in hur-
~, my child p. n B
1t may be-" she answered steadily.
with no effort to conceal her aversion
at sight Of the cleaning eyes and
teeth. Too much 80. to speak with
you, who are no friar!"
What mean your" His expression,
ingratiating before, had darkened, and
from his mean eyes shot malignant
look; she met 1t with fearless dis
tdain. .s.,5
That you make pretext Of this
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