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”mewâ€"m: , uabuuu wrwzu'u Lo L130 onset. “Hod and Saint Stephen defend us!” cried the leader of the traveling party, and as he spoke he and his armed Companions brought their lunces to a rest, with their youthful Companion behind them. “Ibis W111 never do,” said the watcher. “Those gentlemen will be quickly swept down if they do not have help. It must not be said that a. Vendorme refused his help to a suffering fellow. Come, now, my faithful bladeâ€"live or die, I’ll have a. hand in this!” By a. short cut he reached the place of meeting just as the onset took place. “\Vhat ho!” he shouted, at the top of his voice; “are ye not rather near to the city of Milan for such dastard work? Give way. Twelve against six is cowardlz!” “HA tax 2: _-‘___-:n u, , 1.1.. “H0, H6,” retumedvtjlie rogger Chieftain, “here we have the duke’s outcast! If you would save your head, Master Vendorme, get thee gone quickly.” (1‘? . “Not. if tholfi meaoest harm to these honest travelers.” “What meanest thou?” “I mean to fight, if e do not leave these gentlemen to pursue t air way in peace.” Upon this the robber-chieftain laughed mm. argyle moment more I'm Mina xmgnts, one seemed to be a. servant, while the sirlth was a. mere boy. They rode on at a. center, aughing and chatting, thinking, proimbly, that all danger had been left he hind them. But they were soon to be unde- ceived. As they emerged from behind a. grove of olives, and entered upon the open plain, the robber knights came sweeping from their cover, and, with a. wild 1 J x 'l ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ Knights drew back in t! watcher could see both [nu-ti that they must soon come travelers were now so near distinguish their bearing, an to be gentlemen. Four of t] knights, one seemed to be a. the siith was a mere boy. C a. cantor, laughing and chat: probably, that. all danger ham hind them. But they were soc probabl) hind the: ceived. grove of “Now, by my soul,” crie “we are to have a. clash. conflic‘. These black ms robber band, and yonder travellers are marked.” By and by the first party again, and as thev annrom: venmg trees, and as the youth was the point of sitting down again up grass, he saw another party of horse: sning from a wood to the left. They twelve in number, and were clad in the hi: watched the ya: are not robbers, pear in bright those who cor: hers. ” that “As yet,” he said, still weapon, “thou hast never dishonorable cause, but: hc so God 011in mews. I mu heart away from Mile :1, a the home of my birth, or means of sustenance ‘Wht not in the way. If I Join t I max do more man find ‘ enem to the northwaz party of horsen tion or Monza. stllon SIZE. As he thus spoke he drew hf its scabbm'd, am? gazed upon i look. The blade was long 3 bright; as when first It came fix of its maker, and evidently metal. The hilt was of silver, flowers of gold, and in the pom a. pure czu'buncle of rare briilizu And my poor garment sâ€"they will me much longer. This is my or sion which moth doth not corrupt Wis soiled 'and much worn. The hose, which had once been a. fawn-colored silk, had grown to a dingy brown; the shirt, once white and fair, was stained and crumpled; and the doublet of blue velvet. slashed with white and crimson, and edged with gold, had lost its newness, and in more than one place some of its fabric was missing. His hat was looped up upon one side by a silver brooch, which held the re- mains of a much abused ostrich plume. A faded red sash confined his shirt about, the loins, also holding his sword scarf in place. The youth arose from his recumbent pos- ture, and gazed about him. “\Vhere to-night?” he muttered, in a. half mou 'nful tone. He took out his purse â€"â€"a. net-work of silk and goldâ€"and held it up between his eye and the horizon. “Emptyâ€"the last denier gone! For my bed the warm earth will answer, buL this body of mine will not. thrive upon fruits and herbs. I must have bread and meat. 1 WUTGAST 0F MILAN | P h | r , Toward the close of a pleasant day in mid-summer, a young man sat alone upon the green-sward, beneath an olive tree, not many miles north of Milan. It was a lovely spotâ€"a vast garden of tree and shrub, with fruit and flowers, with here an open space, and there a dense, shadowy thicket of dark-leaved trees. Close at ‘ hand was the highway, but for more than an hour no traveller had stirred the dust of the beaten track. The man to whom we have alluded could not have been more than two-and~twenty years of age, though his frame had reached the proportions and developments of athletic vigor. He was not taller than the average height of men, ‘ but when he stood erect, so straight and comely was he, and such a breadth of shoulders and such a swell of bosom did he present, that the eye, taking its cue from hisevident strength of nerve and muscle, gave him proportions of frame beyond his real measure. His face was somewhat bronzed by exposure, but his features were regular and handsome, and his eyes, large and full, looked out with a soft, liquid light, seeming almost tearful when resting from the call of passion. His hair was Very darkâ€"almost blackâ€"and hung in wavy masses over his shoulders, while upon his lip curled a graceful moustache. His dress m 110an KxIGHrs.â€"â€"THE OUTCAST’S STORY. The tenth century was drawing to a close, and the monarchs of Europe were taking a respite from the labors of war and conquest. Petty princes were lifting their heads into notice, and the knights of Christendom, who sought only honorable combat, were resting upon their arms, but all knights were not thus quiet. Many there were who, with no other use for their weapons, betook themselves to the darker passages of the highways, and turned robbers. aw tin , they Who c I wor ‘h ngmentumore he nEked ne ce 3'18 arm's: ack in the Wood. The both parties, and he knew )on come together. The W so near that he could earincr, and he knew then: FourU of them weré stout CHAPTER I. I!) inst t1 1 was upon n upon the horscmcn is- They were e obsen s smells salt, as he 11. “They never ap- arc rather th 0 sight 2 black EL Filled. b1 the UL) OI left me not only master of his property, but also master of his trade; and for some months me'ked at. mmmnxmmed and ham. i "*Yes, m lord.” Vendorme applied this title to the oy, for as the latter had thrown open his doublet he exposed to view the insignia. of a count glittering upon his breast. Theodore of Hartburg smiled, and Orlando proceeded. “Not many years ago In father died, and left me not only master 0 his 'nrnnertv- but “Aha,” interrupted Theodore, “now I see where the charm Was that protected you agaihst the blows of the robbers.” ()ur hem could not refuse the request which was thus earnestly pressed upon him. Who his companions were he knew not; but In: felt sure that they were honest men; and he fm't'mrrinrn‘e believed that they were men nf wealth anal power. it was towards the boyish 'l‘heodore that he turned with the must sympathy, and to him he told his :ZLOI'y. "1 shall not make many words, fair sir, in my account of myself, for the subject is hardly worthy of it. Know, then, that my name is Orlando Vendorme. My father was Roberic Vendormc, and he was accounted the best armorcr of Milan. He made this sword of mine, which has never yet battered its edge; and he made the shirt of mail which I wear beneath my doublet, and which neither spear nor blade can pene- anJ-n 3’ crate. “Yes, sir. Milan is my native place.” “Dayan return to the city to-night?” Ven- dormc shook his head. “00ml, kind sir,” said he who had been called Eberhard, and who was of command- ing presence, “we would help you if you need help, for we would pay the debt we owe you. “'0 have need of rest; w11d, while our horses crop the grass awhile, we will sit; here and hear your story.” “Good,” cried Theodore. “I like that. Comeâ€"«let us sit.” here 0 V!!! “Aye, fair sii‘,” cried Vcndnrme, after a. litdc hesitation, “I am poop-so poor that I have not, even one denier that I can call mv called ’lheodore of Hantbux". My father “as 211 \101th) knight, 111111 a successful (ren- (31111: 111111 out of the love thev bore;D for him those kind friends five me then companionship 311111 protection. This other individual, continued the )outhful speaker, pointing t 1 the 0an man of the path who 12 1111111 hecz11mtice1l,"is apwcious rascal, as 11,11 we ln'l :is may looks. His mune is 1:11;;1111‘11, 1:11 1i he calls himself 111v servant. Hti 11 he 1:; '11 fantnful follow, 111111 I think I 111111111111. 'Ihcre, sir,â€"â€"I have been frank with you, :11»- I have 1). reason to be; and now may we not know to whom we are indebt- e11?" “N 0W, gentlemen,” said our hero, as he wiped his sword upon his doublet, and re- turned it to its seabbzrrd, “you can pursue your way in peace. I do not think the res- cals will trouble you again.” “Key, nay," cried the boy, who had been sitting out of harm’s way, but yet with his sword drawn, as though ready to defend himself should the need eome. “Nay, nay, my friend; we go not on until we know to whom weure indebted for this wonderful preservation. This, fair sir, is (insper Vog- el. This next; is Frederic Von Brunt. Andtizis is Ludwig Eberhard. And this, John de la l’urtiilu,-ull true and noble gentlemen, and knights of Sammy. And I, sir, um 21. mere hey, us you see, and am called 'l‘heodol‘e of :l'lux‘tbul'g. My father was u. worthy knight, and a successful gen- eral: and out of the love they bore for him these kind friends give me their By this time the black villains began to waver, and when two more of their number had fallen they drew back and retreated to- wards the wood. There were but five of them on the retreat, for seven of their party lay dead upon the earth. Of the true knights not one had been slain, for they had fought stoutly, and had proved that they were used to war. “You chop at a. charmed body, dog!” said the youth, and in a. few minutes more he had laid the robber dead at his feet. The s'word desce'nded upon Vendorme‘; bosom, but without effect. “By Saint Michael!” chimed another of the robbers, “I’ll try what virtue there is in my good sword. \Vhab ho, thou meddling villain, go wet the guise with thy blood!” “The outcast hasa. charmed body,” cried one of the robbeis, as he diew back from the fray,witl1 his lance shivered, and his sword b10ken. “Thrice hme I laid the edge of my sharp sword upon lus ranged doublet, and the effect; was as though To had struck thin air.” v55: unann- Vendorme now sprang to Where the fight was gathering thick and hot around the tra- velers; and, sounding the war-cry of God and Saint Ambrose, he plunged headlonrr into the fray. He fought like one who has no life to lose, and where his sword fell blood was sure to follow. His bright blade seemed to have a. charmed power, for be- neath its strokes the stoutest armor yielded, and nothing could stay the fury of its pas- sage. Tlfe robber’s lance was turned! from the youth’s body as thoth it had struck a. sur- face of solid rock, anfi before he could re- cover himsclf he was thrown from his sad- dle, and his neck pierced through and th rough. “We would have given you a. station of pow- er with us, and now you turn: against us. But your doom is sealed. Take 111M!” nrs’flhbe aensweiy at the intruder. But he did not advance his lance a second time, for with one sweep «of his sword the adventurer cleft it in twain, and on the next instant the chief lay dead upon the ground. As soon as the robbers Saw that their leader was dead, three of them turned upon Ven- dorme, as though they would make quick work with their vengeance. ut how came it? Do you not belong bouts?" OI‘h WLUH UILCLL kuacwuvu. “How now, outcast,” one of them cried. u: ’h s- :*1 Ly 1e 7 7 3 '9 could we cm he unit would flee with me to Mzuifrcd‘s power would hinted that she was smcri mc. “Yo,” she (,1 iuL O hunk), it, is \ou who : Ii;.\'c nothing to lose, ‘ gain; while you lame vm‘ spouts are blight, before “In this mu she made “[have been talking with my compan- ions,” said the boy-count, “and we find that we must do something for you. But you will understand this one thing to begin with: We do nothing in charityâ€"we but pay you what is your due. So that point is settled. Your story has more than in- terested usâ€"it has warmed us in your favor; and we are inclined to help on as we can. Is there not a. tournament 0 some kind 'on the vcfay_ of preparation in Milan?” “Yes,” replied our‘heE'o. “There is one t3 come off in two weeks, or thereabouts.” “Were ever you in armor?” .‘JIImp-n Ana... ” --:A n.l-_.l- _.-.n_ _ __.:1- THE SILVER CROSS. When Orlando returned with the horses, Theodore of Hamburg was ready to receive him. V endorme did as he wasdilecbcd, and while he was "one the Saxons held close converse tothhcx. ten; htnnnzuwty long?r ago, but. 1 cannot- tear myself away. .‘émnething,r whispers to me that [muyyet see l‘i-Ua‘itlwl again. I have herml that she is sick. and that on account of .her sickness her union with Ludovico has been postp oned. “Such, gentlemen, is my story. If you think I have been foolish, I be}; you will spore inc your criticisms. That 1 hare been very unfortunate no one can dispute.” 'l‘hemlore of Hurthurg was mun-l1 moved by the outcasts story; for he was young, and the tale of love interested him. After meditating a. while, he said to our hero: “(lo and catch our horses; and when you return I may have something to say unto slum 3’ thee. TH E WATCHMAN. "LINDSAY gain; while you loan: your home where prw spouts are bright before you.” “In this way she made me feel that cir- eun'istanees had brought her down to my level, and the arrangements Were part Lilly made for our flight. lint we Were doomed to a hitter disappmntment. The servant who had accompanied l-losahcl to my house proved treacherous. She had overheard our plans, and in hope of some great grain, she revealed them to the. duke. Manfred was savage beyond all reason. He satisfied himself that the story of the servant was true, and then he proceeded in his work of revenge. He east the princess into a narrow chamber, beneath lock and key, and to me he did the worst that he could do. He confiscated my property, and cast me out of the city: and. his edict was, that if I was found within the gates of Milan again, I should suiier instant death. I came forth from . my native city an outcast and a wanderer, with my father's sword about my loin», and a single sequin in my pocket. That was two months; ago. I should haVe left Lombardy long am, but I cannot tear myself away. Something whispers to me that I may yet see Rosahel again. I have heard that she is sick. and that on :im'nnnt we haul no cunt-ml. \ 1201 had confesswl that, me, I was stricken with a he“ could we cm be united! would flee with me in smut Iorme. 1 saw it in the dcwy light; of her melting eye, and in the trcnmlmxs melody of her Voice. Driven to desperation at the prospect ofiwing forced to wed with the wicked Ludovicushc luul sought the first help thutcumc in hvr way. So 0111‘ meet- ing Hts accidental, and our love was the result of circumstances over which WC haul no control. \Vlmn Rum- “I need not tell you all that passed. She remained with me an hour, keeping me busy all the time exhibiting different styles and qualities of arms and armor. On the fol- lowing day she came again; and this time she made a revelation that startled me af though a lightning-bolt had burst before my eyes. She told me she had been seeking for a friend: but that among all the throng at her guardian’s palace there was not one whom she dared to trust. She had seen me when I first called upon the duke, and she had sent her servants to inquire eoncernine my character. She said she had learned that I was honorable and upright, and me she had determined to trust. Ayeâ€"more than that; she threw herself upon my protection. It had been decreed that she should marry with the Prince Ludovico, the son of Duke Manfred, and the Duke had sworn that the marriage should soon take place. She loathed the princeâ€"«she hated and despised him, for he was ugly and ehurlish: and, moreover, he was known to he an unprineipled dehauehee. Her refusal to take him for a husband, availed her nothing, for Manfred was her lord and guardian, and his will was law. She Would rather die t'uzn rut-"I'ilicc herself to the (,‘ill' hraeeofthe foulvxn-tvli; and as a last re- sort she had sought me. She sought 1114) be- cause :-~l1(‘li','llc\‘wl that l was honm'ahle and ‘ thatl would not take advantage of her un- 1 fortunate situation. v â€" vâ€" v-uuAuJa.‘ nu. “After making this discovery I imagined that I should see the Princess no more; but in this I was mistaken. Not many days after that, while I was at work in my shoy), she came to see me. She had but a. single attendant, whom she left at the door of the hall; and when she had thrown off her hood I was so dazzled by her beauty that I must have been almost insolent in my gaze. She was as fair as the evening star, and as lovely in the mild sweetness of her look as the fabled houri of the Moslem. a power would not 1‘1'1111311 us. at she was sacrificing too much fm 0,” she 1:111:11. “V0, 110,111-11‘ 1t, 13 \1111 who are sucrifiein-r. 1 hing to law, but cvcnthing 11 11: you leave vmu' 1101110 whom 11m CHAPTER II. ,thlock'undl-zcy,zu1d t.” 1110 'st that, he could do. He property, and cast me out of 1111; in t1 101m withasmiln. s over which \thn {usu- . she loved ' mar. 31w sai t )W The count took it, 111111 when he 111111 cast his eyes 11111111 the monogrzmi he gazed up with 11 c111i11us look upon his visitor. “\\ 111:1151 i1l\o11 get this?" “N 0111 tohli! 1111, 1111 10111 l111etL1111111‘ty oftra- velez's, whorcpicseiitcd 1hemsel1 es as .{11i rhts of S11xony.'l‘hev were set upon by :1. 11111111 of robbers twice their nu111be1‘, 111111 I 1101 pod them to overcome the foe. One of them was a. youth-ha.rdly passed bey ond his boy- hoodâ€"11nd he gave me this missive for your highness.” “Do you know who he was?” “Only that he called himself Theodore of Hagtburg. ” “I have. .1 letter for V011, 111v 101‘11,”1‘opli- «10111111110, auh 211101le and extending the pargluncnt. Alfonso of Modulus was :L largo, handsome man, fifty years of age, and was :wmImtcd one of the wisest rulers in Italy. He rccciv- ed our hero kindly, and asked what; his business Was. morning, at an hour wheh ] the count :{zu'czuuliencm he awe; mud, in his turn, he w the princes p1 csqnce. 11igr11t.\\11r-.11 he went to 111» 1;. 111111111613 he 1111111 {111111 the parchment, 1111dcx'11111i11cd it 11v 1111111111110’1' the C1 v111110. 11is L111111sit1 to 1:111111' \1'1111L was writ Len in t111- body of the 111111- 11115 11111 111011t;1)ut 110 11111 feel a «treat (5111' 11111111 to 1111011' 11110111111 11 1 111811 it. \\ 110 11115 '111c11111111: 11f 111111111111” IL 1111511. 1111es~ tinn 1111111r1-111311y113110111111111 1111s11'1:1'0(1,111111 11111.11' '111'11111; 11111' 11010 put 111) L110 quaint 111111111141‘11111. :1111111'1111L to 1,1011. ()11 the fol- 111111113- 11111‘111111rhc 1113 131111;; 115th; 111111 11c~ f111'c;111111‘11111'111:111t 110 115111 crossed the P11 11.1111 51111111011111- Pincenm, “'1101‘0 11c purchas- ed 11 31111; of clothes 11. little more becoming to1111i1111'11'i111111111'110 11115 about to visit 11 111111012. ()111110110xL1111y 110 11111110 1111 011113 11110 to 111111111: 111111 by the 1111111110 of the f1 111111111r 1111011101111 110 was in 11111161111. He s1 1135111 11 1'L?\‘]1L'.J111L1)1L‘ 11111 .111c1c he passed 1111: 191(1111111 101' of the day, 111111 on the 110\t morning, :11; 1111 hour when he 10111111311 that ed il. snit'of clothes to an individual wh prince. ()n the next ride to 333er: mm} .- “l‘lere iaT 1111 adventure, the outcast crie 11. 11s: lu- thrust the se1 ollinto his 11030111. “ CW)“ 1111 suul 1 (11111118500 thwugh 11; but; I ll Inlluw it out. Let 1L win or fz1l, it enn- not leave me Worse all 1111111 it finds me. So heu- Hoes f11 \lmlen: 1." \\ 11110111 .1111 «lillieult‘x he secured one of the be: t of the mm- hm ses 11ml \1 as soon on his 111112101 1111110111'01 1110 he urged the beast; at a pretty smart '111llop,for he haul no (lesixe to be overhauled by the disconnited robbers. Before dark he reached the little £01111 of St. Dmmm, where he stepped for the night. When he went; to his chaunher, he grove, mid then he 'luuku parchment which he llch writinr' “as in chau‘uctcl tohim, um} had been ha sharp lczulcn point. Th quaint mnnogmm, lookix v. 01f h: Min;r u. cilclc um» l of these horses “'llit‘llvthe robbers huve left, and reach Modem. with time to spare." “And you will go?" “Yes.” “Then take the note, and deliver it into Alfonso’s own hzuulu, and whatever answerI he gives you. you will living to Milztu. If, you are faithful in this I do not think you! will ever regret thehoui‘thut brought you into contact with Theodore of Hamburg.” ' Thus speaking, the lyy vaulted to his smldle, and when his companions had fol- lowed his example, they all rode away to- wzmls the distant city. ()rlumlo Vemloruie watched the party until they luul disappeared beyond an olive . “The distance,” Laid Orlando, musinglv, “is not, M Li {om Iczurucs. I can takcc (me 0f these In 150.; “IiiLh thL i‘iobbc rs hint,- left, and real; -11 \lmiuna. \\ 1th time to snare.’ “Yes, sir.” “Here is a. note which I have written to him. It is not; sealed, for it is in a cypher which I think you mnnot read. Alfonso is a friend of minc~~hc was a near and dear friend of my father-wind he must have this within four days. \Yill you carry it to him?" “’l‘hn .1:.V+.‘“..n ’9 MAL] Ankh)!“ -.i._~:_“,1u “I will, most certainly,” replied Or- lando. “Then,” resumed the boy, “this is a. matter of business, and I shall pay you a part of the purchase money in advance. Here is a. purse containing one hundred sequins. ” “But,” said our hero, “I may never make it.” “Never mind. That is my affair. Take the money, and when the armor is ready I will call for it. And now I have one thing further to say unto you. \Vlzere you ever in Modena?’ “Yes, sir.” “You have heard of the Count Alfonso?” “I wish to make a bargain with you,” said Theodore. “If you ever get back to Milan, will you make mea. shirt. of mail like that which you now wear?” “I will, most certainly,” replied Or- 1 “The duke’s edict.” “You forget,” said de la Partilla. “With- in thc confines of Christendom no governor I can refuse' passarre to a true and sworn knight. The gol‘en spur would be your passport back to Milan had you been twenty times banished; and he must first reverse your shield for some good and' sufficient cause who would expel you from? his dominions. However, I but take up time. The evening is approaching, and we must be on our way.” "nonnd the herald,” he said, “and bid him attend me here with four of my trusty knights.” . After the page had gone, Alfonso asked our hero some questions touching himself, and finally learned that he had been banish- ed from M ilan by the Duke Manfred. “I knew your fatherwell,” said the count; “and I am indebted to you through him. He gave me my first lessons in the use of arms; and he made for me the armor which i I wear when I would be safe from the strokes - f 1 1 ~ .m - - u , , , ,.7 _ ”WVWâ€"vv“ --vu; ”VJâ€" hood. ” “Good!” exclaimed Theodore, with real boyish delight. “If that is the case We can help you most surely. we have seen enough of your prowess to know that you would be next; to invincible if you were armed in true knightly style. Do you not think you could bear off the duke’s prize at the tourna- ment?” “I should like to try,”said Orlando, modest- ly. “But,” he quickly added, in a mournful tone, “that privilege is forever denied me. I am not. a. knigh‘, and never can be.” _ ._____â€"v -â€" â€"â€" .uâ€" .n. w.» VLLlu. “So I was,” returned our hero; “but my father was accounted the most excellent teacher in all Lombardy; and as I was strong of my age, with the advantages of early and constant education, I became an expert very soon after I advanced from boy- Lnnll 7’ “FB'F'xfifio year‘s I fraught We use offhe Taribe, axe and sword; and some of the best swordsâ€" men in Milan have been my pupils.” “You must have been very young for such exggaisg,” remarked de la. Partilla. RH o w 80?” ', THURSDAY, APRIL 14‘, v had disappeared beyond an 'ulivvc dthen he hmkcd upon the hit of [L which he held in his hand. The “as in characters entirely unknown n1 had been hastily done with a. t. The armature was lookinu ‘9!) much like :10 upon its back. Ldventurc," the outcas . the. scrollinto his boson :zumnt- see through it: In ’KLS 8011 L‘ glut, the pal- ulmiLted tc Directly the d50r of the closet opened, and a female entered. She was youngâ€"not; yet twentyâ€"and one of the fairest creatures upon which the eye of man ever rested. She was dressed in a. plaiI} garb of gray silk, and her motions weré in ke'eping tlvleréwith; She moved slowly and mornfully, and upon heumfiwtefi a cast of .deenest {IE TOURNAMENT. Manfred, Duke of Milan, was in his closet, pacing to and fro with his hands behind him. He was a. sqname-lnfilt, short-necked mam, of middle age, with a lowering brow and deeply sunken eye. His face bore marks of intellect, but the powers of his mind were subservient; to the passions of his rosser nature. He was of a. powerful tame, and had been accounted one of the most efficient knights in Loxnlgardy. “And here comosmy pa The cross I place upon ‘ assure you that 110 mark ever he put upon vmx slmll put on Your spuls; him upon his knees thus will not fail to be remim can be degrading which upon to render to a. true of our order. " "Sir Orlando, I bid y thee as a. Brother of our art a Knight of the Silx time forth, till some do, forfeit thee, thv iifc. L Then the four 1; and stan‘xpcd thci his sword and 121i! shoulder, prnnouz: words: tear to take. have you an3 oath?" In a low, in Ulicd that he I In a. maze of wonder and almost weak from the force of the startling suspicion that burst upon him, the outcast of Milan sank upon his knees, with his head bowed upon his folded hands. "Orlando Vendorme,” continued the count, in a solemn tone, “I am about to make you a. Knight of the Silver Cross: but before that distinguished honor can be confcrrod upon you it becomes necessary that you should bind _\‘nm'.~731f bya solemn oath. This oath is one which no true Christian need “Orlando Vendor-me,” he said, these "8111;161:1811, Knights of the C “assâ€"I command vou to knce1 “Sir Herald, and you, noble gentlemen of my householdâ€"I have called you to assist me in a work I have in hand.” The count spoke thus to the new-comers, and then he turned and gave some farther directions to his page. who again left the apartment. After this he arose and came down from his high chair. “I k The individual thus allude‘d incâ€"-5 middle aged man, bearing a golden staff-werxtercd the audience-chamber, followed by four gentlemen who wore jewelled crosses upon their breasts. arms; and he alade for me the amino? which I wear when I would be safe from leesbrokes of lance and sword. So, yOu see,I obey the request; of Theodore with some piea‘suro to myself. Ahâ€"here comes my herald.” '1'! z Xiter the page had gone, Alfonso asked our hero some questions touching himself, and finally learned that he had been banish- ed from Milan by the Duke Manfred. “T 11714:“) unnr‘oi-kosunnn 3’ ~..:,J LL- --,, 1 “(‘ ofind the herald,” he said, “and bid him attend me here with fou1 of my trusty knights ”7 “And,” added Orlando, “there was a fel- low culled Gaspard, who seemed to be a. ser- vant to Theodore.” “Ayeâ€"J know the fellow well.” “Perhaps, my lord, you can tell me who this Theodore is.” “He is a. friend of mine, sir; and one to whom I feel bound to grant any favor he may ask. I am deeply indebted to him through his father. But, let your curiosity touching the young lord of Hartburg pass for now, and listen to the word he has sent. to me. I will show you what return he makes to you for the service youhavc ren- dered him.” Alfonso turned to his page. “Go find the herald,” he said. “and bid “I do not know whether he went beyond Milan or not;but I judged, from What he said, that; he would be in Milan in the course of a. few weeks.” “Do you know who were with him?” “Yes, my lord. There were Gaspar Vogel; Frederic Von Brunt; LudWiO' Eber- hard; and John de la. Partilla, all imights of Saxonyâ€"7” “And'all true gentlemen,” cried the count. “You are right. Ydfii Have been sent hen for somethin of benefit. But tell me Whither was 'lheodore traveling? ’ m, 'mmm ror me sef'vme 1 an him, send me on a. mission of ewl.” ., 18‘9'2. h‘lando,” said Alfonso, “ you have 1: Station of rare honor. Upon the M or in the tournament, you may kings and emperors nvâ€"â€"I km)“, ' rep lied our hero still 5 with excuement. “ I knov. {hat 2011 made a. knight: but I can hardly helcss it is true," said : comes my page with y [place upon your bro; that no mark more 1101 CHAPTER III. :tcnccs, and L it after him, lmwn au‘ :11 :mlso ioiningi spuxs; and win 10 j :s thus 1m csting 3.x reminded that, no which we m my be a. true and wox my m: f bye. solemn c :11 no true Chris {ith this assurance objections to ta 11! ions “'11 LSDGI‘ HOLIDCK 101‘1 ) Torquedo .Ie you see 3: you, 3:011 no servlce the 111‘ ‘ culled. brother .0362 4.25.3 2.0 km: .â€" W337“; psi .5 :sm .0. undv I 916 can n Hulda drew DI! ths those beiore Silver ) 1‘8- Ol‘t, uirâ€" This little girl would doubtleSS have 105‘ her leg, only knowing what to do and 110“ to do m we cured her. Trusses, Artificial Limbs c3: Ap- pliances for all deformities of tiih Human Body. Spinal Disease, Hip uomt Disease Diseases of the Knee and Ankle, Knock Knee, Bow Legs, Club Feet. etc. Also Crutches. Debentures,)IougagesandNotcsncgofi- ‘ break in am: to best advantage. the Governmem BARRO) s; MCLA'L'GIH IN teasived a. reply I Solicit01s.Lind~ With the improxet tresonable time V repair our loss, ant AU F 33333 30X We started the grist mill, 30x â€"â€"-â€".‘-IA.\'L’I~‘;\(i‘L‘RERS t,».wâ€"-â€"â€" storeys high 1 43L Private and Company funds to loan at above rates, on good 1521an and Tom securitv. MONEY T3 LEAH. AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, INTEREST PAYABLE YEARLY. McINTYRE 8: STEW’ART, u-mro£?§é5§’st'£ Barristers and etc, Lindsay. Stopthe water. Th COMPANIES’ PRIVATE FUNDS Lindsay Dec. 30:11, 188 5 54, 5 84 62' PER BEST. Shortly afterwards the door <1 and this time a man cz1tercd~a of some three or four-und-tm was no need of questioning h; In all but the mark of years he '. counterpart of the duke. He 1 d wgzhout expense .. _-----..~ nw‘lwuvlbz, auu; 3116111 10%; 1:; :1 perform your task with queenlygmce, will be ready by the middle of the form Rosabel promised that she Would. bes‘ she could, and she was then sux‘iL retire. "the victor must be vxv Princess Rusubel, andI shall I , ,7 ,7 vâ€" win-v V‘VHU- “Beware: Rnsubel! You upon dangerous ground. I «i hear you speak such Wordis. ‘. me if you are more careful. better drop that subjec: mw. ready for duty tomorrow?” “Yes, sir.” “The Victor must he (-v'n “1 shall not dispute you you have a. rirrht to mur (m: 1 will allow me etc say t: lat I fu the memory of the event “Yes, I mean it. Your stm accountable conduct a few wet; a stain upon your name. I m not to dispute in.” “Well, well, I did not, H 1941:} you, so put on a little plm W1, s <4. can. To-mon-ow you. amo- 1:; tournament, and. I shall exmfl to appear in a. manner becomi; station. Noble knights will I from all parts of Lmzz'bamdy, and } some Saxon knigéns are in 11“ trust, my lady, that you will yourself on the marrow as to wip stain that 'rests upon you.” I’m. “Stain sir?” repeated ] flushÂ¥passing over her face [2| CHURGH STREETE TOREIR'TO. me. ” mused not, my 10rd.” in solemn accents ‘Such from m" thou'rhts. You se I have come as your m mmaurcnmyr “Inns was an orphan, and a. ward of Manfred’s “How now, Rosabel‘!” the duke :1 ed, stopping in his walk as ‘ 0 V won maxdeh entered. “Why d4) you mat 33:3,;em'z91u-c {1.1 such a. garb? Do Vol tn; :I!’r "‘0." - TO LOAN AT LLWYITST RATES. menan'cn 0151:" - N UNLIMITED SUPPLY OF " H R r'“ Best ”ugfiiuws 5EQ5%£:§§ (£353 lâ€"¢.__- Terms to suit borrower. MWEY TEE LOAH. 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In [the saw-mill up, 20 k-head for the grist r11 sentto see the Ope i suggested that ea kc a guess how long the water to run 0v :fime varied from {In hour, but it tc ‘ an the pond filled h." of the dam slip 3:; WW M ing the beds upst‘ii u: the breakfast di: 'e'had to get all our Lthe head of Sen; 5. m 102 canoes in s1 ‘give you $100 He built a 1‘ lith credit to hi " ”.0 the public{ Eulagton‘ and \‘ 1““ we sold 1 FAR? and We RICHAR Director G33 “fixing” {01‘ S n- golden crea: s and strainer over th< The boa (fasc dishES, [or chairs. n the dam )St’ill'ss th'e kite? Gazettee Sttca