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EA 7‘13 my presence required further?” in quip-Ed the youth. _ “Sir Orlando vendorme,” he said, with a slirrht hiss in his toneâ€"for he could not quite hi(le all feelingâ€"“I must accept your ver- sion of this strange affair, because, by virtue of your knightly vows, you are subject to a higher tribunal should you perjure yourself. But, fair sir,” he went on, with a. softening manner, “I do not doubt your statements; and I thank you for your promptness in giv- ing me information.” “No. W'e would be glad to confer with you on other subjects, but other business is upon our hand; andA t:1me_pres$e_s.’_’ "v..‘ _ “ It is not probable,” said de Castro, aloud, “ that our guardsmen would thus revoke a peztceuhle citizen without cause. here must be some mistake.” “ It is most marvellous, added the duke. “ Aye,” responded Orlando, “ you may well say that, my lord. But,” he continued, casting his eyes around the chamber, “ per- haps your highness has been deceived touch- ing the character of this Matteo. May he not have been a. villain! May he not have been a. robber? May he not have been in the habit of using the authority of his office as a. cloak for gross crimes ‘1” Manfred sprang from his seat, with the fire of passion starting from every feature. “ Who speaks? W'ho dares to interrupt me ‘2” There was no answer to this ; but as; the duke cast his eyes over the multitude he could plainly see that the mass of those pre- sent were ready to echo the sentiment of the unknown speaker. And again he wrestled with‘himself, and gained the victory. Manfred seemed to have little heart for the dispatch of bu'smess after Vendorme had gone; and as soon as possible he cleared his ocket, and left the audience-chamber, his captain followin close upon his heels. “By the bl of m heart, ” cried the duke. ywhmmeg his closet. “what “ Call for ‘the evidence, and you shall have Witnesses by the score 1” said a. voice in a. distant part of the ropm. "My lord,” said Orlando, speaking in a bold, frank tone, “ thus it was." And thereupon he gave a full and particular ac- count of his meeting with Matteoâ€"of t‘m- unprovoked attempt of the huge bravo upon his lifeâ€"of his slaying the wretchuof tlu subsequent attack by the three guardsmen who had been concealed behind the paling», of his killing one of themâ€"cf the opporâ€" tune arrival of his friend, Michael 'l‘otilla w- and of the final death of the other two as- sassins. “Thus did it transpire, my lord ; and i have taken this first opportunity to make the matter known to you, that. you may pronounce upon it as in your wisdom you may determine.” Hut :1 de Castro moved to the duke 5 side, and whispered into his ear, but Munfxed shook his head. \Vith a low bow Orlando withdrew, and as he passed from the chamber, a. large num- ber followed him out into the court, some to greet him on the score of old acquaintance, and some to gaze upon him who had overcome the prince and the captain in the joust, and slain the giant Matteo in a hand-to-hand encounter. Howéver much Manfred may have wishm to hush the voice of the knight, he «are: not, after this, refuse to hear his stfitemcxr before the audience; so, with as good guru as he could command, he directed him it procggd. __- n-A- ‘ “ The ngnt is not new to me, my lord,” returned Orlando ; “ and it is to explain the affair that has called me here this morn- ing 9’ ‘ Ha,’ ’eried the duke, with a slight StaIL: “if such he the case, I u 111 gixe thee pri- vate audience." “ .\o, my lord. I prefer to sneak pu.)li;- 13'. The matter Is one of public interest and I would have mV statement 1: made In tln presence of those VV ho ha V'e ulrcndV hum somethimr of the event. I think such i: the proper cours_e._” - n -. 1 - u 1 “ Ah, Sirg Orlando,” he said, struggling mightily to form his speech, “ you have come just in season to hear news. Four of ouriducal guard were killed last night; upon the tilting ground.” ” "v‘iYieu speak trulj‘,” added a. third person. “ I have heard it whisperedâ€"and I believe it trueâ€"that this same Matteo has been en- \Vhen Manfred first beheld our hero, his brow grew dark and scowling, and his frame quivered from head to foot; but when he saw how the people made way for the youth, and how they murmured their admiratiox. of his noble bearing, he brought his feelings under control, and received the knight- as was befitting.r to the rank. gaged with the robbers that infest the coun- try, and that his uniform has been a. cloak for mamr outrages. ” Orlando heard all this, and he saw that the speakers were men of influencein society ; and he observed, furthermore, that those who stood near, and had overheard the re- marks, seemcd to sympathize with them. This gave him new heart, and he approachâ€" ed the ducal chair with more confidence than he had before felt. “ Aye,” responded another ; “ and we are well rid of a. Vlllam, too.” “If Matt-e0 has been slain, depend upon it, he deserved it, ” remarked a. man who wore the garb of a‘merchant. tion to tear. “Certainly,” she said, after due delibera- tion; “you must go. If you openly zu'ow the truth, the duke will not dare to do you open ixmm;am1as for his secret hate, I do not think that this event can increase it. In short, I do not, believe that Manfred can have any greater disposition to harm you on account of this, than he has already had." the finding of those dead bodies will make. 'noise, and it is not. imPossible that the work may be traced to us; in which case our si- lence would weigh against us. I shall re- pair directly to the audience chamber, while it. is open to the public, and there make my statement. \Vhat think you?” Miclmel might not have advised such a. course; but now that his master had present- ed it, he thought; it; a good one. And Cin- thia, 1.00, finally came to look upon it in the same light. She had learned what haul transpired, and her gratitude for Orlando‘s escape had partially overcome the (limos-i- tion to fear. ~ -» s . -.‘ OUTUAST 0F MILAN p9 “ And while I remain here, I shall keep my self Within the old house. 'lhere is no- thhw to call me forth. and I $1111.11 finish my “In h more SI)CO¢1§1}'.I think that “ill be the safest course.” ‘2 Cinthizm," he said, with a. hesitation that betrayed his emntion, “you spoke yesterday of the princess Rosahel. You said that she loved me. Have you seen her since I was banished from the city?” “ You speak truly.” said Orlando, “ and l have resolved upon my course. I shall finish the shirt of mail for that young lord of Harthnrg as soon as I can, and then I shall quit, Milan forever !" He spoke sadly, and with his hand pressed upon his bosom. In a few moments he raised his head, and add- ed : "Aye." cried Michael, “ the safest by far. Adhere to that, {Lil‘l there can he nmlamgcr. Anil ~ perhapsuwhcn you leave Milan, you will allow me to go with you." “ “’0‘“ see about that, Michael.” “ I am in earnest, my master.” “ Very wellâ€"â€"w0’ll see. And now I think it is time we had dinnerâ€"4h, Cinthia ?” After dinner Orlando put on his working gurh and took his place at the bench, where he worked rapidly until late into the night. On the following morning he came down, and found Cinthiu alone in the kitchen. He vl'ossed the room several times, and twice he moved as though he would go towards the shop, but he did not go. Finally he stopped near to where the housewife st00d. “Goodness me!” cried the little woman, “what a. queselon. Where should I have seen her?” “I did not knowâ€"” “Ah, my brother, I am sorry I spoke as I did. I did not think, when I introduced the subject of the princess, that you cherish- ed anything like love for her.”_ ‘ Never .uind,” interposed Michael, with an impatient, gesture; “let that be as it may, of one thing we are assured : There is danger, and our friend must. keep Clea. of it.” “And did you think that the love of a. true man could not be constant?” returned Or- lando, with a. tinge of :bitterness in hi_s tone. “Forgive me, "my brother! 0, forgive me! I did not think what I was saying. I did not know as you ever gave your heart to the princes_s.” 1 “No, no," returned Uinthia. who did not like to have her ideas disputed. “The love of a true woman is not so easil1 turned from its object. Ican read he1 hea1t as plainly as though it heat in n11 own bosom. I know that he1 atlections did once become fixal on 1:011, and I do not think that vour suhsequent 111isf1'1rtunesha1'e weakened the emotion. “'hat 15 the inducement present- 1 to her to turn from 1011‘? It is the pro- spect of 1111 rri: we 11ith the brutal Ludm ico. \leiciful H1 aven! 11h11t a choice 13 that! Do 1011 think that her emotion 1111011 she be- stowed the conqueror s scarf upon van was without 111eani11g'.’ I tell you, Orlando Vendorme, the duke and the prince have reason to fear you. I can see it. I know where the trouble is. The castle of Ber- gamo, with its belongings, is the prize, and thev cannot afford to lose it.” “Aye, Cinthiaâ€"mad as it may have been, I did give her m heart, and I allowed my- self to dream of er as a. prlze to be won.” “How could you hope to win her?” “She would have solved the problem her- self. if the duke had not interfered.” ....~..- “I can understand it," said Cinthia. “I think it all very plain.’ '1 he duke and the mince hzue not for- gutten that Rosaliel of 1301' game loves 3'.’ou both the men regarded liu oiiiiously. “I think shc13 “ell c111ed of that folly in this time. said Orlando. “Rest~ easy, my 101d. 1 have it. in my mind, and the execution shall be swift and secret. There shall be no second escape. The upstart shall disappear as quietly as the sun goes down at the close of day.” “ I uriderstand you,” said Orlando, “ and I am prepared to have a. care for myself. I know that the duke hates me, and I know that the prince hates me, and I know that Huge de Castro hates me, and furthemmre, I have become convinced that they will try to remove me from their way. \Vhy they should feel thuscwhy they should regard me with such deadly hatredâ€"I cannot un- derstand. " “How can that be, my lord?” ”I don’t know. I can only assure you that I feel it. Did you not mark how the :‘i‘thl stood by him? how they gloried in 1.33 deeds? and how they followed him from ‘llu. vhumber‘.’ I dare not trust such inflam- .1::.3»Ie material with my people. These iilzmese are a. passionate set, and ripe for mischief. And, my captain, I do not trust much to their love for me.” "True, my lord.” “Nor ':1 their' love for you, either, do L ‘ustro. ” "True again, your higlmess. I know them as well as you do.” . -. .1 .u 11 once “But,” interrupted de Castro, smiting his fists together, “we will not fail again! I have a. plan, safe and sure. " ' “Mind you,” said Manfred, “ there must he no noiseâ€"«no outward sign; for I know that the youthhath powerfxfl friends.” “ For myself.” remarked Michael, “ I have no idea. that Manfred will cherish vengeance, but for you I have not the assurance.” ,. i w H 7"“ ‘7’ J “And do you not believe that they would :ghu'y in following such a. champion as this Orlando Yendorme, if they should once fall into his lead?” “By my soul, I do.” “And,” pursued the duke, “his knight- hood would give him good character for such leadership. ” “You speak my own thoughts, my lord.” “Then we mustluwe him. We have failed THE END OF A DARK JOURNEY. Orlando Vendorme returned to his shop, where he found Michael and his wife ex- tremely anxious. ‘ 1- “Not wholly on your account have I worried,” said Cinthia, after our hero had taken a. seat. “ My husband is somewhat implicated, and I have feared for him.” “ You need fear no more,” returned Or- lando. “ The duke has heard the whole truth, and he has dismissed the case. If there is danger beyond this, there must be another pretext for it.” ---.. . ..v‘ : 4L the end is not yet. And yetlwould (he cm] of this upsbarbm‘ly captain.” ‘ 'nu ahall see it, my lord.” .331; haw? I. thought when Matteo was 2»: Anne now'.‘ 11am this fellow 8. med life?q {T - 1. LEE) had most marvellous fortune,” ml de Castro, smiting hlmself mth vexa- zi'k me, de Castro; our own Eafety may 1 upon a. speedy removal of tlns Ven- did I; but we W ere mistaken. How. 3 lease of liberty is not loner.” ‘_, jut“. l. vuuu 'Alv -- â€"-vâ€" â€"-~â€"â€"-vvv "an: m the work, that he had him most CHAPTER VIII. THE WATCHMAN. LINDSAY, THURSDAY. MAY "Yus," replied ()rhunln. quickly. “I re- member llcl' us one who can ixcvcr be for- gnttcn.” "Would you obey a. message from her?” “If I hmlussumncc that. it came from her I would obey it, though nmrtal danger stood in the way.” “Yuu speak as my mistress hoped you would speak, sir knight; and I think I may deliver her message. Ewr since you Were banished she has been threatened with the hateful prnspeet of giving her hand to Ludovico; and thus far she has escaped by such means as were in her power. A part of the time she was really sick, as you may have heard; but her excuses will avail her no longer. She must have help, or her «loom is sealed. In this great need, fair sir, she calls upon you. Will you help her?” - - “Aye, with my very life, if need be,” cried Orlando, with soul-sent energy. “Point out to me the way in which it can be done, and I am at your service.” “The princess herself must tell you that,” said the messenger, with another of those peculiar smiles; but the smile died out; in a. very few seconds, and again she showed signs of uneasiness. The“ Visitor threw her cloak hack from her head and shoulders, revealing,r a pair of sparkling black eyes. and a. very pretty young face. She was not hewitehing, nor was she beautiful ; but she was fair and in- telligent, and better looking than the ma,- jority of females of her age. And when She spoke she exhihited a set, of pearly teeth, and a, curious smile played around the little dimples in her cheeks and chin. In short, us the youth gumd upon her. he fancied Lhat she was just such a being as the prin- cesses and nmidensof the Orient, used to send on secret missions of love. “ Sir knight," spoke the girl. a little 1m- eusily, “ l have come on a. mission from one whom you will not. disobey. Do you re- member Rosahel of I‘Eergmno 2'" “Noâ€"not now. if you think there can 0e danger, you will cause me to laugh at. you. The doors are secured, and the win- dows closed. ” “Lady,” returned our hero, laying his hand upon his bosom, “I am at your service in behalf of the Princess Rosabel. And I say this without hope of reward other than that which must come to me throu h the knowledge that I have rendered nee ed as- sistance to one so lovely and deserving. My life is her’s, and to her welfare is it de- voted.”’ ‘ . “”Then you will go with me to the palace, sir. “ Did the princess send you on such an errand 1'” “Yes. If you were willing to come, and would not betray h_9_r,_ahp gould 390101: at “I cannotgo yet,” said Orlando. “I must attach this arm-piece. But you can go. Go, Michael, and leave me here. It will not take me a. great while.” “If you wish to work here alone, I suppose there can be no harm in my retiring; though. to tell you the truth, Orlando, I would rather that you should leave the task until morning. You have done enough for one day: _ Come, let us go.” Without) further remonstmnce Michael bid his companion good~night, and left; the shgp: Orlando worked away upon the subtile meshes for half an hour or more after he had been left alone, and then he leaned back from his bench, and murmured to himself of one who occupied a deep place in his thoughts. He was thus engaged when he fancied that he heard a light rap upon the door that opened into the street. He lis- tened, and in a few moments the sound was repeated. It was a rapâ€"there could he no mistake. He arose and moved cautiously to the door, where he listened once more, and pretty soon the rap came again. It was Very low and careful, and seemed too delicate for the summons of a man. He re- flected a moment. and resolved that he Would at least find out who was there. He asked the question, and the answer he re- ceived was a request for him to open the door. Surely it was a female voice that spoke. “ Who is it ‘3“ he repeated. “ I cannot open my doors at this hour to a stranger.“ “ I cannot give my name here," replied the applicant. “If my voice is not a sufii- eient passport, I must go away as I came. I am alone. and must not he seen by curious eyes. \Vill you not open to me '5" “Orlando did not, think of danger now. Aye-«that voice was a passport to his eon- fidence~not that, he had ever heard it be- fore, hut simply because it, was the voice of a female, and without, further question he unbarred the door, and drew in open. A woman entered, and as she did so bade him close the door as quickly as possible. “ I must not be seen," she said, “ or there may be danger to one who is already in danger enough.” _ - . ~ - o n The shirt of mail progressed rapidly, and the workmen believed they were producing a. piece of armor which could not be excelled. The body of the garment was finished, and the shoulder-pieces attached, and it was then put to the test. The finest tempered blade made no Impression upon it, and it turned the point ef_ a. lunee_s_1_1rely.r It was latfc at night, and Michziel proposed shat they should suspend their labors and retire. Mic'hzzcl 'L‘otilla. hesitated but finally he re- plie£l_: ()‘1311‘ hem eclnserl and ban ed the door as he haul bet-111eq11este«l,zuul then turned to- 1'11 (13 his stumge \ isitor. She was em elep- (fill 111 a. large cloak of dark cloth, which enm- pletelv covered her he: id 111111 concealed her face. “ Lady vour \\ ish has been nl 101ml," n11- 11nuncetl 01 lumlo, as he uppmzwhml the spot where she stood 11cm his bench. “ I think I speak with Orlando Ven- (‘lorme 'r“ “ You do.” : “ Are you alone 2’" ’ “ Only you and myself are present : and I 3 think there :ch ntmv «)tIu-rs stirring beneath F this roof. Now, lzuly, may I know whozmd : what you are 1‘" ‘ ‘ t I 1 ‘ n I V Orlmido was about to reply, whéh he was interrupted by the entrance of Michael, and so the eggvergatiog} dropped. “By Prospect of marriage With a man whom she desplsed,” “And has she not the same prospectbefore her n0W?” “Ah, my brother, you must not let your thoughts run 111 that channel. It is danger- ous. If it does not bring:r destruction upon you, it will ruin your peace of mind. Let the princess wed in her legitimme' sphere, and do you look in another direction.” n'dpe‘fm' mat Oppoitunlny agam“ “I know not Why,” returned. Orlando, with more boldness. “If she was willing to flee with me ’When I was but an humble artizan, why should she not be villin to do it nowthat Iam elevated to the or er of knighthood?” “But she was driven to desperation L‘- Q3}! “I have no thong t of hesitation,” cried om helo, emphatically. “I am ready to -ollqtv you; _-o_1 shall 1 _l_ead the way?” soon as possi‘me. 1111's ‘13 fine third mgn 0.1 have watched for you, and if another day finds my mistress Without he p, it may be too late. She is very anxiou “ I will go with you.” “But you must not be ' recognized in the street. I can find a safe entrance to the palace ; but we may meet some one on the way who might know the champion knight and that would be dangerous?" . “ The caution is a proper one, lady ; and I will be with you in a. moment sufficiently disguised. Will you wait here ‘2” 'l‘L A _ ,, LL , m “Yoix had better allow me to lead,” said the messenger; “as I shall take a. way which will be most likely to lead us to the palace unobserved.” “All right. Lead on.” The girl passed out from the shop, and when Orlando had followed her he stopped and locked the door behind him, leaving the key in the lock. He did this because he thought that Michael, when he found the key thus in the morning, would know that he had gone out of his own free will. “Now,” said the girl,~ drawing her own cloak over her head, “let us hurry on. Cover your head.” _.. .. -.- -. - . . The youthful knight did as directed, and followed on without speaking, his guide leading by a. quiet, unlighted way, where few people tmvehi-d in thenight. They reached the palace 13y a small postern to which the girl had a. key; and having traversed a wide court, they came to a porch. the door of which opcm-d to the touch. Beyond this was :1 vaulted passage, so dark that the eye was uf no use. “Hive me ~Your hand,” said the girl. “I know thexvaty, and will lead you can-â€" fully. A light might betray us." she will come this way. This speech reassured the knight, and without further question he followed on. Very slowly did the girl grope her way, with one hand upon the wall: and at length there was another descent. This time the stairs Wound around in a complete circle. and at the foot they found the air colder and more damp. “It is not much further," said the guide. “In a little while we will find light. Step carefully vâ€""cai‘efully. There-“if you will stop here 1 will bring a lamp. \Ve are be- yond the walk of the sentinels.” “Hark!" “\\'hat do you hear?’ “I thought I heard a step close at hand." “It was hut your fancy, sir." “\Vliy do you tl'einlilc so?“ “I have hcen excited. This is strange business for me. I have not the nerves of a man. \\'ill you wait here, 511'?” Orlando said he would wait: and yet he did not like the feelings that wereheginning to force themselves upon him. It was a very strange way of passage to the apartments of the princess; and then he was sure that he had heard a heavy step close at hand, as though some one had st-nmhlcd. And, furthermore, what made the. girl tremhleso‘.’ If she was used to the passage, and was faithfully serving her beautiful mistress, why should she he so strangely moved" But it was too late now to retrace his steps, or to call for an explanation, for the damsclhad gone, and he was alone.‘ “Hark! What sound \'as that? ” A low, harsh creaking, as of the grating of rusty hinges! ‘ “And that! “711th is it?" The elaug of a door, and the rattle ofbolts and chains! u Orlando Vendorme starts forward with a wild movement: but he is too late. He is shut in by walls of stone, and an iron door is closed upon him! He hears a sound as of the shullling of feet, and the murmur of voices; and then all is still as death, and as dark as the grave. He puts out his hands, and gropes his way around; but the circuit is very narrow, and there is no passage be- yond. He cries out for help,â€"-â€"he asks why this foul thin is done; but only the dull, dismal echo 9 his own voice comes back in answer! rfhe messenger vanswered in the affirma- tive and Orlando retired to an adjacent room, where he buckled ,on his sword, and threw a long cloak over his shoulders. He stepped as lightly as possible, for hedid not wish to arouse Michael or his wife ; and this thought of his friends brought another thought to his mind: Ought he to least “Indeed, fair sir, you forget; the first stip- ulation. A message left for these people touching your absence might lead to a. be- trayal of your presence with the princess. No, no, if you go with me, you must leave no sign behind. But, sir, you are not urged. If you have one thought. of hesitation, the princess would not have you come. ” “Ifyou knew the secrets of this great old palace," said the girl, “you Would not wonder at; all. If we would reach the apartments of the princess without being seen by the guard, we must go lower still. Since the new wing was huilt, where the duke now abides, the old apartments of state have been given up to the women; and it so happened that Rosahe1 occupies the rooms formerly appropriated to the use of the chamberlain, and which were directly over, and in communication with, the dun- geons. Unknown to the duke, Rosahel has gained possession of the keys of these deep recesses, and if she leaves the palace tonight, she will eoxne this way." without letting them knod’r something of his absence? \Vhen he returned to the shop, he asked the girl if the business in hand would be likely to detain him beyond the night. “I do not know,” she replied. “But why do you ask 1'” “ I was thinking,” said Orlando, “that I ought not to leave my friends in suspense. If theyztrise in the morning and find me gone, they will be very uneasy.” This seemed all right, to our hero, and he followed on without hesitation. They walk- ed slowly in utter darknessv-walked on for some distance- «and tinztlly begun to descend. At the foot. of a flight of stone steps they came to 21. place where there seemed to he a. door, and beyond this the atmosphere was dump and chill, like a. deep. close when “Do you hesitate?" asked the fair guide. “N0," replied Orlando; “I do not hesi- tate; but I was wondering why we took so strange a course." FAILING. The duke of Milan arose in the morning, and when he entered his closet he found Hugh de Castro there; and at the same time the prince Ludovico came in by another door. “Ah, my captain,” cried Manfred, “I see success stamped upon thy face. There has been no miscarriage this time?” “M, nix Iord_.”. . .I ,_ _3_ -- -LA‘L:.... J.‘ V, Lu: AVA u. “What,” exclaimed the prince, starting forward, and, for the first time since the tournament, moving withbut any show of lamenegs. “is the dog dam”. CHAPTER IX. 5, 1892. a”. “C u- u-.v w-ov‘uguvn g. “ Stop a moment,” said the duke, putting out his hand to his son, who was upon the point of speaking again. “ Let me have the captain’s report. New de Castro, what have you done ‘1” “ My lord,” was the reply, “ I have seen Orlando Vendorme lodged in the deepest dungeon of the old palace. He is in the place where Marinori died; where Sform died; where Delctti died; and where the life of even the great Yuscf were itself away. He is down in that rock-bound pit, and the door of triple iron is bolted upon him.” . m11§i§§9hé£ewliéfigfi very easily be dis- posed of,” remarked the captain, with a. shrug: of the shoulders. “No, no,” cried Ludovico; “he is not safe for us while he IS alive.” is sqf_e Within our power.” “ Did you put him there, de Castro?” “ I closed the door upon him, my lord.” “ Then there are others, beside ourselves, who know his‘whereabouts ‘3” “ One other your highness.” “ Only one ‘3” “ 'l‘hat is all.” “ \Vho is it 1’” “ ’My lord, a. lowly person, of my own household, did the work for me; and it was done upon the express condition that the name of the doer should never pass my lips in connection with the deed. It has been doneâ€"done most faithfully. The outcast Was found aloneâ€"he was led away from his shop in the dead of night, following of his own free will, and lodged in the deep dun- geon without heing'seen by other eyes than those engaged in the work.” “ But how did he follow so willingly?” “ The name of the princess of Bergamo was used, my lord.” “ Haâ€"and he fancied that he was being led to her chamber, did he?” cried Ludo- vico. “ He is despatched alrmdy," replied Man- fred. “ Exactly,” replied de Castro. “ Good I” said the duke. “ And, my cap- tain, since your work has been so faithfully executed, I will not ask for the name 0! your agent.” .. “ \Vhatâ€"is he killed 7” “ No, my son ; there is no need of that. He is where mortal eye can never see him alive cagain, and there let him rot. ' I have a. reason for this. When the fellow is missed, there will be much mquir:y for him , and that inquiry may come from high quarters. \Vhen it does come, I must be able to swear that. the knighthus suffered no injury at my hands. I shall take that. earful oath, which no knight has yet dared to break, that, to my knowledrrc, no hair of ()1 lando Vendorme‘s head has iiBeen haimed. Mv “(ml gixen thus, cannot be doubted; and so he :hall escape the ac “115111011 - “ Aid now,” asked the prince, eagerly, “ how is the dog to be despatched ?” “His highness is-right,” said de Castro, adglressing the prince. “ It had better be A little reflection convinced Ludovico that his father had adopted the proper course; and without further opposition he gave in. But he did not wear a pleasant look as he thus assented. He was not wholly satisfied. His feelings of enmity towards the prisoner were deeper than those entertained by his father. Vondorme had overcome him in the list, and exposed him to the ridicule of the multitude; but that was as nothing com- pared with the other cause of hat red he had. Orlando Ven-donne had touched him in a deeper, tenderer spot. Upon the outcast the princess had lavished her afi‘ectionsâ€" the maiden who was to become his wife hat- ed him, and loved the armorer. He was willing that Vendorme should die in his dungeon ; but he wanted some keener sense of triumph than he had yet experienced. He wanted to gloat over his fallen rival. He heard a footstep approaching and he arose to his feet. Pretty soon there was a. grating sound close at, hand, and directly :: stream of light struggled into the place. The prisoner looked, and he was able to dis- cover than, :L little wicket, had been upened in the doorâ€"a, wicket not, larger than a. man’s hand, and even at that guarded by a. bar. rm". “No, no," he. murmu‘red to himself. ”Elle sun never looks into this depth. 1t mug: be far into the day, for I know that 1 have been here many hours. “'ill they not bring me food? I am hungry, and my throat. is parched. Hark !" "h- J..._,_ n-‘.. Ln towards the door. - “ Ha, ha, ha. ; you are there, are you 1" It; was the voice of the prince Ludovico. The first speech had been so strangely echo- ed by the solid walls that it had not been recownizcd. O . . “ How do you find yourself, 511' kmght of the silver cross?” â€" I‘A‘ - “ I think,” Usaid the duke, “ that this matter is finished.” “ Safely and surely," responded de Castro. “ And what says my son ‘5” “ Let the dog rot in his dungeon I” And as the prince thus spoke he strode from the apartment. Orlando Vendorme when he found that there was no way of egress from his prison, took some little pains to discover the exact- character of the place. That the dun geon was very docpdown below the sin-face or lhe earth was evident from the chill and heavy damlmess of the nii‘; and that the \‘inlls were thick and solid he knew from the veho when he stepped. Four paces measured the distance across the dungeon in one «ii- xection, and six paces in the other. There was no hed-â€"no stoolâ€"4101 even the projec- tion of u. rock, upon which he could recline: so, when he sought to rest his war)" limbs, he sunk down upon the damp, cold pavement, and leaned against the wall. In this condition he slept. When he awoke, he fancied that the night must have passed: but there was no light in his prison. He arose and groped around awhile, and sat down again. An llourâ€"zmothci hourâ€"â€" and another passed, and yet no light came to him. Did daylight ever reach that place? “ . ‘ 1 I I 3A,, 11‘ .I‘I‘n vw- . "Orlando Vendorme!" prmmunccd a. voice. unv ~â€"- . 'â€" “W 11th 111ean you“ . ’dema.nded Orlando, commg close to the wicket, which was very near on a. level with his face. “If I mis- take not, you are Ludovico of Milan "" 17‘ 1 L21 J V“ ' -' . . . How those words struck mto V endorme 3 soul! Their meaning was too apparent. And yet he could not give credit to the evi- dence. “How, my lord? Do you say farewell?" “Yes.” “Why do you say farewell? Are you going any” “ es. I am going away from this place. Ho, ho-you are a. dweller in the palace, sir ' ht; and you are highly honored, too. Emgep age sewnmu. --.Eszen the wgnv -gvâ€", J v" fl “Aye, sirâ€"Ivam; and I have come to bid you farewell!” 1 4.“- -I- :_.LA ‘T,....'IA..“-.n‘n "Not dead,” returned 9‘3 Castro; “but he ‘6 Iam here,” answered our hero, moving “b‘ir prince,” the pm.) realizing sense of ilis own you mean that 1 A A nczt ‘_ not leave this Ilian.‘ duh; “Aye, UThMJuU Venn You have looked u‘. m: o;- time! For the lite Lam blooming em 1h; and 10; you breathed the Iz'cslx :1 thing more let 1m: {2-11 time have you tasted fun time pressed the thirst-a to your lips!” .me may, by 5» “row .md himself win. ”a llu‘ neuter provided . .. 50 , roof shall cover , .; L Orlando could xow 5...: Ludovico’s face, . Lhehg; upon them, and. .V {cm by a. most; fiendim exnrm; mu of the demon could 1 taken. “And yet, Velrlorlue, such - .. yours! 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