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of his guaIr’d has employed them. Eyeâ€"â€" and I know more : I know that men have served in the ducal uard, and been members ' l of the robber ban at one and the same ime.” “Then,” said Marco, “I can tell you where CHAPTER XVI. the lady Rosabel has gone. A party of the a robber knights, four in number, have borne COMPANons 0.\' THE ROAD. I her to Milan. They crossed the Savcso, just Vendorme’s first thought, as soon as he 1 . . . was composed enough to thin above Monzo, before daylight this morning. k, was of the i “ But who knows when he will come? had been led on his ascent, and at length he . may wait here a week, and in that time reached a point where abed of soft sand had been Washed across the way. He stop- Rosabel’s fate is scaled. By heaven, I ped here and examined the tracksâ€"some of should die ere that. I cannot do it. If I them were fresh, and upon these he bestow. would live, I must act.” He found foot- “ And what will you do, sir knight? It ed particular attention. prints revealing the recent passage of six rsons over the sandâ€"two of them were elicate prints, made by the feet of a wo- man ; and all had gone down the mountain. With rapid strides the knight sprang over the rocks where the Way was remembered ; but more than once he was forced to retrace is not for me to dictate ; nor do I know that I can properly advise. Gaspard came to me, and asked me to conduct you to a safe retreat, where you could remain until he re- turned. I did as he wished; and I think you will admit that, but for an unforeseen accident, all would have gone as I had planned. ” l l l l l l I and-be- host’s keen disappointment. came more involved than before. A little l been done as you ordered, this thing might while he reflected, and then resolved to : not have happened. The blame must rest push on down the declivity; believing that 1 upon me. I ought not to have left the fe. he must come out at the foot of the moun- males alone in the cave. But it is too late . tainat some time. It was a severe task, to think of these things. I must go top but he ke t persistently on. Over rocks; Milan.” his steps upon finding himself in places where all forward movement was cut off. i u Aye, Marco, I admit more than that,” ‘3' length it was evident that he had 103” l cried the knight, who was touched by his “ If all had his way. He went back a piece, ithrough t ick masses 0f tangled vine ; down “ Can on do an thing, when once there, WP gorges ; sometimes fOI‘CEd to 5801‘ out commensurate with the risk you run?” from im 1318 0118-81115 ; and often Sthbl‘ “ Yesâ€"yes,” exclaimed the knight, strid- , i118 “‘1 falling. At length he 1?“ hls lan ing across the floor. “ I can die in a true m; ”Id after hours 0‘ toil he found h‘m' cause. That is something. But I think I I can do more. I have friends in Milan. believe I can stir up a rebellion that shall shake the ducal throne! Marcoâ€"I go to Milan !” “ But not now, sir. If you must go, had you not better wait until ni ht? You should understand the reason or such a course.” 3 “ You are right, good Marco. I will 1 wait until the shadow falls again, and under 4 its cover I will go. You will have a horse . V f a!!! foot of the mountain, and soon afterwards . reap epp’me gainednzhe rivgr. 1?: ya” ”83:13, fppoiig’g It was a long, tedious day for Orlando 3:7:maasmnfgrsdihrzs3:...t ge ;hp. . ' . _ .’ ; creepin ours as es 1e cou , an w en p fifiiléiiaigeugggsfizziiim the ”mt person l the sha ows of evening began to fall, he was 3 ‘ . . '. ' b ff. “ In heaven 5 name," cried the hunter, as I “3513112131355: ready for you,” said Marco , 3:332: was:‘32:?*:.::'e:.i;i*z°‘§:.i pppzpp pap eatepsppppe p pup; ou Orlando Vendorme 9:, ' 1 there is danger in.your way; y ,, In truth I am ,, ' “ I know there is danger, and I am ready l . ' to meet it. “ Good sir km ht, you are mad I” . - , , “ Bv saint Piul “you speak the truth 1 danger for months. but if you hate Marccf I am mad, Enough has happened i brou ht for me a fleet horidhl gear not.‘ b . ' . l‘ o e t t to drive angels to madness. The princess of l found have procured one 0 t e co es to e “ That is enough ; and now I am off. “'liy do you hold on upon me '2" “ Sir Knight, I would have you fully ap- preciate the danger you are to meet. The robbers must be lying in wait for you ; and now that the princess is found, they Will have narrower limits for their search. If I thought I could be of assistance to you, I would willingly go with you.” “ I thank you, Marco ; but your company is not needed. It would be of no use. Now let me go.” The hunter still held on upon the knight’s arm. “Sir Orlando, I must say my say, even though it offend you. I do not like to see you start off. A day can make no differ- ence, and by another sun the Saxon may be here.” self in a. situation where he gave up in de- spair. He was shut in by towering cliffs; unable to find the path y which he had entered; and enveloped in a darkness as black and impenetrable as the closed tomb. Many times he tried to make his way out, l and as many times did he fail. In the end 1 he was forced to give up, and throw him- self upon the hard rocks for rest. \Yhen daylight came he arose, and finally succeed- . ed in freeing himself from the trap; and t after laboring an hour longer he reached the l “ Yhat! Dead!” l “ No. She has been snatched away from I the cavern. They came last night, while I , slept, and dragged her off. I heard the noise ; but before I could follow they were beyond my reach. I started in pursuit and lost my way, and here I am. 0, Marco, , have you not seen them? Have you not; heard something ‘3” ‘ “In the name of wonder,” gasped the hunter, seeming almost inclined to believe that the knight was crazy, “how could it- have happened ‘3 \Vho could have found the ; cave?” ] “Ah, Marco, there is the trouble. You ' did not know it when you went away yes. : terday ; and I did not know it until after ; you were gone. The girls conveyed a stranger into the cpvern. HOId' Let me 1 ‘ “ What care I for the Saxon 1’” cried You- tell you how it was. 1 . g dorme, pulling himself away feén‘doralgergipon Orlando related, m as ' grasp of his host. “ I have listened to him (possible, the story which“ too much already. '- . ,‘ , Rosabel had tol to him concerning the un- , I mi ht have beenâ€"" 3" fortunate hunter; and concluded by rclat-i .1 Vhere .3» fighrpore particularly the events of the past; ., Far from here at all events. ' , euou h of that. “I fear,” said Marco, after listening tol whatghe thought was hes the account, “ that the lady has fallen into! him; but 1 do not c}, the hands of an enemy. But let us go to dependent upon him. my cot. It is not far away ; and there we ’ ly deceived, you enough before you reach need not warn you more. that you may reach the city in safety.” “ Mine be the risk,"said Vendorme, mov ing towards the door. As thev reac they could be alone, and where refreshment was soon provided. l “Did Rosabcl give you any description of the man whom she took into the cave '5” ask- ed the host, while our hero was eating. l “ Yes,” replied Vendorme. “He was a small, light-framed man; of middle age; With a piercing black eye, and long, flowing hair; and habited in a garb of cliamois skin.” “Ahâ€"I know the fellow well," said Mur- co. “He is a spy of the robber band that l infest the mountains. And I may tell you now what I have not told you before: These , ; robbers have been searching for you. They ' ’ have been seen hovering around the village ; they have been scouring the country beyond here ; and some of their messengers have been making inquiries of tlic peasants. It is very plain that the lady Rosabcl has fallen into their hands. The spy could never have . . , found the cave but for that wonderful acci- ’ 1: ‘, dent. It is very bad." “It is terrible I” cried Vendorme, smit- “liut I must Milan. in her hand. “ 1 came near forgetting Marco ; “ for 1 had hoped that there migh be no occasion for it. Your doublet, si knight, is very conspicuous, and I hav thought this pcasunt’s frock and hat migh bc of service to vou.” V When he had y changed his p the saddle. “ Farewell, Marco.” v“; ;mm‘snflwfi" an ><--.i . . s i ,. 240:0”.sz «gavxwom-g, .. u-mwc,.m'ruwx«awaits». ,.-......,. _ ‘~â€"- - ing his fist upon his bosom. response. not remain here idle. ’ “\Yhat would you do, sir knight '1” “Give pursuit to the villains.” “Do you think it possible to overcome them as you are now 1'” “That is not the question of a brave man.” .‘ “But it is a proper question for a wise - '3'; man, Sir Orlandoâ€" if you will pardon the " freedom. But I have u. better plan. If you will wait here, I will go out and make inquiries; and if the princess has been taken towards Milan I can easily find it out. “7111 you trust thus much to me ‘1” “You will not be lonir ‘2” “No. I have a fleet orse.” “Then go.” “But you will remain here.” “Yesâ€"I will wait a reasonable time.” The hunter went away, and for tw0 hours Orlando was alone in the cot. He was be- coming almost tired of the task, and Was pacing nervously to and fro across the narrow apartment, when his host returned. “\Vhat news '1” “First,” said Marco, taking a seat as he spoke “you must answer me a question. Do you think it possible that the Duke of Mil- an could engage the robbers to assist him?” “Why not 1” returned Orlando. :gbbers will work for anybody who will pay em.” “Ah, but you misunderstand me. I know the robbers would work for him ; but would he engage them? Would Manfred of Milan give his work into the hands of outlaws?” “Ohioâ€"you don’t know the villainous ty- rant if you ask such a question. I believe these robbers have been in his employ, more or less. forlears. .I know .thatthe contain him, he started his horse into a have wished. clouds were sweeping over it, yet the ligl was very palpable. road more plain, so that the rider dash Q11 with less risk of stumbling. ley, and when he cincrg ascended a steep acclivity, at the brow across the path. past them, but his horse refused to go. “ Hallo ! Who is this ‘5” to rear and plunge. “ \Vho are you ‘2” mons 2 “These too.” “ And who are you when in Como 7.” “ A poor peasant, as you may see.” “1 arm my eels as I please, sirs. you let me pass?” the advantage, f0r_while their backs were towards the gleaming orb, he Was facing if. waiting for you !” bers rrathcred about him he sought to defend himself ; stranger who had been taken into the cave. And of course,” he added, after a pause, work. The animal reared and plunged Through his agency the enemy had come “the (glesblon of her whereabouts can no a sin, and refused to come near to the arm- and home the Princess aleay. ‘V 1th SF'IIt longer e an open_ one. ” . . ' e villains. NOW, perhaps the festive beast movements he donned his outer clothing, H No,” groaned Orlando, pressmg his might be urged forward, and make recom- and buckled on his sword ; and then, having hands together. “ It is as my WOI‘ES fears pense by his speed for his sliortcomings_ lighted the lantern WhiCh Marco had left’ POihted- Whatâ€"TWhat can we ‘1? ‘3' Vendorme shortened the rein, and plied the he made his way from the cave. For some n \Vhy not wait for the coming of the Spur , but he was doomed to disa. point- distance be followed the Path by Whmh he ‘ Saxon?” suggested MMCO- I ment: ;for one of the robbers, who ha quiet- ly dismounted, glided up and lunged a juve- lin deep behind the horse’s s ioulder. Our . the prisioner, which they did without much I But enough of that. I have lived in the midst ofl ”0‘“ ml CHAPTER xvn. ‘ before the door was opened, and the duke , made his app dismissed and Manfred then turned to his ward, whom he regarded for some little time ; in silence. If I had not minded him But I suppose the Saxon did t, and I thank oose to hang like a I am off for Milan, and my good sword shall insure me a path. 03-h talk while you “:5“, Farewell, good Marcoâ€"and if we ever meet in“ hunters dwelling “"115 “Po“ the out' again I wi l recount to you my adventures.” skirts of the Village, and wnen they reached u And,” returned the hunter, with a du- n, MMCO led the “'3." to an apartment where ‘ bious shake of the head, “ if I am not great- will have adventures But I I can only pray . bed the little door they were met by I’azzoli's wife, who had a garment that,” said ()rlundo readily accepted the Offer; and iullcd on the frock, and ex- , umcd cap for thc wide-rim- med liat, 11c stepped out and was soon in “God be with thee!” was the hunter’ Orlando left the village at an easy trot, and as soon as the country was open before gallop. The night was not quite so dark as he could A moon, four days old, hung in the westcrn heavens, and though lleecy However, this seeming trouble had its advantageâ€"it rendered the could At the end of an hour he struck intoa decp wood which stretched along through a val- ed from this be which he was brought up by half a dozen horsemen who had arranred themselves He would iavc dashed on It was this call from one of the strangers that had led the kniglit’s horse to stop, and an application of the spur only caused him When our hero found that his beast would not be urged on, he replied to the sum- “I am from Como, and I am in haste, “ A sharp 5 ur you wear for a peasant.” Will At that moment the moon, which was close down upon the horizon, looked out from behind the flying clouds, and Orlando saw that his opponents were armed banditti. Bum.mn_hsd www.mA s” "Ha, ha, my master cried One of them. “What now, Villains '3’.’ “Sir Orlando Vendormeâ€"we have been I ut Our hero drew his sword, and as the rob- O . but his horse was not used to such hero saw the act, and as his animal stagger- ed under him, he sought to leap from the saddle. He cleared his ri ht foot from the stirrup ;but, unfortunate y, the skirt of his and horror. the hands of the robbers, but suffered her- self to be lifted to a saddle, in which con- dition she was borne away towards Milan, and early lodged in her own apartments in the ducal palace, Hippolita still bearing her company. ' long to ether. from away, conductin her back to the dwelling of her master, w ere she was confined in a Ff?“- W Jam-.- . close apartment, with an old black woman to keep watch over her. . Towards evening de Castro came, and when he stood before her he struck her on the cheek with his . hand. 1 “ Strike me again,” she said, turning other cheek to him. “ Are you so fond of being struck?” asked 1 her master. “Blows are what I expect sir,” she re- plied. “ And they [His WATCHMAN. LINDSAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 2, [892. W i i i i 1 w 1th clearer vision. The robbers, even, had pie‘igfs; aura Is for m presence that I wai . The princess raised her eyes to the face of her guardian, and as he read the meaning of her look, he added : “ I wait for his holiness, the Pope of Rome, who will be here at the time I have mentioned.” “0,” cried Rosabel, disguising none of the bitterness of her feeling, “ you mav bring him, and he may ronounce the false vows if he will. I shall) not repeat them. You may so far make me a. wife as to lay 1 hands upon m estates of Bergamo; but in my soul a wi e to Ludovico no power of earth can ever make me.” “ Beware girl l” said the duke, pressing his hand upon her shoulder. “ You know the i not what you say. If you give not your 1 soul to this marriage, you give it to per- dition.” “Yes; and I say it again,” cried the ' princess, whose feelings were now aroused. “ Death is but deathâ€"and death is prefer- able to the fate you would impose upon me. She asked no more favors at in the following day she was the companions were not to remain At noon 3. messen er came ugh de Castro and led ippolita are what you deserve. But l easaut’s frock had been pinned to the . , orse’s side by the javelin, and when he left “it” lipsâ€"how did you escape from the , And after death I will lay me in the arms of his seat he was dhhghhg beneath the beast’s Cl y ' my Saviour, and trustto his redecmlnglove.” belly}; and, ina moment more the animal fell, crushing him helpless upon the earth. “By the mass,” cried one of the robbers, “I didn’t think we’d capture him so easily.” “He’s fast sure enough,” responded an- other. It was now Orlando‘s turn to speak, and he used his speech in begging for help. The dead horse was resting upon his legs in such a wayas to give him most exquisite torture, and he invo untarily groaned for assistance. Three of the robbers pulled the horse away, while the other three stood ready to secure (t difliculty; for the youth was so racked with sin that he had no thought of resistance. n fact, before he fairly realized that the torturing weight had been remoted from his limbs, he had been rolled over upon his breast, and his arms drawn up and lashed behind him. In a little while afterwards, he was raised to a sitting posture, and asked if he could stand. “Not yet,” he replied. He gazed around upon his captors, and finally asked what they meant. “We mean enough !” returned the leader. “We haven’t forgotten the kindly turn vou did us when we fell upon the Saxon knights! Have you forgotten that, my master ‘3” “Noâ€"I remember it very well, but I do not believe that is all you have a ainst me. You’are not the men to take suc trouble for simple revenge. I know you better.” “Bv our lady you are right, Vendorme. You are our prisoner, and you won’t find it easy to escape us. lVe have been looking for you. We saw you I cross the river this morning, and go into the village with Marco I’azzoli, and we believed you would start for Milan before the night , was past. But my bold knight, we did not count upon so cheap aVictory. “We expect- ! ed some hard knocks, and were prepared to , sell one or two lives for the rewardâ€"3’ ' “S cak on. \Vhat reward ‘3” “Lever mind.” , “You have said enough,” cried Vendorme. l “I know very well who is your master.” “Be careful and not know too much. And now, Sir Champion, if you think you can sit 1 3’ in t0 upon a horse, we’ll be moving.” “\Vhither '3” “You shall find that out in due time. Only let me say this ; you’ll fare best if you are quiet.” The prisoner really had no choice other- wise, for his hands were secured behind him, 1 and his legs were so weak from the strain I they had received that he could scarcely ' stand. He was lifted upon the back ofa horse, the owner of the animal walking by , his side to hold him on, and thus led away 1 by a narrow, dark path, into the wood. 8 rnArEn! l ‘ As the reader must already be aware, the duke of Milan, through his captain, had, in , his search for theprincess,had rccoursetothe robbers. The outlaws had been set upon the track of the fugitives unda large rc- ward promised them in case of success. One of their number, named Juan Toletti, who acted in the capacity of a spy, had, by some means, become assured that the princ- . ess had taken refuge somewhere upon the mountains, and, in the arb of a hunter, he made search in that ( irection. He had seen Marco l’azzoli ascend with provisions, and thus he gained a clue to the path, judging that the mountaineer must be carrying food to some one who dared not come down after it. \Vitli this clue he made his way 11p among the cliffs, and as he sat resting himself after a wearying tramp, he heard voices which seemed to sound from some point below him. He started up and moved forward, and while in the act of bending over a projecting point of rock he lost his hold and fellwfell, stunned and t. I‘ e t’ whom he was in search. How he was tak- en into the cave and nursed, and how hcI left, we have already seen. l l he was very curcful to note the laudunirks l that should guidc him on his return, and whcnhc reached the foot of the mountain. ho was not long in findin ' three of his coul- panious, to whom he rcIated what he had discovered. As it Was then vcryucar night- fall, thcy concluded not to search for any more of their number, but ascend to the cavern and try their luck as they were. Toletti went ahead with a lantern and succeeded in retracing his stops to the cave. and when they reached the entrance tbcy stopped for consultation. “ I know where the fcu‘ialcs slcc ),” said the spy, “for I noticed in which 1 ircction they went when they put away their gur- mcnts, and I think if we are careful we can gag them, and got them away without noise. As for Vcndoruie, I suppose he is in the cave, but I know not if he has any male com anion.” A tcr some deliberation it was dccidcd that Vendormc should not be troubled if it could be avoided, as the two females might be as much of a capture as they could surely and safely make in that place. As he had promised, Toletti led the way to the apartment where the girls slept, and by careful management they were so effectu- ally smothercd before they awoke, that they could give no immediate alarm, and thus were they borne away from the cavern, and led down the mountain, the go. s being kept upon their months until they iad got very near to the river, where horses were in waiting. As soon as Rosabel could speak she begged for mercy, but the robbers would not listen to her. One of the villains, however, more bold than the rest, whisper- ed into her ear that if she Would go with him he would save her from the clutches of the duke. She turned eagerl towards him to find out what he meant. He meant that she should go with him and be his, and he was beginning to swear eternal fidelity and love. S it of I when “ I rode out upon a horse, sir.” “ And Orlando you '3” “ He was.” “And you set him free from his dungeon?” “What induced you to do such a thing?” “That I might make some atonement for “I can afford to be so.” “Then be as frank in answering me fur- ther. “I cannot tell you, sir.” “You meanâ€"you will not.’ “Put it as you please.” “Grirl, if you do not answer me as I wish, you shall rue it. on leave Vendorme 3" “Once for all, sir,” replied the girl, with heroic calmness, “I will not speak one word which can put the safety of Orlando Vendorme tell vou, f0; I do not know. But that I may not I did know, I would not tell you.” he Castro clenched his fist, and struck the girl to the floor. “Lay there, insolent wench !” he mutter- ed, “and when I come again you will learn not. leave you now because you haveconquer- ed, but because I have not the time to waste with you.” closing and locking the door after him. of Bergamo had slept severa hours. She arose, and found a woman in attendance upon her. , men, but a servant whom the princess had ' seen at work in the when she recollected where she was, and what had traspired. ply, delivered in a rough, impudent way. uard over me ?" who do that. if you want it." me some drink.” bel then told her she might retire. 1. main in the room with you.” much sense of pride to show any resentment, so she withdrew to a window which over- looked one of the gardens, and sat down. -‘ She had not been thus seated many minutes . Word as though language were insufficient 1 to express his feelings. again.” no reply. course she would pursue, the strength that might enable her to bear , 11p : Answer me. ’ looking up into his face. thy tyranny.“ had no plan, I suppose I with you l” senseless, at the feet of the very lady of that friend 42‘! As the spy made. his way from the cavern. V011 were taken 3‘? 1 she:_tgrnedjrom him in <1th I . She was upon her knees, with her Vendorme was ”nth clasped hands raised towards Heaven; and i l a prayer fell from her lips, as she bowed her I head till the dark tresses iimtcd over her I did” l face. Once, while she had been speaking, ' i the duke had started forward as though .he would strike licr ; but when she sank upon her knees, and her voice broke into that IéliiaiiilI‘lng? :1 £131.};th Ithgthfllfi’x‘iggndol impassioned prayer, he stopped and trembled Pietro; and I was left to give you intelli. There}l -" orld did not dream of the horrible doom that ‘ Bah !' he uttered, stamping his foot; gence, and also to guide you after them.» Agau’St the “ , ft awaited him Had ou told me that no “ you are crazy ! But I am glad you have “ But why is this?” ”buxom and sum ower could have indyuced me to hel , ou spoken so frankly, even in yo“? mid‘ “It is for a matter of safetv. Not 1 AS the Lord kne w helpedyou ignorantl buthas notri 3!; or: ness, for now I shall know how to after the sun was up this moi-ning we“: Th“ were “Ch m ant when I helped theyiiufferer ,, g govern fi‘myself.I lThe malrriagc will news that a large partv of troops weregon 56353» “ ' . ' ,, come 0 , as iave sai( ; and you our track, and as we la'so near to t ‘ ietv all sup Upon my soul, girl, you are frank- are at liberty to make as much route, our captain thougliyt it best to mix: hzgi‘lhlddbake and trouble for yourself asyou please. _ me give you a gentle hint: You should know the disposition of Ludovico, and be thus aware of the pains you must suffer if he has more occasion to be angry with you.” \Vhen Manfred had thus spoken, lic turn- ed from the apartment, and shortly after- wards the old woman entered and resumed her watch. Puosabel might have wept if she had been alone ; but she would not shed tears in the resence of the unsympathizing sentinel. he retired to her inner chamber, where she soon sought her couch ; and as she rested her head upon her pillow, she offered up new prayers to Heaven. She prayed that God would have mercy upon her ; but a. more fervent prayer was breathed for Orlando Vendorme. Where is Orlando Vendorme 2” Now tell meâ€"where did jeopardv. \Vhere he is now I cannot be misunderstood, I tell you franklyâ€"if answer me with more propriety. I do CH APTFR XVIII TH E BLOCK. Ludovico had not yet seen the princess since her return, and he preferred not to do so until the hour for the marriage ceremony arrived. “If I should see her, it might only make trouble for me,” he said, as he conversed with his father on the day following her ar- rival. “At all events, it could do no good.” “You are right,myson,"replied the duke. “Since mat tors are arranged so safely for us, Thus speaking he left the room, It was well into the evenin r. and Rosabel It was not one of her own wo- arden. “VYhy are you mm '3” Rosabel asked, “I am here to wait upon you,” was the re- ‘, Bergamo to our dominions, which, with the “And I suppose you are also here to keep ; ‘ our house the most powerful in Lombardy. And, my boy, very wittyâ€"more witty than I think he will 1 beâ€"lie shall fall beneath us.” “But are you sure of the aid of the R0- man Consul 'r” asked Ludovico. There are soldiers in the passage l But I can get supper for you, “No “I want nothing to eat. You may bring The woman brought the drink, and Rosa- with evident satisfaction. I am ordered to rc- ‘q “I cannot do it lady. ' fiuence cannot be well overcome. The princess was offended, but she had too person. solemnize your marriage.” Upon this than he had even dared to hope. earn-nee. The attendant was Castro entered the apartment. “\Vhat brings you in such haste '3" ‘ “There is a messen who would speak wit you.” “\Vho is he '3” “ \Vell,” he at length said, biting off the y “ So you are back : ‘ ment. “\Ve are alone." said Manfred. “The man is named Pietro Bonzo. one of the robbers.” “Does he bring us news ofVendorme ‘5" “Yes." “Tlicu let him come in." The princess bowed her liead, and made l She had determined upon the? and she sought! He "‘ Did you think to escape me, Rosabel? I “I hoped to escape, sir," she replied, “ And whither had you planned to go '3” “ Anywhere, so that I might be free from there, are you. You You had no lover you bringr '1‘ “ My lord duke. bowing vcry slightly as he 1 l i i “ Ho, ho, you are : “ I had a friend with me, sir.” ; vou bv the rising of another sun. “I think,” to his captain, “ that. we follow here.” and when he is taken, be will be amply rc- wardcd for the pains he has expended on your account. Perhaps you can imagiug‘ what the character of that reward will be. A sense of fuintncss overcame the prin- ccss for a moment. She could understand what Would be Vendorme's fate if he fell into the t 'i‘unt's power, and Lheihouglit was torrib 0. But she struggled up from gestiou. “ I do not see," trouble with him." The captain nodded again. so. done 1'” are ‘3” prisoner is bound, await my return." you can." a As early as pnssllplp. l g i.‘ could bring the pl‘iS'chl' hither 1 1‘ ;hhl rismg of the sun : b ‘ ii i “.115? ‘)X ”h and prepare paiiim.r_._ 31, mu", {‘31 3111:, time longer. Bu: 1,: £21111! b.- some: 803! morrow.’t ‘ ”he to , u Remelnber““l'13i‘fl Lllt‘. head is del Onlvlet He haszone towards Coma.” it is not worth while to trouble the girl un- necessarily. By this marriage, we will add friendship of the Consul of Rome, will make if Alfonso of Modena is not “Yes,” said Manfred, rubbing his hands “Crescentius and the Pope are both with me;and their in- His Holi- ness will be here to-morrow, and will, in Ludovico rubbed his hands. and declared that things were working better He had i just spoken to this effect, when Hugh de “How now, my captain '5" cried the duke. er without, my lord, De Castro cast his eyes over the apart- In a. vcry few moments de Castro intro- duced the robber into the ducal presence. He was habitcd in the garb of a peasant. but his face told well enough what he was. “\\'ell. sir," said Manfred, not at all shocked by the association, “ what word do replied the outlaw, spoke, “ a re- 1 ward was offered to us on condition that we would find Rosabcl of Bergamo. and restore remarked the duke. turning do not want the De Castro nodded in approval of the sug- continued his highncss, " what- need there is of having much more \\ How is 1., z- “man u D! 1."; T0 Il’flll'fl‘, (‘ Yes, my10rd... “ And there shal‘ be nn mismke n fall A o . 3t, lhlckly ii “ The . . . . re can ”L h "‘“p .‘opirniglmcss. and his keepers ‘6 I - Thenbring me his head as , ‘ - . ‘ X 011 shall have ll to-morrow " “ At what time 1’" . iVered1 i replied thfi a. hundred gold sequins are “fill“ " .. There shall be 12-) mimic" robber emphaticallv. i When Pietro Bobza. w the ducal presencc. he made his war from the City as ouizrklv us poss‘ll ' (mi started upon his return iziission. AJH:Ss::c ped at Monza to lF.-.li\t'.‘l a little bus: 1} With one of the run or agents and ' :neq the sun was Sinking he maids “Wynn. where he had left his companions with as dismissed from plum ihen risoner. He found one ( ' ‘ ‘ ‘ )l the 0' n i ut no more. a ‘ them “ . . How is this, Bernardo? Where are on companions 1’” I “They have gone further north, Masts. school. 00. And they made t ere are no bUFS 1 When we were b When the grass We bare feet That dimpled the When the Pew“ 5“ bee in :11 (T 0 be Continued.) THE FABMER’S CORNER. ANOVEL MET HOD FOR DESTROYING CANADIAN THISTLES. Harness for Training Coltsâ€"Dutchman’s Pipeâ€"-A Good Sheep Dip-An Economy â€"Hen Manure in the Gardenâ€"A Large Lossâ€"Advantages of Small Pastures. The one-eighth-of-an-acre patch of Canadian thistles in the corner of a ten- acre field certainly needs attention, else it will soon spread over the entire ten acres. SO “a dream and times, And our hearts And those dear 01 Leave the ground occupied by the thistle: «learns uncultivated this summer, and, when the Of 1 Raven a,” stalks have grown six to twelve inches high, 1e Eugene mow them off and drop a tablespoonful o: more of salt on the top of the stump 0‘. each. When the next set of sprouts has appeared, mow again and repeat the appli- cation of salt, and two or three mowing: . and saltings will usually destroy the roots, but if any sprouts should appear next sum- mer, treat them in the same way. Do not trust this work to some hired man unis. he is more than ordinarily careful, but at tend to the matter yourself, in order to b. certain that no plant is overlooked. W. have known whole fields of Causing thistle: to be destroyed by this process of mowing and salting, and it is not expen- sive, but requires care and attention. with . , a repetition as often as necessary, to pre- evening as I W‘ vent too vigorous a growth before the plants ' With him. My are cut downâ€"J. Ross, in American Agri- _ less for me to $3 culturist. . i WW, aswell as a pa,, M M ’ York. 11p.- pmj MONEY T0 LOAN. and I should ‘ AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, word. INTEREST PAYABLE YEARLY “Why not ! Terms to suit borrower. zical expressiol MCINTYRE STEWART, features. “'l‘hl Barristers and etc., Lindsay 11 01917101 BY Gu-w ,_ “What: bcli tion?"I exciai bmscbed to 111 well-know 11 Spe infirmities of t 'C? l l ,., planting. In parts of the in: j changed and ti “But has it “Most assul -. 0f Paris has d1 experience.” “SO the Si} . original eye? , “Aye, bett -, were not perfd ,‘ told you of a; I, that direction : self to those , article import you smoke I littl- story d tom ~71C8. A cases of skin g1 Marks. Copyrights, can: free. .“an MUNN a co. “ 'esâ€"-â€"and where did on leave 1 . Yes, 'l I ' her to your keeping; and another reward ‘ ‘ ' tz‘p ' . p. \thre I hope bc will be safe from the 1 was otlcrcd for the capture of Orlando \ en- ,1 ‘ .Lttle 0‘. . . . -‘ k- ..‘ . 1.: " dormc. 'l‘lic ludv has been rcstored to you. V call. , at m powers that are at “or .iglllllbl mm. } ~\nd furthermore chdormc ll'tS LN“ t _ I “ ‘ ' love him in the demo Wience - ' ‘ " ’ . ‘ ‘ . 0 a ‘S p , ”Id )0” h 1 taken: but. as we were not directed to , ts “ ‘hult "1 - - . briu-r him liitlicr we have secured him. and . 1‘ \\ o wa, “ S‘ . vour robbcr minions back and lei r i , . ' . llClllibxtlllll‘Ill '" urc rcudv to producc him when 1'. man so malady. R, .1 ‘ -. . 1 3 .. . .. Manfred started angrily, and he seemed i Ply}? 331",“ the matter still in our f-ivor n , said 2 ‘ read ' to smite the maiden with his fist. , ‘ " \or ‘ _ l . l 1. . 1 . 3 ‘, ‘About1 .1 v0 no -a he said .1 you shall not move cried Manfred,.clapping 11s mm s cxu ting- - ‘ " ’ i - ', - , . , . 1v. “\\ 11b llllS fellow secure we are safe complain of me from my prophet). \ou am crazy, you fbo in further trouble \thrc is the a d . . are an idiot, you are a fool I But, my fair knioht 9,; " p as tmg - v v,beeii c . . 8a " lady, let me tell you that men ha 0 1 “He 15 111 a quiet “Wk. my lord. not fined tn, sent back after your gallant champion, um I”. 1"! ms 'uv'iv I can brin‘v him to PhVSICian, ; let me assure you that. he will be taken. too, ma ‘. L‘ g‘ ‘ ‘ v ' ‘ “5 deified [h 1 al â€" trouble wit , my daugh there was ,_ eye, and b PLYMOUTH ROCKS. . slowly 105 â€"â€"â€"--â€" . anxious to Parties Wanting dozen doct 0f diseases the blow, and 1‘”de the duke once more in “ If I am not mistaken sir," the duke Y the face. - 7 . - . . “ . R . - - - - 33 said zuldress1mr the iobbei you do not Snfi‘ :s I know what your disposmon is,I ‘ she love, your prisdiier much.” i - layering f1 said; u and I can imagine all the t u eats ‘3 We owe him nothing but vengeance, apph h. . . co you would make ; so you can spare me the my lord.” , p )‘SICIans, pain‘of heariugl ting.“ gh tl on of You “ Then you may earn your reward easily. out of the i very we ' .nou ’ '1 ’ V . You can dot the peasant and I will give -- “Gillin tl‘ dormc. untill can tell you exactly what has orders to the guard to allow you to pass D. 6. TR E w! her 13 {I fl become of him. And now to another mat- with fruit for ‘thc palace. You can bring I e 18 .. ter. I propose to have you married as soon the fruit in panniers, can you not .25: .am sure, as possible. It should be done this very “Yes, niv lord.” - “Ve the IG nig II” but for. my own convenience I must “ And invo. panuicr, covered with Citron ‘ g0ing. S put it ofi‘ llpbll. the day aftei to-mmr9“ , leaves, v‘iu can bring me the head of Orlan- knows 1: when you Will give your hand to Ludoyico. do Vendorme .3,, Do you think you can escape this time? “ Yes.” g‘ood rep a Before G351, the Wife ofk Liidoyl'ico 11 u Mindâ€"I want only the head. I want .- fill 1 ”Min”? l‘ll5 Plow I l” novel: Y'lullw ’ Rosabel spo e s 0“ y ”m it brought secretly and punctually. I Ofdmb CL 3” 1“” ”TOW" 1nation A emp a m” y' -: would bh‘iold it with my own eyes.” . - 1 .' ’ - 1 p as to I 3' d r - “ ' - ‘ M‘ . . . stol an: 3.1 112C bIH >. <- eelsio t ‘L'flhghw‘fiifii {#:3122333 :‘iifffhldgige’ re “ And so would I," added Ludovico, With C \ p R“ ‘7 Will hen or e e r ‘ ' u . ‘ . . - , a oestuie of mad delioht. I would gixe s, , u I have 38:3 313' griffrnvtldfsiif MES: 32:: mgre to see the unbodied head of Orlando HUUDANS, WHITE LEGHO know of I: you may no - - ' - an would to see the em ror he: ‘ what may, I Will never give a Wife’s pledge Eefigoflgi Eh I pc PLYMOUTH BOOKS. mind to your son.” - “’ ' i ' hteous deois'on ” said i ‘ “ What care I for your pledge ! One is de 0:52:03 safe and rig 1 i _ __._. W. minimum-newhgmwems aboyeall .. ye,” resumed the duke. “italiall hel D- c, TEE