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They may have been Milanese.” “ I don’t think so, Bernardo.” “ Why not ‘3” _ “Because I have just come from Milan, and none of the troops are absent from that city. More likely they were from the north. But is it known that they were after us?” “It is known that they had been making inquiries about us, and they were coming directly towards us. However, I have not seen them vet, and I know not- where they In all probabili‘ey they have pushed on get}, south ” you, nor am I responsible. You were taken “N t b th road to Milan 2, said Pietro by my companionsâ€"they took you by the u ‘10}, Yld l: t fh 2’, ’ order of the dukeâ€"and by order of the duke or 'S on. ave me em. on are to die. I tell you this so that you “W ell, it makes no difference. Thev 57 ~ have gone somewhere; and we may as well follow on after our companions.” “You are right, Bernardo.” “Unless,” said Bernardo, “you have some other plan.” “What other plan can I have?” “I don’t know. I suppose you have seen the Duke of Milan?” “Yes.” ' “W’ellâ€"I thought, if he had paid you the rewardâ€"” “Ha, ha! you are witty, Bernardo. If I had a hundred golden sequins, you fancy that you and I might find use for it, eh?” “I didn’t say so.” “I knowâ€"but I think you meant it. However, I haven’t got them; so we have nothing to do but to draw our reins, and find our captain.” It was nearly dark when the two robbers set out,,and as the path was a narrow and They found their companions in a. deep wood near the hills of Cantu, and when they had dismounted and secured their horses, it was almost morning. By a large rock, where a mass of vines were woven almost to the form of a tént, lay Orlando Vendorme bound hand and foot, with a sentinel keeping watch over him. As the first beams of morning struggled in through the thick foliage, he awoke from a troubled slumber, and asked the guard to loosen the bond upon his arm. ' But the fellow would not do it. “My Chieftain gave me no such orders,” ”1’35“”; he said. “Wait till he comes.” “185- 9” “Will you not call him? Tell him, if he i? bayone- es. means to kill me, he should do it at once, “Holdâ€"here he comes. Now you can ask A dark-visaged, powerfully framed man, Wearing an ostrich plume in his velvet cap, "approached the spot where the prisoner sat. Mantua; but a great crime had subjected him to the loss of his spurs; and, seeking the Alpine banditti, he had joined their number, and finally risen to be their leader. He stood by the prisoner’s side, and looked down into his pain-marked face. “Orlando Vendorme,” he said, “do you remember when you were first banished from Milan, that you met me by the bank of the Saveso?” “Yes,” replied our hero; “I remember it very well.” “And do you remember the proposition I then made to you?” “Yes ” “If you had accepted it, you would not have been where you now are.” “Perhaps not.” . “No,â€"you would have been a free and independent man, owing allegiance to no earthly monarch; and only overned by a chief of your own choice. ut your choice was not with us. Perhaps you remember the next time you met me?” "‘Yes,” said Orlando. “I helped aparty of gentlemen whom you had attacked; and I suppose you now intend to have ample revenge.” ’- “Ah,” retumed Lanzilla, shaking his head slowly from side to side, “I don’t know how that may be. If you were left wholly at my disposal, I think I should offer you once more an opportunity to join us.” “You would offer in vain.” “Then you are the greater fool. I tell you, Master Vendorme, the time is not far distant when our free band will be able to shake the petty thrones of Lombardy. However, you need not fret yourself with the idea of loss, for I could not make you the offer if I would. You are not my prison- er.” “\Vhose am I, then?” “Perhaps I speak a little wide of the mark, sir knight. You are my prisoner, but not held for my use. I hold you for the present: but I hold you subject to the orders of another.” "Subject to the orders of the tyrant of Milan, is it?" "If you will have it soâ€"«vesf’ “And will you conduct nie to him?” “Nfit yet.” “\Vhat will you do?” “Ere long you shall see.” “One word, sir," cried the captive, as Lan- zilla turned to move away. “Will you not loosen the bond upon my arms?” . “Yeaâ€"but not now!” \‘v'hat did he mean? \Vhy did he answer so abruptly. and stride away so suddenly? “'hat was to be done? Orlando turned td a man who stood near, and asked him which way they meant to move. The man looked at him, and shook his head, vouchsafinc no other answer. D 111 a little while the robber chieftain re- turned. accompanied by two of his compan~ ions. He looked more istern than before, and upon his brow there was a dark scowl. “Orlando Vendorme,” he said, “I had i thought of sending you your way without ~ giving you any notice thereof ; but my com- pampns have overruled me. For my part, I forgive you for the work you once did against us; but not so with the others. My lieutenant leads in the determination to make you suffer.” 9 “.»\ye;” interposed a stout, dark-visaged manzmoving forward as he spoke, “I have not forgotten that my own brother fell by .this. fellow’s hands. I am not so for- giving." “Nor I,” added another of the robbers. “This man struck us without provocation. Werhad never harmed him. He smote down the dearest friend I ever had.” . “You see,” said Lanzilla, “what the feel- ing is.” “Aye,” replied our hero, “I see it very plainly; but you have not told me what is to be my fate.” “Your fate lsâ€"DEATH!” Vendorme was startled with horror. Such a thought had floated through his mind, but he had not given it reflection. He looked amnnd upon the.dark..stem faces of. those " D who gathered about him, and he saw little there of sympathy. is the order of the luke of Milan that die, and I am to send your head to him. This it was which I you; but my men were clamorous to see you suffer. carry out at will, I would have put you to rest with the prick of a javelin, and saved you all contemplation of your doom. Still, sir, I can grant you one favor: kou may choose in what manner you will die.” part of every brave man,” cried Orlando, “I appeal to youâ€"â€"" of the hand; “don’t misunderstand me. I have nothing whatever to do With your death, or with your life. shall never carry out of the world with you the thought that Lanzilla sought such re- venge. not bear tales from here! Y more, but he saw no friend. All gloom of the deep woodâ€"the robbers; the heavy shadows; t e and twisted trunks of the great 01 trees; the sighing wind; all seemed to bear to him the record of his doom. pression of choice would be a recognition of my fate. I have no hand in it. be murdered to satisfy the demand of a base tyrant, he who does the coward deed may have the choice of means.” myself give the decision. The blow that takes your life shall give us your head.” apparently execution, footfall of a horse; and presently a stranger rode up to the spot where the band had been encamped. A messenger was dispatched to ascertain who the intruder was, and when he returned he reported that Marco Pazzoli sou ht the missing knight. hand and foot, and if he makes any disturb- ance, gag him,â€"-choke him if, he need be.” command, and when their work had been done, Lanzilla turned once more to his lieutenant. sword. ” be quickly Manfred of Milan his pannier of fruit! He will not get it so soon as it was promised; but it maybe none the less acceptable for that. ” of escape from the fate which had been pronounced by her guardian. hausted every resource of thought and “in- vention without effect. which had been appointed, and she was at the mercy of the tyrant. been awake, meditating upon her fearful doom; and with the light of morning she threw herself upon her couch, resolved to bear up as best she could. She had prayed to Heaven for strength, and she believed she had received itâ€"strength to support her through the coming ordeal, and strength to give her passage from the danger beyond. She might be called the wife of Ludovicoâ€"- she could see no way to avoid it; but she hoped that she might never prove false to her true love. face buried in her hands, when the duke was announced. arose and met him in the chamber. saw her pale face and her dishevelled hair. “Are you thinking of escape?” my own. I have no hope.” Holiness is here, and all is ready for the marriage. can. on your part can delay these services. Should you faint, even, and sink upon your bed, the work should be done neverthe- less. “Do you mean that you will murder me?” he asked. . Milan shall never know Rosabel as a wifeâ€" “No,” re lied the chieftam; “we have no NEVER :” 5 such thong t. We are to execute you. It She hid the dagger in|her bosom, and not you did not mean to tell Had the matter been left for me to d “In the name of that honor which is the “Stop,” said the robber, with a wave I did not capture I make no secrets, because you can- Now speak, if ou have a choice. How will you die?" The bound knight looked around once within the aze of the narled “I have no choice,” he said. ‘ ‘Reflect. ” “There is no need of reflection. An ex- f I must “Then,” returned the Chieftain, “I will As Lanzilla turned towards his lieutenant, to give some order touching the the robbers were startled by the “ t is the hunter, is it?” said Lanzilla. “Yes.” “The one who led the princess to the “Then go and secure him. Bind him Four of the robbers went to execute this “You have a stout arm, and a sharp “Yes,” was the answer. “And you will strikefor the duke?” “Aye, and for vengeance, too!” “Then bring the block. This work shall done; and then we’ll send to CHAPTER XIX. GUESTS \V’HU \VERE NO’I‘ INVITED. Rosabel of Bergamo could find no means She had ex- The day had come All night she had She lay thus upon her couch, with her “Let him come in,” she said; and she “How is this?” he demanded, when he “No, my lordâ€"not of escape by force of If my prayers cannot move you, “Bah! W'e have had enough of that. His You must join us as soon as you And, lady, remember this: No failure ‘9 “I understand you, sir,” replied thcprin- cess, standing erect, and speaking with much resolution. “I shall not seek to make myself more unc omfortable than you have already planned. I am not blind enough to suppose that the famished wolf can be driven from his prey by the timid, helpless lamb. 1 know that you seek to unite the house of Ber- gamo and Milanâ€"that you are determined to possess for your son the wealth and power thus gained; and as it can only come to you by my hand, I know that I must surrender. I am ready, sir; and I only ask that you will cause the ceremonies to be as brief as pos- sible.” The duke exhibited no anger at the maid~ en‘s freedom of speech. He was rather pleased than otherwise by her surrender. “Can you be ready in half an hour?” he asked. “If Blanche can come and help me.” Manfred promised to send the girl; and shortly after he withdrew she came. “My dear lady,” Blanche said, with tears in her eyes, “I cannot help you. We are watched upon all hands, andâ€"” “Stop,” interrupted the princess. “I only wish you to help me dress. The time for other help is gone. But- I would ask you one question: Do you know if any- thing has been heard from Orlando Ven- dorme?” “I have heard nothing.” “That is all. You may bring my dress now.” The girl proceeded with her work in silence, and when her mistress was arrayed in her bridal robes she stood back and wiped her eyes. “I wish to be alone a moment, Blanche.” The attendant withdrew to the bed-room, and then Rosabel went to her dressing-case and took from a secret drawer the little dagger which Vendorme had given to hen- . she murmured, as she glittering pomt. long afterwards a messenger arrived from the duke. the duke’s side in the apartment where it had been arranged that the marriage cere- mony should be you; and you will al you upon the bright prospect that opens be- fore you. ” same time advancinlg cess by the hand. found how cold her hand was, but he made no remark upon it. firm step right hand clutching something that she carried in her bosom. hands, “the work is done! people are shouting again. They know that the time hath arrived. De Castro, let proclamation be made from the towers that the prince is married cals are taking some 1i erty,’ tain, as a furious shout rent the air. fist, into the the marriage feast?” work must be done. son ofâ€"” now in search. have been exporting some slight return from the person of that gallant champion. not so?” “This may be my last friend of earth!” gazed upon the sharp, The wicked prince of 9|- * 'I- '1' § + 9‘: John XVII., the Pope of Rome, stood by erformed. “Ha, ha,” sai Manfred, as the sound of distant tumult fell upon his ear, “my people are already making merry on the occasion. They shall have aglorious time of it when the marriage is over.” “You have made arrangements for sports, then?” “No, the prince has made them. I have thought best that Ludovico should please the people this time.” “A wise thought,” said. the Pope. “It is well to keep them busy with something. Ahâ€"here comes the prince ” Ludovico, accompanied by Hugh de Castro and several other officers of the ducal household, entered the apartment, and were presented to His Holiness. In a little while, by another door, entered Rosabel of Bergamo with two attendants. The duke approached her and introduced the Pope. “Rosabel, this is our holy father, John.” From an impulse of her nature, regarding the papal office as something holy and wor- shipfu , crossed her arms upon her bosom. The P0 e placed his hand upon her, and uttered ab essing, after which he said: she bowed her head down, and “My daughter, it ives me joy to greet ' ow me to congratulate “I think we are ready,” said Manfred. “All ready,” replied Ludovico, at the and taking the prin- e was startled when he The iherald made proclamation to the effect that Rosabel of Bergamo was to be united in marriage to Ludovico of Milan. He did not ask if any were could give a just reason why t e marriage should not take place, but in the stead there- of, he said: resent who “And to this union the Pope‘of Rome hath given holy sanction, so let no man object, neither now, nor hereafter!” The Pope now advanced to where the couple stood, and in a very few moments he had pronounced them man and wife. bel had not opened her lips. questions were asked, but her silence was not heeded. was given to Ludovico, and the papal-bene- diction was pronounced upon the union Rosa- The usual Willing, or unwilling, she 19’ “Keep her not here,” whispered the prince, turning to one of the female attendants. “Convey her to her apartments as quick- ly as possible. weak, and he feared that she might faint in the presence of the witnesses. 1’ He saw that she was very But Rosabel did not faint there. With a she walked from the room, her “Now,” cried the duke, clappin his Herâ€"an the ‘9) “It seems to me, m lord, that the ras- ’ said the cap- “Aye,” added Ludovico, clenching his “and they seem to be crowding palace. Did you invite them to “NO,” returned Manfred. “I have left all that for you to do.” “But they are coming. Hark! they are even now upon the stairs.” “De Castro,” ordered the duke, stamping his foot impatiently, “go and drive the villains back!” The captain turned to obey the command, but crc he had taken many steps, the large door was thrown open, and a score of armed knigillits came tramping into the apartment. “ ow now!” exclaimed the duke, quivering from head to foot. He was angry, and he was frightened, too. The first to advance and speak was the Saxon knight, Frederic Von Brunt. “Manfred of Milan,” he said, striking his mailed hand upon his hip, “we have come to set free a prisoner.” “Insolent!” cried Ludovico turnin ale ’ g with rage. “Nevertheless,” resumed Von Brunt, “our \Ve demand the per- “I have him not,” saidjthe duke, speaking before his time. ‘ ‘Have not whom?” “That dog of h Vendorme. You will have to seek elsewhere for him.” “Ah. my lord duke, you anticipate toc much.” replied the stout Saxon, with a smile. “It is not of Orlando Vendorme that we an; I think. howover, that you Is it “It matters not what I have expected,” answered Manfred, clutching nervously at his sword-hilt. “Never mind,” continued Von Brunt. “When you hear from Vendorme, the mes- sage will not come as you have been expect- ing. But now another person is meant. We demand of you Rosabel of Beroamo.” “Death and perdition,” yelled the duke, stamping his foot till the very walls rang, “am I to be bearded thus? What means this outrageous intrusion? De Castro, call in my guard! Bid my men-at-arms attend me here. I’ll teach these dogs a lesson!” “Easy, my lord duke,” said the Saxon, unsheathing his sword as he spoke. “You see we have the advantage here. Your captain cannot move, save at your plea- sure.” “Frederic Von Brunt speaks truly,” spoke anothenof the knights, advancing from his companions. “ Alfonso of Modena, is it you?” “ Yes, Manfred,” replied the count. “Then,” cried the duke, moving back a step, “ to perdition whith the whole of you 7' Down, down, base menâ€"down upon your knees ! You are in the presence of the Pope !” Upon being thus introduced, John XVII. approached, and spread out his arms to- wards the intrudin knights. “ Not now,” suit? Von Brunt, coolly wav- ing the pontiff back. “ The presence of the Pope cannot be allowed to interfere with the business we have in hand.” ‘ As John moved slowly away, the duke turned and whispered to one of his attend- ants,, who immediately afterwards slipped out by a side door. Von Brunt saw the provement, but he did not see fit to inter ere. .4154! lond.duke.i’..he said. .‘11 once . more demfid of you ‘t’he princess Rb’s'abel. If you do not bring her, I shall send for her.” shall have your answer soon enough.” out by the side door but a moment he ore, returned, pale and trembling. Where are the archers ‘2” matter,” said Von Brunt. pard '2” be answered to your satisfaction. think it best to try the virtue of your sword, you can have ample accommodation, but I would advise you to remain quiet.” ed, as he drew the time. they seek the some of Alfonso’s doingâ€"they thwarted at the very moment when they deem their success most sure. their will.” but see that he and his friends were no match for the stout knights of Saxony and Modena. with him came Michael 11. score of stout men-at-arms. back a pace, and waving his hand towards the duke and his companions, “ secure these gentlemen. They are all your prisoners, save him who wears the vestments of the Pope. ” pared for resistance, but when they saw how useless such demonstration must be, they surrendered, though with ill grace and with many bitter curses. turned again to the esquire, who presently introduced into the apartment Hippolita and Cinthia. bondwoman with the wife of the armorer, he broke out into a muttering of curses, but no attention was the women, “ we will have the Do you find her and brin her hither.” pointment. When they have her here they THE WATCHMAN, LINDSAY, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, i892. “ Waitâ€"wait,” replied Manfred. “ You Just then the attendant, who had one “ How now, dog ! Where are the guard ‘2” u 1‘1 lord” returned the messen er, . _ . . 1 “~er and Ludo w” p , quiveriyng mof'e than before, “ the guardgare found the kmghts anxiously waiting iii)! that 11:: Orlando Yamsgg’e «It‘s,- all under restraint and the archers are them. Alfonso of Modena, stepped quic y and t: 1 Milan and that Ros'ili‘hl ,th drawn up under command of Michael TO- forward, and took the princess by the rulern '1 ma do his wife such): 913:: tilla, who refuses to obey any order same hand. . had bee. from the old city a" who“: such as shall come from I‘rederic Von “ Fair cousin,” he said, “ we have come went up: ‘in its walk for 5 ”14d 3,:- Brunt.” to help you, andII trust that we are not too heard wrti . 0f the (j;1t(flw‘"‘,‘:~' ””5? “By the Lord of Lords !” guSped Man- late. Seeâ€"I think here comes one whom Our story a; dd a few lion. ‘4» . ,. fred, clenching his fists, and stamping upon the floor, “ this is some base conspiracy' I‘ll have my guardsmen here if I have to cut the cordon with my back, dogs ! own sword. Stand Stand back, I say !” “ I see we are to have little choice in this “ Where is Gas- “ Here, Sir Frederic,” replied the Saxon esquire, stepping forward. “ (lo and call the armorer, and bid him follow you with a score of his men.” As GaSpard went out, the Saxon knight turned a rain to the duke. 0rd Duke of Milan, you shall soon A 6 lVly If you Like a man who moved from some deadly danger unseen, did the duke stagger back, and rest the point of his sword upon the floor. Twice had Ludovico started to move for- ward, and both times had de Castro caught him by the sleeve. “ No, no, my lord,” the captain whisper- prince back the second “ I would not oppose them yet. If princessâ€"which I imagine is will be Let them do The prince stood back, for he could not In a little while Gas ard returned, and otilla, followed by “Michael,” s oke Von Brunt, moving P At first both Manfred and Ludovico pre- VVhen this had been done, Von Brunt When de Castro saw his aid to him. , said ir Frederic, addressing “ Now,” princess. “ By the fiends of dar ness 1” exclaimed Ludovico, “ I think I have a right here !” He would have spoken farther, but de Castro plucked him again by the sleeve. “Keep Euiet, my lord,” the captain whis- pered. “ et them bring her if they will. They are only working to their own disap- shall find that she is your wife, made so by the Pope himself.” The prince stood back, and Hippolita and Cinthia. left the apartment. CHAPTER XX. CONCLUSION. Rosabel sat alone in her chamber,lstill clad in her bridal robes ; and in her hand she held the dagger, which she had looked upon as her last source of relief from the terrible doom which had been pronounced upon her. It was a fearful thoughtâ€"the takin Of her own life ; but she believed God woul pardon her for the deed. She sat thus, murmuring a prayer to Heaven, when her door was opened ; and upon lookin up she beheld Hippolita and Cinthia. The ag- ger dropped from her hand, and she started to her feet. “My dear, dear lady,” cried Hippolita, seizing the princess by the hand. “0, you must suffer no more. Come you must go with us. W'c have been sent to bring you into the presence of friends.” “Merciful Heaven !” gasped Rosabel, lean- ing upon the bondwoman’s shoulder for sup- port, “what mean you? 'Who are my friends ‘3” “Gaspard of Saxony is here,” replied Hip- polita ; “and Sir Frederic Von Brunt ; and Ludwig Eberhard ; and Alfonso of Modena. Are not they your friends ‘3" “Yesâ€"yes,” said Rosabel, in a dcep,sturtl- ing whisper. “But is there another? Is there one more?” “Do you mean Vendormc ‘2” “Yes.” “He is safe, lady. Butâ€"what ails you? Speakâ€"what is it ! Are you faint?” “0 ! God have mercy !” the princess groaned resting her head upon Hippolita’s bosom. “O ! m poor, poor life ! This is worse than deat !” “\Vhatâ€"what, lady? No, nO,â€"â€"â€"you must not fail now. Comeâ€"come with us ;and all may yet be well. They are friends who wish to see youâ€"friends whoare able to help you.” “N o, no,” murmured Rosabel, in tones of deepest anguish ; “for me there is help no more on earth. The hour for help is passed. Had you come just one hour soonerâ€"one poor, short hourâ€"there might haVc been hope for the power of friendship. But,” the princess added, looking up, and trying to stand without assistance, “what is this strange thing which has happened ?” “I don’t understand it myself,” replied Hippolita ; “but perhaps Cinthia can tell you something about it.” “I can tell you thus much,” said the wife of the armorer : “A little past the hour of noon, while the people were waiting for the announcement of your marriage with the prince, a large cavalcadc of knights entered the city by the eastern ate. They were led by Frederic Von runt, who seemed to be seconded by the Count of Modena. VVhence came their wondrous power I know not ; but this I do know, no sooner had they presented them- selves to the guards and soldiers than the latter bowed before them, and acknowledg- ed their authority ; and thus the very arms upon which the duke might depend for help were turned against him. My husband wag called upon, and ordered to take command of the duke’s archers, subject to the order of You Brunt ; and Hi polita and myself were ordered to come hit er to attend upon the Lady Rosabel. There is something ve straw-n. .39, m1 51¢“.th flanking. which 0 cannot explam.‘ But comeâ€"1‘ think". are waiting us ‘2” will go with you. orted by a dim, . Euccor, the princess accompanied the mes- sengers from her chamber. where the ducal party you can trust.” wnen he had" Spoken mus: ma which made Orlando Yen‘l‘ll‘me with: . man and wife, the ”up?!“ mug”? bore him and received his bless'm so; Then, by order of the Emperor”. and Ludovico, and HUgh de Chi: . their immediate attendants, were!” rrom the apartment, and Preparation” 11 iade for such a celebration as w.“ in th. e occaSion. ‘ . \ V hen news was carried to the . the for you. Will 3"?“ 110‘ g0 ‘ qt for me; but. I ” And, sup- (f. “ The hour of help is past I am ready. . . . shapeless posmbihty When the females reached the apartment had been left, they .4 w; “M have onl ' to . . 3 W'ltll VVllmn Wt: “die ,. As he s oke, the rincess looked up and {ages of those ,_ ' saw, advalficing frompan open door, Orlando acquainted dm. infiitlllevisifify D KY J LIX Vendorme. But she did not move to meet Manfred and. g] f f ) ‘V'ex‘e rm, HURS . him. She turned to Hippolita, and bowed Germany, where v :gyhé’oth «nadir, [.54 her head upon her shoulder. Hugh de Castro w. “ignited on $0,; 7 “O !” she groaned, “ this is dreadful. that he would leave 1 {gazeoiigen arsman s ’ lam if Michael Totilla m. guard, and right well t In time he won a golden Let me go to my chamber. I am lost ! lost ! lost !” . . “ Death and condemnation !" lid he fill the ‘ gasped the Spur, and 5,, duke, when he saw the youthful champion. the knights who cared to meet wuh‘» (BY w. A. “ Has this dog come back?” the list. a . “ Ah, Manfred of Milan,” said Von Brunt, Otho 11L, crowned Emp 4’0: a: :1, med young. ' " “ ’ h hum (,5 broke ~ , 3 With a mocking sneer, you dont see 1; e of three years, and crowned ,q , from Siam. t J head of the gallant knight in the place at the age of fifteen, was one min? . med - . where you expected to see it. But never and most honorable mommy], ’21 his a, story I ; mind; it is much better as it is, and if you The warm friendship which pm, "-pzei :35 3, include; f" will listen, I will tell you how it has hap- to elevate his old tutor, ( wax”, . '0: ,. q 2:. pened. We knl htS Of Saxony, “'lth these pal chair, of (,‘regory X'., “-1.5 “Kid ; : . noble knights o Wirtembcr; md of Ba further acts; and during 1}“. 1,1,8“! 1 to varia, and with the count of -Jodena and his reign, he so extended the power, graduatw” ., 2 ,- ' "‘ Pope, that, in after times, the Seem. l6 rowing 539“ "1 ll ‘1 his right noble knights, have had business in this section of Lombardy. This morn- ing, led by a mountain hunter, we came was able to dispute for temporal sover' with his imperial successors. Milan and Bergamo, united uuzle: . .. individual traiiiin he misSionary - upon a camp of robbers, and were just in sway of Orlando and Rosa-behenjoved, assigned was .vll season to save the life of Sir Orlando. Our son of prosperity such as was rare}, in m on the Menu: ; guide had gone on in advance, and when we in Lombardy, fcir the hall!” mince. ,, 8113‘. above 33,1130 arrived we found him bound to a tree, while home was the abode of SO‘ much l4!“ - tubes _ . - f j, I; the villains were making ready to cut off knew well how to make gov for his suit. chief Cltl U U ", '1. the head of our noble knight. \Ve were in \f " " " was not at all in: .) season, thank God ! and Vendorme is m” E‘ D‘ ' the“? was a crate safe.” . - ~ r "81;: “ Well, sit, and what of all this 2” asked "”35"“; L‘NKS- e m “”16” ll m1: x; the duke, making a owerful effort to stand F,“ hundred m (1' Londoners t6 elephants- ‘ up like a ruler. “ ou have come in force, five days per annum each b" riding 0”,, l: ea'hendoma and .1119 and, by some strange means ained access ways, a total saving of 2.502000 days, w: missionary 573110”; to my palace in numbers su cient to hold me under restraint for a season, but what is it oing to benefit on '3” “ t may not benefi5t me at all,” replied Von Brunt. “ We have come for the bene- fit of another. We have come to release Rosabel of Bergamo from your base guardi- anship.” “ And perhaps,” said Manfred, with a. sneer, “ you meditate bestowing her hand upon Vendorme '2” “ It may be so, my lord duke.” “ Ha, ha, haâ€"you are late this time ! You may have been in season tosnatch Ven- dormc from the hands of those who would have executed a righteous sentence upon him, but you are not in season to take Rosa- bel of Bergamo. She has been married, sir ! She is the wife of Ludovico!” “ But she was married against her will.” “ She was married by his holiness the Pope, whose edict is sacred above all other earthly things. So now, sir knight of Saxon , you have it.” “ I have said all I have to say,’ returned Von Brunt, “ and I will now introduce one who may speak to you with more authority. Gaspard, our master is wanted.” The esquire went out, and in a few mo- ments returned, followed by a fair-haired yputh whom we have known as Theodore of artburg, and with him came a man Of middle age, whose garb bespoke him an officer of holy order. “ Make way for the Emperor !” said Al- fonso of Modena, at the same time removing £830,000. Italian titles are not very expeng That of prince costs only $13.0“): that duke, $10,000; marquis, $8,0Ho; co $5,000 ; viscount or baron, $4,000. The people upon the two continent: North and South America, without arctic regions, are less than 122,003,002: numbers, or only eight to the so at d, -, mile. ‘ Inhoverednear “lit J The world consumes more than 50; white elepfiant page. {onslof crattonhsieil oild annually. It the sacrEd 0:63.311: . v ', ., , argey use in o e s an restaurans. rdallV bath m LHL substitute for salid dressing and for i. ‘ , . ' d venture (183*: fish. When America is as densely peopled pagoda . Europe this half of the world will' onaries and con. nearly 1,400,000,000â€"practically the , harm - tlch wou'. asthat of the whole world at the pr. ‘ " . ‘, _.,., time. .fi to the '( Wu .1... Some of the African tribes pull ' thatti.» - \'~ ?‘ PT“ fingers till the joints “crack” as a form .- “3P“ “‘6 : salutation, and one tribe has a can - . sacrile - . - . . .. its-as a .- . fashion of showmg friendship bv stall“. . .A , 1 , ,. back to back. ' w“ tomount la: 3.1- The most populous continent is ;. mseach one Wa which contains two countriesâ€"China :. -_ between two COi gidiaâ€"wihosfeffivgmiug millions camera ., afcollar “.5“: a e peop e o e at er countries 0. M t's neck. To 1 w are fastened two . ends of these cha . similar collars a w attendant eiepnal continent. ~ « the necks of tilt river at the llllL'c', p .nts was qmte fa. .. uble congregation he river was many l afforded a fine Opp .- in my shell. luv. 1 o’block I too}; ‘ ‘ .l .o 3.211 t , mom T0 LOAN! AT LOWEST CURRENT RAT ‘ his casque and bowing his head, which INTEREST PAYABLE YEA ‘ “and bydriVlllg f, example was followed by all the noble . ~ -d kni hts. Terms to SUlt borrower. them C0111d 1?? Q “ heEmperor !” gasped Manfred, trembl- eelephant. I119 C McINTYRB STEWAR Barristers and etc., Lin inorder the white "-'--om when taking J general they waikl m ~ '15 docile enl ers held the slacl ‘4 in their laps. ‘ s Horig the few Eu! 1'" town was a you .. who, htving be best crew at Oxfoi felt bound to l Writy over the I me in a bol i ' issued a challcugj li>Pp0int€d day ca t0 be a two-mile l ‘_ ng two miles hell on. , jlie race was a cl 'Mt training to] way behind l 9 before reachin ‘ file honor of Ann ""5 the defeat as j l relaxed nothinf ‘ by the buoy, far hman- The moi ‘ .gathered carri ing at every joint. “ The Emperor !” echoed John XVII., turning pale as death. “ Yes,” said the smooth-faced youth, standing erect before them, and throwing open his doublet, beneath which, upon his breast, flashed the imperial star of Charle- magne. “ I am Otho of Germany. I am he who makes and unmakes the princes of Lombardy. Aye, and I am more than that, as you shall see anon. Base tyrant, thou art no longer duke of Milan. When my father gave the scepter into thy hands. he hoped thou wouldst have ruled with justice, but thou hast not done it, and I cast thee out, and the dukedom is no nfore. To Or- lando Vendorme, a just and honorable man, I give the government of this city and its dependencies, and do create him Count of Milan. And furthermore, upon him do I bestow the hand of Rosabel of Bergamo.” “ No, no,” cried Ludovico, “you cannot do that ; Rosabel is my wife.” “ \Vhen married ‘2” demanded the em- peror. “ This very day.” “ Fair cousin,” said Otho, turninrr to the princess, who was leaning upon zflip- polita for support. “ was it of your own free will and accord that you gave your hand to Ludovico 2’" “ No, no,” answered Rosabel, startimr up. “ l was forced through it all. and not one promise did I make. In my soul, and be- fore Heaven, I am not a wife !” “But,” ventured Ludovico, grasping at the last hope, “his holiness, the Pope, made her my wife, and his holy edict must "‘ water and 1 l stanc.” ' -- "l ' l “ I told you,” said Otho, “ that I could - . i ' l i P = I y-me IO 1110\6 do more than make and unmake princes. I ' I ‘ 5‘ ‘ l . . make and unmake Popes ! Base, false man,” ‘ at once a trail he continued, turning to John XVII., WSEd me to 100k 11 “ your career (if vice and infamy is run, and "as I had host your plots against the Emperor Otho have mm 1 f ‘ 1 come to nought. I was in Rome not manv u- g P ace 0 In days ago, where I cast the conspiring Coii- ' 01d fellow w sul 11.1t0 prison, and deposed you from the lug With r39“, Pontifical throne.” ’ ‘ his tWO attb ] When the trembling man had been led ' and St ' ' L” from the apartment, Otho turned to Rosabel. b raining a '” ‘t to make hi "“ 1he eleph ' 1' Slze than th Obtain Patents. Caveats. Trade , Marks. Copyrights. sent free. ' Address HUN" CO. \1 Broadway, H , Row York. High-CLAsiiouui Parties Wanting THOROUGH-BRED POULTll “ how, sweet cousin,” he said, “ you shall wear smiles on your face once more. You are not a Wife, for he that professed to marry you was without authority. Still, I had bCilCI' 3?. w. think there is one present to whom you to . country, and wopld Willingly give your hand. Am I not . Wen larger t rigr 1t ‘3” d ”t ‘5 Obs - e As he Spoke the Emperor had advanced 0' c' T B E w is 'il mil and extended his hand, and as the princess ‘ . s y ‘ r an grappeght she bowed her head, murmuring, LilNDSA . disad her elep ass1e 1 so: . a" Vantaae t “ ”IL/es, Eire. To one who is noble and for Eggstl hat ' ” bank, I Eon rue iave iven m ' heart and lcdaed ' ' . lasting love?” 3 p o my mg at Once at 018 bat}? nce t e “ It is to Orlando Vendorme ‘2” “ Yes.” . “Then the work shall be finished where it has begun, and Manfred and his son shall behold the consummation. Come, Sir Or- lando, and let me thus make full payment of the debt I owe thee.” He took the; hand of the knight, and when he had placed within it the hand of Rosabel of Bergamo, he turn- ed to Gerbert: “Holy father, we await your benediction.” .The home 1’92: mad...fnr_uard. and l Orders filled as received. Hi5 stock are all prize birds, as {01m HOUDANS. WHITE LEGHflll PLYMOUTH ROCKS. D- 5.â€" TBEW