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BA nnrs A K E RY (:01:prch ii 1.000.000 Of unknown parentage, Alvarado had been received into the family of the Viceroy when an infant. He had been carefully reared, almost as he had been Do Lara’s son, and had been given abundant opportunity to distinguish himself. In the course of his short life Capt'ain Alvarado, who filled the hon- orable station of comandante or the port, was a soldier of proved courage. The protege and favorite oflcer of his serene highness the Count Alvaro de Lara, grandee of Spain and viceroy of Venezuela, he had been honored with great responsibilities, which he had dis- charged to the satisfaction of his mas- ter. From a military point of view the omce of governor of La Guayra, which he then filled, was of sufficient impor- tance to entitle him to high position and much consideration in the vice re- gal court ot Caracas. be had managed to amass a modest fortune by honorable means. He was young and handsome. He had been in- structed, for the vlccroy had early shown partiallty for him, in the .best schools in the new world. His educa- tion had been ripened and polished by a sojourn of several years in Europe, not only at the court of Madrid, but also at that of Versailles. where the Count de Lara had been sent as am- bassador to the grand monarch during a period in which, for the sake of su- pervising the education of his only daughter, he had temporarily absented himself from his beloved Venezuela. That an unknown man should have been given such opportunities, should have been treated with so much con- sideration, was sufficient commentary on the unprecedented kindness of heart of the old hidalgo who represented the failing power of his most catholic majesty of Spain. Carlos 11.. the Be- witched, in the new world. Whatever his origin. therefore. he had been brought up as a Spanish soldier and gentleman. and the-old count was open- ly proud of him. With assured station, ample means, increasing reputation, with youth. health and personal good looks, the young go'..'erxmr shtlultl have been a happy man. iut it was easy to see from t; .9 heavy frown Upon his sunny faceâ€"for he was that rare thing in Spain, a blue eyed blond, who at first sight might have been mistaken for an Englishmanâ€"that his soul was filled with melancholy. And well it might be, for Alvarado was the victim of a hopeless passion for Mercedes de Lara, the viceroy’s daughter, known from one end of the Caribbean to the other from her beauty and her fa- ther's station as the Pearl of Caracas. 'l‘ho progress of the love affair be. twe-on Alvarado and Donna Mercedes hall been subjective rather than ob- je:.-ti'.'e. They had enjoyed some nn- urn! opportunities for meeting on ac- 1‘ - ;.1t of the station the former filled in the x'lL-eroy’s household and the place he held in his heart, yet the op- portunities for extended freedom of in- tercourse between young men and wo- men of the gentler classmthose days, and especially among Spaniards of high rank. were extremely limited. The oldeonnttookearetoseethathls The consent of Donna Mercedes to the betrothal had not been asked. That was a detail which was not con- sidered necessary by parents in the year of grace 1885, and especially not by Spanish parents. That she should object to the engagement or refuse to carry out her father's plan never crossed the viceroy‘s imagination. That she might love another was an idea to which he never gave a thought. It was the business of a well brought up Spanish maiden to be a passive instrument in the carrying out of her father‘s views, especially in things matrimonial, in which, indeed, love found little room for entrance. But Donna Mercedes loved Captain Alvarado, and she cared nothing for Don Felipe. Not that Don Felipe was disagreeable to her or to any one; he was a Spanish gentleman in every sense of the wordâ€"handsome, distin- guished, proud and gallantâ€"but she did not, could not, love him. To com- plicate matters still~ further De Tobar was Captain Alvarado’s cherished com- panion and most intimate friend. parapet which bordered the bare aheer precipice towering above the seaport toWn. There was nothing in his eyes, but a great deal in his heavy heart. Nor was his present sadness due to unrequited passion, for he was confi- dent that the adoration of his heart was met with an adequate response from its object. Indeed, it wa no secret to him that Mercedes loved im with a devotion which matched his own. It was not that, but her father had announced his intention to be- troth the girl to Don Felipe de Tobar y Bohadilla, a young gentleman of ancient lineage and vast wealth, who had been born in America and was the reputed head in the western hemi- sphere of the famous family whose name he bore. CHAPTER IX. APTAIN DOMINIQUE ALVA- RADO stood alone on the plaza of the ancient cashle which for over a century had been the home of the governors of La Guayra. He was gazing listlesalyj down over the {SIR HENRY MORGAN, BUCCANEER COPYRIGBT. 1905. BY 6. W. DILLINGHAM COMPANY By CYRUS TOWNSEND BRADY." Author or “The Southerners." “For Love of Country." “The Grip of Honor." Etc. watched and Many a day had Alvarado turned backward from the white walled, red roofed town spread out at his feet, bak- ing under the palms, seething in the fierce heat, as it striving to pierce with his gaze the great cordilieras, on the farther side of which in the cool white palace beneath the gigantic ceihas the queen of his heart made her home. He pictures; her at all been; 9.1 the day; 129 On the other side of the mountain range, after a descent of several thou- sand feet to a beautiful verdant valley whose altitude tempered the tropic heat of the low latitude into a salubrious and delightful climate, lay the palace of the Viceroy and the city which sur- rounded it, St. Jago, or Santiago de Leon, commonly called the city of Ca- racas. Spain under the last poor, crazed, bewitched, degenerate descendant of the once formidable Hapsburgs had reached the lowest depths of ignominy and decay. Alone almost under her flag Venezuela was well governedâ€" from the Spanish standpoint, that is. From the native American point of view the rule of even the gentlest of Spaniards had made a hell on earth of the fairest countries of the new con- tinent. Of all the cities and garrisons which were under sway of the Viceroy de Lara, La Guayra was the best ap- pointed and cared for. But it did not require a great deal of time or at- tention from so skilled a commander as Alvarado to keep things in proper shape. Time, therefore, hung heavily on his hands. But, though they had enjoyed brief opportunity for personal intercourse, the very impossibilities of tree com- munication, the difficulties of meeting, had but added fuel and fire to their affection. Love had flamed into these two hearts with all the intensity of their tropic blood and tropic land. Al- varado’s passion could feed for days and grow large upon the remembrance of the fragrance of her hand when he kissed it last in formal salutation. Mercedes’ soul could infold itself in the recollection of the too ardent pres- sure of his lips, the burning yet re- spectful glance he had shot at her, by others unperceived, when he said fare- well. The situation was complicated in every possible way for Alvarado. Had he been a man of family, like his friend, De Tobar, he would have gone boldly to the Viceroy and asked for the hand or his daughter, in which case he thought he would have met with no refusal; but, being ignorant of his birth, having not even a legal right to the name he here, he knew that the proud old hidalgo would rather see his daughter dead than wedded to him. Of all the ancient splendors of the Spanish people there was left: them but one thing of which they could be proudutheir ancient name. be Lara, who belonged to one of the noblest and most distinguished families of the Ibe- rian peninsula. would never consent to degrade his line byallying his only daughter to a nobody. however worthy in other respects the suitor might prove to be. Again, had )‘Iereedm’ father been an: other than the lifelong: patron and friend to whom be literally owed ev- erubing that he possesrwd. such was ti:e impetuosity of Alvarado's disposi- tion that. at every hazard he would have taken the girl by stealth or force from her father‘s proteethm, made her his wife and sought. an asylum in Eng- land or France or wherever he could. So desperate was his state of mind. so overwheh‘ning his love, that he would have shrunk from nothing to win her. Yet just because the Viceroy had been Yet how could he, a man in whose bloodâ€"though it may have been ig- noble for aught he knewâ€"ran all the passions of his race with the fervor and fire of the best, a man who loved, as he did, the ground upon which the Senorita de Lara walked, stand by tainely and see her given to another, no matter who he might be? of anything, for he did not, but Be- cause it was a habit of his people and his ancestry. The busy life that he led, the many employments which were thrust upon him, his military du- ties, had kept the days or the young soldier very full, and under the most favorable circumstances he would have had little time for lovemaking. sprung up between the two young men. and the first confidant of De 'l‘obar's love affairs had been Alvarado him- self. To betray his friend was almost as bad as to betray his patron. It was not to be thought of. a father to him, just because he had loved him, had been unexainpled in his kindness and consideration to him, just because he reposed SUCh absolute- ly unlimited confidence in him, the young man felt bound in honor by Yet ters that he could not break. And there was his friendship for De Tohar. There were many young gal- lants about the vice regal court who, jealous of Alvarado’s favor and en- vious of his merits, had not sampled in the face of his unknown origin to sneer, to mock or to slightâ€"so far as it was safe ‘to do either of these things to so brave and able a soldier. Amid these gilded youths De Tobar, with noble magnanimit,’ and affection, had proved himself Alvarado’s stanch friend. A romantic attachment had DURHAM CHRONICLE He was mad, mad with love for her. crazed with hopeless passion. There seemed to be no way out of his misery but for him to pass his own sword through his heart, or to throw himself from the precipice, or to plunge into the cruel blue of the enveloping Carib- beanâ€"the color of the sea changed in his eye with his temper, like a woman's mood. Yet he was young; he hoped in spite of himself. He prayedâ€"for he was not old enough to have lost faithâ€"â€" and he planned. Besides, he was too brave a soldier to kill himself, and she was not yet married. She was not formally betrothed even, although it was well known that her father look- ed favorably upon De Tobar's suit; no formal announcement had been made of it as yet. So, in spite of his judg- ment, he dreamed. 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His heart almost stopp1 1 its beating, ‘ution, he re- covered himself by an 1 1 fort that left [him trembling, the swe t beading his forehead. “Say to his excellencu' the viceroy that I thank him for the honor he does me. I shall wait upon him tomorrow and obey his commands" CHAPTER X. LVARADO was alone in the cabinet of the Viceroy, to which his rank and the favor in which his excellency held him gave him access at all times. dwelt upon her image, going over again in his mind each detail of her face and figure. That morning the young captain, en- grossed in his emotions, was not aware 50c.md$1.00 x: x: :3 ness. Fat is the best means 0! overcoming them; cod liver oil makes the best and healthiest fat and SCOTT’S One disease of thinness in children is scrofula ; in adults, consumption. Both have poor blood; both need more fat. These diseases thrive on lean- of the approach of a messenger until the clank of the man’s sword upon the stone flags of the plaza caused him to lift his head. He was a soldier, an ofll- cer of the bodyguard of the Viceroy, and he bore in his hand a letter sealed with the De Lara coat of arms. The messenger saluted and handed the packet to the captain. FOR BOTH “Yesterday evening his excellency the vlceroy charged me to deliver this let- ter to you today.” “Fadrique,” called Alvarado to a servitor, “a flagon of wine for the cav- alier. By your leave, sir,” he contin- ued, with formal politeness, opening the packet and reading the message: To the Captain Alvarado, Comandante of La Guayra, Greeting: . As one faithful to the fortunes of our family we would crave your honorable presence at our palace in Santiago to- morrow evening. In view of your service and devotion we have done you the honor to appoint you as one of the witnesses to the formal betrothal of our daughter. Send for free sample. SCOTT 8: BOWNE, Chemists Toronto, Ont. Captain Alvarado blanding produces the peerlm‘ flzunr nch flu 1;: Ir; amp. '0‘“ tea. which for delicacy and strengm i5 matcacd my 140 brand of Ceylon alone. shade of the red rose? Pretty difficult, yet an expert can do it easily. \Vhy? Because he can tell by looking at the rose what colors are required to produce that tint «:r shade. He can make that Precise color every dzrin the xxx-ck. just as the artist in 0er? lends the rose, so my artists in tea blend the “ ri 17h * h Red Rose Tea. \Vith expert knowledge and intuitive ski} the particular pickin r of rich, strono 1* Ind .11 t precise grade of fragrant, delicate aLcflon, an AVE you ever tried to blend colors to match the Expert Tea Blending . Pale, stern, conujiosed, he stood an [iron figure of repression. So severe Ewas the constraint that he put upon himself that he had given no sign of his emotion, even at the near approach iot' Donna Mercedes, and the hand gwhich signed his name beneath her ,father‘s as the principal witness was as steady as if it held merely the sword in some deadly combat. He endured passix ely the atTectionate greetings of the happy De Tobar, vs ho was intoxi . cated at the assurance afforded by the ' :betrothal of the coming realization of all his hopes. He sustained with firm 3 ness the confidence of the \iceroy and Ethe admissions De Lara made to him in private of his pleasure in the suit- ,able and fortunate marriage which was there arranged. He even bore ; without breaking one long, piteous ap- peal which had been shot at him from ,the black eyes of the unhappy Mer- E It was as a soldier he had won fame and the consideration of the Viceroy; lin no other capacity, so far as any nman knew, had he the right to enter !that assemblage of the lid] and well :born. It was as a soldier he would lperform that hardest of all duties Ewhich had ever been laid upon him by his friend and patron, the governor. He had ridden all day over the tomb road that winds over the mountains from La Guam to Caracas. The storm which had rushed down the mountain side all afternoon matched the tumult in his soul, and the sheets of rain blown upon him by the fierce wind had not cooled Le fever of his agitation. The unusual tempest was one of the most terrific that had swept over the coast in years. He had marked as. he rode a huge ship far to seaward, staggering along under shortened can- ms and laboring tremendously in the heavy seas. But his thoughts were so centered upon the situation in which he found himself that he had not par- ticularly noticed the vessel, although passing ships were infrequent sights oif the port of La Gunyra. l’nle, hag- gard and distraught from his mental struggle, he had crossed the pass at the summit of the mountain and de- SCOllthtl into the l'el'tiie Willey llOW adrip with rain and Inviting almost cold under the gray shy and had pre- sented himself at the palace of the Viceroy. He had changed his apparel after his reception, and his old sergeant had polished his breastplate until it fairly blazed with light, for though the occa- sion was one of peace he had felt that he could better sustain his part in the military uniform in which he had won his only title to consideration. Con- sequently his appearance in the bril- liantly lighted hall or the palace among the gay eourtiers resplendent in ma:- nificent attire, blazing with jewels, threw a somber note over the pro- ceedings. 0513?)? mm t6 your Irierifi,’ 150:1 Felipe 1}. Tony. Attqr film}. an we have realm “meal! for help fiom the Or!- noco counti'y. we propose to lead his noco country. we propose to lead his most catholic majesty'a imperial troops thither in person to overawe the natives. and, reposing ull trust in your fidelity ahd honor, we eitn to commit the Donna Mercedes to your safe keeping in our city of La Guayra until we return. There- fore make your preparations accordingly. Given under our, hand and seal, DE LARA, Viceroy. To her he seemed preternaturaily cold and indifferent. He was so strong. so brave, so successful. She had count- ed upon some interposition from him, but the snow capped Andes were no T. H. Egtabroofis St. John, N.B., Toronto, Winnig is g’oodi Tea ;thc tints of the red r_i h fruity fluor’ ’of lhes DR. HARTE’S GELERY- “ IRON PILLS. “Go not" he cried; 3101mm her main tad (Inning her back. The Remedy we Positively Guarantee will Cure You orYour Money Refunded. The palace was built in the form 0] a quadrangle around an open patio. A balcony ran along the second story. passing the viceroy's cabinet, beyond which was his bedroom and beyond that the apartments of his daughter. The rain had ceased and the storm had spent itself. It was a calm and beau- tiful night. The moon, shining with tropic splendor through the open win- dow, dispensed with the necessity oi lights. There was no one in the cabio net when he entered, and he felt at last able to give way to his emotion. Mercedes, though she was not mar- ried, was now lost to him beyond re- course. After the women withdrew from the hall with Donna Mercedes there was no restraint put upon the young nobles, and from the other side of the patio came the sound of uproari- ous revelry and feasting, his friends and comrades with generous cheer fe- licitating the happy bridegroom that was to be. Alvarado was alone. un- disturbed, forgotten, and likely to re- main so. He put his head upon his hands and groaned in anguish. “Why should it not have been I?” he murmured. “Is he stronger, braver, a better soldier? Does he love her more! Riches? Can I not acquire them? Fame? Have I not a large measure? Birth? Ah, that is it! My father! My mother! It I could only know! How she looked at me! “'hat piteous up. peal in her eyes! What reproach when I stood passive, eased in iron, with a breaking heart! Mereedes! 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