I'lt' .eullow turn pllr and leg. Hm! th:i.t was a :i :?;llxic .vosui i-‘si. Herr llurnn. It took all the .9...“ mm “yin, our. of him in a moment. He (2.2)” flirt'|"”l Iii li :\\' to II)!‘ clip 11,. I wmlld let him oil." “Hui l. 1:: of ll'llllki'll 'dlliilh‘lfln‘ltl. as l1(‘ slzllllli‘tl the table... " Serra-H.1- impndciit do: right. \\ but next! " 1 Hi. I ulmlc Illul slit-or. illltl, sure enough, hc c'. It the apple in two. but. Ill."ll he scowll-l so much “but I thought ll lie-st to have him Ill uh 'itl“ along. with itllt’. for he i.- .~h-arly a ill-ll "Hilll‘lli and ii rc‘lel to his arm-ions highnrss, slil'l ill-eds to be punished." _ " No he is! So he is! Wlwrc is the black muzzled dog?" asked tlil- host. In a time 01' cu- l‘ltlr‘lIV. , "(l-ll. he's down in om- of your oungcous. I believe. Shall we islch him up and make him .1 i so notiiiir' for our s iort f" t‘l‘htl- liar-HI ol l‘nterlwzil hm was delighted at l’ili‘ idea. I ‘ " Make 'm slioo' 'nuth' rapplc. ‘ h” excltlillico, tryingr to struggle ugi In his (.‘llllll‘. but i'nilinl: sigllallv. “ Bring up r—rusczll (women.- ‘ Rarlul Herman signed to one of his :lttc d- auts. who left the hall. and soon returned. fol— lowed by a guard of Hugh soldiers. leading net.“ eon. them a lull. heavy-built mun, “ith a huge gll'issy Mia ‘K board, This nrisono-r secliic‘l to luv by no means a willing our, for bi- “ 'l-« he vily ir.-ilc i. both on hunds‘alll.E l'-~l. and his fin-c r ore .‘l savagely liofiallb scoxi txu! “‘l's nit ;:iv‘21\rllll toconteui— ,ilate. ln sizI- he ovcrmppczl the biggest of his guards by sch-rut im-ill-s. out his broad and sincer l‘iiilllic u as the plain index of enormous sti‘rlngth. I "And z~ls~er vill‘ii." observed the llarmi of l‘ntermllde I. with a stare of owl like wisdom. :.s the sturdy prisoner was brought up to the dais on which he and his guest Were seated. \Vliusscr nullic. vili‘li.’ '_ The prisoner drew himself up to his full hight and looked the drunken noble full iii the face with an expression of t'we bitterest scorn. " Sonn- czlll tile “'illiam the Bold. some Will the Archer. some “'ill of Allorf. But when I see thee. I wish I had another name." " And wa's Ztltfu asked the baron. stupidly. “ \Villiain the Hog Killer: for I Would I had all you Austrian hogs in one." was the savage retort. as the prisoner showed his white teeth under his beard. “ I‘d kill every hog for fun." Thre was something in the tone of concen- trated ferocitv in which these words were ut- tered that half-sobered the baron, and he ob- served to his brother noble: “ A dangerous villain. baron. to stop his tongue. " " W e'll try what the sticks will do first,“ was the repl“. with a. sneer. "TheSc Swiss hogs have called me the Beater long enough. 1’” try to deserve the title. What say ye? Shall “'t' have this fellow taught manners with the rods!" “ Make ‘lin shoo‘ nu h' rapple first.” interject cd Baron Leopold. with a wise look. “ Where’s 7.: boy 1" “The little wretch hid himself in the crowd and escaped. I think." “as the indifferent reply of Gessler. "We might beat him first and make him shoot afterward. if you please. Herr Baron.“ " I am willing to shoot anothlr apple it' tllc gracious baron wishes to see it done," suddenly interlost the prisoner. “ 11' the Baron of Un- terwalden will hold thc fruit, 1 will engage to split it with a bolt." The Baron of I’lltl~~i'wa|dmi the roposal. ’ “ 0 hold 2' apple! S'pos'e you nli~s:" “In that case. your lordship’s hand might be spoiled," answered William of Altort’. shrug ging his shoulders with an iiidilferent air. and the. lnen-at—arms began to laugh at the UhYlOllr fact that their lord was being mooked by the sturdy captive. The baron grew redder than usual as he listened to the filter. and looked fiercely round as if to find who dared to laugh. Before he could fix on an individual. his attention was distracted by the entrance of a gentleman in black carry- ing a white ward. from the rear of the hall on the dais. This gentleman advanced, crying with a loud voice: “Rise all! Room for the most noble Lady Bertha of l‘ntei-wllldeii, Countess in her own right- and Lady of Honor to his Imperial Ma- jesty. Lewis of Germany. Room, gentlemen!” Instantly every one in the hall was on his feet. hat in band, and looking,r respectfully to- ward the dOor from which the usher had just come. Rough as were the ways and loose the morals of that age, the ameliorating influence of chivalry was at its big t ill the fourteenth century. and the greatest respect was shown to ladies. at all events ladies of rank. Through the open door. preceded by several waiting women. advanced a slender. proud- looking young lady. tall and graceful. blue-ey ed and blondc. with a haughty profile and a, sweet smile—when she chose to use it. which was not often. Beautiful as an angel the Indy Hertha un- doubtedly was. hilt- as proud as Lucifer. One might see that in the expression of c-r face. the haughty poise of her head. .he Sl‘Ul'llelll doiyn- ward curl of her red lip. NOVel‘IIlI'Icss she well became her pride and all the bravery of silk and jewels in which she swept to her place on the dais. for she had plenty to be proud of, if riches and beauty are subjects of pride. Even the drunken Baron of Unterwalden, who was her uncle and guardian, had risen to his feet and stood holding onto his chair and bowing profoundly before the great heiress: and as for Herman Gees-ler, lie was positively stricken dumb by her beauty, and could say nothng as he made his obeisance. The Lady Bertha acknowledged the courtesy shown her by a slight bend of the head. and took her chair in the llpi'icrllmst place on the dais before she spoke. " My Lord Herman of Scllwyz is welcome. “'9 heard that he bad news from the court, and that there \\ as some trouble among these molar pert Switzers. Is it true!" Needs the ax looked aghast at. “That there is trouble among the Switzors~ § But I have put all that down} hand. as it should be done. 1 ; yes. my lady. with the strong have their ringleader a pI'ISOI’N‘l‘ hi re. " “ Indeed!" said the lady. with a languid lift of the eyebrow. " And who is this prisoner?" “Une Will of Altorf, a poachcr on the em- peror's game. This black—bro“ ed scoun-lrel here is the man.” Lady Bertha turned her gaze on the gigantic Swiss and surveved him with languid interest. while the captive archer returned the look with an air of reluctant admiration. “ Is this the man they call Tell, the Daring 3” she asked. "I believe so. madam." was the baron's an- swer. “He is a toll fellow and they sav hunter.“ she rejoined. nuisi'ngly. hither." The Swiss was brought. up on the dais at the nod of the imperious beauty, who then de- inunded: “ Hast ever shot a white chaniois. hunter: I am told there are none such left.” “The noble lady is wrong. Now and then one is found, but I never know one to be shot.‘y Ladv Bertha contracted her brows with a pettish expl‘essirm. " A lways the same story. And I have set my healt on obtaining the hear-l of a white challiois as a lame for my riding cap. Dost think thou con dst find me one. wert tilou sent free to the iiiouiitainsf“ The Swiss considered ere he answered: _ _a great “ ring him "I could try, were I free, but 1 would not; give my “‘OI‘d to return to Austrian chains." The two barons started as he spoke and looked anxiously at the haughty beauty. Who seemed to be capable of coolly arranging for the release of the prisoner before their faces. (lessler had been long hoping for a chance of suing the great heiress for her hand, and thought he saw a way open, so be interposed: “ If the noble lady says the word, I will have the mountains scoured for the white chamois.” gravely a few moments " It would be useless.“ was the rather dis-lain~ l'ul reply. " Your men are not mountaineers. And Vt t, I would give anything. ziy, even my— scll'. to the man who should bring me the head ? ol“ the white chalnois that ii more. rare than wilt" cried l‘iltcrwz‘lldcii. in a toxic ‘ diamonds.” lIurdlv were the words out of her mouth “14‘” a bustle was obscl'val'ile at the lower end of the hall, and the usher advuiico‘l toward the dais. preceding a tall lnzln with long red hair, who bore a box in his arms. “ An offering for the most noble, the Lady Bertha of Ullterwaldcn flom the hunters of the Yungt‘rau," said the usher. Then lied R1uligcr—~for it was none other —-—advailccd, and lifted the lid of the box be our l'lerl, disclosing to the delighted _view; of the lady the head of a white chamols, with pink nostrils. large dark eyes and white transparent horns. the whole beautifully mounted and set on a velvet cushion. . Ladv Bertha uttered a cry of joyful surprise as she rose from her chair and eagerly dc.— ma nded: I " Who sent it: \Vho took the creature t" ltcd Rudiger said nothing, but handed her a small note which she hastily tore open and re- rused. Thus ran the note: "Ri'DoLPH TO BERTHA‘ I claim tlly promise. 1 will be beneath thy window in one hour. Fail not thou. fol-l have done my part as a cavalier. ” “ Sonoss'ri-tlls. The lady flushed crimson and hastily thrust the note into her bosom. “ Tc“ him I will be there." she said in a low tone to Red Rudiger. The hunter bowed low with a singular ex— pression of fuCe. Hc seemed as if he wished to say something and dared not. The lady gave him no chance to utter it, however, for she clutched eagerly at her prize and abruptly left the hall on her way to her apartments. As she traversed the corridor she murmured to herself: “ Rudolph of Schrilislcin, I ha v'c thee of my feet a! last. Beware I” . It was a singular exclamation under the Cl.“- cumstancs. (To be continued.) Talked About People. DWIGHT“, L. MOODY. EVANGELIST. BY J. ALEXANDER PATTEN, AI'THOR or “ SELF-MADE MEN,’ “ MEN or MARK,’ mo, me. THERE is nothing more impressive about the Christian religion than the greatness of its re‘ sults ill evangelizatiou from insignificant causes. The work of our Lord was a contest of humilit ' and poverty against the power and illegal ~ eence of the temple. and yet “the vail of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom." And coming down through all the Christian centuries to the present time every bursting forth of the religious spirit and every ov'erthrow of evil has sprung from the eflorts of the humblest and not the pewerful among men. Peter the Hermit. an obscure monk, originated the first Crusade for the recovery of Palestine from the Turk~ by his preaching through Italy and France. " All other business was neglected," we read, “and the minds of men of all degrees \vere most powerfully affected." Look at the mighty outgrowth of the Methodist denomina tiou lrom the preaching of John \Vesley, an humble Englishman. In November, 1739, he opened a chapel in Moorfields, London, which became the head—quarters of the Methodist movement. It was here that he or anized a " s ,ciety " of eight or ten persons, seekmgao‘vice from him “ how to flee from the Vt ratll to come," which to day is represented by millions of Methodist believers throughout the world. A poor clerk in Chicago. named Dwight L. Moody, commenced the work of all evangelist, and it has swept with mighty power from city to city across the Western continent, and also through— out Great Britain. An examination of his ca- reer and his work will show that he is, by the humility of the one. and the alll‘CPSS of the other, worthy to rank with the evangelists of any pe- riod. Dwight L. Moodv was lion) at Northfield, Mass. February 5th, 1K3}, and is therefore forty—four years of age. He had a devoted and pious mother. who exercised a great influence over him. He attended the Unitarian church but lett home without forming any pronounced religious impressions. At an early age he was thrown upon his : «'11 resources, and exhibited a self-relianlc, tact and slirewdneSs quite unusual for one of his years. He was truthful, spirited, and brave. so that his young associates always found him their advir-el‘ and leader. Having taken up his residence in Boston, he attended the Congregational church of the Rev. Dr. Kirk, and became a member of the Sunday School. Here Le had an intelligent and faith- ful teacher, who had much to do with his sub sequent convelsiom In 1855, at the a e of eighteen, he became a member of Dr. irk’s church. He left Boston in the latter part of the same year for Chicago. He applied himself to business, and won the confidence of his empzoy— era, but all h). spare time n as devoted to a self- illlposed church and missionary work. He was elected President of the Young Men’s Christian Association. and Mr. George H. Stuart, of the Christian Commission. selected Mr. Moody to aid in that Work. He established what was known as the Illinois Street Mimion, which was destroyed in the great fire. After this he built a church. ousting about one hundred thousand dollars. chiefly by the contribution of money in what were called " bricks " by the Sunday schools of the country. As an evangelist and f lay preacher Mr. Moody evidently worked with j a spirit from the Lord. He was humble and paw. like the evangelists who had gone before him. but. like them, he gathered in a multitude of souls seeking to be saved. In June-.1370. Mr. Moody met. Mr. Sankey ; for the first time at a Christian Convention in ! Indianapolis. where Mr. S. led the singing. Mr. Moody said: “\Vherc do you live? Are you married! “'hat business are you in .4” His next remark was, “ I want you.” “ What for!” inquired Mr. Sankey, in surprise. “To help me in my work in Chicago,” replied Mr. ‘ Moody. "I cannot leave my business,” said Mr. Sankey. "‘ You must."replied Mr. Moody, with emphasis. “ I have been looking for o for the last eight years." And thus was {In Sankey canal to the work of what may be , termed a singing evangelist. which has made 3 him not less famous than Mr. Mood . Ira D. l Sankey was born August 28th, 1 , at Ediu buig. Pa . and is in his forty—first year. He worked for his living. but also developed musi cal talents. with which he was gifted at an early age. He found use for them in political clubs. and after his conversion, in 1857. in the Sunday school and church. He became a member of the Methodist church. His at— tendance at the Convention spoken of led to his entering the wider field of evangelizatiou which Mr. MOody offered him. and in which together they are still engaged. Philip Paul Bliss, called the “sweet singer," and the author of “ Hold the Fort ” and manj other of the. most effective pieces sung by Mr. Sankey. was born 1 at Cleartield, P8,, in 1837, and was killed, with his wife, in a teriible railroad aCcident. It i was not till after he reached the age ofmanhood that he felt; the stirrings of his musical genius. He then, under the inspiration of his wife, he gall the musical studies that resulted in the pro- duction of his now immortal sacred songs and tunes. We were recently informed by the pub- lishers that about nine million copies of the i Moody and Sankey “ Gospel Hymns and Sacred I Songs ” have been sold. In tracing the history of the great religious ; movements of the wor , the Crusades in the I 11th, 12th and 13th centuries must be first men- tioned. They were characterized by :1 trriihle religions frenzy on the side of both the l‘llris t’uns .‘llHI 'l‘url:s. and a fearful loss of human life. The eighth and lust Crusade ended one hundred and SPVt‘IIty'M‘Vl’n years after the first had been preached. In the 16th century there was ll memorable religious revival ill Scotland. From] 17313 to 1771) George Whitefield, an English clrrpvinan. (ti-inducted a remarkable VWol‘k of evangelization in England, Ireland, Scotland, and in America. The next Sundayr after he was ordained he preached with such extraor- dinary effect that it was stated that he had driven fifteen persons mad. He preached to twenty thousand persons on Boston Common. and also preached in the South. He preached for two hours at Exeter, N. H., the day before his death. He died of asthma, and was buried beneath the pulpit of the Federal street church in Newburyport, Mass. The labors of John Wesley extended through some fifty years. In his horseback journeys thrt ugh England. Scot~ laud, Wales and Ireland he seldom traveled less than forty miles a day, and there never was an instance of detention on account of the weather. He generally preached twice a day and four times on Sundays. He formed moieties, em— ployed lay preachers, appointed class leadels. devised a most effective system of church finance, wrote and published books and tracts. and established schools. Both John and Charles Wesley visited America. John Wesley died in London March 2d. 1791, iii his eightyoeilzhth year. A most remarkable revival occurred in New England from 1734 to 1742, mid: r the preaching of Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield. Fifty thousand persons were converted, and the whole existing state of society was greatly im- proved. Tne Rev. Jonathan Edwards was born at E‘tst Windsor, Conn.,Octobei 5th, 1703, be- came President of Princeton College in 1758, and died at Princeton, N. J., March 22d, 1758. II the beginning of hisministry it was his habit to rise early and study during the whole day. He took solitary walks or rode on horseback iii the lonely woods. It was his custom to write out his thoughts v ith care, but to utter himself fluently wit bout regard to his notes. His voice was not, strong, but it was clear and distinct. He had little of gesture. but his manner showed his own fervor and moved the hearts of his hearers. A sermon at Enfield, on sinners in the hands of at. angry God, had a most wonderful effect. He was one of the most powerful intellects ever in the American pulpit. Joseph or “ Joe ” Smith organized the now powerful Mormon church at Manchester, N. Y., A ril 6th, 18:10. He was born at Sharon, Vt., ecenlber 23d, 1805, and was killed at Carthage, Ill.. June 27th. 1844, it: his thirt '-ninth year. He came of a disreputa— ble fami y, and was indiflerelltly educated. He made rapid converts to his church. In 1838 the Rev. Theobald Mathew, a Capuchin friar, be an acrusade on the subject of tern erance in re- land. He made one hundred an fifty thousand converts in the city of Cork alone. He visited the United States in 1851, and thousands pub- licly took the pledge. He was a man of great piety, benevolence of character, and much elo quence in speaking. His name is revered es- pecially 8mm? the Irish tom rance societies of Ireland an this country. he Millerite ex- citement was another religious movement in the United States, on the part of a sect called the Second Adventists. The founder was one Wil- liam Miller, who was born at Pittsfleld, Mass. in 1781, and died in Washington 00., N. Y., in 1849. It was predicted that the earth would be destroyed on a certain day in the year 1843. Many persons closed up their business, and many more (prepared ascension robes, but the day came all passed without any event except the universal ridicule of the Millerites. During the financial de ression of 1857 an ex tensive revival prevailed in New York and other parts of the country. Dally prayer meetings were held in the theaters, stores, and univer- sally in the churches. The famous Fulton Street Prayer Meeting was commenced at that time, and has been continued every day for nearly twanty- four years. The pilgrimages to Lourdes and other shrines of the irgiu in France have attracted much remark. They commenced soon after the German war. Thousands of devout persons and others have come from the Conti— nent, Great Britain, and the United States to render homage at the scenes of the alleged su» peruaturalappearancecf the Virgin toa peasant girl. The Rev. Dr. Tyng. Jr., of New York. has recently delivered a very interesting ser- mon (to cribing his visit to Lourdes, and admits that a deep impression was made upon him by what he saw. On the 17th of J unc, 1873, Messrs. Moody and Sankey landed in Liverpool to begin a work of evanoelization ill England, Scotland, Ireland and lI‘Fales. They attracted reat attentirn, had crowded meetings, and image thousands of converts. Accounts of them came back to the United States, and a much wider interest was awakened re al-ding them in their own count than ever be ore. At length, in 1875, they le t England “ amidst. the tears and prayers of their friends,” and returned to the United States. On reaching New York they were duly welcomed, and then proceeded to their respective homes. They; resumed their labors at Northfield, Mass” on t e 9th of September, 1875. Next they went to Brooklyn, where an immense building had been prepared for the meotin . which com- menced on the 24th of October, 875. Meetin began in the largest structure in Philadelphia on the tllst of November, 1875, and at the Hippo- drome in New York on the 7th of February, 1876. From October 1, 1876, to January 1877, meetings were held in Chicago, and they 11 in Boston, January 28th, 1877. Vast crowds. representing all classes, attended these meet— ings. A great revival commenced in each city as soon as the first sermon was preached by Mr. Moody. and its influence remained to stren hen the churches. At this writing Messw. oody and Sankey are holding very successful meet- ings in San Francisco, California. In his opening sermon in New York Mr. Moody preached from the text: “ The Spirit of the Lord is upon me. because he has appointed me to preac the Gospel to the poor.” Said Mr. Moody: “ I hear Peter saying. ‘ Lord, you don’t mean that we should preach the Gospel to every creature?’ But that was just what was meant—to go and proclaim the glad tidings to all the world. ‘ You don’t mean, probably said Peter, ‘ that we should preach to the Jews that took your life!‘ ‘Yes. Peter,’ doubtless said the Lord, ‘ go and preach to Jerusalem. Preach gift, and tell him that instead of a crown of thorns I will give him a crown of glory in the Kingdom of God. Tell the man that drove that spear into in side that there is a. near way to reach me. ach the Gospel to every creature.” The Holy Ghost came down on the tenth day and the began to preach. There is hope for us all. T 9 poor thief and the prisoner could receive the glad tidings as well as others. There was no one fallen so low that could not be saved.” These views cover the whole theory and practice in Mr. Moody’s preaching. Without learning. without the aid of church organiza- tion, without any fixed pecuniar support, he went forth among men to preach the Gospel. Theoloalans. deep in classical learning. dis- covered that Mr. Moody was totally deficient in this particular. and even moderately edu- cated people could detect his constant viola- tlons of good grammar in speakin . But when the churches of. these learned theologians were bearing no spiritual fruit. the unlearned evan- gelist was movmg the masses of great cities, and even the strict grammarians had joined the army of weeping sinners. However much any man or Woman ever went to these revival meet- ings to criticwe, we do not believe any one of them ever came away without the deepest feel- mgspf solemnity and penitence. A man of the medium hight, and rather stout, with a round head and flowin beard, stood there and preached. His vmce was plain and used in a conversational .way, and his w ole manner in speaking was simple and modest. And yet as he proceeds not one or a half—dozen, but thou- sands of Illt'll lilid women—«out- in the richest. attire and some ll) l'ngs---sollw of t' c highest culzurc and some of the (it‘l'lN‘SI ignorance" thousands of these, we. say. hung bl’l'llllll(‘~»finll the words 01' the preacln r, and pl-csel-tly are melted to tears. lt is the eloquence of pcrsolml spirituality and sincerity joimd with “ the spirit of the Lord.” . In August, 1862. Mr. Moody was marred to Miss Emma C. lIt‘Vt‘“, of Chicago. He is iii the habit of trusting implicitly in God for the SUI-F ply of all his wants. In the social circle he is particularly genialal'd rompailionablc. He is cheerful, fond of conversation, and disposed to make every one happy about him. His whole life is an earnest effort to illustrate the best vir— tum of both the man and the Christian. Lovgpu ! BY A. C. can. 1'. Love on! love on! Life‘s brightest love! A nd ‘tis the only star to light the way When all have faded from the sky above. 'e happy sops of earth. owcrs are made for those who Love on: love on! The thing you cherish here. Is kept and gladdened by that passion pure: Love on! love on! The sweetl ' smilingr sky Smiles swrctest when in tmlll thou dost endure. Love onI love on! Fear not the fickle wind Shall blow your joy to some farvdlstant clinic: The beaming eye, the beating heart so warm, Will live through this and never ending time. Love on ! low: on! Ne'er mind the world so cold; The heart grows strong if Faith within it lies; Love on: love on; and take the sweets it gives. And for true love create a paradise. CaptainPCrinwnon, THE MAN OF THE IRON PAGE; 03, The Nemesis of the Plains. .\ Romance of Love and Adventure In the “ [and ofthe Setting Sun.” BY MAJOR DANGERFIELD BURR, (51H CAVALBY U. s. A.,) AUTHOR or “BUFFALO BILL, rm; accusxm KING,” “ DASHING DANDY, Tm: Horser or ml: HILLS," 1:10., no. CHAPTER XX. FRIENDS on runs? ABOUT the same time that Fancy Frank and Major Malcolm discovered the horsemen com~ ing over the divide, they were seen by the train guards. and a general cry of alarm rung out; but the guide, at a second glance, saw that they were in uniform, and said quietly : "I think they are cavalry, major." “ Yes that is evident, and they are welcome guests, can assure you, for now our troubles are over. and—” “ Hold! not so fast, major; ho! men, all! ready along the line, and fire on those devils if they come nearer, for it is a rill-e of the Mad Colone .” To say that the ringing words of Fancy Frank caused intense exutement, would be putting it mildly, for all in the motto, except- ing the guide, saw but a squadron of cavalry 00min toward them. But ancy Frank seemed in earnest, and a whistle calling Ebony to his side he sprung upon him and rode out to meet the apparent troopers, who were now not a quarter of a mile distant, and still coming on at a rapid gallop, their jingling spurs an rattling sabors making merry accompaniment to the hoof-falls of their steeds. Every eye was now upon the man who had made such a bold charge against the coming horsemen, and all waited breathlessly as he dashed toward them, and suddenly halting threw up his hands, as though to check their advance. Then they heard his voice ring out clear and rm: " Ho! the motte: be ready, for these are foes." Suddenly to the rigbtabout he wheeled, and sped like the wind back to the illotte, into which he dashed several hundred yards ill ad- vance of the men he had denounced foes. “ Major Malcolm. those are Tigers, disguised as cavalry: give it to them, boys!” cried the guide, and leaping his horse over the barricade, he sprung to the ground, and throwing his rifle forward was about to touch the trigger, when the major seized his arm. ., “ For Heaven’s sake, P0well. do not be rash, for I believe you are mistaken." “ No, there is no mistake; I saw faces there that I know, and if we do not 0 n upon them, they will dash right in; see, all tEZSe in the rear are red-skins,” and as the guide spoke he pulled the trig er, and down to the ground went a rider, w ile the line wavered, as though taken by surprise, and came to a sudden halt, while a stern voice called out: “ What means this murderous fire n ted States soldiers? Hold! I comman “ Ha! I told hasty,” cried the major. The guide return no reply to the major, but answered: “ Ha! ha! ha! my cunning colonel, thought to play a clever and shall treat you like if you come nearer with our red pack. There was a silence oga few moments, and the commanding officer was seen in earnest con- sultation with some of his officers; then he an- swered in the same deep, stern tones: “Emigrants, that man is entra ping you into trouble; we are from the river flirt, and were sent to your aid by a friendly Indian; beware, before you fire upon us." “ I told you so, POWell; I fear you have made a mistake, ’ said the major, anxiously. “I have made no mistake, sir; what think you, Skeleton Sam!” asked the guide, turning to that indivtdual, who had come up a moment before, accompanied by Battling Rifle. n Uni- you.” you, Powell, you were too you trick; but I know you, the murderer ypu are, I guesses yer is right, para; them don’t look like reg’lar sojers," was the answer. “find you, Battling Rifle?” asked Fancy “ w; kin git along comfortable like without cpmp'ny Jist now, pard,” was the laconic re- p . his was enough for again called out: _“ Go back to the fort and say we don’t need aid; w_o can take care of ourselves, and if you doubtclt, my dear colonel, try us.” “ Yls, Jlst try uson, an’ yer’ll find we’ll fit as of We was made for yer: I is sp’l'lin’ fer a row, an’ when they turn me loose I are a howlin’ pararer fire lookin’ fer dry grass,” yelled Skele— ton Sam and he added, as be glanced at Rat- tling Bi 6: “ And has a twin baby-brother hem- thet is greased llghtnin’ looking fer somethin’ to strike, ef yer rile him." ' “ Attention, squadron! forward—” But what more was said by the supposed cav- alry commander. was drowned by the stern order of Fancy Frank: ' “ Ready, all! aim well! fire!” _ Aline of flame shot forth from the timber, just as the horsemen moved forward, and the result was deadly, for, when the smoke drifted away, there w one thing very evident—the hank Powell, and be As they fled, Fancy Frank a in called the black horse of Wildhird to hisgaside and was soon out upon the field examining the dead, one of whom he took up in his arms, and carrying him back to the motto, threw him down before the major, saying, quietly: “ Well, sir, int and a uniform cannot make an Indian a. w its man.” “Powoll, again we owe you our lives, for, but. for y: n. Dcrltll would now l~ through this elicampliicnt." and tln- ulsljur grasped Fill“ y li‘rnnll‘s hillld. \vzli‘inly. u lli‘c Maud Malcolm glided forward and said. cur licstly: "And I, too, thank you, Pout-ll." and then, u ith a glance of alarm, she continued: “ But, has not Violet returned 7" “Not yet. I am sorry to say." answered the guide. “ Oh, how wrongin me she may be forever 10st to us,” almost nroancd the ina'or— “Ha! who is it comes yonder. Powell? ‘ and the eyes of all, at his Wfll'l s, were turned far out upon the. irairic. " It is the Man Of the iron Face, nlid»—" “ And what?" The question broke from several guide paused; hilt, with an effort. once, he continued; “ And he is alone. " " Pard. thar's somethin' ahfnd him," said Skeleton Sam. All looked at the speaker. and then again at the coming horseman, and then beyond him. and every face blanched, while Fancy Frank, in a hoarse whisper. gave vent to the cause: “ Grout 00d .’ the prairie is on fire." CHAPTER XXI. rim BANDIT Lorna. To look upon the faces of Dick Hal-wood and Violet Vassar, when they rode forth from the motto, for a gallo over the prairie, one would not believe that either of them had a care in the world. Their horses seemed to feel like going rapidly, and pulled on their hits with a will, and a league had been gone over before Violet seemed to re— member her nncle's warning. But it was from no love-sick sentiment, of be- ing unconscious of all else in the society of Dick Harwood, for though she admired the young man immensely, thought him very handsome, the best of company, and they had sun duets together night after night in camp, 3 6 yet seemed a. little sh y of his becoming more to her than he was. Anatural flirt, she was willing to lure him on, for, unhurt herself, she did not have thought of the bitterness of heart she might cause him, should she cast him aside when he should offer himself, for. with a woman’s in- tuitive knowledge of such things, she was con- fident that he tended to lay his heart and hand at her feet. After ridfn along until the motto was lost 5' lit 01’, and t e prairie began to become more r‘ofiling, until it merged into the foot-hills of a. lofty ridge 0." wooded land, Violet bethou lit her that it was very unwise for her to t us far from the camp, tally after the a fix of the past night, an her uncle‘s request' t then Dick Harwood had told her that the rs and Indians bad certainly departed, and t. t he wished her to go to a canyon he knew of which was filled with the most beautiful of wild fiowe.s, and, confident in the speed of the blooded mare she rode, and which she knew came of good racing-stock, she had been enticed on and on, until at last with real alarm she drew rein exclaimin : “Oh, Mr. Harwcog, we must. be a dozen miles from camp.” “And what are a dozen miles, to our hon-en at least, Miss Violet? But see, vonder canyon is the one I seek,” and he pointed to a break in the ridge, about a quarter of a mile distant. “ We 1, so far, and no further,” she said gayly, and within five minutes more they had entered the canyon. Dick Hal-wood had spoken the truth, for the sides of the canyon were filled with lovely flow- ers, and springing to the ground unaided, Violet soon had her hands filled with sensitive roses, indigo plants, and numerous other wild speci- mens, t at enraptured her with their beauty. Presently Dick Harwood approached her, with a sensitive rose in his hand, and pointing to its leaves, that close at the human touch, he said, earnestly: “ Violet, such power have you over my heart. for it feels your touch, your every look, and in my eyes, you, my Violet of the sunny South are far more beautiful, than the most gorgeous flower that blossoms on these prairies. ” Violet gave a joyous, ringing laugh, and an— swered lightly: “ \Vhy, Mr. Harwood, it is worth the ride hereto lear such a pretty speech, even if this canyon were as desolate as the desert." “ I speak but the truth, Violet: you are the one who must guide my future estiny." “Must is a strong word to use, Mr. Har- wood," she answered, in a tone of slight ique. “ I mean it, Violet, for with you my 11' e will be one of bl'ss, and without you, only sorrow will be mine.” “ And wedded to one I did not love would make myem'e wretched, Mr. Harwood, so which must it , your unhappiness, or mine i" “You llnply that you do not love me,” he said, quickly, and his face flushed with anger. “ You read alight, sir: I do not love you.” “Hal can this be!” and his tone had a dis- agreeable ring in it. Nettled at his manner, she answered: “If your vanity has allowed on to consider my admiration 0 your very fivne tenor voice enjoyment of your brilliant. convemtiom wen, and pleasure in your society, as lave or you, then you must condemn your own con- ceit, and I must bridle my tongue and vail m eyes in future, lest every word and look be mis— understood.” “ And yet you have led me to believe that you loved me,” he said. “Your conceit led you astray, sir: but come, [have as many flowers as I can carry, so let us return to camp, and once out of thiscan on Mr. Harwood, et us forget the thorns an member on] the roses.” “ Violet assur, you have trified with a heart that has on imaged upon it, and I bag, and I implore t at you listen to my love,’ and be her hand. “ ou hava my answer. Mr. Harwood; my band. please,” she said, haughtily. ‘Never! I have offered you my love, and for lton my whole life was to know a chin e, for I ave money enou ll to live on, and at from here I was to dwe with you as my wife—” “A one—sided arrangement certainly, sir,” she said with biting sarcasm. “An 8 onessided arrangement it shall re- map), Vioift Vassad r, for where Dick Harwood ma esup is min to an in be it, cost what it may.”possess m g m “Do you threaten a woman, sir?” she asked, still keeping a fearless flush in her beautiful eyes, though her heart fluttered with terror, for {ask f 131; its ' . stilnile, and a cruel oo 0 rec ess e mum: 'on marred be‘ality (at his features. “I? ‘ as youto owith me andbecom wif " he said. 8 ° my “ d I say never .'” c stalking, boldly [Ir' to let her go, for, alas! lips as the at indiffer— ’ m- release “Then you shall become what I choose to ma‘kéoyoug 'he said,dsavagely. ‘ wa . on are not threat” y carry out your “Violet Vassar, you are mistaken, for I am not what I am believed in your camp to be.” “ In Heaven’s name, who are “I will tell on in a word; me a mac em: but I cheated cards, was de and killed my public opinion, a merciless tyrant, drove me for safet .to ally myself with a band of outlaws, k lch 5:13.139: secgnd in command, and nown as v1 10 , an in chief i w thgnlgad Cololnel.” y 8 law .n as stood ike a statue of marble while h coolly told his story of crime, and though he: ll parted, she said no word, and he went on a ter a short pause: ' “I JOIned your train to lead it to destruction, but Isaw you, and I loved you, and now swear to give up my evil life and go with from here. if you will be mv wife; w you now, my beautiful Violet?” “ Sooner would I die by my own hand," broke from her white lips. “But you know came West to in a game of accuser, and "that I have the power to make you obey me? 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