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The Secret Societies Of The Middle Ages
supreme "justice ; " near to it , lay tho "wyd , " or coil of cord , emblematic of tho power which the tribunal assumed of lite and death . Tho hall was lighted with numerous candles , placed in rude iron branches fixed against the wall . " Peace ! " exclaimed tho free count ; and in an instant the diu of voices which had at first prevailed sank into IOAV whisperings ,
" Peace ! " said the free count again ; and the whispering subsided into indistinct murmurs . " Peace ! " said the free count , the third time ; and the most solemn silence instantly prevailed . " Let the individual cited stand forward , " said the free count , after a short pause . " I am here , " answered the stranger , advancing into the middle of the semicircle .
' ' Vthy are you here ? ' asked tho free count . " In obedience to the summons of the cord and dagger , " was tho firm reply ; for tho young man had now recovered his wonted selfpossession . " Then yon are aware of tho power and competency of that tribunal which the cord and dagger represent . "
" I am aware of the power of this tribunal , " answered the stranger . " Do you deny its competency . " demanded the free count . The young traveller made no reply . " We will endeavour to teach you whether we be competent or not , " said the count . " What is your name 1 " " Nay , surely you must know me" exclaimed the stranger" or
, , else why summon me hither . " " Wc do not put replies into your mouth , " observed the free count . " In what character , and under what name are you travelling 1 if that mode of interrogatory suit your purpose better . " " As a simple citizen ; ancl my name is Charles . " * " As a simple citizen ! " exclaimed tho free count ironically . " And
yet that reply suits us as well as any other , for all are equal in the presence of tho Ychmgeriehtc . Y \ hithcv were you proceeding ?" " To the Castle of -, " was the answer . " Read that document , " continual the free count . A messenger handed a large sheet of parchment to the prisoner , who immediately began to peruse the lengthy document with profound attention and interest .
This task occupied nearly a quarter of an hour , during which the countenance of the young man became red and white by turns , in accordance with the various emotions that agitated his breast . " I have read it , " he said at length ; aud he tossed the document indignantly upon tho floor .
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The Secret Societies Of The Middle Ages
supreme "justice ; " near to it , lay tho "wyd , " or coil of cord , emblematic of tho power which the tribunal assumed of lite and death . Tho hall was lighted with numerous candles , placed in rude iron branches fixed against the wall . " Peace ! " exclaimed tho free count ; and in an instant the diu of voices which had at first prevailed sank into IOAV whisperings ,
" Peace ! " said the free count again ; and the whispering subsided into indistinct murmurs . " Peace ! " said the free count , the third time ; and the most solemn silence instantly prevailed . " Let the individual cited stand forward , " said the free count , after a short pause . " I am here , " answered the stranger , advancing into the middle of the semicircle .
' ' Vthy are you here ? ' asked tho free count . " In obedience to the summons of the cord and dagger , " was tho firm reply ; for tho young man had now recovered his wonted selfpossession . " Then yon are aware of tho power and competency of that tribunal which the cord and dagger represent . "
" I am aware of the power of this tribunal , " answered the stranger . " Do you deny its competency . " demanded the free count . The young traveller made no reply . " We will endeavour to teach you whether we be competent or not , " said the count . " What is your name 1 " " Nay , surely you must know me" exclaimed the stranger" or
, , else why summon me hither . " " Wc do not put replies into your mouth , " observed the free count . " In what character , and under what name are you travelling 1 if that mode of interrogatory suit your purpose better . " " As a simple citizen ; ancl my name is Charles . " * " As a simple citizen ! " exclaimed tho free count ironically . " And
yet that reply suits us as well as any other , for all are equal in the presence of tho Ychmgeriehtc . Y \ hithcv were you proceeding ?" " To the Castle of -, " was the answer . " Read that document , " continual the free count . A messenger handed a large sheet of parchment to the prisoner , who immediately began to peruse the lengthy document with profound attention and interest .
This task occupied nearly a quarter of an hour , during which the countenance of the young man became red and white by turns , in accordance with the various emotions that agitated his breast . " I have read it , " he said at length ; aud he tossed the document indignantly upon tho floor .