There is but one means Ief." said Hen
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ry.


They both drew their knives, and placed
themselves In posture of defence But ac-
cusomed 10 fence with each other, anI
knowing so well the manHuvres of each,
they fought with fury for one entire hour
their brains became maddened, their looks
wild and haggard. and from time to tine
they were obliged to rest overcome by fa-
tIgue, aud overpowered by furious wounds.


During one those pauses. they heard
the drums announcing the citizens return
into the town. Ii was the hour at which
many time they had returned home to-
gether, afectionately discoursing whether
gay OF sad. still they poured Their sweet
thoughts into each others ear. Ii was the
hour when covered with dust, and fondly
leaning on each other they wore woDs 10
return after their days chase, rejoiclng In
The ra~s. anu anticipating happy future.


Alltheir youth, and elf their affection
spread itself before Their eyes at this mo-
ment.


The sun was sstting-his last rays were
gllstening through the waving branches OF
The surrounding trees, and shed a rich coat
Of gold on the earth, which was covered
with dry leaves; the dews Of the evening
were genIly descending. and the feaIhered
chorlStefs announced me approach oil night.


Robert turned his head. and saw in the
distance the clock of his native town burst
ing through the mist OF even. His soul
was narrowed he advanced o step to wards
his brother, holding out his hand. But
mortal weakness seized him. he leant a.
gainst tree. his head dropped, and he fell
to the earth.


Henry contemplated with horror the last
effort of his brother to recover life; he wish
ed to walk towards him, bu, found himself
unable; weakened by loss of blood. upright
and immoveable. he staggered as an intoxi.
Gated man would.


These twin brothers had q mother, who
loved them tenderly. Al the bottom of the
valley q vague and indisfinct form appear.
ed TO move and advance towards them. 1t
assembled the hill. and scarcely had it ap.
preached, when the sons Recognised their
mother.


AT the moment when this spectre became
visible and was recognised, Henry, who
was standing by a supreme effort quilted
the spot to which he had been previously
nailsd. and threw himself into the arms OF
Robert. who was gasping on the ground
Thus these unhappy brothers. covered with
blood. and bathed with tears. expired in
last, fond. and death like embrace.