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The capture of Kufstein is to commence the glorious struggle; it is to be the first hymn of liberty which the Tyrolese will send up to heaven like a lark in spring, and by which they will bless and praise the good God. The eleventh and last point is Kufstein. "Amen!" exclaimed Andreas Hofer, raising his crucifix and pressing it to his lips.
And amidst the respectful silence of the men, walking up and down slowly, and stroking his long beard with his right hand, Andreas Hofer commenced dictating his "open order," which was as follows: "Early in the morning of the 9th of April General Hiller will march from Salzburg to the Lower Inn valley, and General yon Chasteler from Carinthia to the Puster valley.
But Melissa shook her head, and Andreas, understanding what was passing in her mind, tried to catch her eye as he went on: "You think that these are the impossible wishes of one who has himself been a slave, or that it is the remembrance of past suffering and unutterable wrong which speaks in me?
I know all this, and to know it rejoices me, since it affords me an opportunity of convincing the Doge of Venice, that my actions are not those of a common adventurer. Andreas. Perform your promise, and then let me hear of you. For the present our discourse shall end here, for no unpleasant thoughts must disturb the joy to which this day is dedicated.
His son is arrived in Venice, and wishes to enter into the service of the Republic. I entreat you, give the young man some respectable situation; he will prove the boast of Venice when we shall be in our graves, on that would I hazard my existence. Andreas. Has he sense and talent? Lomellino. That he has; a heart like his father's. Will it please you to see and converse with him?
As Charles had fully expected, it was condoned upon the score both of the past and the present. That night there was high feasting in that same refectory where Andreas had feasted on the night when the stranglers watched him, waiting, and Charles was the guest of honour. In the morning Ludwig was to pursue his march upon the city of Naples, and all were astir betimes.
We fought and worked together; now we will also rest and attend to our comforts together. Do you not think so too, brother Red-beard?" But the Capuchin made no reply, or rather he responded only by a loud and long snore. "By the Holy Virgin! Haspinger has fallen asleep on the floor yonder," exclaimed Andreas, smiling. "Let us waken him, then," said Niederkircher, turning to the sleeper.
"Dame Catherine would have been glad to see me an advocate, a priest, or a councillor. If I had become a councillor, like Monsieur Andreas Van Berghem; if I had snuffled out long and weary sentences, caressing my lace bands with dainty finger-tips, with what esteem and veneration would not that worthy woman have regarded monsieur her nephew!
Andreas Hofer remained alone with his confessor. At eleven o'clock the doors of the prison were thrown open, and Andreas Hofer was led out to execution. His face was serene, and in his hands he held the small crucifix which he had always worn on his breast. His confessor, Manifesti, walked by his side, and a battalion of grenadiers followed him.
I wish to pray you, Andy, in the name of the Archduke John, who sent me to you, and who sent his kindest greetings with me, not to close your ears against good and well-meant advice." "What did the archduke say? What does he want of me?" asked Andreas, quickly.
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