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diff --git a/38602-h/38602-h.htm b/38602-h/38602-h.htm index e973906..764e5d8 100644 --- a/38602-h/38602-h.htm +++ b/38602-h/38602-h.htm @@ -1,19 +1,15 @@ -<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> +<!DOCTYPE html> -<!DOCTYPE html - PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Strict//EN" - "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-strict.dtd" > - -<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" lang="en"> +<html lang="en"> <head> - <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html;charset=UTF-8" /> + <meta charset="utf-8"> + <title> - The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter, by Adolphe Danziger de Castro and - Ambrose Bierce + The Monk and the Hangman's Daughter | Project Gutenberg </title> - <style type="text/css" xml:space="preserve"> + <style> - body { margin:5%; background:#faebd0; text-align:justify} + body { margin:5%; text-align:justify} P { text-indent: 1em; margin-top: .25em; margin-bottom: .25em; } H1,H2,H3,H4,H5,H6 { text-align: center; margin-left: 15%; margin-right: 15%; } hr { width: 50%; text-align: center;} @@ -34,64 +30,31 @@ </style> </head> <body> -<pre xml:space="preserve"> - -The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter, by -Adolphe Danziger De Castro and Ambrose Bierce - -This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with -almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or -re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included -with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org - - -Title: The Monk and The Hangman's Daughter - -Author: Adolphe Danziger De Castro and Ambrose Bierce - -Release Date: January 17, 2012 [EBook #38602] -Last Updated: October 18, 2016 - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: UTF-8 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE MONK *** - - - - -Produced by David Widger - - - - - -</pre> +<div style='text-align:center'>*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK 38602 ***</div> <div style="height: 8em;"> - <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> + <br ><br ><br ><br ><br ><br ><br ><br > </div> <h1> THE MONK AND THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTER </h1> <p> - <br /> + <br > </p> <h2> By Adolphe Danziger De Castro and Ambrose Bierce </h2> <p> - <br /> + <br > </p> <h3> 1911 </h3> <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> - <hr /> + <hr > <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> <p> Under the name of G. A. Danziger I wrote in the year 1889 a story founded @@ -117,7 +80,7 @@ Produced by David Widger pleases me least is <i>my</i> part (underscores Bierce’s). I am surprised that you should yield to the schoolgirl desire for that shallowest of all literary devices, a “happy ending,” by which all the pathos of the book is - effaced to “make a woman holiday.” It is unworthy of you. So much vii did + effaced to “make a woman holiday.” It is unworthy of you. So much did I feel this unworthiness that I hesitated a long time before even deciding to have so much of “odious ingenuity” and “mystery” as your making Benedicta the daughter of the Saltmaster and inventing her secret love for @@ -162,11 +125,11 @@ Produced by David Widger ‘(Signed) Ambrose Bierce.’ </p> <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> - <hr /> + <hr > <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> <p> I can only add that my faith in Bierce’s judgment of letters is as firm @@ -180,18 +143,18 @@ Produced by David Widger ADOLPHE de CASTRO. </p> <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> - <hr /> + <hr > <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> <h2> THE MONK AND THE HANGMAN’S DAUGHTER </h2> - <p> + <h3> 1 - </p> + </h3> <p> On the first day of May in the year of our Blessed Lord 1680, the Franciscan monks Ægidius, Romanus and Ambrosius were sent by their @@ -289,9 +252,9 @@ Produced by David Widger nothing else than the snowy summit of the range—which the Lutherans say their faith can remove. I greatly doubt it. </p> - <p> + <h3> 2 - </p> + </h3> <p> When we stood at the opening of the pass leading into the mountains we were overcome with dejection; it looked like the mouth of Hell. Behind us @@ -540,9 +503,9 @@ Produced by David Widger When I returned to my companions and they asked me who the girl was, I answered: ‘The hangman’s daughter.’ </p> - <p> + <h3> 3 - </p> + </h3> <p> Having commended the soul of the dead man to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin and the Holy Saints, we left the accursed spot, but as we @@ -614,9 +577,9 @@ Produced by David Widger <p> May the good God bless our entrance into this holy place. </p> - <p> + <h3> 4 - </p> + </h3> <p> I have now been in this wilderness for a few weeks, but the Lord, too, is here, as everywhere. My health is good, and this house of our beloved @@ -651,9 +614,9 @@ Produced by David Widger seem far away, like perils of the sea to one who can but faintly hear the distant thunder of the waves upon the beach. </p> - <p> + <h3> 5 - </p> + </h3> <p> Our Superior, Father Andreas, is a mild and pious gentleman. Our brothers live in peace and harmony. They are not idle, neither are they worldly nor @@ -680,9 +643,9 @@ Produced by David Widger actions are evil. The Saltmaster has an only son. His name is Rochus, a handsome but wild and wicked youth. </p> - <p> + <h3> 6 - </p> + </h3> <p> The people hereabout are a proud, stubborn race. I am told that in an old chronicle they are described as descendants of the Romans, who in their @@ -719,9 +682,9 @@ Produced by David Widger is calm there as in the soul of a babe which calls ‘Abba,’ dear Father. And so may it ever be. </p> - <p> + <h3> 7 - </p> + </h3> <p> I have again seen the hangman’s beautiful daughter. As the bells were chiming for mass I saw her in front of the monastery church. I had just @@ -782,9 +745,9 @@ Produced by David Widger that I am charged with a special mandate to watch over her, to protect her, and finally to save her soul. </p> - <p> + <h3> 8 - </p> + </h3> <p> Our Superior has sent for me and rebuked me. He told me I had caused great ill-feeling among the brothers and the people, and asked what devil had me @@ -870,9 +833,9 @@ Produced by David Widger affected me that I wept, and the tears fell upon the wild flowers in my hand. </p> - <p> + <h3> 9 - </p> + </h3> <p> As a follower of Saint Francisais, I am not permitted to own anything dear to my heart, so I have disposed of my most precious treasure; I have @@ -898,9 +861,9 @@ Produced by David Widger <p> May God be merciful to all their souls! </p> - <p> + <h3> 10 - </p> + </h3> <p> I must have turned pale when one of the brothers reported at the supper table that upon the picture of Saint Franciscus had been found a bunch of @@ -956,9 +919,9 @@ Produced by David Widger That I may be worthy of such grace, may our beloved Saint keep my heart pure from every earthly passion and desire! </p> - <p> + <h3> 11 - </p> + </h3> <p> The monastery has celebrated a great festival, and I will report all that occurred. @@ -1137,9 +1100,9 @@ Produced by David Widger in my duty, and, Benedicta, thou shalt be saved—thy body and thy soul! </p> - <p> + <h3> 12 - </p> + </h3> <p> Let me continue my report. </p> @@ -1254,9 +1217,9 @@ Produced by David Widger <p> With that she left me and vanished in the darkness. </p> - <p> + <h3> 13 - </p> + </h3> <p> Looking in at the window of the hut, I saw the hangman sitting in a chair, with his daughter beside him, her hand upon his shoulder. I could hear him @@ -1325,9 +1288,9 @@ Produced by David Widger space, upon which the others did not trespass, dancing by themselves and apparently forgetful of all else, were Rochus and Benedicta! </p> - <p> + <h3> 14 - </p> + </h3> <p> Holy Mother of God! what can be worse than the fall of an angel? I saw—I understood, then, that in leaving me and her father, Benedicta had gone @@ -1409,9 +1372,9 @@ Produced by David Widger protect her! But I commend her to Thee, O Lord: the poor motherless child shall surely not trust to Thee in vain. </p> - <p> + <h3> 15 - </p> + </h3> <p> Alas! my unhappy fate!—again punished and again unable to find myself guilty. @@ -1469,9 +1432,9 @@ Produced by David Widger into the road which leads down to Hell. Light and strength, beloved Saint, that I may know the right path, and walk therein forever! </p> - <p> + <h3> 16 - </p> + </h3> <p> I stand at the window of my cell. The sun sinks and the shadows creep higher on the sides of the mountains beyond the abyss. The abyss itself is @@ -1604,9 +1567,9 @@ Produced by David Widger boys yelled and sang, the women screamed, and the wretched old man led his innocent child to the place of shame. </p> - <p> + <h3> 17 - </p> + </h3> <p> When I was back again in my cell I threw myself upon the stones and cried aloud to God against the injustice and misery that I had witnessed, and @@ -1662,9 +1625,9 @@ Produced by David Widger the mountain, extinguishing at last the gleam of light upon the summit. Thank God, oh, thank God, she is free! </p> - <p> + <h3> 18 - </p> + </h3> <p> I have been very ill, but by the kind attention of the brothers am sufficiently recovered to leave my bed. It must be God’s will that I live @@ -1697,9 +1660,9 @@ Produced by David Widger live in harmony with them. They are kind and gentle, yet they seem to avoid me as much as they can. What does it all mean? </p> - <p> + <h3> 19 - </p> + </h3> <p> I have been in the presence of the most reverend Superior, Father Andreas. ‘Your recovery was miraculous,’ said he. ‘I wish you to be worthy of such @@ -1775,9 +1738,9 @@ Produced by David Widger holds the fairest and best of her sex. Take me not, holy one, too severely to task, I beseech thee, for the weakness of my erring human heart! </p> - <p> + <h3> 20 - </p> + </h3> <p> As I left the monastery with my young guide all was quiet within its walls; the holy Brotherhood slept the sleep of peace, which had so long @@ -1873,9 +1836,9 @@ Produced by David Widger aspect of nature, shouted and sang, but I felt the hot tears rise into my eyes and flow down upon my cheeks, and concealed my face in my cowl. </p> - <p> + <h3> 21 - </p> + </h3> <p> After leaving the boat we climbed the mountain. Dear Lord, nothing comes from Thy hand without a purpose and a use, but why Thou shouldst have @@ -1960,9 +1923,9 @@ Produced by David Widger stretched himself in the sunshine and straightway fell asleep, snoring so loudly that, tired as I was, I could hardly follow his example. </p> - <p> + <h3> 22 - </p> + </h3> <p> When I awoke the sun was already behind the mountains, whose tops were fringed with fire. I felt as one in a dream, but was soon recalled to my @@ -1990,9 +1953,9 @@ Produced by David Widger its mother’s breast, even so I leaned my head upon thine, O Nature, mother of us all! </p> - <p> + <h3> 23 - </p> + </h3> <p> I had not before seen a dawn so glorious! The mountains were rose-red, and seemed almost transparent. The atmosphere was of a silver lucidity, and so @@ -2062,9 +2025,9 @@ Produced by David Widger the brothers say approaches more closely to the earth here than at any other place in the world excepting Rome. </p> - <p> + <h3> 24 - </p> + </h3> <p> The maidens having gone, I stowed away the provisions which they had brought me, and, taking a short pointed spade and a bag, went in search of @@ -2225,9 +2188,9 @@ Produced by David Widger pillory, where I was bound and struck with whips and stones. That broke his great, good heart, and so he died, and I am alone.’ </p> - <p> + <h3> 25 - </p> + </h3> <p> When Benedicta had finished I remained silent, for in the presence of such a sorrow what could I say? For such wounds as hers religion has no balm. @@ -2349,9 +2312,9 @@ Produced by David Widger <p> ‘I shall come.’ </p> - <p> + <h3> 26 - </p> + </h3> <p> The boy had taught me how to prepare a cake. I knew all that went to the making of it, and the right proportions, yet when I tried to make it I @@ -2392,9 +2355,9 @@ Produced by David Widger which I am dedicated seem less happy and less holy than a herdsman’s humble life here in the wilderness with thee! </p> - <p> + <h3> 27 - </p> + </h3> <p> Life up here is less disagreeable than I thought. What seemed to me a dreary solitude seems now less dismal and desolate. This mountain @@ -2425,9 +2388,9 @@ Produced by David Widger as the most precious spices. I close my eyes and hear the wind whisper through the tall stems, and in my heart is peace. Blessed be the Lord! </p> - <p> + <h3> 28 - </p> + </h3> <p> Every morning the dairy women come to my cabin, their merry shouts ringing in the air and echoed from the hills. They bring fresh milk, butter and @@ -2456,9 +2419,9 @@ Produced by David Widger Benedicta—one who, as they truly say, has been publicly disgraced and has not a friend in the world. </p> - <p> + <h3> 29 - </p> + </h3> <p> This morning I visited the Black Lake. It is indeed an awful and accursed place, fit for the habitation of the damned. And there lives the poor @@ -2564,9 +2527,9 @@ Produced by David Widger <p> May the Lord hear my prayer! </p> - <p> + <h3> 30 - </p> + </h3> <p> The night before the Sunday on which I was to hold divine service great fires were kindled on the cliffs—a signal for the young men in the @@ -2624,9 +2587,9 @@ Produced by David Widger ‘Benedicta, my love, my soul, I love you more than life! I love you above all things on earth and in Heaven!’ </p> - <p> + <h3> 31 - </p> + </h3> <p> The Superior sent for me, and with a strange foreboding I followed his messenger down the difficult way to the lake and embarked in the boat. @@ -2683,9 +2646,9 @@ Produced by David Widger leave my very life behind me; I must renounce my care and protection of Benedicta. God help her and me! </p> - <p> + <h3> 32 - </p> + </h3> <p> I am once more in my mountain home, but tomorrow I leave it forever. But why am I sad? Does not a great blessing await me? Have I not ever looked @@ -2727,9 +2690,9 @@ Produced by David Widger winning shape he has assumed, will prevail, and she will be lost in time and in eternity. </p> - <p> + <h3> 33 - </p> + </h3> <p> I have been at Benedicta’s cabin. </p> @@ -2768,9 +2731,9 @@ Produced by David Widger reproach which filled my mind with the most melancholy thoughts, and, turning away, I left her. </p> - <p> + <h3> 34 - </p> + </h3> <p> Lord, Saviour of my soul, whither hast Thou led me? Here am I in the culprit’s tower, a condemned murderer, and to-morrow at sunrise I shall be @@ -2967,9 +2930,9 @@ Produced by David Widger reserved for a more glorious purpose. And so was placed in my hands the means to that sacred end. My God, my God, how mysterious are Thy ways! </p> - <p> + <h3> 35 - </p> + </h3> <p> ‘You shall leave her to me.’ So had spoken the wicked youth while holding me between life and death at the precipice. He permitted me to live, not @@ -3121,9 +3084,9 @@ Produced by David Widger <p> And so I left her. </p> - <p> + <h3> 36 - </p> + </h3> <p> I descended the mountain by precipitous paths, but the Lord guided my steps so that I neither stumbled nor fell into the abyss. At the dawning @@ -3150,11 +3113,11 @@ Produced by David Widger I shall soon be with her. Praise be to God! Hosanna! Amen. </p> <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> - <hr /> + <hr > <p> - <br /> <br /> + <br > <br > </p> <p> [To this old manuscript are added the following lines in another hand: ‘On @@ -3169,378 +3132,8 @@ Produced by David Widger was a faithful servant of the Lord. 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