The six sisters of the valleys : an historical romance - University Library

280 THE SIX SISTERS OF THE VALLEYS.
day the Vineyards of Lucerna. He was
accompanied by the Moderator Leger, who
during the times of peril had not deserted
his post, and had been present at several
of the skirmishes on the hills of Angrogna.
They stood upon the crest of a projecting
rock, and looked for some time in mournful
silence on the valley of Lucerna, the hazy
windings of which they could trace from
Yillar until it widened beyond the well-
known farm of La Baudene.
" It appears as if our ancient history
were about to repeat itself, Moderator,"
said Janavel, addressing his companion.
" Look ! do you see that faint glimmer ?
there is La Tour. That building to the
left, in which you see the light, is the con-
vent. In that is the Marquis of Pianesse, a
general surrounded with his army, and Pre-
sident of the Propaganda, attended by his
inquisitors.'
'
" Friend Janavel," interposed the barba,
" remember the miracle of Horeb. The bush