Beadle's Dime Novels No. 119: Blackeyes — page 59: what you’re looking at

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A SACRIFICE AND A VICTIM. 61 some of the forms and usages of 'the Catholic church, are Worshipers of the Sun, that they’ still. Cling to the ancient Aztec réligion: © That religion demands’ sacrifices—human sacrifices.” | cau, “The young officer shuddered, and turned pale, ~~ “ Especially before commencing such an énterprise as that which we are about to ‘undertake,’ continued Padre Abrojc, “a sacrifice is necessary, and the victim must be no ordinary person, but one who is worthy, by birth and’ position, as well as in form and feattire, of the great occasion. You have been selected from among your companions for this great honor, and you may make your own preparations for death. I can not now tell you the exact time at which the sac- rifice will be offered; but you -will be informed soon enough to complete your preparations. I hope that my explanation is satisfactory.” : s penis: “T understand you well enough; but I'am surprised that _ you, who, if not-a Catholic’ priest in reality; are at least a man of intelligence and education, should sanction and uphold such inhuman, barbarous and pagan practices.” Lae “You are mistaken, my son. I do! not believe ‘in them. On the contrary, I regard’thém as remnants of a very silly Superstition; but the people are infatuated with: them, and Pe must ‘be pleased, or our entérvrise can never be success- ul.” Terra 2 “It is to you, I suppose, that I am indebted for the lionor of being selected as the victim.” Kiss Sieumectis “ Partly, my son.” in ae | < “What hinders me, you rascally priest, you abominable idolator, whose iniquity is ‘the greater because you have hot the excuse of ignorance, you sneaking assassin and cold- blooded butcher—what hinders me from taking you by the | . throat and choking out your life, thus putting an end to your - Villainous ambition and your plans of murder?” “It is well that you were prudent enough to ask, before Making the attempt,” replied the priest, drawing a cocked Pistol from under his robe. “This would serve to hinder You, a3 you see; but it would not be necessary, as there are two stout warriors standing at the door, who would quickly °Verpower you. I will now leave you, advising you to comicbooks.con