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Female Freemasons.
of which I was describing , but I found that she was acquainted with every point I was sedulous to explain : from one subject we went to another , she advancing , and I retreating , until at last she fairly avowed herself a Freemason ; and in gentle whispers ancl gestures gave me signs , tokens , and words . To my amazement , she explained the entire Mysteries of the Three Degrees ; and upon my faithful promise not to divulge the story for three yearsshe related the following interesting
, details , adding , that my name and address were known to her ; ancl that unless I heard from her to the contrary , the facts were at my service . The time has expired . I have never heard of my incognita , ancl am , perhaps , secretly impelled by the hope that the publicity of this story may be the means of further acquaintance with the interesting lady . If she be living , and should see this , I think it more than probable she will notice it . If she
be no more—peace be with her . But to the story . " I am of a good Spanish family ; my brother and myself were much alike ; perhaps I was more masculine in my appearance than betokened the general character of a young girl upon whom every indulgence was lavished ; whose every want was gratified ; who was taught , by her beloved fatherthe precepts of holiness and virtueWe lost clear
, . our mother when I was about six years of age , but I remember her well . My brother always reminded me of her , he was so gentle ancl so good . " My feelings probably became directed by the nature of my studies , which were always passed with my dear father and brother . Indeed , my seclusion was almost perfect ; I had no female associate except a
serving woman—I wanted none . We lived retired from the world , aud patiently abided the hope that our distracted country might yet be restored to a state of peace . " It was difficult for my father and brother to be altogether free from a political bias , and I soon learned from them that every Spaniard owed a duty to his country and his king ; and that the greatest circumspection was required to conceal from every one the secret meetings that took lace
p among the brave and noble opponents of usurpation . We became suspected , and were compelled to leave our peaceful home , and to flee in the night—we became wanderers in our own land , and proscribed . After many trials , and months of wretchedness , we succeeded , by changing our names , and as much as possible our appearance , in hecoming tenants of a house in the city of , and enjoyed something like an approach to cheerfulness . Mfather hacl secreted platejewels
y , and money—how , at the time , I knew not—these were gradually brought forth ancl sold . Our means of living were , after a time , considered to he suspicious , and we received an intimation , from a gentleman who had made our acquaintance , that my father and brother must fly ; but how to escape , and where to go , he could not advise . My father and brother whispered together , and then requested me to retire . Their manner was so solemn as to excite my fear . I entreated to remain and share their
thoughts . My father commanded me to leave them for a few moments , and then return—I obeyed . " On my return to them I threw myself into my father ' s arms and implored his forgiveness . He told me that I could save them both ; and my tears were soon dried . " * It is your brother , ' said he , whose life they are anxious to take :
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Female Freemasons.
of which I was describing , but I found that she was acquainted with every point I was sedulous to explain : from one subject we went to another , she advancing , and I retreating , until at last she fairly avowed herself a Freemason ; and in gentle whispers ancl gestures gave me signs , tokens , and words . To my amazement , she explained the entire Mysteries of the Three Degrees ; and upon my faithful promise not to divulge the story for three yearsshe related the following interesting
, details , adding , that my name and address were known to her ; ancl that unless I heard from her to the contrary , the facts were at my service . The time has expired . I have never heard of my incognita , ancl am , perhaps , secretly impelled by the hope that the publicity of this story may be the means of further acquaintance with the interesting lady . If she be living , and should see this , I think it more than probable she will notice it . If she
be no more—peace be with her . But to the story . " I am of a good Spanish family ; my brother and myself were much alike ; perhaps I was more masculine in my appearance than betokened the general character of a young girl upon whom every indulgence was lavished ; whose every want was gratified ; who was taught , by her beloved fatherthe precepts of holiness and virtueWe lost clear
, . our mother when I was about six years of age , but I remember her well . My brother always reminded me of her , he was so gentle ancl so good . " My feelings probably became directed by the nature of my studies , which were always passed with my dear father and brother . Indeed , my seclusion was almost perfect ; I had no female associate except a
serving woman—I wanted none . We lived retired from the world , aud patiently abided the hope that our distracted country might yet be restored to a state of peace . " It was difficult for my father and brother to be altogether free from a political bias , and I soon learned from them that every Spaniard owed a duty to his country and his king ; and that the greatest circumspection was required to conceal from every one the secret meetings that took lace
p among the brave and noble opponents of usurpation . We became suspected , and were compelled to leave our peaceful home , and to flee in the night—we became wanderers in our own land , and proscribed . After many trials , and months of wretchedness , we succeeded , by changing our names , and as much as possible our appearance , in hecoming tenants of a house in the city of , and enjoyed something like an approach to cheerfulness . Mfather hacl secreted platejewels
y , and money—how , at the time , I knew not—these were gradually brought forth ancl sold . Our means of living were , after a time , considered to he suspicious , and we received an intimation , from a gentleman who had made our acquaintance , that my father and brother must fly ; but how to escape , and where to go , he could not advise . My father and brother whispered together , and then requested me to retire . Their manner was so solemn as to excite my fear . I entreated to remain and share their
thoughts . My father commanded me to leave them for a few moments , and then return—I obeyed . " On my return to them I threw myself into my father ' s arms and implored his forgiveness . He told me that I could save them both ; and my tears were soon dried . " * It is your brother , ' said he , whose life they are anxious to take :