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soon did it follow the nuptials which you have described?"

"Only five days intervened. The ringing of the bells for morning prayers at 3 o'clock, on Sunday, August 24th, was the signal for the Catholics to rush forth and murder the protestants. The holy Sabbath dawned in peace. The matin-bell, calling the devout to worship a God of mercy, was heard. Man came forth to shed the blood of his unsuspecting brother. The work of destruction began in many parts of the city, at the same moment. Tumult and shrieks and uproar increased, until they deepened into a terrible and universal groan. The streets were filled with infuriated soldiers, and almost every habitation of the