The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-02-20

peg dh W grow dark, they walked very leis
ureiy Tor quarter of an hour without com.
ing to any ascent, and the Diligence appear.
ing from the sound still at some distance
lhey began to run; but the faster thew run
the more distant the rattle of the wheels
TILL, at last, they listened in vain--not a sound
could be heard. Mr.. MalaGuet, IN deiuge
OF PerspMatDn, could only find breath to CRY
out; while Lussac, making gigantic strides,
swore roundly; for terrible idea had en-
sered his train. 1t is all over with me.
thought he; the conductor has planned
with this pretended shopkeeper, that shall
be lett at his mercy in this deserted spot,
and IN the night too. The fact is, there
was no hill and the conductor has neither
waited for Is nor called. Well, one must
be prepared for the worst two or three
bandltt vii, no doubt, soon join my sulky
companion, who sticks close to my heels.
and L shall murdered, like fool as am
but, Whatever may happen, will be on my
guard for after all, if he is alone, can
outrun him. Mr.. Malaquet, no less suspc-
lons, was prey to the same fears; and
they from tha(moment talked and acted ac-
cerdingly.
The muddy pad, however, obliges them
to walk side byside upon the foot path and
IN this situation their eyes and ears are on
the alert; and although mutually saving to
each other that they must quicken their
pace, they are trying which shall suffer his
companion to 60 lefore. If Malaquet stops
10 pull out his POCKET handkerchief, Lussac
Stops TO tie his shPs. When Malaquet puts
MS hands IN his Faistcoat pocket for his
snuH box, Lussac jumps aside into the mud.
II one stops SUDDENLY, thinking he sees
1iali penlnu tree, the other resolutely
doubles his fists, and prepares for action
= w must expect 10 be attacked" said Mr.
Lussac, but whoever robs me will not get
much, Tor have but just money enough to
carry me to Rouen.' But" replied Mr..
MaIaquet, did you not say in the Diligence
that you had $4,000 francs about You % The
cut-throat has not forgotten, thought. Lus-
sac, how imprudent | have been c meant
to say" adds he, "that Iexpected to receive
TINS sum at Konen, to continue my voyage"
Malaquet nPw believes that Lussac men
toned the $4,000 francs for the purpose of
inspiring confidence which ne would soon
endeavor to turn to account. " IF we are at
tackled" saidhe, have nv pistols about
me, and am sure of bringing down my man."
" 1t appears u me you observed that you
travelled unafmed.'' did not wish to
avow it, not having a lawful right to carry
them" This looks suspicious, thought Lus-
sac, and quickened his pace.
AT last after an hour Of unheard of terrors.
they met man on horseback, who informs
them that their diligence is on the road to
Glsors, While they are on that of Magny.
ey SP s6u a6eih have e til tPrg RE to the and
they have yet two. leagues to walk before ar
irving at village. Not less suspicious of
each other, they journey on tete-a-tete, until
a stage coach overtakes them; and they
supplicate the conductor to give them plac-
es-they would even stand upon the steps.
The conductor is however inhexible, and
the position cracks his whip in their faces.
They finally reached a village, with
swollen feet, and overcome with fatigue,
hut every body sleeps, except a poor sick
woman, who cannot stir from her bed, but
who directs them to an inn, which they find
with difficulty. Here all the beds are oc-
cupied the innkeeper viii, however, give
them a miserable mattrass to accommodate
both. After having supped as well as their
fear would permit after having got com
fortably warm before the fire, our compan-
ions in misfortune draw their travelling
caps snugly over their forehead, and lie
down lovingly side by side. Their mutual
fears gradually disappear, and they make
each other strange avowals. ".Ah! sir,
how you frightened me-" said Mr.. Lussac.
" Is it possible? Well, sir, to be frank with
you, you appeared tome to be confoundadly
suspicious" " How then, do look like a
villain? "And | ?" Right. Well, never
mind no reprcaches; let US thank Heaven
that we were more scared than hurt"-
" Exactly so now for little quiet sleep
and that yours may be so, try not to dream
of me-" "Nor you of me-good night"