The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-01-06
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ing recognised. Ills groom, 100, seemed II
fected with the same fear. as keeping an VI
steady hold Of The back OF the vehicle, he stoo
with his head turned round gazing up the dar
street they were receding from.
Hardly was this out of sight, when anothe
csbriolct appeared dashing furiousy onward
in the same direction the two lanterns g!arini
almost fesriully from The rapid rate at which
1t approached; il was also driven by younI
man whose looks and gestures betrayed gres
excitement. and who lashed the maddeneC
horse until he made bounds and threatened ev
cry moment TO throw of the groom-and ever
10 dash the cab itself to pieces.
On it drove amid the exclamations ofall whom
il passed, and not unfrequently the execrations
Of the coachmcn whose horses were startled by
its furons career. But it was also soon out oi
sight and the busting ihoroughfare resumed its
former appearance.
The vehicle first mentioned proceeded at the
same rapid rate through various streets. until
entering narrow lane the driver ordered the
groom 10 descend and put eut the lights. This
was done and then it passed into one Of the
leading thoroughfares crossed another and quiz
etcr street, aud by crcuitous route took
course in the opposite direction to that which
il bad hitherto pursued.
After continuing few minutes longer 10 this
direction, the driver slackencd his pace. and
gave his painting horse short breathing time.
But his rursucr followed with the instinct
Of q bloodhound. The Two lanterns were a.
gain seen dashng at the distance; the first cab
riolet again turned into another street.-The dr.
yer again urged on his high spirited hoIse, and
once more his groom called out they were pur-
sued.
They were now driving in the direction Of
the open country; and all disguise was at an
end; it was evident the flce,est horse would car
ry it.
And both vehicles were finely horscd. and
driven BY bold and skilful hands The pavcd
streets were quickly succeeded by the smooth
cr road-the lighter shops gave place TO silent
houses dark kened by rows Of irccs-and The car.
ragcs on their paths to The loaded coach and
the lazy wagon. The night too became very
stormy, tho rain increased and thick darkness
hung over the scene like cloud. The wind
blew cold and drizzly, the shower splashcd on the
mry road, aud the horses painted loud and pain
fully.
But on they drove. The first driver became
more agitated and heqnenhy addressed a com
psnion who sat crouching by his side. 1t WAS
N hurried whispers and always succeeded by
a. demaGd 10 the groom if their pusurers gained
IL, Il
native, by renewed urging onwards Of the wca-
RED horse.
lie is close upon us mu,tered the young
man waving his whip.
On, on replied his companion
The horse will sink, continued the other,
he hangs on the reins-auother mile will ex-
haust him
On, on mnrmured his companion His
must be equally so,' and they still continued,
The noble animal seemed to gather up his
strength, and in spite Of fatigue to bound for
ward with renewed vigor. But these efforts al
though often repeated were but momentary-
his shoulder leaned heavily on the collar, and
although his legs still spurncd the splashng
road, his head began to droop. q
They were approaching a turnpike gate. II ~
was no" almost midnight. The gate was clos a
ID. As The cab drew near the driver shouted VI
o The gate keeper but no one had come out n
o let 'hem pass. The two lanterns Of the ap- "
roachug cab were every second nearing the c,
lace. The groom descending from the vehicle Ie
nd striking iuriously on the window shutters n
lccP.tlpd n thc oh "
ate was opened. Al that instant the pursucr's st
'b was not twenty yards behind,
Stand there aud keep them back, cried the st
ouns man ddshng through the gate a
The groom did 30 He shat the gate and pl
eli il. The second cab cane up and he who ri
rove it shouted furiousy to clear the way. il
The gatc-keopcr confused aud almost alarm p'
stood passive; the groom still kept his post, W
, spite OF the threats Of the infuriaied driver "
lo struck at him fercely with his whip; the 10
ther groom now descended and prepared to
'rce passage. The gate-keeper seconded
IS effort and the cabriolet passed through.
But time had been lost. The first vehicle
as already on considerable distance, ere the
econd was able to continue the pursuit. Ii
ms however either better horsed or more reck. s
sSy driven for short time it began gain to
ain ground on the fugilives.
Hark hear wheels behind us" ,nu,tered
he foremost driver. lIa by heaven, he gains i
ron US
The pistols whispered his companion.-
'ut remember they are our las, resource
The other only replied by urging on his pant.
ls horse by word aud whr.
The Star Ian is only mile distant, resum.
d he alter pause, could we but once reach
,ai we are safe
How, how = eagerly lnoutcd tho re,so,