The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-11-10
A REVOLUTIONARY REMINEsCENCE

A REVOLUTIONARY REMlNESCENCE'
One pleasant evening in the month ofJune man
was observed entering the borders ofa wood near the
Hudson river bis appearance was that ofa person a.
bove the common rank. The Inhabitants OF country
village would have dlgnfed him with the name Of
Squire and from his manner pronounced him proud;
but those more accustomed 10 society would inform yeu
there was something like military air about him.
HIS horse painted as if he had been pushed for some
milss YET from the owners frequent stops to caress the
patient animal, he cond not be charged with want OF
humanity, but seemed to be actuaed by urgent ne-
csssity. The riders forsaking good road for by.
path leading through tho woods indicated deaireto a.
void the gaze Of othor travellers. He had not left tho
house where he inquired the direction of tho above-
mentioned path more than two hours, before the quis-
tude Of tho place was broken by the noise of distant
thunder. Hs was soon after obliged 10 dsmount, trav'
oling becoming dangerous darkness concealed sur
rounding objects, except where the lghtnings terrific
fash afforded momentary view Of his situation. A
peal louder and of longer duration than any of the pre-
ceding which now burst over his head, seeming as il
il would rend the woods asunder, was quickly follow
cd by heavy fall of rain which penetrated the cloth
ing of the stranger, ere he could obtain the shelter ofa
Almost exhausted with the abors Of the day, he was
about making such disposition Of the saddle and his
overcoat as would enable him to pass the night with
what comfort circumstances would admit when he es-
pied light glimmerng through the trees, Animated
with the hope ofbetter lodgings he determined TO pro-
ceed. The way, which was steep, become attended
with more obstacles the farther he advanced the soil
being composed clay which the rain had rendered 50
soft that his feet slipped at every STEP BY the utmost
perseverance, this difficulty finally overcome with
out any accident; and he had the pleasure of finding
himself in front ofa decent looking farm house. Tho
watch dog began barking, which brought the owner
Of the mansion to the door
who is therel said he.
"A friend who has lost his way, and Is in search of
shelter, wasthe reply.
Come in, added the first speaker. and whatever my
house will afford, you shall have with welcome"
Il must first provide for the weary companion Of my
journey remarked the other But the farmer took the
task: and after conducting the conner into the
where his W ife was seated he led the horse to the
welstored barn, and there provided for him most boun
tfdlly On reioining the traveller, he observed that's
noble animal ofyours, cir @
YES was The reply: 'and am sorry to he obliged
% to misuse hima to make it necessary to give you
much trouble with the care Of him: but Ihave yet to
thank yOu for your kindness to both ofus. 7'
Il did than my duty sir said the entertain
sr an therefore entitled to not aks. But Susan.
added he, turning 10 the hostess, wia halfrerOachfa
look. why have you not gothic gentleman something
to eatT '.s q ".a ri' ,e5 o."
Fear had prevented the good woman from exerci-
sing her ws-k6own behevolenee; for a robbery had
been commiedb by lawless band Of Ofdopredators but
few days before in the nsghborhood; and, report
stated the rufianS were we'll dressed her imagination
suggested tha, this man nigh, be one Of them Al
this circumstances. she now readily engaged in repair.
'ng her error by preparing plentiful rspast During
the meal there was much interesting conversation be-
tween the three As soon as the worthy countrymon
perceived that his guasthad satisfied his appetite, he
said that il now the hour at which the family usr.
ally performed their evening devotions inviting him to
bopretent The invitation was accepted in these
words: rf9b Fhasfat
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