Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-06-29

other and ye, 7 canno, find TIA; he ever bought
single grain Of wheat, with all his ,alk'
Il dort half like that excuse Of hts said John
Brown, about going up the country TO boy maize
This is no, the time Of the year for that work be-
sides, cou1nt he have samples sen, 10 him, like all
other purchasers have You did right, Mr.. Stan.
held, no, TO go with him, re spends his money too
freely TO get IL honestly.
The hour having now arrived al which II was in-
tended ,ha, should start called Zoe my bill which
betokened homes, Johns moderation in charges, and
the horse being at the door, was about TO mount,
when the landlord requested to speak with me pr.
vately.
MIR. Sianhcd,' said the homes, fellow, YOU are
yet unacquain,ed with the manner OF these bushran-
gers, andf am srafsrsd saxpssst shis Mr.. Holder
TO be one. | do not suppose that any ofthem would
murder you, unless you desperately resisted IL is
not their fashion 10 k strangers, but only those set
tiers against whom they have some grudge, who
have mlny prisoners IN their employ. would,
therefore. advise you to leave any money you have
by you with me If II is large SUN, and only take
much as would satisfy the Williams But should you
NEE, any Of them, and be inclined 10 resist, don't
stand parleyng with them, fire at once. Depend
on it, that's the only way TO get off.
Thanking the landlord for his advice, and inform
ing him that had but trihing sum with me, babe
him hearty farewell and proceeded on my Jour
ney in conformity with the directions furnished me.
The path which had to travel was truly solita-
ry one, and shortly after leaving Maitland it com
menced drifting shower. which, in despite Of my
travelling cloak, wetted me to the skin. The scar
crsp leaves too, rustled the road, adding if
possible, to the deafness Of the scene Besides.
ignorant Of the track, and emotion can be
more unpleasing than that OF having long journey
before you, while every step you progress is irodden
with uncertainty. This feeling becomes bitterly
painful 10 the traveller in vast forests, where, il once
lost small indeed is the probability OF meeting with
any but hamlet at which you might apply for di-
rections concerning your route. | sirenuously en-
dervored, however, as | rode under the wtheIed
and wide spreading branches Of aged trees, that
overshadowed the PATH and rendered the track
hardly percepbe, to raise my spirits, but the effort
was useless. The deep gloom that prevailed, the
loneliness of the place, the uncertainty OF mind, and
the dismal aspect of surrounding objects, struck
coldy upon my heart. Them too, was momenta-
rily in expectation Of being engaged in conflict,
whereby one must die, with a remorseless despera-
do. Often was | at the point OF turning the head OF
my horse, and retracng my steps; but pride inva-
riably inierposed and wouli not pern, me to carry
the procedure into effect ! was thus wavering and
irresolue, when my feelings were fairly aroused by
my attention being diverted to circumstance Of
more immediate import.
This was some objec, that could not be defined in
the obscuri:y Of the forest, but which evidently
moving in parallel line with myself. The sight
was more than sufficient to put me on my guard
To loosen the holsters and abstract the pistols was
but the work of a moment These concealed I'M
instantaneous use, and then calmly waited the
suit In order, however, to discover if my suspi-
cions were well grounded, spurred on nv horse to
a sharp cauier, and remarked that my example was
Immediately followed by the object in the forest
In this manner | progressed few miles, when at
opening in the bush, which would not admit of
further conccament, the figure came gallopng in
the path and, as fully expected, the so' disant Mr..
Holder rode up along side OF me.
well, Mr.. Stanfcld, said he, so | see that you
are upon your journey, and wet day you have for
i, too
i am so, Mr. Holder returned I, looking intent
" at his coun,enance, and find the roads sufIi-
GENTLY difficult without riding for miles in the bush
among fallen timber
Oh said the bushranger (for so | mus, term
HIM as frown overspread his countenancc j lost
my way. and
And that accounts for your riding many miles
along side fine, interrupted |.
Il suppose every one may please himself an
swered the robber.
'Of course they may. and it is therefore my pleas
to ride alone
But suppose | think proper to ride with you
few miles. he ironically rejoined.
Il do not choose to keep company with murder
err was The cool reply.
'Ha! murderer and pray, youngster surily
observed the villain, throwing off all reserve, How
do you know that am a murderer
do you imagine marked not the demoniac scowls
murdered last night Had YOU no feelings OF mer-
cy on his silyery har or his utter hepessness l.
CowaIdly assassin continued in an excited voice,
you the murderer, too, OF that unohendlDg
boy, William Clementine ! know you well, now,
and ere we part you shall render me dearbought
account of your actions
And who am |, then Z growleh the bushTanger,
as he vany essayed to laugh scornfully at my
threats, while his bosom was Inflated with rage.
'Donohue-that demon whose career is sodden
with blood
s'Tis falser yociieraied the assassin-'fase as
hell Yes | murdered that old fool OF man for
imprecaiing curses on my head and hated him
because he was liked ! murdered too, that sickly
boy they called Clemnine. lie gave eiidence
against me in court and through him my flesh was
mali,aie by lashes--ay by lashes from base born
mental, who would once have crnged at my feet for
support Twas then | .wore, that ! would have
foil, lasting revenge against all who are free. And
have had H. / have enjoyed It, and will still en-
low H. Donohue - continued the villain. as a saf-
castle smile settled on his flushed brow, do YOU
think that he would have iri1ed away AIS time with
that boy Clemen,ine, in taking paltry gifts present.
ed LIZ weak mothers Donohne do you rnk,
yo,lnpsier that there are not hearts bold. and
arms as prompt 10 strike. az his DoBohIe When
The bright lash CLEANS It's then he speaks but my
revenge II equally sure
you nav be Doaohoe, 90 you may not be- an
swered ], 0ui ! swear by heaven that spare you
not"
spare ha' ha "spafe'T | could and would
have spared ynu because you have not yet rafnpled
nyer unfortunate men, because yon are a stranger,
AMI will shortly leave this accused land bot now.
he siernly added, your doom is fixed. Tea minutes