The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-03-26
THE mURDERER,s INN.

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and not eaten up, as | was led to suppose we
should have been. We are out of danger no,o,
presume"
81 am not SO sure of that, sir,'' was the reply
of my companion; 1--WE may yet have difficulties
to encounter"
| Irdicued the idea; laughed at him for his
folly, and putting spurs to my gallant gray, de-
sired him 10 follow me.
had nqf cantered more than mile after lea
wing the forest, when, at atum of the road, ]
came suddenly on 'cabaret,' or roadside inn,
as you call il in this country. 1t might have
been termed an 'auberge,' for it gave prom
ise of more comfort within than the ordina-
ry dram shops which are to be found in ev
cry cross road in France. We had been on
horseback for some hours, and was not little
pleased at the opportunity which presented it.
self of rest ard relreshment.
AS Pierre and myself rode up to the door of
this rural hotel, he examined the superscripton,
and exclaimed, &c este drole! the landlord is,
or rather was an old comrdde Of ours, at Mezie-
res, many years ago-there cannot be two Maxi
me Bourdons in this part of the country"
We were in the act of dsmounting, when a
barelooted urchin beckoned US TO ride round in
the stable yard by the side gate. We did so;
and having directed Pierre TO look after the hor-
| ses, Twas on the point Of making my way 10 the
front Of the house, when my attention was at
tracted by female figure, of no ordinary mould,
on rude and wooden balcony which ran round
this portion of the premises and from which a
staircase, or rather steps, communicated with the
yad below, and close to the end of this open
verandah, and with the sweetest tone imaginable
said, Spar ici: monsieur, s'il Uous pIai." In
three bounds | was on the platform by her side,
for peticoat had ever irresistible attractions for
me, and she led the way 10 an indilferently fur
nisEed apartment, which | was given TO under
stand was the salle-a-manger.
Travellers of all ages, from sixteen to sixty, in
all countries, from time immemorial, have asst
medic themselves tho privilege of teazing with
chambermaids and female waiters-a squeeze of
the nand, a kiss, and sly pinch, are the usual
famliarites, which, not being interdicted, very
| frequently have given prescrlptve right TO
these ramblers to accost, thus unceremonlously,
every female who may be doomed 10 serviude.
The lovely coun!enance Of the captivating fe-
male before me, overturned all my philosophy
more beautiful, creature Inever beheld, before
or since. There was something so diStingaee in
her face, the outlines of which were the most
perfect It is possible perceive-an expression
cannot describe; but it was irresistibly winning.
And TO these advantages, so rare in one moving
in so humble sphere, we're superadded grace
and tomnure absolutely enchanting. In short,
| | was eperdumeRS dm0reGur at the first glance.
To my surprise, she shrank from me, and fepiA-
sed me in so determined, and, at the same time,
so dignifed manner, that for the moment,
o4 IL
my surprise, renewed the attack, but the tone
and manner were SO decided, and the bearing of
this snguarly beautiful girl SO lofty firm, yet re-
spectful, that was annoyed with myself for hav-
ing been such fool There was nothing of
prudery, or even of anger, in her demeanor, for
she appeared TO regard me with sorrow and "A
mixture of pity. In short, her behavior puzzled
me not little. Smartng under the rebuff, |
believe said 10 her rather waspishly, "Why do
you repuse me? dare say ain not the first
young fellow who has fallen in love with your
pretty face and perhaps have done no more
than others who have frequented this house.
What is the matter with you9 You look un-
happy
She turned her eyes upon me, with look |
shall never forget TO my latest breath, and ex-
claimed, Il am OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
--and SO would you be, also, if you knew the
doom that awaited you"
"And pray, what is that?" | asked, incred-
ulously, for thought she was trhng with me.
"Only," she replied, "lhat you have moi three
hours to Iive-by that time you will be corpse.
| know not what secret impulse makes mo say
this to you, but cannot resist forewarning you
Of your inevitable fate. Escape is hopeless, and
al, H., S~tl,o
victims who have entered this ROOM"
"Ihs is some idle fiction you have conjured
ups" replied, ''to deter me from making love
to you; perhaps there is some lover in the case
and you wish to frighten me with this improbable
story"
81 call God to witness that speak nothing
but the painful TRUTH" she rejoined. "But stoI
YOU shall know all''
Having said this, she went 10 the door, and
from thence into the passage 10 listen if any one
we're within hearing. Having ascertained thai
all was safe, she returned, and, closing the doo
after her, she came up TO me, and continued he
appalling communication.
She looked at me with tears in her eyes, ant
then pointing to the floor said, "Look at thi'
sand--did you ever see sand in sale GmGn
ger? and that too on a first floor. Alas! wha
scenes of blood have been enacted here. Yol
have ordered dnner--which is being prepared
'lbelow--a few minutes before it is ready, yot
will see three officers, in the uniform OF the I'm
peral Guard, ride into the courtyard they viii
call loudly for the landlord--order dinner, cham
paigne and other luxuries. You will then be
waited upon by the landlord himself, who will
announce the arrival of his distinguished guests
and request on such an emergency, that you
will permit them TO dine in this room with you
for although he has dinner sufficient for FIVE per
sons at one table, yet, if it were divided, j
would not suffice for three and tDo in separate
apartments--yoa must comply; for refusa
would only accelerate your doom; by complying
you will gain time, and God grant you may de
wise some plan, with your servant, for frustrating