The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-12-02

"Si!--st!..-huSh!'
Fowler, your hands look very black
and coId," said the same voice, in kind
tone. sand well they may" replied
Fowler, bitterly.
'Let his arms be unpinioned," said
the voice authortaliveIy; and it was
obeyed'
'sThere is fire in the roomr" said
Fowler. He was answered in the af-
irmative.
81 am dying with cold; let me sit BY
| it," He was instantly set down by the
fire, and sat warming his hands for some
time in silence.
| "WIIl you undo my legs" "No."
was the prompt reply, by several
voices.
$50 help me God" continued Fowl
er, in an imploring lone,"l will sit still,
and not attempt mischief For Gods
sake, unite my Iegs.--untie my legs, and
then | shall be sure that you do not
mean to murder me-"
"Pshaw, fellow, who talks of murder
ing you?" was the petulant reply.
n"Gentlemen! only consider! what can
one do against so many, even if he were
ever so disposed? For mercy's sake IN.
bind me, or shall 60 mad; for feel
like bullock prepared for the butch
er!' and visible tremor testified the
reality of his emotion. A faint whisper.
ling conversation went on for n few mo :
ments; and he was then told, in deci.
sive tone, that his request could not be
complied with; that he must be con-
tent to sit with his legs tied for at least
quarter of an hour longer; and that if
he said more on the subject, his hands
would be retied also. He received this
answer in silence; but his Ii ps quivered
with fury. He heard faint lusting,
as if OF some one moving papers; and
presently was further addressed by The
voice OF one who sat beside him. ..
"Willlam Fowler, you must now be
convinced that you are in the power Of
those who can do what they will with
you; but all lhey. wish IS, that you will
let them send you, peaceably and com.
fortably, out of England, to place
where you may live as you like, and
have plenty Of money, on this only con.
dition, that you will not try 10 return.
There are good reasons for this. There
is one here who has been told on oath,
that" (here the speakers voice laitered,
as if with embarrassment Of conscious
talsehood d)--.that you are bent on Ia
king away her Observation-Disclosures, nev.
ef will be happy till you are removed
from England .e .aea-.s lrs --
"Whai" exclaimed Fowler, nearly
at the top Of his voice, involuntarily re-
coiIing from the speaker. rising for a
moment from his seat, and elevaling his
hands with amazement. s.
| The speaker proceeded, but in a
some what broken tone. sit matters
not whether you deny it or not, or even
whe ther it be true or false in i,self-it
| is believed; and the lady will die OF ter.
ror, or you must quit for foreign parts,
where she will handsomely provide for
you." Fowler continued silent; but
the person who had been speaking to
him observed that so much of his face
as was moi concealed by the bandage
over his eyes, was become Of corpse.
like color.
"Every thing has been done to per.
suade the lady that YOU mean her no
harm; it has, indeed" The speaker
paused, as if waiting for a reply; but
poor Fowler spoke not: He seemed
utterly stunned BY what he had heard.
There was dead silence in the room
for some time.
"Fowler," said the voice, in a gentle
tone, while the speaker took hold ofhis
hand: "do you hear what am sayingg"
Fowler's lips moved, as though with the
vain attempt TO speak; and presently
he was heard mutterng, absently, skill
a ladyr
"You said she was here" stammered
Fowler.
"Yes; and you shall hear for your
self" was the reply. "Open the door!"
continued the speaker, in an aulhorita.
tive tone. He was obeyed: door was
unlocked. Presently was heard the
rustIing ola female dress, and the sound
Of half stifled sobs and sighs.
"Ah!" shrieked female voice, 'sthere
he is! ! shall die! Take me away. He
has sworn" and she fell, as if in a
swoon. One or two Of the persons pres.
ent, affected TO be attending to her;
and shortly were announced symptoms
Of recovery.
"Do you hear, sirf' inquired the
voice of him who had so long address