Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1850-09-02

r out of harms way, and emitted Eow ant
] then a snore. | heard him distinctly Fl!
the muzzle of the gun against the fssure
!, opposite the wig, and with tremor of in
dignalion, and a kind Of creeping sensa
ton ali over me, I drew back and awaited
the result. 1t was moment of awful sus
pense to me. What if he should discover
the cheat, and elevate his piece? A thou
sand such thoughts rushed through my
mind in an instant. The cold sweat ran
down my face in streams. Thank Heav.
en-! I was not kept long in suspense.
A terrible explosion followed the fearful
pause. A storm of sugs poured into my
bed perforating my wig, and scattering the
pumpkin in every direction.~.,3 s.s 90 -;
'He wont never tell no stories," heard
The assassin say, as he dropped the breach
of the gun heavily on the floor. "Now
for the dog"
During these operations, Lion had placed
himself by my side, with his fore feet up
on the bed, while to keep him still put
my hand over his mouth. He knew well
what | meant, for l had kept him quiet so
before. AT the moment oil the discharge,
he gave a low growl. pointed toward
the door. He understood my meaning
well. His eyes flashed like balls of fire,
while ne waited the moment to wreak his
vengeance on the assassins.
81 will open the door a little, and when
the crstatr sticks his head out shoot him, :"
said the she-wolf. -...- ......
The door was opened, but the cretur
didn t stick his head OUT Lion knew bet
ter than that, and waited his chance.
Emboldened by not hearing anythiS g
the door was gradually opened. Now was
the time. With terrific howl Lion leap
ed over the head Of the woman, and seiz-
ing the ruffian by the throat, dragged him
in an instant to the floor, where a great
struggle took place. In another moment
the hag was writhing in my nervous grasp.
Her surprise was SO great that she felt but
little resistance; and | quickly bound her
hand and foot with cord which she had
provided for another use perhaps 10 drag
my body away into the woods.
The next thing was to attend to the man
and Lion. The struggle between them
was still going on, but The former, it was
evident had the worst oft Lion had set
his teeth into the throat Of the wretch, and
rendered all his efforts abottive, although
he was man of powerful frame. He
was already reeking with blood, and | has.
tened to save what little life was left in
him. The dog was 10th to quit his hold,
and when he did, he left one victim to. pun
ish anether, for, before | could prevent ii,
he set his teeth quite through the hag's
arm, who shrieked like lunalc.
The fellow looked ghastly enough when
| released him. His neck was frightfully
torn, but he got no sympathy from me. |
was resolved that he should not escape. /
bound him Us had his companion in ini
guilty, while he maintained moody si-
lence, and she heaped curses upon the dog.
| bound her apron around his neck, which
was all the surgical aid he got from me.
Lion seemed verv well satisfied with the
arrangements, and laid down in the cor
ner, and watched them with much calm
philosophy. .
We remained with them till morning
I cannot say but enjoyed our triumih as
we'll as Lion did, as it was proved after
wards in court of justice. AS good for
tune would have it, man passed by the
next morning, by whom sent word to the
nearest settlement, what had occurred.
Before 10 o'clock the offenders were in
the hands of the law. They were conveyed
to the nearest Jail, where they awaited their
trial, which took place about two months
after. They were sentenced to ten years
Imprisonment, which, all the circumstances
considered, was not too much. believe
if they will ever live to get out, that they
will kill old Lion, should he survive their
punishment; and he no doubt will, for he is
still as strong and healthy a dog as you can
find anywhere. No money would tempt
me to part with. him. lie is now looking e
quietly into my face as | write this-for
have been trying to make him understand
what it is about. have hinted to him the
proprlety of having his likeness published
with this sketch-but he shakes his head
gravely, as much as to say .>.... .
81 don't care about it, muster mine
every worthless puppy has his likeness
published nowadays" -'' '--'.-a '' @..
Grateful for past services, let him have
his own way in this, as in a great many
other matters Let no one dispise the
dog, as he is the only animal who, forsak-
ing his own species, cultivates the virtues
of man. -;~-. t@.'' --'--- - s-s