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

4 The darkness was upon me before
was aware of it. 1t seemed to me that
had already walked eight miles, but
could see no signs Of settlement. This sur
prised me little, for I was used to travel
ing, and knew well ny ability to calculate
distances. But | kept up good heart
and went on till I was quite certain had
mistaken the way, or been misinlormed in
regard to the distance. concluded ii
was best to keep the road was on until |
reached some habitation. ,t -.
In "a short time was glad had made
this resolution, for | saw light glimmef.
ing from cabin. | approached it as soon
as possible. II had the appearance of be-
ing very comfortable within. 1t was rath-
er above the medium size. | thought |
might be accommodated there very well.
| knocked for admission. The door was
opened by a man.
Now am not a person 10 believe in
presentsme'ats, misgivings, and all that
sort of things, but certainly saw some
thing in that mans countenanee that did
not like, the moment | set my eyes upon
him. In gruf voice he asked my busi-
ness. told him believed | hud lost my
way, and was under the necessity of asking
accommodations. After hesitatng mo-
ment, he asked me to enter. A tall fe-
male was seated in the corner, near large
rock.fre. She seemed busy in watching
piece of meat that was Kissing over the
fire. 1t struck me that | had never seen
more appathetic looking countenance than
hers. She hardly noticed my entry. She
might be forty years old. Her face was
remarkably long, and wrinkled TO degree
to excite curiosity. Her nose was sharp
and skinny, as was indeed her whole face.
The head gear was wholly indescribable,
and from beneath it grey hairs were visi
Bile. Her entire dress wos quaint, and un,
like anything had seen. lcould hardly
keep my eyes off her. She, as we'll as the
man, glanced eagerly at the pack as |
laid it down. The latter was coarse
looking person, whose countenance ap-
peared more indicative of opacity than
H4-. s.. s--~ 5--5 - Il
To my question he replied very civily
after | entered, and he had got view of
my person. | learned from him what |
had suspected for the last half hour-that
had taken the wrong road.
A kind of telegra phing took place be-
tween The Two, after which | was informed
that | could stay This did not appear
to me very great favor since | had
chance 10 observe my host and hostess.
The meat upon the erals was set upon
tho table al len 9Th. was invited TO par
take of it, which did with my host, who
had been absent, and who had returned a
few minutes before my arrival During
my repast, Lion took his station at my
side, receiving a portion as he always did
When had finished drew away from
the board, and taking a paper from my
pocket, pretended to be busy reading.
| glanced up occasionally from under
my brows, and was startled 10 see the apa
thy of. The woman as many wearing off
rapidly. Her eyes grew animated, and,
in unison with his, sought my pack oftener
and oftener. They glanced at the dog
with. evident signs OF dissatisfaction .,
Presently nodded over, my paper, like
q sleeping person. Instantly the manner
of the Two persons grew more alarming.
They whispered to each other, and made
signs, some of which could not under
stand. Finally the tall bag lifted my pack,
and weighed it with her hand-as well as
she was able. Her eyes flashed ike a
forgit contained a large quantity
Of specie. besides valuable ejewelry and cost:
ly silks. i always made a practice put
ting my silver money in q bag, and de-.
posting it in a corner of said pack; but
my bills we're placed in belt which |
wore next to my skin. After she had done
this she molioned for him to come and lift
it, which he did with apparently as much
satisfaction as bis other half had ezpe-.
rienced .-s.l az ~ ...zrszar 5as .s.far@
He then opened the door softly and
motioned the dog to 60 out. Though |
have no doubt but Lion understood panto-
mine as well as any body, he did not offer
to stir, but lay at my feet as quietly as ever.
At last the old bag grew impatient, and
shook, the, poker at him., Lion showed
two rows Of white teeth, and uttered low
growl. The pantomine ceased in an in
slant. The door was closed and the poker
returned to its place. stirred a little.
They were quick to observe me. 5ss s9.sa
."F inc dog, p said the man, thinking it
probable that might hear the remark. -
81 reckon he wants to get out-he growls
as though he did, Tss 7g's5fsi reg .f5s5''i
5,sAt pause followed this remark. He
thought [.might order him out, but did
TO such thing .'s. s1a afs ..''-..@3 ia
l1sN;ce dog" the woman added after a
moment, spice dog" and then she offered
him piece of meat, and attempted to fon.
die him. Contrary to her expectations
Lion utterly refused to eat the meat, ane
put an end to all familiarity by showing
his teeth in very testy manner. j.
This was something strange for him.
never knew him to. refuse meat before
when it was offered him. Had Lion shared
my suspicious? Had his instinc: taugh
him that the hand oHtstretched was not
friendly one? ~ s.. ~. 5'-
By this last act Of hostility on the par
Of my dogs the bag appeared not litt
ldisconeertad. She retreated almost behin