Litchfield enquirer., 1851-02-13

lantern.
 Saddle the black mare. to be sure.' she answered, and Garted out at back donr. .'- 1 A~s
 There was less perturbation in the household than might have been expect ed. for the reason that ttis result of tie Doctors boldness of speech. had bee1 from the first anticipated. Indeed, each of the three felt less surprised that the ! royal officers were now un the track. than that they had suffered him to go thus long unmolested. Scarcely had the Doctor, with tho assistance of his wife. transferred his nancy and his val. uable papers from luis desk to his pock-H cts. when the daughter. pale and lrem, bling. rushed in crying,
 Haste, father, fly 1 hear them com ing down the road
 I am ready, said he. Then looking in his daughters face, he added. bat believe l may as we'll meet them. they will readily tighten you into telling l Never, father,' returned the young lady resolutely. I am calm now. Go! you will tind the horse tied 10 the birch in the rear of the barn. Cross the field and you may eludc them .a Whispered God b. with you's.' were interchanged as the rebel left the hou-e by the back passage. and the door was softly closed behind him. The mother and daughter were bo.h pale with ap- prehension. and tn spite of her usnos. efforts. the latter's voice was slightly tremulous as she resn ned the reading which her fsther's entrance had inter- rupted. There was . sound of no. se' x hoofs. and then rap at the door. The inmates pretended not to hear. until it was repeated, when the young lady rose and opened the door. while the mother commenced sewing with manner as unconcerned as possible. Miss K, pos litely returned the sa!utations of the two gentlemen whom she met, and being asked whether her father was at home, answered, a~ a@ l He is not just now, but when he went out at dark, he mentioned that he should return early. Please walk in. and sit till he comes
 | The officers glanced at each other and then followed her into the house.
 Some gentlemen who wish to sec fA> ther.' she observed to her mother, who looked up. bowed. and requested them to be seated. B.
 They compiled. but were evidently disconcer.ed by not finding the object of their pursuit within hls own doOrs j; for they had learned at the house of his patient. three miles back, that hs had left there for home but few moments before. Significant looks were exchang- cd between them, and they appeared to doubt very seriously. whether at that moment their prey was not secrsted about the premises. ..
 Do you think. madam. that Dr. K. will be ut home soon 7 enquired one ot the officers.
 I am unable to say with certainty she replied ca elessly raising her eyes to the clock upon the mantle piece. Half past nine.' continued she. he is usually at home earlier. He may have been called 10 new patient. think you will do we'll to wait little longer. however
 We are anxious to consult him pro fessioually. rejo.ncd ,he officer. half fear ing that their real business was suspect ed. .s... .....aa.... I If it's any little matter of medicine that you want, my daughter htre car, serve you a, we'll .s ter ialiler.'
 The officer was at a loss what reply 10 make. and the other noticing his e,n barrassment. camesto his aid by saying with asudden contO-tio1 of countenance, and at the same time pressing his hand l to his cheek,
 I want an aching tooth extracted
 lean extract 1t as well as any dentist, in the township, said Miss K. rising and before the sufsrer could cont,ive any plausible meaas for escaping with his teeth, the instruments for extracting were produced.
 His fellow. in turn, wishing to assis, him out of his dilemma, said, rather con. fiden.lY. eH ! 'Dut'A WiSn 10 DC bied. Miss, and presume you are not a surgeon -e
 I assure you l am perfectly compe. tent to act in that capacity,' replied tn. young lady without the least hesitation. and shall be happy to apply the lancet as soon as l have relieved tl,is gentlc- man, and she pretended to examine whether the instruments were in good order. -fs s
 The Queens minions now made d vir. tue of necessity. threw off the a a, ,t. ed disguise, which had availed th.m su l little. and appeared in their true char actcr. { r3 4-l ai srs
 We are here. madam. said the first officer. addressing Mrs. K. in voice ol stern authority. Eve are here in her Mai. estv's name. to arrest your husband on a charge of high treason. That he i< now in this house, We have no doubt, and if will ha wisdnm m von tn o;va him n |, f,