Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-05-01


misinformed in regard to the distance
| concluded that it would be best to keeF
the road that was in until | reached
some habitatiou.
In short time was glad had made
this resolution, for saw light glimering
from cabin. | approached it as soon as
possible. It had the appearance of being
very comfortable within. 1t was rather
above the medium size. | thought might
be accommodated there very well.
knocked for admission. The door was
opened by man.
Now, am not person to believe in
prescntimcnts, misgivings, and all that
sort of thing, but certainly saw some.
thing in that mans countenance that !
did not like, the moment set my eyes
upon him. In gruff voice he asked my
business. told him believed had lost
my way, and was under the necessity Of
asking accommodations. After hesitating
moment, he asked me to enter. A tall
female was seated in the corner, near a
large rock fireplace. She seemed busted
in watching piece ofmeat that was his.
sing over the fire. 1t struck me that
had never seen more apathetic looking
countenance than hers. She hardly no.
ticed my entry. She might be forty
years old Her face was remarkably long
and wrinkled to degree to excite curl,
osity. Her nose was sharp and skinny.
as was indeed her whole face.-Her head
gear was wholly indcscribable, and from
beneath it grey hairs were visible. Her
entire dress was quaint, and unlike any
thing | had seen; l could hardly keep my
eyes off her. She, as well as the man,
glanced at my pack as I laid it down.
The latter was a coarse looking person,
whose countcnancc appeared more indi-
cative of opacity than villiany.
To my questions he replied very civilly,
after | had entered, and he had got a
view of my person. learned from him,
what 1 had suspected for the last half
hour-that had taken the wrong road.
A kind of telegraphing took place be-
tween the two, after which, was informed
that I could stay" This did not ap-
pear to me very great favor. since / bad
n chance to observe my host and hostess.
The meat upon the Goals was set upon
the table at length. I was invited to par.
take of it, which I did with mino host,
who had been absent, and had returned
a few minutes before my arrival During
my repast, Lion took his station by my
side, receiving a portion, as he always
did.
When I had finished, I drew away
from the board, and taking paper from
my packet, pretended to be busy reading.
glanced up occasionally from under
my brows, and was startled to see the a.
pathy of the woman (as we'll rs the many
wearing off rapidly. Her eyes grew ami
mated, and, in unison with his, sought my
pack oltcner and oftencr. They glanced
at tho dog with evident signs Of dissatis-
faction.
Presently l nodded over my paper, like
Il sleeping person. Instantly the manner
ofthe persons grew more alarming. They
whispered to each other, and made signs
some of which | could not understand.
Finally the tall hag lifted my pack, and
weighed it with her hands as well as she
was able. Her eyes flashed like SER
pent's, for it contained large quantity Of
specie, besides valuable iewelry and cost.
ly silks. always made practice of put.
ting my silver money in bag, and depo-
sitting it in corner of said pack; but my
bills were placed in belt, which wore
next my skin. After she had done this,
she motioned for him to come and lift it,
which he did, with apparently as much
satisfaction as his other half had expert.
enced.
He then opened the door softly, and
motioned the dog to go out Though !
have no doubt but Lion understood pam
tomine as we'll as any body, he did not
offer to stir, but lay atmy feet as quietly
as ever. At last the old hag grew impa-
tent, and shook the poker at him. Lion
showed two rows of white teeth, and ut
tered low growl. The pantomine
ceased in an instant The door was
closed, and the poker returned to its place.
| stirred little, they were quick to OBJ.
serve me.
ga fine dog" said the man, thinking it
probable | might hear the remark. al
reckon he wants to get out-he growled
as though he did,"
A pause followed this remark. He
thought might order him out, but did
no such thing.
"Nice dog" the woman added, after a
moment" nice dog;" and then she Of
fered him piece of meat, and attempted
to fondle him. Contrary to her cxpecta.
tions, Lion utterly refused the meat, and
put an end to all familiarities by showing
his teeth again in a very testy manner.
This was something strange for him.
I never knew him to refuse meat before,
when it was offered him. Had Lion
shared my suspicious Had his instincts
taught him that the hand outstretched was
not friendly one!
By this last act of hostility on the part
of my dog, the hag appeared not little
disconnected. She retreated almost be-
hind my chair, and shook her skinny fist