The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1851-05-15
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Adventure With a RObber.

,.rious robber Haburak- The Prince once ac-
conpanied lady from Hungary to vienna
They iourneyed on the mountain roads between
the counties of Gomor and lorna. Heavy
showers had greatly damaged the roads; even
ipg approached; the tired horses had reached
the ridge of the woody height, but could not De
urged on further and the travellers were thus
compelled 10 seek shelter for the night IN the
Inn of Agglelek, hiding-place OF III note Tor
robbers The carriage halted before the house.
and the servant inquired whether room eoulu
be afforded The publican replied that lhere
was one room for the lady, but that the genue-
man could not be accommodated, the large
Ouest-room being over-flled. After some vlsl-
bla reluctance he owned that the gang Of Ha-
hurak were drinking there. The lady became
terrified. and entreated the Prince not TO remain;
but it had grown dark, the rain was pouring
down, the horses were worn out, and the steep
descent of the road was so dangerous that it
was most hazardous to proceed. The Prince
tried TO reassure the lady; so she locked herself
ND in the room assigned 10. Her companion,
wrapped in his white officers cloak, under
which he kept his pistols in readiness, stepped
into the apartment where the robbers were as
sembled, and sat down at the table, facing the
window, whilst his servant, likewise armed,
kept watch outside the house, close 10 the win
dow, on the alert in case his should want
any aid
The company consisted Of about ten or twelve
men. Their rifles leaned against the wall; their
axes lay upon the board, upon which stood the
wine-jugs. They drank, sang, and talked over
their adventures, and did not take any notice Of
the newIy-arrived guest. The Prince mixed m
their conversation, took wine with them, and
listened to their conversation until il had grown
late. Suddenly he rose, called the publican,
threw a gold coin on the table, and said
This is for the wine these good folks have
drank: they are my guests But now" he con-
tinued, addressing the robbers, lit is time 70
sleep. In the adjoining is sick lady;
the entertainment has lasted long enough; l
cannot allow any one longer TO occupy this
room, or disturb the lady's rest by noise"
AT this imperative command, one of the rob-
bers jumped from his seat, and contemptuously
laughing, cried out:-'.Does the gentleman
fancy that because he has carriage and four,
and plenty of money in his pocket, he has a
right TO command u.s."
An uproar followed. The men vociferated:
1--WE are poor lads, and, therefore, We are mas
tiers here"
1--WE are no tmorous peasants, who take off
our hats TO every gentleman"
eve have yet money and credit enough TO
swallow a draught when we are thirsty"
1--WE do not accept any gay gift from people
who fancy themselves better than We are
1--WE will not be ruled
All this was almost simultaneously uttered,
with loud tumult, from all sides All the rob-
bers had got up. The Prince mechanically
caught hold of his pistols, and threw off his
cloak.
Il am master of the craft in which you are
but apprentices" he exclaimed with dignity.
You are robbers; 1 am a soldier, and fear
neither the mouth of rife nor the edge Of an
axe"
During this urroar, of middlng height
and strongly-marked features had risen from
the bench beside the stove, where he had quiet
" sat during the whole time, without partaking
of the wine He now said in commanding
tone:-
GsSileneel''
The robbers grew speeehless at this order
and again sat down to the table.
''Mr. Officer continued the man, ''don'
think that you frighten US. / too have been {
soldier, and have most probably smelt more
powder than you ever did. l am Haburak- L
desire to do you any harm, single whistle
would suffice. The table at which you have sa
would be overthrown, the candles extinguished
and before you were aware of what was going
on, you would be dead man, no less than youl
servant there at the window, who thinks he
watches US, whilst We watch him. But saw
you help lady out of the carriage, and take
her to the adjoining room We never will dis
turb Iady's rest; we war with men, not with
women. For the present we shall leave thi:
shelter; yet, remember, sir, that it is the frs
time for fortnight that these men have beer
under a roof, and that the couch there below OF
the damp oakleaves is by no means comforta
ble FAREWELL
Friends, let us CO." he called TO his men
They took up their arms and went
The Prince was greatly struck by the Who'll
proceeding. He did not entirely trust the rob
teI's word; and relieving his .ervsnt, they pace