Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-26
MISCELLANY N Y.
The Rescued Criminal.

deposited in an apartment contiguous to his
bedroom.
During the evening DR.. B wrote and
read as usual, previous to retiring 10 rest. The
clock had just struck one, and all the family
slept soundly, when all at once dull sound
proceeded from the room containing the bodies
Thinking that perhaps the cat had been
shut up there, by mistake, he went to see what
could be the cause of the unexpected noise.-
What was his establishment, or rather his hor-
ror, on discovering that the sack which con-
talned the bodies, was torn asunder, and on
going nearer he found that one of the bodies
was missing
The doors and windows had been fastened
with the greatest care. and it appeared impos-
sible that the body could have been stolen.-
The good doctor felt rather nervous On re-
marking this, and it was not without an unea-
sy sensation that he began to look abou, him,
when to his horror and amazement he per-
ceived the missing body sitting upright in
corner.
Poor DIR. B at this unexpected aopar-
ton, became transfxed with terror, which was
increased by observing the dead and sunken
eyes of the corpse fixed upon him; whichever
way he moved, those dreadful eyes still fol-
lowed him.
The worthy doctor, more dead than alive,
now began TO beat quick retreat, without,
however, losing sight of the object of his ter
ror; he retreated step by step, one hand mold
ing the candle, the other extended in search of
the door, which he at length gained but there
is no escape, the spectre has risen and followed
him, whose livid features, added to the lateness
of the hour and stiffness of the night. seem to
conspire to deprive the poor doctor of the little
courage he has left; his strength fails, the
candle falls from his hand, and the terrible
scene is now in complete darkness.
The good doctor has, however, gained his
apartment, and thrown himself on his bed but
the fearful spectre has still followed hint
has caught him, and seizes hoFI of his feet
with both hands. At this climax of terror the
doctor loudly 4Tclaimed, Whoever you are,
leave mel At this the spectre let go its hold,
and moaned feebly these words; 'Pity, good
hangman have pity on me = The good doc
tor now discovered the mystery, and regained
by little and little his composure. He ex-
claimed to the criminal, who had so narrowly
escaped death, who he was, and prepared to
call up some of his family.
Do you, then, wish 10 destroy me = ex-
claimed the criminal. IF am discovered, nv
adventure will become public, and l shall be
brought to the scaffold a second time. In the
name of humanity, save me from DEATH
The good doctor then rose and procured
light; he mufled his unexpected visitor in an
old dressing gown, and having made him take
some restoring cordial, testified desire to
know what crime had brought him to the scaf-
fold.
He was deserter
The good doctor did not well know what
means TO employ to save the poor creature
He could not keep him in his house, and to
turn him out would be to expose him to GER
tain death. The only way then, was TO get
him into the country; SO having made him
dress himself in some old clothes which the
kind doctor selected from his wardrobe, he left
town early, accompanied by his protege, whom
he represented as an assistant in difficult case
upon which he had been called in
When they had got into the open country,
the wrelched creature threw himself at the
feet of his benefactor and liberator, to whom
he swore an eternal gratitude and the gener-
Gus doctor having relieved his wants by a
small sum of money, the grateful creature left
him with many blessings and prayers for his
happiness.
About twelve years after this occurrence,
DR.. B had occasion to visit Amsterdam.
Having gone one day to the bank, he was ac-
costed by well-dressed man-one who had
been pointed out to him as one Of the most op-
ulent merchants of the city.
The merchant asked him politely if he were
not DIR. B of London, and on his answer
at his house which invitation the worthy doc
tor accepted. On arriving at the merchants s
house, he was shown into an elegant apart
ment, where most charming woman and two
lovely children welcomed him in the most
friendly manner; which reception surprised
him the more, coming from persons he had
never before met.
After dinner the merchant, having taken
him into his counting-house seized his hard,
and having pressed it with friendly warmth,
said to him
Do YOU not recollect me!'
NO., said the doctor.
We'll, then, remember you, well, and
your features will never be obiierated from nv
memory-for to you owe my life. Do you
not remember the poor deserter! On leaving
you | went to Holland. Writing a good hand
and being good accountant, soon obtained a
situation as clerk in merchants office. NV
good conduct and zeal soon gained for me the
confidence Of my employer and the affections of
his daughter. When he retired from business,
succeeded him, and became his son-n-law
but without you, without your care, without
your generous assistance, should not have
lived to enjoy SO much happiness. Generous
man consider henceforth my house, nv for
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