The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-12-18

50 that thou cannot injure me when thou re-
turnest to consciousness. I hope may be
the humble instrument Of tanning thy fierce
and warlike nature, and making better and
more peaceful man of thee
AS the Quaker concluded Jim began to
show some signs of returning life. The first
impulse of Jim, when he fairly saw his posi-
ton, was to turn Nathan off. He struggled
but he was in a vise-his efforts
were unavailing.
Friend, thee must keep still until l am
done with thee, said Nathan. Ibelieve am
an humble instrument, in the hands of Prov
idence, to chastise thee. and, l trust, when |
am done with thee, thou wilt be a changed
man. Friend James, dost thou not repent
attacking me9'
No.. said Jim, with an oath, let me up
and I'll show YOU
4 will not let thee up, thou impious wretch,
replied Nathan. Darest thou profane the
name of thy Maker? | will check thy respi
ration fur a moment
Nathan as good as his word, clutched jim
BY the throat. He compressed his grip
gurgling sound could be heard-Jims face
became diStortcd-a tremor ran through hi,
frame. lie was evidently undergoing pro
cess of strangulation. The Quaker relaxed
his hold bnt not until the choking process,
had sufficiently, as he thought, tanned the
pcrvcrse snirit of Jim. 1t took some moments
for jim to inhale sufficient air to address the
Quaker,
4 knock under said jim, enough let M
up
Nav. thou hast not GOT half enough. repli
ed Nathan. Thou art now undergoing a
process of moral puritiration and thou must
he contonted to remain where thou liest until
am done with thee. Thou Just prnfanrc
the name of thy Maker; confess, dost thou
repent of thy wickcdn"ss?' y
No, hanged if | do growled Jim.
Thou pervcrsc man. replied Nathan. in an
imploring tone. say that thou rcpcntest Of
thv wickednesS.'
I'll be hanged if do said Jim.
Wilt thou not . replied the Quaker
must use compulsory means? will COM
press thy windppe again. unless thou give
me an answer in the aflirmativo-sav, quick,
art thou sorrv?'
'No-I-.I--y s. shriekcd Jim. in a gurg-
ling tone, as the Quaker tightencd his grip,
yes, | am sorrv'
IS thy sorrow Cody sorrow y enquired
Nathan.
Jim rather demurreh giving an affirmative
answer to this question, but gentle squeeze
him that it was best for him to
yield,
Yes replied Jim, my sorrow is Cody
sorrow
"A Cody sorrow lcadeth to repentance.
replied Nathan. We are progressing finely.
Thou said but Just now that was canting,
lying. cowardly, misunderstanding hvpocritc.
Thou wronged me in asserting these things.
and slandered my persuasion. Dost thou re-
pent those assertions?'
Yes. replied Jim. Il do; now let me 90
i am not done with thee vet said Nathan
thou hast been disturber of the peace of
hand has been raised against eve.
ry man-thou art a brawler Wilt thou prom.
lse mo that in future YOU will lead more
peaceful life that thou wilt love thv nciohbor
as thyself!'
Yes answered Jim, hesitatinslv, all bu,
the Quakers.'
Thou must make no esceptions.' replied
Nathan; 4 insist upon an affirmative an.
swer'
4 will never say yes to that will die
first
A struggle now ensued between the two
but Jim had his match
Thou must yield, James, insist on #
said Nathan, and he graspcd Jim BY the
throat. 4 will choke thee into submission
thou must answer afiirmatively; saw, afte,
me, | promise to love my neighbor as myself
including the Quakers'
4 want promise that, I'll be cursed if do.
replied jim.
4 will choke thy respiration if thou don't
Wilt thou yield =
No, | won't, I'll be blasted if l do an
swered jim.
Thee had better give in; l will cbok,
thee again if thee does not; see, nv prir
tghtens,' replied Nathan.
And Nathan did compress his grip, and the
choking process again went on. Jim's face
hrst became distorted, then purple; MS tongue
lolled out, and his eyes protruded from tbei,
sockets-his body writhed like dying mans
Nathan persisted in holding his grip unit
Jim became entirely passive; he then relaxed
his hold. Jim was slow in recovering h.
speech and his Senses when he did, he beoced
Nathan for mercy'S sake to release him.
when thee will make the promise exac,
from thee will release thee, but no sooner
replied Nathan.
dim saw that he was powerless, and tha,
the Quaker was resoute. He felt it was n,
use to persistin stubbornness.
i will give in; will promise to love nv
ne'ghbor as myself he replied.
Including the Qaakers, insinuated Ma