Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-03-19
An Adventure. and its Sequel.

hotel in Brighton, by handsome middle aged
gentleman, dressed in the height of fashion, as
he alighted from elegant black horse and tossed
the rein to the attendant.
And now said the horseman, addressing 3
waiter, show me into private parlor
A well dressed man, who rides handsome nag
is always sure of a warm welcome at a public
house, all the world over. Our friend soon found
himself in neat paror, with flowers and vases
on the mantlepiece, and the blinds for it was
fine summer afternoon) carefully closed, while the
open windows permitted the free current of air to
circulate through the apartment.
The waiter remains standing near, by the door.
ANY orders, sir p
Moves, stay; who came in that handsome
phaton | saw standing in the yard?'
"A lady; SIR
'Ah p
"A young widow
She is very handsome
60 along, and shut the door after you,' NUT
tered the traveller, testify.
"a young woman and widow he soliloquised,
L am glad don't know her. am certainly very
fortunate to have attained the age of forty without
any feminine attachment. Peculiarly independent
NOT Unlocking, l think l must admit that
should make what those busy bodies, match-ma-
kers, call grand catch. But, thank my stars
|
| far, and I'm not likely to succumb now. No! no !
Jack Champion born to live and die bach
elor. And now for the newspaper
In the meantime another horseman had come to
the hotel his horse reeking with sweat, and liter
ally unable to place one foot before another.
The same hoster, an Irishman. made his ap-
pearance.
Pat said the young man, fashionably attred
put my mare in the stable and do the best you can
for her.
Och Misthur Traverse, and she's kilt entirely
I'm afraid so.'
And what in the devil made ye crowd her so 2
No matter. Is my sister here =
Yes, sir. Show the gentleman into the ladies
parlor.'
'Ah Bell, said the young man, you here
Yes replied beautiful young woman rising
to meet him, but what's the matter with you?
Nothing, Bell, nothing
Something is certainly the matter. You look
) flushed and excited
!, That's not ALL Oh, tell me what has happen
| ed p
4 must be brief, for I am pursued
Pursued 2?
Yes You know that fellow who insulted you
in the COACH said the young man. well, | have
been on his track for more than week. | met
him to day in the street and gave him confound-
ed horsewhipping. | handled him very roughly,
I'm afraid. He instantly got out warrant against
me, and not wishing to be dragged into court til
l was ready, mounted my horse and gave the
officers the slip. Perhaps | had better have wait
:, ed and braved it out; but having taken this step
I'm bound to battle them To morrow | will sur
render myself. Now, Bell, if your pony will take
me to your uncles in five minutes, I'm your man.
Poor Charley couldn't do it, answered the
n lady.
Then I'll make other arrangements. By thu
: by, II meet you at the villa
:, From the drawing room the young man rushed
: into the stable.
Pat, said he, give me horse-a good one.
. 'Sora the horse we've got in the stable excep
! the black, and that belongs to a gentleman tina
came here jist before ye. Och, but he's goot
e one, your tanner 40 to a cint'
'I'il borrow him., said Traverse, jumping OF
$ his back Tell Bell to drive the gentleman to TIL
village and he shall have him.
But, your tanner . demonstrated the hostler
# In vain Traverse had set spurs to the horse
and was off like thunderbolt
%, wirra, wlrra, wirra? said the hostler
: what'll become of me? I'm ruined and undon
intirely.
Shortly after Mrs. Leslie ruDg for her pheto
and at the same time Mr.. Champion, the old bach
g elor, lung for his borse The pony came roun
to the front door, and at the same time the youn
widow stepped lightly into the ph@ton.
,e 'All right she said to Patrick with smile
( nodding and taking the reins. give him hi
heal
: och, it's all wrong replied the hostler, KEEP
ing tight hold on the rein. Your carriage Ca
take two inside
Very well, but came alone
You've got to take passenger
What do you mean 2
20, wirra-your brother has been stealing
horse
Stealing horse p
Yes, this gintleman's, and he said you were
take him to the villa, to get him back again
Very singular said the widow; but Willia
was very eccentric
At this crisis Mr.. Champion appeared.
MY horse ready
Jump in sir.
L didn't come in carriage
In wild yezz,' shouted the hostler.
Take seat beside me, if you please sir sa
h. the widow, with her most Ease mating smile.
Mr.. Champion approached the step to inqui
the meaning, when the hoster, Selling him VII
: La vigorous hand thrust him into the pheton, viii
the pony, startled at the movement, dashed off
a run.
Poor Captain Champion! Here was stu
til ton A confirmed old bachelor bodily abduct,
by a fascinating young widow. The Captain hi
es to Tend his assistance to the young lady, in ma
ageing the pony. who was shortly reduced to /
usual slow and quiet pace and then after than
&. ing her companion for his assistance, Mrs. Les
10 told him that in few minutes he should be put
possession of his hose, which had been borrow
4 by gentleman. This was all the explanato
S. she had vouchsafed She required in turn to-