The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-08-17

y Ill MS flgnC Hanq his discharged rifle
he set off at full speed across the plar
There he goes--hurrying towards hi
cottage ! exclaimed one oil the lyncher
a moment later
Mrs. Norton had tainted at the instan
her husband raised his rife, but havin
recovered she arose to her feet al this in
telligence, and bent an anxious look il
the direction pointed out. She saw Mr.
Norton near the house, and knew that 70
the time being he was safe.
Thank God he has escaped p sh,
munmured thankfully, and raised he
hands towards the sky fervenly, 4 am re
Jolced that those who sought 10 wrong hin
are thwarted.'
No doubt of it, said the captain with
a dusky irown, 'but may be shot if you
do not rue the day you set him free! New
er mind he added, consolingly to him
self, she is in my power
And meaning, was in the emphasis o.
his words-so much so, that the lady
shuddered, but she responded:
You dare not narm me-
Dare notP he repeated, and he seized
her so fiercely by the arm, that she could
not suppress an exclamation of pain. i
dare do anything, and by the soul Of my
father, il have any difficulty in securing
your husband again, my vengeance shall
fall upon you.' ....
The Lieutenant now rose 10 his leei
from the wound his conrad had inflicted
on his head by mistake, and after staring
wildly around a moment, he shouted:
On men! we will have his hearts
blood for this and he pointed to his dead
companions upon the ground.
'Ay, revenge is the wordn added an.
other of the group, as he briskly loaded
his rifle.
And we have something TO revenge
four of our number have been sent into
eternity by his hand since last evening ?
continued the exasperated Lieutenant,
moving toward the river 10 wash the blood
from his face.
Hold exclaimed the captain, as seve-
raj Of his men started in the direction OF
his house; there is nothing 10 be gained
by attacking him where he is; he can ca
silly Withstand our whole force if brought
against him under these circumstances
when his daring soul is fired with such
excitement. have plan in my mind
that is sure in its ultimate effect, and ea-
sier to execute. Ii is simply this; We
will return up the river to our rendezvous,
carrying his wife with US, and if he does
not follow then | am no Judge OF his
character. Once clear of his house, it
will not be such difficult matter to sur.
round and capture him!'
and then-suggested several, while
their eyes glittered with rage as they rest
ed upon the forms of the men he had
slain; we will hang him on tho nearest
tree without any ceremony was the re.
sponse, and the lynchers gave vent TO the
appreciation in three hearty cheers. Mrs
Norton trembled violently as she listened
to the words of the leader, for she fear.
ed his powers to execute his resolution
though she knew her husband would not
be taken as long as life remained unless
by some unucky chance. Looking tow.
ards the house, she saw him standing on
the front door beckoning Tor her 10 ap.
proach. Acting by a sudden resolution
she darted swiftly away and had cleared
several rods of the intervening distance
ere the captain noticed her movement
A savage oath burst from his lips as he
sprang after her. A hasty glance over
her shoulder revealed him 10 her in pur.
suit, and she redoubled her exertion to
escape, but it was unsvailing-he soon
reached her side, and seizing her rough
ly exclaimng;
so, no, my pretty bird! you thought to
escape did you ! You cannot be spared
at present, as desire to have your cap.
tivity bring your husband forth, when we
Shall make him our prisoner once more
'And that shall not be Oh, that | could
warn him to remain where he is, and
leave me to my fate | would willingly
die, if my death would free him from
your prosecutions and intended wrongs'
But as it will have no such effect, it is
better that you shall live. As for him he
need not expect any mercy, for as sure as
fate places him in my power, just as sure
will he hang 10 the nearest tree. | am
not the one 10 trihe in these matters, es.
pecialy after four OF our best men have
been shot by him.
"The fate of your men should be
warning to you' replied Mrs, Norton.
'WhyH The lynceer's face was flush
ed with anger as he asked the question.
Because he always returns right with
right-wrong with wrong II he had
not first. been injured by your brother, you
would not have cause 10 complain
The other bit his lips to restrain his
anger and responded:
BE that as it may, phave no time to
waste in idle conversation with you. You
must accompany me up the river to my
residence, there 10 remain until your hus-
band has been retaken and executed;
and if, in the meantime, you shall learn
to love me. | shall be happy to console
you for his loss.'
Her emotions almost checked her ut.
terance, as she replied:
Love! no, shall hate you, if you thus
desolate my heart !
mo doubt of it--But it's all the same
to me. Cross a woman, and she is as
savage as lioness despoiled Of her
young. But come-let us be moving up
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