Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-02

Respectfully awaiting the commands of his
| young mistress. There was on his facean ex-
preston of curiosity and expectation that pro-
voked smile from Dora, despite her distress.
The wrinkles on the old mans brow and the
twinkle in his eye said as plainly as words
xxi, missy! what now Z"
"Good morning, Missy" said the old man
with smile expressive of wonder.
GOOD morning, daddy Nero," returned
Dora with sigh,' have sent 10 you to know
! if Fearnought is in proper plight for longand
rapid journey"
eyes, missy p answered the old man OPEN
ing his eyes wide; "Fearnought travel like
| de wind"
"Has he been well fed this morning2"
asked she.
ayes, ma'am-.bin well fed-feed um my
self" was the reply.
'Is he safe and sure horse p again asked
his young mistress.
xxi, ma'am, he be as wild as de tiger"
answered Nero.
~ mean daddy Nero" asked Dora, "is he
sure footed, and will he go through all diff
culteS ?"
"Sure footed for true p' replied Nero open
ing his ewes wider and wider, "and he'll go
70 the debbil if fyou'll only glib himline enough.
Fearnoughts mighty sperlted horse for true."
"Weil, then, Nero, he is just the horse
want" replied his mistress. al wish you 10
saddle him for me at once; and here's va
lise wish you to attach 10 the saddle forms."
"Saddle Fesmought for you, missy % re-
piled the old man with an incredulous frown
and smile. "Why, there amt. q niger masSa
Wharton got, what dare for to ride him ="
'My father was good horeman-was he
not ~ asked Dora.
ayes, ma'am! he ride like the debbil~ res
ponded Nero.
"WelI, then, I think" replied she, "I'll
prove myself his daughter. Saddle fearnought
and rlI take gallop upon him." she con;in-
ued with flashing eye, "ior many a long
mile, ay even il 1t cost me my neck"
"Let me 80 wild you den, missy9" asked
Nero eagerly
'l shall at all events need your service un-
til return" answered she evasively.
"Thank God for dat, anyhow" calculate d
Nero, receiving the valise, which she tossed
him, and with reverent bow the old man
Withdrew to fulfill her commands.
In few minutes thereafter Dora appeared
III her riding dress. descended from her apart
ment and found Nero with all things in readi-
ness for her departure, quiet but strong and
IServiceabe animal FOR his own use being hal
tered OF the rack while he with difficulty
held by the reinS the animal she had ordered
! to be sadded for her own.
In truth Fearnought was as wild and fierce
a steed as ever paced the Sultry plains of Ara
bia. Tall and of magnificent proportions, he
stood restlessly paving up the earth and pung-
ing about as if TO escape from the hands Of
his groom, his wild and nervous eye flashing
with fire.
"You can't ride him, MISS" observed old
Nero, shaking his head dOubtingly. "Bet-
ter let me put him up and ketch old Fox"
"Never mind, daddy Nero she said; "only
= bring HIM up 10 the steps so can mount, and
once within the saddle, will answer for the
IeSt',
The horse which Dora had chosen for her
ride was indeed high meltled and fiery AMI
NAL. His glossy at of dark bay color, that
lglittered in the sun, aS soft and as smooth as
velvet; his eye that flashed widely, hi, high
arched crest, slender form and faultlesS pro.
portions, all procla med him one of that thor
ough bred nd pure booded STOCK, at that day
so Justly the pride OF Carolina.
The restive and fiery animal was led to the
. platform, and without moments heSita ton
Dora trusted herSe TO the saddle, and in low
u and gentle tones soothed him into quiet as
she guided him wn the avenue. Patiently
n he submitted 10 her control, and moved on as
VI quietly as a lamb, as though proud of his gen
: tie rider, and mindful OF her safety.
X, woman stronger dan one debbil," NUT
: tere d old Nero, as he canered on after hero
his more stad and sober animal, with capa-
: ciouS basket containing comforts for the sick
: man on the saddle bow.
: Dora was soonin fast canter moving like
u a fleeing shadow along the bride path tha
led 10 the Black River swamp, on the yer,
u margin Of which was the dwelling of The long
u doubted, but faithful wbg - old Archibald
IS KeT. The house, which was in field o
}, about two acres, stood on the brow of The hill
d at the foot Of which, lay The oozy and path
less swamp. One might have stood IN III,
T. door way and tossed filbert without an eff
l. fort beyond its margin.
II The bride path that wound around the fell
J. 10 the front OF the hut was so blocked up b.
h brush wood, that it was passible only will
o some difficulty. In fact it seemed as if IN,
II owner had permitted ii 10 be choked up, in or
N der that at any time he might the more readil
escape from any band of horsemen sent 10 ar
~ rest him.
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