Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-05-20

they silently rose TO depart, ireading, by
word or &C lou. io rouse into active ope-
ration the m,schievous disposition of the
man.
The guests nj the "Hply-Tree" had oil
dropped away, until the bn,cher and one
young man, who had been silent spec,a-
tor of The scene. alone occupied the chin.
ney corner. This person, who wns vastly
superior in his appearance to the men
who had lately filed the table. was dressed
in the grey home.spun cloth ofthe country.
and looked like n wealthy yeomnn Of the
middle class. To Robinson he was
stranger and that worthy continued to eye
him with sinister glance of curiosity and
inquiry.
The landlord entered to throw on fresh
billet Of wood, for il was winter, and the
night was very cold.
SIS the moon up, Low,her 7" said the
yeoman, rising to his feet, and buttoning
his great coat up to the chin. 1T is time
| was on the road"
eyes. Mr.. Lethwaiie. she has been
up some time, but, sir, if were in your
place, would never travel that road at
midnight
"Why, what the deuce is the matter
with the road! Are you troubled with
robbers in these parts %
"No, sir, the road is haunted"
"Hauned !" exclaimed the yeoman,
bursting into merry laugh.
"Yes, sir haunted, and by the devil,
sir! | saw HIM with my own eyes, and
you know, sir, the old saying. seeing is
believing"
"Humth =! and what was tho devil
like "
'l.ike, sir ? why, nothing human. He
was as hairy as buffalo, with huge white
horns, long whisking tail, and cloven
feet,''
"Oh, no the old story, never saw the
devil, and have no grea, wish 10 make his
acquaintance to night; but i, is not an
idle woman's tale that will prevent me
from taking the nearest road home. Pray
order your man to saddle my horse quick
ly, for | have ov,rs,ayed my time a.
reudy.'
The landlord fastened 10 give the me-
cessary orders, and Robinson who had
been listening TO the yeoman, with hall
sneer, now turning hastily around. I'D
dressed him abruptly, and without cere.
mony:- -
You wish us to think you very
brave man, Nj. Le!hwai.e, il that is your
name
That is to me matter of perfect in
difference returned Lethwaite, haugh.
tily, and surveying the burly butcher
with stern glance the man who has
faith in himself cares little for the opin.
ION of others
mo offence said Robinson, who did
no; like the fiery glance of his compan.
ions eye; but if you are determined
upon returning to Windermere by .he
cross road, i, is the duty Of friend &c
warn you of your danger
danger! what the idle tale have
j, just heard? none bat coward would
turn from his path for gossip's fable.
+ Men as brave as you can be have sal
lied forth at nightlall, 10 bid defiance, as
they said, to all the powers Of dorkness,
and have returned 10 heir hearth at mid.
nIs ht as pale as the sheeted dead There
is not a man in Kendall cried tho excited
butcher, striking his huge fist on the oak
table, until the glass upon it cha,sered ane
rang again, that dare travel ,ha, road TO-
night
| am sorry 10 think that the descend
ants of the bold Kendall archers can have
degenerated into such flock Of geese,
said the yeoman. l have lived too Ione
among the hills to be frightened 5y shad
ows. My horse is at the door; gooc
night, SIR
You are stark, staring mad crict
the butcher, placing his hugo person ir
the doorway, to attempt that road to
nighl--you will return to tho Holly
Tree before morning, half dead witt
fright
, The young man smiled incredulously
'Sir, you disbelieve me 2
Il think you very credulous.'
Fellow. do you take the for a COW
! ard = replied the butcher, the red bloot
{ rushing into his bloated face. You hat
, better mind what you say. With on,
, blow | could ann'hilase puny chap lik'
5 you
8 Real courage can never be testee
by mere animal strength ,aid Leth
3 waite. calmly. David was a dwarf e
J. Goliah, but meatal courage and the fea
Of God, conquered his gigantic foe.
!, do not wish to quarrel with you sir
You believe in ghosts; l do not. Goot
night:
'Ah quoth the butcher, shaking hi
: huge fist after him, tho Windermer'
n ghost shall punish you well for your dis
belief
r Lethwai.e's foot was in the siirrup
4 when sudden thought seemed to stik
. him; 81 am notsafraid of ghosts, Lo "
2 ther, but have some none about me
8 the Windermere demon may be poo
0 devil. whom the love of plunder ma,
tempt to do a deed Of violence. 1t vii