Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-10-12
Mis1eIIaMeous.
Tha UnknOwn Guest,

One pleasant evening in the month ol
June, in the year II, a man was observ-
ed entering the borders Of wood, near
the Hudson river; bis appearance was that
Of a person above the common rank The
Inhabitants Of country village would have
digniied him with the title esquire" and
from his manners pronounced him proud
but those moro accustomed to society,
would inform you that there was something
like military air aboat him. yea
Ills horse painted, as if it had been hard
pushed for some miles; yet from the own.
er's frequent stop 10 caress the patient aui
NAL, he could not be charged with the
want of humanity. but seemed 10 be actu
ated by some great necessity. The ridel
forsaking a good road for path leading
through the woods, indicated desire tC
avoid the gaze Of other travellers.
He had not left the house where he in
quired the direction of the above mentioned
path more than two hours, before the quie
tude of the place was broken BY the noise
Of distant thunder. He vas soon aftel
obliged to dismount, travelling becoming
dangerous, and darkness concealing sur
rounding objects, except when the light
ning's flash afforded him a lnomenIarJ
view of his situation. A peal louder and
of longer duration than any Of the prece
ding, which now burst over his head, seem
ed as if it would rend the woods asunder
was quickly followed By heavy fall of rail-
that penetrated the clothes of the strange
ere be could obtain the shelter of large
oak which stood at a little distance.
Almost exhausted with the labors of the
day, he was about making such disposition
Of the saddle and bis overcoat as would en-
able him to pass the night with what com
fort circumstances would admit, when ht
spied light glimmetihg through the trees
Animated with hope of better lodgings, ht
determined 10 proceed.
The way, which was steep, vas attended
with more obstacles the farther he advan
ced; the soil being composed ofcIay, whicl
the rain had rendered so soft, that his fee
slipped at every step. By the utmost per
severance, this difficulty was finally over
come without any accidents, and be hat
the pleasure of finding himself in front of I
decent looking farm house. The watch
dog began barking, which brought the own
er to the door.
"Who is there ?"
"A friend who has lost the way, and ii
search of place of shelter" was the an
swer.
"Cone in sir" added the speaker, cant
whatever my house will afford, you shal
have with welcome" -r-
II must provide for the weary companion
Of my journey" remarked the other.
But the farmer undertook the task, AM
after conducting the new conner TO a room
where his wife was seated, he led the hors
to well stored barn, and there provide
| for him most bountifully.
On reioining the traveller, he observed
"That's noble animal of yours, sir"
"Yes," was the reply, "and l am sorr
that | was obliged to misuse him SO as
make it necessary to give you so muc
trouble with the care Of him; but haV
to thank you for your kindness to both
u.s."
81 did no more than my duty, sir" sal
the entertainer, "aud therefore am enIitle
to no thanks. But Susan" added be, tu
ming TO the hostess, with a half reproacl
full look, "why have you not given the geI
tleman something to eat?"
Fear had prevented the good Woma
from exercising well-known benevolenc
for robbery had been committed BY
lawless band of depredators but a te
weeks before, in that neigbborhood5 and