Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1855-02-08

/ ssEh ! it be about zevn mile, zur, was the
answer, in the broad Yorkshire dialect of the
! district
Seven miles, exclaimed the Major, in a
tone of deep disappointment ''and my horse
is already well blown My good fellow. can't
! you put my horse somewhere, and give me a
bed? will pay you literally for your trou-
ble' a
Eh! goodness zakes said the rustic. 81
be nought but diteheri There be no Place
to put the nag in, and there be only one room
| and one bed in the cot"
| What shall do p cried the Major at his
wits end.
ssTll tell zee, zur,'' said the rustic, scratch
ing his head Violently, as If to extract his ideas
by the roots There be voine large house
on the road about mile farther on. Ifsnoa
an inn but the Colonel zees compano yor the
vun of the thing-cause he looks to zee COM
pano about 'Hn You must "a heard ov him
Colonel Rogers used to be sogar once. y
.sSay no more" cried the Major. g have
heard of this hospitable gentleman; and his
having beenin the army gives me asure claim
to his attention. Here's crown for your IN
formation, my good man. Come, Marlbor-
ough p
Touching his steed with the spur, the Ma
ior rode off, feeling an exhileration of spirits
which soon communicated itself to the horse
A shary trot of few minutes brought him to
a large mansion, which stood unfenced like a
huge caravansary, by the road side. He made
for the front door and without dismounting,
Piled the large brass knocker till servant in
livery made his appearance.
Is your master up?" asked the Major.
ri am tie occupant of this house" said
a venerable gentleman, making his appearance
at the hall door.
Il am benighted traveller, SIR" said the
Major, touching his hat, g and come to claim
your well-known hospitality. Can you give
me bed for the night? ana afraid my four
footed companion is hardly able to carry me
to the next inn"
81 cannot promise you bed, sir, said
the host, q fog [ have but one spare bed in
the house."
And that'-said the Major.
% Happens to be room that does not enjoy
a very pleasing reputation. In short sir, one
room Of my house is haunted; and that is the
only one, unfortunately, that can place at
your disposal tonight"
my dear sir" said the Major springing
fiem his horse, and tossing the bride to the
servant, s.you enchant me beyond expression!
A haunted chamber The very thing-and I
who have never seen ghost! What luck?"
The host shook his head gravely.
ssI never knew man. he said, ss to pass
a single night in that chamber without regret
ing it,"
Major Stanley laughed. as he took his pis-
tolls from the holster-pipes. with these
friends ofmine," he said, Il fear neither ghost
nor demon"
Col Rogers showed his guest into COM
Portable parlor, where sea-coal fire was burn
ing cheerfully in CRATE, and refreshments
most welcome to a weary traveller, stood upon
a table.
s.Mine host" was an old campaigner, and
had seen much service during the war Of the
American Revolution, and he was full of in
teresting anecdotes and descriptions of adven-
lures. But while Major Stanley was appa-
rently listening attentively to the narrative
of his hospitable entertainer, throwing the
appropriate CALCULATIONS of surprise and plea
sure at the proper intervals, his whole atten-
ton was in reality absorbed by charming
girl of twenty, the daughter of the Colonel,
who graced the table with her presence.
Never, he thought had he seen so beautiful.
so modest and SO ladylke creature; and she,
in turn seemed very fayorably impressed with
the manly beauty and frank manners of their
military guest.
At length she retired. The Colonel, who
was three bottle man, and had found n
listener to his heart, was somewhat inclined
to prolong the session into the small hours of
the morning, but finding, that his guest was
much fatigued, and even beginning TO nod in
the midst of his choicest story, he felt COM
PEELED to ask him if he would not like to retire,
Major Stanley replied in the affirmative, and
the old gentleman, taking up silver CANDLE
stick, ceremonously marshalled his guest to a
large oldfashioned room, the walls of which
being papered with green, gave it It's appella-
ton of the ssGreen Chamber" A eomforta-
BILE bed invited to repose; a cheerful fire was
blazing on the hearth, and every ything was
cosey and quiet. The Major looked round
him with smile of satisfaction.
Il am deeply indebted to you, Colonel,
said the Major.
81 never knew guest of mine to pass a
quiet night in the 'sGreen Chamber" replied
the Colonel, shaking his head graveiy.
g shall prove an exception, said the Ma
jor smiling. :. butI must make one remark" /"
he added, seriously q It is i'll sporting with
the feelings of soldier; and should any of
your servants attempt to play tricks upon me,
they will have occasion to repent it." And
he laid his heavy pistol ON the light stand by
his bedside
My servants, Major Stanley" said the
gentleman, with an air of offended dignity,
:. are too well drilled to dare attempt any
tricks upon my guests. Good night, Major"
Good night, Colonel"
The door closed. Major Stanley locked it.
Having done so he took a survey of the apart
ment, Besides the door opening into the en-
Try there was another leading to some other
room. There was no lock upon this second
door, but heavy table placed across, com
pletely barricaded il