Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-03-06

were denied me- but upon the other hand an
abundance awaited me at the place of my desti
nation.
1t twas between nine and ten in the forenoon
when reached the neighborhood Of the rich
counsellor's fine domain. The morning was so
fine, the country so beautiful, that determined
to leave my gig at roadside inn, about a quar-
ter of an hours drive from Wiesenthal, and to
proceed thither on foot. Perhaps, also, if the
truth be told, was not sorry to stop at the inn
to get rid of the dust of the highway, and ar
range my dress little. Ihad certainly TO de-
sire to please any one of the three Misses Fra
ger, but that was not reason for appearing to
disadvantage before them. The disorder of my
toilet repairtd, | set out on my walk, and soon
came in sight of the counsellor's villa. small
birch wood lay before me, through which had
10 pass, and then l should be in the garden,
which stretched up to the house. As proceed.
ed | looked about nae on alt sides, thinking /
might by chance descry one of the three graces
from which it was my uncle's will, but not my
intention, that should select wife The on
ly women saw were two peasants, toiling in a
field / was about to enter the wood, when at
some two hundred PAGES from me, the slender
figure of a woman attred in a fantastical cos
tune, between a riding-habit and hunting
coat, and bearing double barrelled gun in her
hand, stepped out from among the foliage
Leaning upon her weapon, she seemed enjoying
the charming landscape.
''1f that be one of Frager's daughters" tho't
TO myself, "Uncle Renhold was not so far
wrong. A find girl she seems"
Not wishing to disturb the graceful apparition
in her contemplation of the scenery, i walked
on as if had not perceived her. / had taken
but few steps when a female voice, melodious
but powerful, shouted Haiti That cannot be
addressed to me, thought to myself and walk.
ed on. Then came a sound like the cock of a
gun, and the next instant bullet whistled, as
1t seemed to me, close over my head. The hint
suffieed, and halted at once
''The woman must be crazed," tho't j, as
gaZed at the reckless amazon, who walked slow
ly towards ne had leisure to observe her.
and to admire her remarkable beauty. Her
graceful figure was set off to advantage by the
close-ftting habit and her blooming counte-
nance by profuson of fair curls. | thought
to myself, what pity it was that so lovely a
form should be that of mad woman. When
she arrived within twenty PAGES of me
"Why did We not halt" she asked in COM
handing tones, "when l ordered your
really knew not what to reply to the impe-
rious beauty, so | varied the subject
"If do not mistake" l said, II heard bull
let whistling rather near me-
"Arc You afraid of bullets!''
'Well-there may be cases.
"For shame! man should never be afraid,
least of all of a lady You thot | should hurt
you. Do you take me for an assassin or for a
bad shOt!"
Neither, upon my word"
There is a fine apple hanging over your head.
Lay it on your palm, stretch out your arm, and
will shoot it off. Win you bet that l dont?'
Il not fond of such BETS
Afraid againl'
Every man has his moments of weakness. >"
"Poltroon y scornfully exclaimed this demon
in petticoats. as she raised her gun, and levclled
it at my head.
"For Gods sake!" l cried, but before the
words were out of my mouth came the fash and
report | thought / should have fallen to the
ground. To dead certainty the monster had
hit my hat.
Take off your hat said She mechani-
cally obeycd. There was q hole close to the
crown. | shuddered from head TO foot.
Where are you going tor said the terrible
marks-woman.,
Not to anger her. replied, as courteousy as
possible
ITO Wiesenthal; to Counsellor Frager's."
Beware of his daughters" said the female
fend, with laugh that reminded me of the
wild huntsman. And she disappeared in the
wood. 1T may be supposed that | did not lin
ger long in SO dangerous a neighborhood. The
lady might take fancy ia load again. | made
the best of my way towards the house, wonder
ing, as strobe along, whcthc. Wiesenthal was
a Turkish province, or whether We were back
again to the middle ages, when people shot at
peaccable passengers for pure pastime. What
could this semmi-assassn bel Was she COB
lin, wood demon, whose occupation was to
frighten men, or real flesh and blood? If the
latter, where had she acquired this preternatu-
raj dexterty with the gun, and the abomnable
habit of firing at travellers? Handsome she I'M
doubleday was, but when the devil DISCUSSES him
self, he does not assume the ugliest form.
And my thoughts reverted to my pretty gen
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fer companion than this lunatic William Tell
whose warning against the coUnsellor's daugh
tiers also REQUIRED TO my mind. | would not al
low myself to suppose that the sharp shooter
was one OF Frager's daughters; but if she was
and her sisters resembled her, there was no dam
ger of my falling in love with one Of them. |
sho'd as soon have thot of becoming eramored
of Zouave. | looked cautiously around me as
hurried through the wood, every moment ex
pectng TO see the terrible double-barrel peeiing
through the bushes. Uncas in the forests of the
Hudson, with Pawnees upon his trail, could not
reconnotered more carefully. At last | emerged
from the trees and breathed more freely as | en-
tered the garden. My wish had been for adven-
lures, and Twas punished by its fulflment -
Romance and danger were certainly combined
in the one had just met with.
The worthy counsellor gave nc a hearty re-
ception, ana made me welcome to Wiesenthal
| must be hungry he said, after my drive, and
calling his servant, he babe him bring refresh
ments. Cold game and bottle of Steinberger
were soon upon the table, and truly l wanted
something TO revive me after my recent peril -
My friendly host pledged me in bumper, and
lamented the absence of his daughters, fwhom
he was most DESTROYS TO introduce TO me. He
hoped they would de back to dinner. / ventur
ed a COME that they were on visit some
where. Not bit, of it, was the reply; each one
of them had gone her own way and on her own
business. Business! thought TO myself, what
business can these young ladies possibly have7
And l feryently trusted it was not that of
waylaying travellers and shooting at hats with
heads in them.
Though | cannot show you nv family
quoth the counsellor, when had done eating,
IF you will come with me into the next room,
will make you acquainted with their por-
traits
l followed Mr.. Frager. Beaming out of their
golden frames were three of the handsomest fe-
male faces mans eyes ever rested upon. But
my admiration was converted into something
like terror, when | recognized in one OF the por-
traits the redoubtable guerilla who, one short
hour before, sent bulle. within six inches Of
my head
This blonde,'' said Frager. playing the show
man, ''is my eldest girl, Louisa, terrible mad
cap and hair-brained puss, who should have been
boy. / always call her my Nimrod, for she IS
passienately fond of hunting, and rides and
shoots to perfection. l own that am not par
tial TO such tastes in young ladies, but youth