Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1856-09-04
What! what ?" anxiously inquired Har-

"By the by, Ned" exclaimed the land
lord, show was that little affair.""
"Oh, nothing, only trife. He came
down here on business" !" he sneeringly an
swered, as he cast glance at Harton, ''ant
l settled his business for him. The fact il
the fellow insulted me-" he carelessly con
tinued, "and you know the balance"
Harton appeared strangely agitated dur
ing this shot recital, and it was with low
kissing sound, that he asked:
"Hoso had you been insulted?"
"Oh he refused to credit me-" was cool
ly replied.
"Did he know you!"
Everybody knows me-"
"But did he know youF' persisted Hsr-
ton.
81 say, stranger" said Ned, turning full
upon his interrogation, "down in these parts
we never answer those kind of questions. y
"But l must have an answer" retorted
Harton, passionately.
"Must" sneeringly replied Ned.
ayes, must, and will" exclaimed Har-
ton.
@Ha, ha, ha-must-and will-ha, ha,
ham
"Do you mock me" said the young man,
thoroughly aroused; "then know that /, .
brother, have come 10 revenge your victims
DEATH"
''Young as he was, his appearance was
striking to witness. The pale, intellectual
face had grown pallid from intense excite
ment; bis thin lips were firmly compressed
with rage, and every feature expressed his
cold, calm, desperate resolve. He stood
the personifcation of revenge. Ned was
awed, and involuntarily arose from his seat.
"You-you his brother, and so young"
he exclaimed; "what would you have?"
"Your DEATH" and as he spoke he hast
lily drew dagger and sprung upon him
''this is my atonement."
The assault was unexpected, but the
desperate was prepared, from habit, for
all species of attacks. He wrenched the
weapon from the hand of the daring youth,
and cast it across the road, and with
slight effort, threw him at his feet.
$50 you would try that game, would
you?" and he gave him severe kick in
the face with the heel of his boot. 81 have
mind to break every bone in your treach-
erous body"
The landlord and his guests interceded
at this moment, and prevented him from
putting his threats into execution. Harton
was lifted from the ground, almost sense
less; but, as he was borne to his room,
he cast a defiant glance at his opponent.
Ned quietly took his seat, and in few
minutes was as calm as if nothing had oc-
Cured.
"He shall not escape me" moaned Harton,
as he was laid upon couch; che murdered
poor Edward without cause or provocation,
and what law and justice cannot accom-
plish, l will"
His calm, determined voice, flashing eye,
and firmness Of purpose, was noticed by
those around, who seemed to sympathize
with him. .-..-5
"What do you expect to do?" compass
sionately asked the landlord; "Bloody Ned
is the terror of the neighborhood."
"There is God" replied Harton, in
touching, almost inspiring voice, which
struck deep into the hearts of his hearers,
"who Strengthens the weak, and upon him
/ place my trust and reliance"
One or two slowly left the room; those
words, uttered as they were, had touched
chord within their breasts, which had not
vibrated for years. The excitement fatigue
and injuries which he had undergone,
threw Harton into high fever; and the
landlord, calling his wife to attend him,
started for the only physician in the place.
One of the men who had assisted in car
rying Harton to his room, stepped in front
of Ned, who was calmly smoking his ci-
gar, and feelingly said:
"Ned, Iwish you would leave these parts
for few days"
"What!" passionately exclaimed the
ruffian, starting up.
"Why, go away-only for few days"
"What for" a
"On account of this young mamie
swears he will kill YOU"
"Kill me! ha, ha, ha!" contemtuously
sneered Ned. "Why, he is only child"
"You should have heard him speak
there was something in his voice which
was more than the words. You had bet
ter leave"
Ned gazed at him in astonishment, and
puzzled at his comrads conduct
and intention.
''What, run away from a boy9 I leave
lo ebo,,foI With bi, Hood
aroused. "Talk to me of leaving-by h-n
l will kill him on sight" and he stood
glaring around, like tiger watching for
his prey; "and if you don't leave here, I'll
move you too"
The man Strengthened himself; an an
CRY flash passed across his face, and he
assumed threatening attitude; but sud-
denly relaxing, he walked slowly away.
Not so with Ned; his bad passions were
aroused; he had been foiled in his revenge.
and determined to seek satisfaction. His
face was illuminated with fiendish smile,
which struck horror into those who wit
messed it, for it proclaimed death. He
drew large bowie-knife, and started up
the steps to Harton's room. Those around
dared not to interfere with his actions; fear
restrained, and certain death would have
followed intercession.
The youth lay in a high fever; his parch-
ed lips were compressed into each other,
and his large flashing eyes seemed start
ing from their sockets. his pale face was
almost livid, and two bright spots glowed
upon each cheek. He raved of his broth
er, his unsuccessful attempt at revenge,
and cursed the despoiler of his happy
home. The blood trickled down from the
gaping wound upon his forehead, and add