The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-19

man said he frequently stald out ali night.
We went TO bed at least We went to
our rooms, and | jumped on my bed to
rest my bones, but l did not retire;
kept on my clothes. That same some
thing which told me to come to FuIler's
that night now told me TO be on my
guard. Sometimes loose window sash
would be started from its place by gush
of wind, and l would jump to my feet, aud
was only satisfied by its falling back when
the breeze was expended.
Hush Il listened, was certain |
heard noise down stairs. | got up and
opening my door, pccped out cautiously,
but al was still. 1t was long after mid.
night. | was still at the door, trying 10
peer through the darkness, when though,
| saw glimmering light. 1t seemed to
come nearer, and l was certain heard
whisper drew my head inside, and
slipping the bolt forward, fastened the
door. Looking thro, gh the kcy-LoIe,
saw Richard Fuller and another man. |
did not know who. Fuller crrricd dark
lantern. They observed the utmost eau
ton, for could not hear the tread of their
feet. They came near my door, almost
touching it. "My plan," said the stran.
ger, ." is to get the money, and let the
old man alone" "Nonsense," said Eu,-
Ter, "you can't DO that, FOR whisper will
wake him, and discovering us roLh;ng
him, he will raise the most dcvilish whoop
ever was heard, and may be send ball
through each Of our heads. No, we will
put him out of the way, and | will do it
SO nicely, no one will ever know but what
he died ofapoplexy. Leave it to me,
will fix it," "Suppose we did "a You
say" lie continued, eve will be hunted
for all over the country, and how couid
20 to G. to get my rorey back from
those rascals besides, want more and
the old fellow is too slow sboIt dying. !
will hurry him little, for hc has lived
long enough. will fix him; We will first
gag him, and then we will smother him,
and if hc won't die then, will make linn
acquainted with this" and he pulled l.ora
his pocket a fearful looking dagger
Won't give me. any more money, ha-
put it all in bank; well want to bet
some at a bank; there aint much differ
cnce, have to deposi,e mine, but it vii!
soon be light, let us go to work.
The old mans room was at the further
end Of the corriLer. In their stocking
feet, they moved in that direction, and |
in mine cautiously followed in their wake.
When they stopped at the door, stop
ped. They halted only momcn'; ihc
door was not fastened, and very cautious.
y they moved in-l followed, but stop
ped at the door Placing the Lantern on
the floor, EnIler pulled out bis hanIker
chicf, and Dubbed it up; finding it was
too small probably when compressed, he
borrowed his companions. Father of
Heaven, help us" inwardly calculated
"A son intent upon killing his father
Loid have mercy upon us!
Fuller approached the bed, and could
see that he moved his hand in the direc.
ton Of some part Of his fathers head or
face, when made a step forward, and in
a loud voice exclaimed, Richard Fuller,
what are you doingr' and in moment
was beside him. lie almost fell TO the
floor; knew | bad not taken my pistol
from my pocket, or / would have feared
tina, IN my excitement may have shot him.
Recovering himself, he drew his dagger,
but drawing my pistol, ] told him thst If
he made an effort to strike me, !. would
shoot him. l handed the old man a pis-
tol (for the noise had fairly awakened
him) to be on his guard from the other
man, but il was useless, for he had already
made tracks. | now turned to Young
Fuller. "Richard Fuller" said |, "were
it not for me, you would have killed your
father. You may curse me now for my
interference, but the time may come wher
you may bless me for it.-fou, Richard
Fuller, wer1 the destroyer Of my peace
You disgraced my sister; killed my faith
cr and mother, and her also, and |, yes
thought to punish you. / followed You
when you knew me not. To me you can
attribute all your losses, for | was the
cause oft" lie again drew his dagger,
but | made him replace it. "Yes, Rich.
ard Fuller, felt and believed was right
in puaishing you, for you had done me
an irreparable Injury; but, through the
interposition Of an angel sent 10y good
and merciful God, ! was brought TO sec
my error. One who assisted me, was also
brought to see the error Of li' way. He
and Twill repay YOU what We won, and
in time, If i am able by Gods help TO
make it, I will myself repay you what /
caused you 10 lose, but which is now in
other hands. Here, Richard Fuller, is
what won from you, and here before
your father, beg your forgiveness. You
did me wrong, bat the Bible says, DO
good for evil | am sorry for what have
done, and hope you will forgive me, as |
know my God has Richard looked at
me with astonish,ncnt. He took the money
but it dropped from his hand, and be did
not notice il. picked 1t up, and placed
il on the bed beside him.
staid at FulIer's, until after breakfast.
I.then bade the old man good bye. Rich.
ard walked out with me. Edward"
said he, and he clutched my hand, and his
voice quivered, "for Gods sake forgive me.
! am going to, as you tell me, ask God
to forgive me-" did not reply, for could