Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1857-05-21

I" Here, let me have hold of that rope, and
after we have hung one, we viii serve this med
dler lkewise!" !"
s' Back, COL Jacobs, back cried Waldo.
9 Dare to lay your hands upon that rope, and
you are dead man"
g Do you think am to be thwarted by you!"
exclaimed the other, nearing the rope
g Beware, Col. Jacobs, beware. As sure as
there's God in Heaven, I'll shoot you as
would dog"
it, and sezing the rope from the hands OF the
men, he gave it pull which brought Mr. Mel
vile of from the ground.
"Accursed villain, receive the doom you
merit" and leveling his pistol, Waldo, true to
his word, fred
Col. jacobs fell to the ground, the blood
gushing from his side.
"Now," said Waldo, d" will you obey me, or
will you persist, and receive the same treatment
ut your leader " and he drew another pistol as
spoke.
1t was evident that the commanding manner
of Waldo awed the men, for they stood gazing
at the rope without making reply.
"A Are you towards, all!' asked Col. Ja
cobs attempting to rise, in which he did no,
succeed so weak had he become from loss of
blood "D--n it! why don't you seize him!
Is this the chivalry of the South, to be scared
by a single mani"
With Simultaneous movement the men made
bound for Waldo. Clubbing his rife, end
throwing his bride reins upon his horses neck,
he dealt the foremost blow that sent him
reeling to the ground. He seemed possessed of
superhuman strength, his eyes flashed fire, and
his whole nature seemed aroused. 1t was evi-
dent, however, that this state of things could
not last long, for against such odds, and with
nothing but his rifle for weapon, he could do
but little. lie had just feltd one of the fore
most of his assailants but ere his rife could
be raised again, it was seized and wrenched
from his grasp. Springing from his horse, he
caught it, and despite their exertions, Withdrew
it from their hands,
" Courage!" exclaimed voice at his side
at this moment
A pistol was thrust into his hand, and turn
ing he saw Montague.
" Thank God I'm i" time" he said, as he
grasped Waldo by the hand, which grasp was
warmly returned.
During this hurried salutaton, there had
been slight suspension Of hostilties, and the
men showed no inclination to renew the attack
Col Jacobs was now so weak as 10 be unable
TO speak.
" Let me have the management of this mo
ment and you shall see that this thing will
cease said Walton.
Certainly" said Waldo in reply, stepping
, back
, Now" said Montague addressing the men
. g if there is one of you who can give an expla
D nation OF this affair, you will obige me by do
h ing So"
The men then related, in few words, tn
n facts as they had transpired.
g And is this the chivalry of which yo
G boast-to attack q family in this manner
i" But d-n him, he was an Abolitionist.
d 81 care not for that. You have shown tn
(. metal of WHICH you arc made, and no dout
e you are proud of your acts You deserve to !
1t hung, every man of you, and Heaven knows v
l. would do it, were it not for demcaning GU
selves by dirtyipg our fingers with such a de
d picable gang of villains and cut-throats.
nc A low murmur of anger rans through II
I'd group, and two or three stepped towards Wa
u ton.
s "Come on" continued the young man lev'
er ing pistol al the foremost. There are on
to two of US and eight Of you. Surely, Gig
men of you, armed to the teeth, are not to
p baked by two men, continued Walton in
a. sarcastic tone, as they hesitatcd. 81 knt
to your thoughts--you fear that should you she
be me, my fathers influence would procure for y
10 a just punishment You are wise in desistin
he but this day has shown you a pack of ARA
he towards. The quicker you get to Lawren
DO and have your leader cared for, the better.
you do not get away from this spot in half
ns hour, you will never leave it alive. Go.
as " You see," said Montague, turning to W
nj do, as the men began to prepare litter
OF Col jacobs, whose wound was only u At
nc one, I" that riches are all powerful in their
pt Auence | say this in no boasiing spirit
-. those men know full well that my father j
All man of such influence among the planters, Il
ne it would be an extremely dangerous proceed
w. for them to take my life Col. jacobs was I
merly an overseer at Oakland, but he was tn,
0s' ed away at my request, for cruelty to the slay
ps' But--Heavens Waldo, what have we he
woman, rs sure as fate The villains b.
ig- killed her, for she does not movc, and gives
Signs of life. Did you ever look on low
The beinga"
re- Never was the reply, as Waldo came
'ne gazed into the pale, but beautiful feature,
irene Melville. % Let inc see II someth
I" cannot he done for her. She does not lool
last il she were dead.''
do' Do 1t quick then for if she he dead. I sv
'red to you Waldo, !. shall go hard with Won
ing. fans ~
N II Waldo knelt down by Irene, and taking
shed hand in his own, endeavorcd to ascertain if
A. were really dead.
} in There is life yet" he said rising. :. a,
think we can restore her. Give me YOUR 9,
ID and in the meantime, raise her head, and L
oice rest in your lap"
ere, Young Montague knelt down, and raised
I'll head of Irene so that II rested ono, h;s l..
re 1t As he did SO, the wealth Of hair which sh,
that her finely chisaled faatnres eall ma. -.