The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1857-06-18

gone on to LogapsPort by horse, and, having
separated from them in the night, had lost his
horse into the bargain. He said he had a great
sum Of money, about bis person, and that was
one reason why he sdIsliked TO travel in the
forest. .t.sss sr- .,,.,........g
Thus. he opened his affairs to me, and I was
fool enough to be equally frank. ] admitted
that had some money, and told HIM my busi-
ness; and by most quiet and unpresumlng
course of remark, he drew from pe the fact
that had money epopshto purchase forty full
lots. .-,.... ...--.. -,
4 Finally the corversationlagged, and began
to give my companion closer scrutinY. Isat
IN iha stern OF thecanoe, and he wa. amidships
and facing me. He was not large man, nor
was he tall. His hair was OF light flaxen
hue, and hung in long curls about his necks his
features were regular and handsome, and his
complexion very light. But the color OF his
face was not what one could call fair. twas
a cold, bloodless color, like pale marble. And
for the first time, too, looked particularly at
his eyes They were gray in color, and had
the briliiancy Of glaring ice. Their light was
intense, but cold and glittering like snakes,
When I'thought OF his age: Isetbim down for
mot much over thirty. a<e" ~" se
Suddenly sharp cold shudder ran through
my frame, and my heart leaped with wild
thrill. AS sure as fate-I knew it-there
could be no Doubt had taken into my canoe,
and into my confidence, GUsrUs KARL, the
IPabash Ro5ber? ss'Fta - ses'et
For few minutes I feared my emotions
would betray me. l. looked carefully over
his person again, and knew was not mista-
ken. | could look back new and see how
'cunningly he had led me on to confession Of
my circumstances-how he had made me tell
my affairs, and reveal the state of my finances.
What foh had been! But it was too late
.to'think of the past. l had enough TO do to
look out for what was evidently to come.
J Tat lergth managed to overcome all my
outward emotions, and then began to watch
my companion more sharply and closely. MY
p sto!s. were both handy. and they were in or
der, for had examined them both in the morn
'ing after fling at some game. They. were
in the breast pockets OF my coat, which pock-
cts had been made on pnrpofe for them, and |
could reach them at any me ment. Another
hour passed away, and. by that time had be-
come assured that the robber would make no
attempt upon me until nightfal He said that
it would be convenient that we Were both to-
gether, for we could run all night, as one could
steer while. the other slept. ta s $50
Aye" added, with smile; s'that is good
for me, for every hour is valuable. would
not miss meeting my friens for words.o
"Ch-you'il meet him never fear,' said my
companion. jan ssI aR ass.tSl ssss t
Ah--he spoke with too much meanins. j
understood itweil. knew what that sly tone
and that strange cleaning of the eve meant
he ant'that he would put me on the read
20 inset poor Kemp in the other world! WON
de ed only now that / had not dete.ted the
robber when hrstl saw him, for the expression
of his face was so heartless; so icy-and ther
his eyes had such a wicked look --that the
most unpracticed physiognonist could not
have failedto detect the villain at once. at 8
During the rest of the afternoon we convers-
ed some. but not SO freely as before L cou,d
see that the villians's eyes were not so frankly
beat upon me ashe spoke, and then be seemed
inclined 10 avoid my direct glances. These
movements on his part were not sndied or even
INTENTIONAL; but they were instructive, as
night came on. We ate our supper, and then
smoked our pipes, and finally my companion
proposed that should sleep before he did.
At first thought of objecting, but a few mo-
ments' reflection told me that had better be-
have as though Thought him an honest man;
SO agreed to, his proposition. He took my
seat at the stern, and moved further forward,
and having removedihe thwart upon which my
compa non hac been sitting, II spread my cloak
in the bottom of the canoe, and then having
placed my yalise for pillow, / lay down. Is
soon as possible, i drew out one of my pistols,
and beneath the cover of cough cooked it.
Then 1 moved my body so that my right arm
would be at Liberty, and grasping my weapon
firmly, with my finger upon the guard. / drew
up. my mantle, slouched my hat; and then set
led downtor my watch. pas s e
Fortunately for me the moon was up, and
though the forest trees threw shadow upon
me yet the beams fell full upon Karl, and
could see his every movement. We were we'll
into'the Wabash, having entered it about three
O'Clock. T ws41Ss 8sfsas1a a98 90
; ,'sYcu will call ME at midnight - said drow-
silyg'' ''ss h ssfAs1ss1s Ele aa& Ssv%
b eyes, he returned. ssi aa tlNs1 asa 9
aGood nicht % asaa Nfasss $selI s
"Good night--and pleasant dreams.''F
"i'll have you further on your way than you
think ere you wake up again. a @as's
Perhaps So" thought I to myself, as | low
cred my head and pretended to iowermyself to
sleep. RassNafa@ taf staf .
\ For half an hour my companion steered the
canoesvery well, and seemed to take bat little
notice of me; but at the end OF that time Icould
see he BECAME more uneasy. commenced to
snore with long, regularly drawn breath, and
ON the instant the villain started as starts the
hunter when hs hears the treat of game il. the
woods. s,s,s sys..s go. ssAss. SIS 3k.s .Nr,
But hark! Aha--.here was before one ling
erihg fear in my mind that might shoot the
wrong man; but ii was gone now. AS the fellow
stopped the motion Of the paddle, / distinctly
heard him mutter---