The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1857-08-22
NORTH CAROLINIAN
The unknown Guest.
4 Reminiscenee of the Rer0lutio
+ II YETTEVILLE ~. &.

Remanascenee Of the Revolution.
One pleasant evening in the month of June,
in the year IL, man was observed entering
the borders of a wood near the Hudson river.
His appearance was that of person above the
common runk. The ialaai.isan.s of "a zcouDtry
village would have digniftd him with the title
OF Squire" and from his manners pronounced 4
him proud; but those most accustomed to So
clety would inform you that there was some
thing like military air about him-His horse
painted as if he had been hard pushed for maay
miles; yet, from the owners frequent stops to
caress the patient animal, he could not be
charged with want Of humanity but seemed to
be actuated by some urgent necessity Tie
rider, forsaking good road for by path lead
ing through the woods, indicated desire to
avoid the gaze Of other travellers He had
not long eft the house, where he asked the
/ direction OF the above mentioned path, before
| the quietude Of the place was broken by the
noise of distant thunder He was soon after
| obliged to dismount, travelling became much
| too dangerous, as the heavy darkness concealed
surrounding objects, except when the lightning
| fash afforded him a momeutary view of his
situation a peal, louder, and of longer du-
ration than a"y of the preceding, which now
burst over his head seeming as if it would rend
the woods assunder, was quietly followed by a
| heavy fail of rain, that penetrated the clothes
| Of the stranger ere he could obtain the shelter
of large oak, which stood at little distance
! Almost exhausted with the labors of the day
he was about making such disposition of the
| saddle and his overcoat, would enable him
| TO pass the night with what comfort circum
~tances would admit, when he espied light
slimerng through the trees Animated with
the hope of better lodgings, he determined to
proceed. The way, which steep became
attended with more obstacles, the farther he
advanced, the soil being composed of clay
which tie rain had rendered so soft, that hi
d feet slipped at every step. By tue utmost per
severance this difficulty finally overcom
without any accident, aud he had the pleasur
, of finding himself in front of decent lookin
e farm house.
:. The Watchdog began barking, which brougl
the owner of the house to the door.
"Who is t!ere?" said he.
0I "a friend who has lost his way, and is
u search of place of SHELTER" was the answer
q! ''Come in sir" added the first speaker can
II whatever my house will afford, you shall hay
with pleasure"
Il must provide for the weary companion
my Journey" remarked the other. But I'll
farmer undertook the task, and after conduc
ing the conner into where his wi
If was seated, he led the horse to a well store
barn, and there provided for him most bount
g fally. On rejoining the traveller, he observed
:. rntt is a noble animal of yours, sir.'
Il Yes" was the reply, "ahd l am sorry tha
J" I was obliged to misuse him give 20
e. so much trouble with the care of him; but
have to thank you for your kindness to bot
y ! me and my horse
81 did no more than my duty sir" said IL
entertainer, and am therefore entitled to .
thanks. But Susan," said he. turning to tt
ostess, with a half reproaclfu look, evil
we yon not given the gentleman something
.,?'
Far had prevented the good fro
exercising well known benevolence; fo3
roDiery had hccu committed by awIess hai
, | II ;lepreCafors, bat q few weeks before IN ~
!. e..et.sgoc! oos, a1l. report stated, that Il
q rutti9ss very we'll dressed her imag ginari,
.s,d suggested that this man might he one
chem.
Al her husbands remonstrance, she 0t
readily engaged in repairing her error by p
40 pairing Splendid rerast. During the me
q lere was much interesting conversation
''' tween tt.e three. as soon as the worthy cot
IL >Gy!nan perceived thet lis guest had satisf
u his appetite, lie informed him that it
~ hour ct which the familY usually performed tn
',' devotlcns inviting him, at The time,
,a- he present THE invitation accepted
these words
h., would afford me the greatest pleasure
see commune with my Heavenly Preserver, af
'a' the events of the day; such exercises prep'
:. us for the repose which we seek in sleep"
The host now reached the Bible from
shelf. and after reading chapter, aud slngl'
concluded the whole with fervent pray
cry then lighting pine knot, conducted the pers
e had entertained to his chamber wishl
i him good nights rest and retired to an adJo
ing apartment
"John,' whispered the woman, "that IS
ior t1 good gentleman, and not one of the high%
men, 1 supposed"
v Eyes, Susan," said he II like him better