Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-12-03

oonS. Ila'e named them right y
Granting that you have, what then :?
Here, then, are two parties for whom
the King offers thirteen thousand thalers
three thousand for the highwayman
and ten thousand for the criminals of the
Travellers last Inn. Now, then, here art
two parties, whose mutual interest is tc
sustain and defend each other; for botl
stand within the grasp of the law, and
both will, if arrested, be slung from the
scaffold'
But how can they assist each other 2
asked the Inn keeper, eagerly.
Both have talent, courage, and pow
er, qualities which, if united, will effec-
tually keep at bay all the power of the
police
Nay, you mistake Rudder is with
out money or arms; he has just arrived
in the country, and is, therefore, without
power or comrades
1t seems, then, that all the talent and
power lie on one side.' You know
nothing of his power or his plans and
can form no opinion in the matter. At
all events, come what may of the two
parties, Rudder is the safest. The dan
ger, if the King carries his threat into
effect, is to the parties of the Sauvergne
Inn, and not the highwayman'
The Inn-keeper laughed.
well, said he, we'll not argue the
question. Let the people of the Inn, as
well as the highwayman, settle their own
business with the King They will be
brought together soon enough. Who
can tell what a day may bring forth .
Precisely SAID the other, rising /;
but come, the hour grows late, and l
must rise with the dawn. My comrade
and l will retire show us to our cham
ber.'
Stay said the Inn keeper; you for
got your purses and valuables.'
What of them p said my travelling
companion.
You know it is customary for travel
ers, on retiring for the night to leave
their money and their vauables at the
bar. My daughter will give you re-
ceipt for them. In the morning you will
return your receipts, and receive your
deposits.
Faith, said my companion, winking
at me, | have nothing TO leave. In com
ing through the forest, the wolves made
for us, and we were compelled TO throw
them away in our fight
But you have pistols and knives.
No, by my faith nor anything else.
The wolves made us part with every
thing, save change enough to pay for
lodging and a meal or two. Good night
Good night, returned the Inn keeper.
in a tone of disappointment
We followed a young man, who pre-
ceded us with lamp, up three flights
of stairs to chamber, having in it
large double bed, and small dressing
table that stood between two chairs. The
young man set the lamp upon the table,
and then asked us if we had any other
orders.
None, said my comrade.
The attendant then vanished, after
carelessly shutting the door. Ny com
panlon pointed me to chair, and then
threw himself upon the other.
Your name 2 said he, in low, eau
tious tone
Louis Vergman.'
And yours p
Herman Graft Remember it, as l
shall remember yours.
But why
You will remember in moment. Do
you know where we are ?
'Of course
Where are we, then p
AT Berse.'
Hush | think | hear footsteps He
rose softly, and put his ear to the key
hole.
Did you hear anything 2 said l, as
he returned to his chair.
Yes, but no matter. Things will go
on as as they will. l asked if you knew
where we were
You did, and | replied at Berse.'
Herman laughed but never before
had l heard such laugh, so much re-
sembling the hoarse wall of one in ago
ny, and the blood rushed wildly through
my heart
What if | tell you that | discovered
the character of the town, and recog-
nized the features of the entertainer inn
mediately on entering this inn.
What then p said 1, somewhat con-
fused and frightened at his manner.
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