The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-09-16

his person again, and knew l was not
mistaken. l could look back now and
see how cunningly he had led me on to
confesson Of my circumstances-how he
had made me tell my affairs, and reveal
the state of my finances. What fool l
had been! But twas too late to think Of
the past. had enough to do to look out
for what was evieently to come.
at length managed to overcome all
my outward emotions, and then began to
watch my companion more sharply and
closely. My pistols were both handy, and
I knew they were in order, for / had ex-
amined them both in the forenoon when /
thought Of firing at some game.
They were in the breast pockets Of my
coat. which pockets had been made on
purpose for them, and could reach them
at any instant. Another hour passed
away, and by that time had become assu
red that the robber would make no at
tempt upon me until after nightfall. He
said that it would be convenient that we
could run all night. as one could steer the
canoe while the other slept.
aye" l added with smile; "that is
good for me, for every hour is valuable.
I would not miss meeting my friend for
worlds"
"Oh!"-yon'll meet him, never fear, said
my companion.
Ah-he spoke that with too much
meaning. understood it well. knew
what that sly tone, and that strange
|gleaming of the eye ment. He meant
that he wonld put me on the road to meet
lpoor Kemp in another world. l won-
Idered only now that had not detected
the robber when first saw him, for the
expression of his face was so heartless, so
Iicy-and then his eyes had such wicked
look-that the most Impractical physiog-
nomist could not have failed to detect the
william ut once.
| During the rest of the afternoon we con-
yersed some, but not so freely as before.
could see that the williams eyes were not
SO frankly bent upon me as he spoke, and
then he seemed inclined to avoud my d.
rect glances. These movements on bis
part were not studied, nor even Intention
al; but they we're instructive, as though
his very nature led him thus. At length
might came on. We ate our supper, and
then smoked our pipes, aud finally my
companion proposed that should sleep
before he did.
At first thought of objecting, but q
few moments reflection told me that
had better behave as though he was an
honest man; SO agreed to his proposition
He took seat at the stern, and / movec
further forward, and having removed the
thwart upon which my companion hae
been sitting, Ispread my cloak in the bot
tom of the canoe, and then having placet
my valise for pillow, lay down. A
f soon as possible, drew out one of my
pistols, and beneath the cover of q cougl
/, I cooked it. Then l moved my body s,
that my right arm would be at liberty
and grasping nay weapon firmly, with m.
e finger upon the guard, I drew up my man
/ tie, slouched my hat, and then settles
down for my watch.
Fortunately for me, the moon was ur
;. and though the forest trees threw shad
ow upon me, yet the beams fell full upo
4 Karl, and could see his every movemect
# We were well into the Wabash, havin
IS entered it about three o'clock.
"You will coll me at midnight" sal
e drowsily.
!. "Yes," he returned.
,fl "Good Night"
h "Good Night-and pleasant dreaml
q I'll have you further on your way tha
you think ere you wake up again."
,e "Perhaps So" thought to myself. as
s lowered my head and pretended to low.
myself to sleep.
ID For half an hour my companion steere
A. the canoe very well, and seemed to tai
rt but little notice of me; and at the end
m that time could see that he became mo-
to uneasy, / commenced to snore with a Ion
At regularly drawn breath, and on the il
at slant the villain started as starts the hun
el er when he hears the tread of game in Il
woods.
n But hark! Aha--there Was before OF
/ lingering fear in my mind that mig
Id shoot the wrong man; but it was gol
I'd now. As the fellow stopped the paddl
w / distinctly heard him mutter.
,h "Oho. my dear sheer-you little dream'
that Gus Karl was your rcompanion.-B
II he'll do you good turn. If your friel
n is dead, you shall follow him, and tai
nd your traps to pay for your passage
le. Heavenl'
II. think these were the very words !
nd any.rate, they were their drift. As
his thus spoke henoiselessIy drew in the pa
nd die, and then rose to his feet. saw hi
or reach up over his left shoulder, and wh
all he brought back his hand, he had hu
Ike bowie knife in it; / could see the bla
20, CLEAN in the pale moonlight, and S.
es. Karl run his thumb along the edge d
ii. then feel the point! Ny heart beat fe.
1as fully, my breathing was heard. 1t VI
a with the utmost exertion that could &C
I tinue my snoring, but I managed to do
without interruption Slowly and moi,
an lessly the foul wretch approached me--C
ed his step could not have awakened hou