Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-11-26
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" A very formidable weapon, indeed r she replied
and with such can almost fancy we are SAFE You
have another you say, like this ? t..--.s.
produced it.
"What beautiful invention p she observed, reach
ing over and taking it from my hand Then extending
her hands, of the revovers in each she continued
Armed like this one might almost count himself
safe against host! You say this is fred in this
ner ?" she proceeded, cooking one of the weapons as
she spoke and pointing it towards the road. . Ell
Have a care, Senorta; or you will discharge it!'
The words were scarcely uttered when her finger pres
sed the trigger and Of the barrels exploded with
sharp report minute after, and while was gently
chidng her, heard loud, quick tramp of horses and
several sharp, rapid exclamations. The next moment
our conveyance was stopped suddenly, and saw
selves surrounded by some eight or ten mounted men,
one of whom in loud voice, exclaimed
'' Yield your prisoners or die !"
"Quick, Senoriti !! said l, extending my hand
quick, in Heavens name give me one of those weap-
ons for now is our time for decisive action :"
may" she replied, putting the weapons behind her,
" you will be too hasty. Let them suppose we yield
let them open the door
"Oh no d! then it will be too late
AS spoke the door suddenly thrown open, and
three four swarthy, heavlybearded men presented
themselves to my view.
"Quick, Senorita for the love of God w CRIED grasp
ing at her arm.
& Hold p she exclaimed instantly presenting one of
my own revolvers to my head. Resistance is useless
you are our prisoner"
Our prisoner did you say? 1t is not possible that
so fair and lovely yourself in any connected
with these bandtti?"
1t so, Senor, she replied, with one of her
most bewitchng smiles still keeping of my own
weapons turned against myself and significantly point
ing the other to the door. You will obge US by step
ping forth and giving yourself into the Of these good
gentlemen, who will that you are treated as brave
man should be, but who will trouble you meantime for
any little change and valuabes you have to spare
There to be no help for 1.-THE beautiful Seno-
rita Paula Nalerde was spy and accomplice of the
ddrone She had entered the digencia at Perote for
other purpose than to ascertain the exact condition
of things inside and be able sgnaze her associates
she passed along that they might know exactly in
what to conduct themselves and make their work
sure without risk. By sing stratagem she had OBJ
tanned my just at the point where she knew the
attack would be made and her discharge of the pistol
as if by accident was the sign to show them that all
was secure.
&C acknowledge myself conquered by being outWit
ted !" said l. bowling to Senora.
Then turning to the robbers, who had now collected
in body in front of the door Of the dilgencia, con-
tinued
"Gentlemen will you permit ME to alght and make
you some valuable presents In the language of your
county, all have is yours
The leader Of the party bowed politely in return and
said, with grim smile:
"Si SenOr, shall be most happy to receive any,
thing which distinguished traveller may have to be-
stow.
With this quietly stepped from the vehicle and
one quick searching glance put in possession of the
whole state of affairs. The digcncia had been stopped
in Wild gloomy place and the driver was sitting care
eSSy on his box taking everything as matter of course
lie might also be an accOnplice of the robbers he
might not but, III either case, there little hope of
any assistance from hm-for any attempt Of the kind
would certainly bring upon him severe punishment
sooner or later glanced up and down the road where
it wound between dark, Overshadowng trees, but dis
covered nothing to give me any hope. The robbers
some eight or ten III number, and all well armed were
collected around me- part of them mounted and the 9th
standing their feet holding their mustangs by the
bride. Looking upon my case u desperate one, so
far being pundered concerned still retained my
presence OF mind, and did not wholly despair True
had been ouwitted and dsarmed and now stood sngly
between numbers but the idea of yielding tamely to
this outrage repugnant to my very nature and re-
solved to put the least favorable opportunity for defence
and retaliation to the strongest test.
will you accept this purse ?" said |, producing one
that held several gold coins, and handing to the chief
Of the ladrones.
Thank you, Senor! you are very kind w he said as
he took it in his hand, with polite bow, and chnked
the money.
" This diamond pin may prove acceptable to you,
friend? p / added, as | quietly removed it from the
bosom of my Shirt and handed it to the gentleman on
his let who received it in the same polite manner
This diamond ring trust you will retain as a keep
sake" continued drawing the jewel from my finger,
and presenting it to a third. IL beg your pardon
who, with my pistols still in her possession, was quietly
standing within the digencia regarding the whole pro
ceedings with of her sweetest smiles. must not
forget this beautiful lady l have here" went on at
the same time producing the article, very beautiful
gold snufibox-set as you perceive, with diamonds
will your ladyship honor me by accepting this
slight token of my regard for the pleasure afforded me
by your company and conversational" 2"
"You are a very gallant gentleman, Senor !' she
laughed taking the two revolvers in one fair hand and
presenting the other.
reached the box toward her-but my hand trembled
itte-and just the present was about to touch her
fingers, it slipped and fell between us.
" A thousOnd pardons, Lenoreta for aWkwardness ~
said, as bent down to pick it up.
Now was the all-mportant moment of life and death
All were in measure off their guard; and quick
turtve glance showed me that the girl still held my
weapons careessy in one hand with the other remaining
extended for the prize. lifted the box carefully but
as raised myself gave wild, startling yell and as
the Senorta started back l. with the quckness of light
nng seized both weapons and wrenched them from her.
To wheel and commence firing upon the party, was
now only the work of a moment The first shot fortu-
natey stretched out the chief the second took effect
on the nearest to him. and by the time the third
had been sent its mission there arose one simultaneous
yell OF dsmay and the asOunded robbers began to scat
ter in every direction had no disposition to follow
them, however another minute they might rally and
turn upon me and, springing forward grasped the
rens of freed mustang, and vaulted into the Saddle
One more glance around me showed me the Senorita
Paula upon the body of the chief her laughter changed
to grief and OF the scattered towards bringing
their weapons to bear upon me-
"Adois Senorita and Senores v' said bitterly; " he
laughs best who laughs ast!"
The next moment was dashiDg away down the road,
the hafralled robbers pouring after me voley, but
fortunately not touching their mark They would doubt
less have followed me in hot pursuit. but for the whole
some dread they had of my still undscharged weapon