The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-03-04

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the yard among the soljiers, I'll give it t
yeou."
ats bargain" answered the corpo
raj quickly, whose orders had been pos
tive to let no one out, but nothing ha'
been said about not letting people in.
Giving the officer Oh guard the rum
the pedlar passed into the yard amonI
the soldiers, who congregated immedi
ateIy around him.
"What have you got to sell, old fel
lowl'-yelled one.
"Got any rum!" cried second.
acct me pack of cards" said third
"I want jack knife" said a fourth
"Go to thundr, every darned one o.
yeou," replied the pedlar in loud voice
as he put down bis panniers. Darn il
to darnation, dew yeou think I've got for
ty tongues to answer you all at once
Who is that wanted ruml"
me-" answered the soldier, stepping
forward,
"Well, I haint got none," retorted the
Yankee to the crest fallen trooper
"Who's that wanted cards." he added
"Me," said another advancing
"Well here they be-" And the pedlar
took them out. "Tbey are fifty cents for
pack"
LET ne see them" And the trooper
held out his hand.
"Darned if I do until you let me see
the money to pay for EN-.
The man paid the half dollar, and the
pedlar was soon busy selling off his goods
to the troopers, most of whom wanted
something.
Nearly all of these men were out of
money, and after eudeavoring in vain to
dispose of something to them, he pettish-
ly exclaimed
"Well, darn if ycou won't buy any
thing, can't yeou tell me of somebody
who will %
"You see that fellow tied to that tree,
don't you I" said one of the men pointing
to the rebel lover of Mary, who had been
bound to sapling near the fire.
81 rather guess dew"
"Hes to be hung in the morning, and
would doubtless like to buy black cap
for the occasion"
"Thank you, mister, there's pocket
comb for yeou. I've got one of the darn
dest black caps you ever seed"
While speaking the pedlar had thrown
the comb on the ground, and he instantly
made off for the prisoner. As he drew
near, the rebel raised his head and gazed
upon him, but his slouched hat complete
plctely hid his features.
"They said yeou was tew be hung in
The morning, and thought yeou'd like
10 have black cap to put on" exclaim-
ID the pedlar, first breaking the silence.
"Do you come to taunt me - demand
ID the prisoner quickly.
"No darned if l dew, but this cap of
nine is darncd good one, and let's peo-
Die of hanging so easy.
The pedlar placed strong emphasis
IN the word off which caused the prison.
IT again to attempt scrutiny of bis fea-
ures. This time the after was not diff
icult. His hat was slipped to one side,
md the couutenance fully revealed.
"God of Heaven, can it be possible I"
nurmured the rebel in guarded tone.
"Hist or all will be lost. Buy the cap,
md in its top you will find knife. My
nen are near by, but number only thirty.
'tratagem must be used. Cut your cords
Eben all are asleep, and then be off,
"But Mary" said the young man in a |
ollow whisper.
"Shall be saved, rest assured of that"
"Well | guess you can have it for that,
ho' it's darned little price," exclaimed
be pedlar aload, observing that one of
he men was approaching the spot, at the
anne time handing the prisoner the cap.
Take out the knife and put i. in your
noutb," he whispered to the youth
They are going to search you."
And as he obeyed, the pedlar screened
i'm with his body. The knife being
mall was easily held inside the teeth.
"Darn your pieturs, give the money |
ay y shouted the pedlar, in an excited
oice, as the trooper came up beside him.
"What did you sell him I" asked the
oldier.
"That black cap to be hung in, darn
im."
"Good. He'll need it in the morning.
ONE away with me aud I'll take you to
ne captain who'll settle the bill"
"Will be ! Well, he's darn clever
'llw then, sure as shootin'. Dew yeou
link | can sell him anythingl"
"MOre than likely. He is to be mar
ed to night
"Is he7 I've got some of the hand
lmest gloves ever you seed, white as
lunder all over"
"Then | think he'll buy pair"
"Dew youi Well ycou're clever fel-
W. and here's pocket comb for yeou"
They had by this time reached the
Dor of the Captains room, and the ped
r was usbered into the presence of
CHAPTER III.
Langsford was seated beside table
2 which lamp was burning, casting