Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-10-21

varinints Here's for the woods agin and
snting the action to the word he quickly en-
tered the woods, and ensconsed himself in Il
clump Of bushes where he could command u
view of the road, and awaited the approach of
the sounds he had heard. A few moments were
sufficient to reveal their cause to his vision.
"Skinner and another chap" muttered the
Scout in an undertone, g And they re goin3
tow stopas sure as thunder. I'm darned if
that ar aint lucky, if kin only hear what
they suy''
And you think this plan will prove efectual
do you Palmer?" asked the Tory. Captain as
they halted opposite the spot where the Scout
was concealed.
81 do. Fhcro- is harI3 a possibility that
they will suspect the trap, and with one of
them in my power am confident we can easily
compel him to guide us to this Lincoln's hiding
place"
"You blasted fool" muttcred Hopkins
''you don't know the chaps, or You woudn' t
make no sch calculations
"There is a rumor,'' continued the first
speaker, that Putnam is moving towards this
region, so we must work quickly if we would
have our plans succeed hardly think, though,
that Lincoln will join him, but rather stay and
protect the families in this vicinity"
s. If he does it is 50 much easier to put our
plans into execution. Your fortune is made
Skinner, if you OBEY my directions" "
Il shall splra NJ palns to accomplish the
undertaking. Will you accompany me to the
camp?"
mo; must return Tonight
" If Barton should be at the Inn as you pass
tell him to Join us as soon as possibe.'
81 will do SO. Remember, Skinner thai
you are to avoid duplicating me in any manner
with this transaction"
81 will be careful, never fear.
'And 50 will calculated Hopkins as tn,
two separated, Now for folerin' the SCAMP
and finding out what sort of trap he's got tc
spring on Mark Lincoln.
As soon as the sound of footsteps had dice
away, Hopkins emerged from his concealment
and waiting till the form Of Skinner had recedod
from view, pursued his way, observing the SAINT
precautions as had before characterized hit
movements. The sun had reached its meridian
height, and once more taking to the woods, he
sat down to eat his monday meal. Having
finished the rcpast, he looked around for som,
water.
" EFF only had swg o Jmaky pear,
though 'twould do me sight Of good. Water
good in its place. but com, to take clear water
on Scout, waugh " and his face expressed
thoa gust he saon "a Il feel eor it. g I reckon
now twouldn' be safe to ventur out and stooT
down for - swig by that ar stream side o. the
road, for one of the cussed heathens might nab
me while was drinkin. But, by hokey Tn
dlmed eff I wont try it, and if wust comes t.
wust, I'll use the Capt'n's barkers'
He emerged from the woods, and was in tn
act Of stopping to quench his thirst when h
heard the sound of some one approaching =
Looking up he saw man cycling him koenly
" P'raps you id like a glass Of Jmaky to tax
the taste out Of your mouth, said the ncN
conner, producing bottle.
The Scout hesitated The man was strAn
ger, and he had always made it a rule in hi
scouting expeditions to look upon man as a
enemy until he proved himself friend.
elm 'bleeged to you, sir. Fact is, I'm
temperance man-neyer tech drop only whe
I'm sick, )" replied the Scout, his mouth water
ing as a smell of the liquid reached him.
The stranger was man of perhaps thirt
years, of sinister look, his face bearing trace
of frequent potatlons. Replacing the flask j
his pocket, he knelt by the brook and quafed
Urge draught OF water. This movement d
not fail to have its effect upon the mind of tn
, Scout.
II reckon you don't drink, YOURSELF"
remarked, as the other rose.
, The stranger started suddenly, but recoyeril
himself, replied:
, "I'vc just drunk, and the stuff was 50 stror
| thought I'd take drink of water Whi'
way might you be going, sir? "
mo way in partic lar" replied the Scou
- " I'm on the trail of a deer, but my houn
= gin out, so sat down to rest
. Where are the dogs?" asked the strange
. with ascrutnzing glance at Hopkins.
g In the woods, thar" replied the Scol
without the least hesitation. He felt that t
stranger was spy upon his movements, and
~ determined to thwart him.
:. 1--we lost my dogs, both on 'em, and p'ra
Il you'd sell one Of yourn? Whistle EN- OF
j and let see how they look. "
= ''They wont come; they're clean gin Oh
and nothin ess'n deer will start EN-. V
The man commenced whistling, but the dc
did not make their appearance
q Knew you couldn't dew it, said the SEQ
III laughing. That ar S u trick | larnt EN- WI
"a they's pups. stranger might whistle u h
ne day, and they wouldn t stir.
IN The evident sincerity Of the Scont seemed
disarm the other of suspicion, and he ceased
e. attempts to start the dogs. Hopkins began
he breathe iroer, for he feared the stranger wor
cr 60 in search of the dogs and learn the doccpt
8. he had pr.cticed
he " It's mighty rough time, jest about n,
e. and 'twxt Wings and Tories, man aint
set ways safe, Amt You aioarod of being strl
nut up by some of these companies hcrcabouts
Can't say as am" replied Hopkins
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