Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-11-04
KENoSHA, WIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER A. 1853. "-~


punishment, sooner or later / glanced
upland down the road, where it wound
between dark, overshadowing trees, but
discovered nothing to giveme any hope,
the robbers some eight orten in number
and all we'll armed, were collected
around me, part of them mounted and
the others standing on their feet, hold.
ing thelrmnstangs by the Bride Look
ing at my case as a desperate one. so
EfaL as being plundered is concerned, I
sSlll retained my presence of mind, and
ga not wholly despair. True, | bad
been outwitted and disarmed and now
stood slngly between numbers: but the
idea OF yielding tamely to this outrage
was reePpgnant to my very nature, and
resolved to put the least favorable op-
portunity for defence and retaliation to
the strongest test. - ~. ..-
.gfI>" I'll you accept this purse?' said 7.
producing one, that held several gold
CONS, and handing it to the chief of the
ladrones. 'l'lEF "
/ Thank you, Senior! you are very
klnd!"a he said, as he took it in his hand.
with polite bow, and chinked the
money lara n"oid .4-aaoi slzaa
.This diamond pin may .y prove accept t.
able to you, friend ?"Y I added, as l
quickly removed it from the bosom of
my shirt, and handed it to the gentle
man on his left, who received tin the
same polite manner. "This diamond
ring trust you will retain as keep
sake !" | continued, drawing the Jewel
from my finger, and presenting it to a
third. s / beg your pardon, Senores,"
pursued, glancing at the Senorita Pau
la5 who, with my pistols still in her pos
session, was quietly standing within the
dlAgencia. regarding the whole proceed,
lngs with one of her sweetest smile. 81
must not forget this beautiful lady
have here," ! went on, at the same time
producing the article avery beautiful
god snuff box--set, as you perceive,
with diamonds-wilI your ladyship
honor me by accepting this as slight
token OF my regard for the pleasure af,
sation?'' - .l'77 I
a You are very gallant gentleman,
Senior" she laughed, taking the two re,
volvers iii one fair hand, and presenting
the other. TEdy t,--as oidH4'e1
/ reached the box towards her, but
my hand trembled a little, and Just as
the present was about to touch her fin
gers, it slipped and fell between us.
A thousand pardons, Senorita, fol-
my awkwardness!" l said as / bent down
to pick it up. a.- aa1 a.gs v.'
Now was the all-important moment
the moment of life and death! All W ere
IN 3 measure off their guard, and one
quick, furtlve glance showed me that the
girl still held my weapons carelessly in
one hand, with the other remaining ex-
tended for the prize. / lifted the box
carefully; but as | raised myself, | gave
a WI, st9sstling ye.4,an as the Senori.
ia started back, l, with the quickness of
lightning, 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, fortunately,
stretched out the chief; the second took
effect IN the one nearest to him, and by
the time the third had been sent on his !
there arose one simultaneous
yell OF dismay, and the astonished rob-
hers began to scatter in every direction,
had no disposition to follow them,
however; another minute they might raj
~ and turn upon me; and springing for
ward, l grasped the reins of freed
and vaulted into the saddle. |
one more glance around me showed me |
the Senorita Paula upon the body of the |
Chief, her laughter changed 10 grief, and |
some OF the scattered towards bringing
their weapons to bear upon me. .a0l
"Adios Senorita, and Senores I" said
! BITTERLY" he laughs best who laughs
lastv = "" ''' = .,e1 'al
The next moment was dashing away
down the road, the halfralIied robbers
pouring after me yolley, but fortunate
ly not touching their mark. They would
doubtless have followed me in hot pur-
SUIT, but for the wholesome dread thew
mad OF my still undischarged weapon.
AS 1t was | escaped, and entered the
town OF Puebla in triumph; where, it is
almost needless to add, narrative of
my exploit made me a hero and lion
Tor the time. Here / sold my captured
mustang and trappings for enough to
indemnify me for what l had disposed
OF IN the way Of presents and the next
Gay saw me an. inside passenger of the
same dlllgencia, en- route for Mexico |
where 1 arrived in safety, without any
further event worthy of note.
What became of the robbers and their
beautiful accomplish I never learned ::
ont the lesson taught me on that Jour.
ney l have never forgotten, and during
the remainder of my stay in that country
no pretty woman ever had the honor Of
being my business confdante, or of Get
ing possession of my trusty and unfail-
ing reYolyers. l5.'l iGa4 'g...14 |