Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-12-16

That which has caused its death was inten-
ded to accomplish my own"
" And yet you partook of the eupf'
- You are deceived The contents were alb
sorbed in the folds of my hunting tunic.'
= That man has done this
Z" lie has. You will find that he will not re-
turn, or procure assistance. He thinks, no
doubt. that ere this, | am dead.
"Why know not, yet think | can con-
lecture his reasons for wishing my DEATH
Can know them "
Not now, yet ! will reveal them at some
future time. Lmpst BEGGING
VIII you not remain till morning
81 should gladly do SO, but this circumstance
prevents it. must follow that man, and learn
if possible, who, and what he is.
Do you not fear him.
No. Knowing his character, I CAN guard
against his attempts upon my life"
You will come often, sir?"
Yes, replied Boyden. He bent down and
imprinted kiss upon Mabels cheek, and when
he raised his head tear fell upon it. She
knew not what caused this emotion, and as she
looked up, he was deeply agitated. He hesita-
ted for moment as il he would gladly lingers
and then taking up his rife, left the cottage.
g strange occurrence, is it not? v &sked
Mabel, turning to her Mother.
" 1t is Did you ever see that man before,
Mabel?"
"No, save the time upon which he resc ued
me from the Tory Nothing more was said
J for at that moment Cato entered the room.
" Did he git you de letter. Miss Mabel?''
| Who Cato?"
g De chap what tell dis chile not ter ask
foolish questions"
I" lie said nothing about letter." replied
, Mabel
" Den reck' II lie didn't hab any.
Leaving Mabel and the inmates to ponder
over the strange events which have just taken
Q place, we will follow Boyden, the Spy As he
left the cot, he examined the footprints near,
until he was satisfied which direction the man
t had taken and then examining the prinng of
: his rifle he started on at rapid pace. He soon
i overlook him as he was walking leisurely along,
n and nearing him, he laid his hand heavily upon
Q his shoulder. Isaac Harmon started as if rifle
: ball had struck him, when he recognized Boy
e den.
e you are better aint you" asked the man i,
: with difficulty uttering the words.
'" Yes, replied Boydcn. THE symptoms
i soon passed away, after you left"
o &C Be you troubled with such spells ?" he
asked again having somewhat recovered his
t composure.
s Z" 1t was the first one ever experienced.
= "Haye you any idea what caused t?"
~ think it must have been the water--it did
= not seem to agree with me-" The man gave a
:, sudden start again, and his features revealed
the agitation which he felt.
It "Igave kitten at the cottage some milk, in
which placed what remained in the cup, after
y had drank.
is " Gave it to Il kitten " exclaimed the other
d his frame trembling like an aspen.
9. "Yes, and in less than minute it died "
"Do you know what was in the cup?"
s. 81 am no chemist, but should judge it was
arsenic
" How dye suppose it come there?'
ID II cannot tell you sir came hero to ask
you"
" Ask me? | know nothing about it sir"
y "You should sir, since it was your own
IN hand which placed it there. Confess your
ere choke the breath from your body "
/ Take off your hands from my throat,
gasped the man turning black in the face.
n "Wl you confess -" asked Boyden.
m "Yes, yes. y
"Now," said Boyden, as he released th'
v trembling wretch, i" did you not place poison
ID in that water for the purpose of causing my
is death p
(" [ did, but" he hesitated as if unwilling
), to finish the sentence.
in " You was II tool in the hands of another
ut Am not right?'
'sYou are
at " His name :? " demanded Boyden sternly
We "Spare me that exclaimed the villain fall
ing upon his knees. g Were 10 tel! you tina
ps it would cost me my life.
"And if should tell you that you are no
ks to live five minutes unless you comply with m,
request, think you would trust the secret wit
r. me.
'You will not force me to this ?"
ed Yes," returned the Spy, +" tell mo who in
.ss stigated you to do this, and | will not harr
you
- :" Joel Palmer gave me hundred pounds if
els would kill you"
ac You can go now, and bark you. Tell you
I'M master that he is in my power. defy him t
lie harm me. The day will come when he will re
m gret that he did not use the poison upon hi
own system
Once away from the Spy, Harmon quickene
his pace and was soon lost to view. Boydo
Die then took up his rife, and started in the dire,
of ton of Mark Lincolns camp.
fro BE CONTINUED.
-.
Some genius has conceived the brilliant ide
an to press all the lawyers into military service,
case of war--because their charges are 50 grea
that no one could stand them.
up Happiness is pig with a slippery tall whic
me everybody runs after, but nobody can hold
les. -.e-~---
in The IuRNING-PorNT OF LlFE.--Sec gray hal
md and then dyet