Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1858-09-29

uiiSldheu duu OdTe FISK my mead low
| enough to take peep? Would it be judi
the host? | was about to withdraw the pis-
tol when l detected light suppressed breath
ing. At this discovery a thrill passed thro'
me like an electric shock. aud my heart
palpitatcd audibly.
lone half minute more to make your ap-
pearance," said T, ''or I fire."
An interval of silence, then of shutting,
and the head of man peered from beneath
the bed, followed in snake like order by the
body -
''Ha!' said I, you were prepared to cut
| my throat; I'll save you that sin by making,
a hole through your head as I pressed the
pistol close to his forehead. He dropped
upon his knees in an imploring position, but
not word escaped him.
| then took the case from off the bolster
on the bed and drew it over him, aud fortu-
nately, it was long enough to partially confine
his legs I then cut place throus which
he could breathe and tumbled him into one
corner.
| | drew my bed against the door, and Sc
! cured it otherwise, as best [ could I placed
my arms in convenient position, of which
| had a goodly supply-three revolvers and
large knife then took scat upon the
bed, and patiently awaited the result of my
preparations.
My candle had burnt out, and I, despite
all my exertions to the contrary, had become
sleepy, and several times l caught myself
noddiug. -s-'as
A rustling in the corner warned me my
captive making efforts to free himself
keep quiet" said I, 'or this knife will
find the way to your heart
In about half an hour after, | heard
,ja Il,
being made, voice said in whisper:
/ Tip, Tip, is it done?'
! Yes" l whispered back
Let NE in, will your aa
mot yet"
"Well hurry" . q. 'a7.
Directly %
During this time I was rapidly considering
what course to take or how to- manage the
affair. Should admit this man how could
| secure him? All! the bed cord, why not
think Of that before. L instantly threw the
clothes off the bcdstead, and loosened the
cord, and then pulled the remainder of the
bed away from the door. t-1
Come in" said T. as opened the door.
The man stepped confidently in and as he
did so, placed the muzzle of pistol in his
face. and warned him not to utter syllable
or he was dead man. Holding The pistol
with one hand l wound the rope around his
hands, until they were fast then laying the
pistol down, securely tied his hands and
! feet aud set him down.
: In little while saw light ascending
and approach the door. The same signal
was given as before, when opened the door
I: and the landlord entered with light. His
| CONSERVATION was the most ridiculous, as he
s beheld me with pistol at his breast, bidding
, him be silent. | then tied his hands and fee
t aud with an admonition to keep silence, Sc
him upon the floor. ifa
/, They kept coming and l binding then
e over to keep the peace, until [ had six i'll the
room, and by the dim glare of the candl
u they presented a ludicrous appearance
/ After long pause the seventh man came
b and when let hin, in, it was my companion
t who had travelled with me on the prairie, AM
= who had tried to rob me.
..Ha!" he exclaimed, starting back con
:, founded at what he saw, .'you once escape
d but not now"
"Yes, aud now" said I, pressing my pis
t, will 60 to atoms in a twinkling" l secure
= him without any further trouble and seatc
him among his companions. "
l At length day dawned and when the ligt
g was perfect, [ took my FIRST prisoner from h
sack and tied him hand and foot and the
lie left them. cursing and swearing at each otf
lie er's cowardice. | went on to the next towr
IN from which officers were sent out, and tt
gang of robbers taken to prison. But tn
7; capture broke up that gang, and if they ev,
commenced operations again, it was in SON
pit other locality"