Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-11-27


fend
Walters was the acknowledged bully Of
the whole country, none scarcely daring
TO dispute his wishes without coming in
contac, with pistol or bowie. knife, with
either of which weapons he was known
TO be fatal To his antagonist.
Il tell you, exclaimed .be bully, fierce
lv, ",he girl shall be mine. The mink
does she think 10 ihwarl the plans Of
Joe Walters 2"
"But she is to De married tomorrow TO
the young, Ranger, yonder. who has his
eye upon u.s. replied his companion, who
was short. thick, muscular man, with
coarse, sensual features.
"And will she do it :" shouted Walters
with significant leer, al the same Time
PLAYING with the handle Of his bowie knife.
''Wil she 90 it., think you We shall
see. Have not BUNDLED myself so
much as to court her love. Have | no,
upon my bended knee poured out my love
to her, and eagerly sought but a small
share in return |, who never before
knelt to woman, nor knew The tongue that
dared to oppose my wishes, have been re.
fused my suit by this girl, and for this
beardless puppy ! Faih, | have half a
mind this moment 10 cut the tongue
from his mouth - and he arose, as if 10
put his threat into execution.
But the young Ranger moved not al the
taun's oi The desperate. Not muscle
moved as he stood and coolly, measured
the bully with the practIced eye Of vet
ersn.
! Meanwhile the attention OF tne others
in the room was attracted to the scene by
The loud and swaggering tones Of the bra.
vo, and many an anxious glance was di-
rected to the young Ranger, for she blood
thirsty character of Walters VAS 100 well
known 10 leave any doubt in Their minds
as TO The issues Of The approaching slrug-
gle. But the nature Of Harry Travis. ihe
Ranger was above fear. He was young
man, scarcely twenty years Of 9ge. OF me-
d,Lm height, with rather slight, though
well-knt frame, clear, open bGows, and
dark, blue eyes.
Come. my young sproni." he Kissed,
Twill thou sell q smile of shy fair isabel
la Here's gold for it, Come, now, be
charitable - and he actually thrust some
gold before the eye of Travis.
Human na,ure could fotbear no longer.
"Be charitable ~ shouted Travis, who
now spoke for the frs. time, his whole
form denoring the sellled purpose Of his
soul. AYE viii y and before the 9th
er was aware Of his action, he sprang for
ward, and planted a powerful blow be-
tween the eyes o! The bully, which sent
him with a crash 10 the floor.
In moment, all was confusion. Sew
erol Of the byslandcrs approached 10 put
an end 10 the conflict, while Walters
sprang to his feet, fairly bowling with
rage and pain.
Stand ASIDE" he yelled, "and let me
cut his craven hear, y and rushed toward
the young Ranger, with his keen knife
barred for the bloody deed, but suddenly
checking himself he crled
"No, not to-day !! viii defer my set
dement, with thee till a more appropriate
occasion" then lowering his voice TO a
whis per, he hissed through his clenched
teeth "To. morrow is thy wedding day,
my boy, and, doubt not, thou wilt find
some guests there unbidden 10 the mar
rage feast ;" aud shcaihIng his knife, he
coolly walked off.
Tia, night Travis and his intended
bride sat. breathing in sweet communion
their eternal vows of love in the arbor, al
iached to the cottage Of her father. The
air was bslmy, and The fuIl moon threw
over he SIMMER landscape her gorgeous
mantle OF silver, making the beauty Of the
scenery, in consonsnce with lhe JOY of
their hearts, paradise Of happiness.
But an occasional cloud, however, would
hil across the brow OF the fair Isabella, al
The thought Of her lovers encounter with
Walters The proceeding night. But Ira
Wis was too much accustomed 10 like
scenes TO attach an after consideration 20
,hem, and lie therefore, would fam reas-
sue the mind Of his mistress.
NAY dearest Isabella he cried, "Iis
nothing. Think no more OF II. TIE
wretch will not dare TO intFude upon the
sacred nature Of our marriage.
II fear NE much he Will replied the
lady, land then lremble for The issue.
Come, now, dearest, let us banlSh
these thoughts, and borrow not the trou-
bes of the future. they will come. per
chance when we must combat them aud
thus the night wore on, and the lovers
separated dreaming of naught but the joys
of the morrow.
Twas mid-day-the midday Of sum-
mer sun of Texas, warm and genial-that