Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-11-04

and my friends have repeatedly told me
| am not bad marksman." ..,.
"Ah! Santa Maria! you will think bet
ter Of this Sener-the very idea of re-
sistance territies me!'' ..r...a,.-
"But not the idea of robbery"
) "Beeause never have met with VIC
lence" l....,
i We continued to converse in similar
strain for some time longer-my fair
companion gradually changed the sub
Iject, and seemed much interested in
mysell. Ilearned that her family name
was Valorde, that she was unmarried,
that her father and brother were officers
in the army, and So forth, and SO on ;
and in return l gave her my own name,
stated something of my history, business
and prospects, and altogether became
more communicative than Il would ad-
wise any friend to be with any stranger
OF either sex in strange country.
AS we continued our journey, the con-
versation gradually changing from one
thingto another, Senorita Paula sudden
~ brought it back to the point where it
first opened. -......f II
We are coming upon dangerous
part of the road" she said; ''are you still
resolved to defend yourself if assailed?'
NV lth your permission, Senorita."
i" don't think it, advisable" she re-
piled, "but still if such is your intention,
l think 1t no more than right that You
should give me chance to take part
IN my defence, since my risk of dane
1 will he (rroofT y,o,,cel9S
"And have You really the nerve, after
all, to defend yourself?" eng CURED &
If had the means, Senor." 0o
!" have two pistols,'' said ], g If you
service!' m
You are very kind, senor-but can
I fire it?'' . ~ ~
"With ease, Senorita;" and producing
one of my revolvers, l explained to her
the manner in which it was to be used.
And this, you say, will shoot some
half a dozen times?"
think it safe to calculate that five
charges, out of six will explode"
GA very formidable weapon, indeed."
she replied; "and with such can almost
fancy we are safe You have another.
you say, like this?'' a 4. :
Iproduced it. 1
Nv hat beautiful invention!'' she oh.
served, reaching over and taking it from
my hand. Then extending her hands,
one OF the revolvers in each, she contin
ued; Armed like this, one might almost
count himself safe ag ainst host! You
say this is fired in this manner?" she
proceeded, cooking one of the weapons
as she spoke, and pointing it toward the
road. uTst 100 0Ha
Have care, Senorita, or you will
discharge it'' = .a9a4.a,l,l4
The words were scarcely uttered,
when her finger pressed the trigger, and
one OF the barrels was exploded with
sharp report. A minute after, and while
was gently chiding her, we heard a
loud, quick tramp of horses, and several
sharp, rapid ordinations. The next
moment our conveyance was stopped
suddenly, and we saw ourselves sur
rounded by some eight or ten mounted
men, one OF whom, in loud voice, ex-
claimed: -.
Yield you prisoners, or die"
Quick, Senorita!'' said l, extending
my hand "quick In heavens name
give me one Of those weapons, for now
Is our time for decisive action
Nay" she replied, putting the weap-
ons behind her, ''you will be too hasty!
Let them suppose we yield-let them
open the door," ~ eI ~
"Oh, ne, it will then be too late.'' ~.
AS spoke, the door was suddenly
thrown open, and three or four swartby.
heavily bearded men presented them
selves to my view. ''2 'aa
"Qmck, Senorita, for the love of God!"
cried, grasping at her arm. .eg -9f Z
"Hold!' see exclaimed, instantly pre-
senting one of my own revolvers to my
head. Resistance is useIess-you are
our prisoner" Itais2ts- .-.el
g "Good God /" exclaimed +, perfectly
astounded; " Orr prisoner did you say?
1t IS not possible that one so fair and
lovely as yourself is in any manner CON
nected with these banditti!'' JOG a-- 4
s. 1t is even so, Senor,' she replied.
with one of her most bewitching smiles,
still keeping the pistols with one hand
and significantly pointing the other to-
the door. "You will oblige us by step
ping forth and giving yourself into the
care OF these good gentlemen, who will
see that you are treated as brave man
should be, but who will trouble you,
meantime, for any little change and val
uables You might have to spare"
There seemed to be no help for it
hA nj
was spy and accomplish of the la
drones. She had entered the diligencia
at, Parote for no other purpose than to
ascertain the exact condition of things
inside, and be able to signalize her as
sociates as She passed along, so that
they might know exactly in what man
ner to conduct themselves and make
their work sure without risk. BY sim
pie stratagem she had obtained my arms
Just at the point where she knew the at
Jack would be made: and her discharge
of the pistol, as if by accident, was the
sign to show them that all was secure.
81 acknowledge myself conquered by
being outwitted said I, bowling to la
Senorita. 10 A-"I'5 413f 3ga]sS 5h-34
Then turning to the robbers, who had
now collected in body in front of the
door OF the diligencia, continued. sf
Gentlemen will you permit me to
alight and make you some valuable pres
entS! In the language of your country
all have is yours sa.r-I~ ....4 -sfo 4
The leader of the party bowed polite
~ In return, and said, with grim smile:
Isl, SenoE we shall be most happy to
receive anything which SO distinguished
traveller may have to .bestow.''
a W it'll this l quietly stepped from the
vehicle, and one quick, searching glance