Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-07-23
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HANS LAST VICTIM.

1t was sultry afternoon, that cross
ed the Mississippi river, and negligently
travelled on my way towards Greenfield
The cool shades which covered the road
and the majestic woodland scenery, whiled
away the time so pleasantly that before
! was aware of it, the sun was down, and
darkness was gently dropping its black
veil.
| looked about me, and became alarm
ed at the dentity of the forest. The
signing of I've 7sind, the rustling of a
bush, and the hooting of an owl startled
me. In the thick shades of almost eve
ry tree / imagined wild beast ready to
spring upon me, and from behind the
trees monstrous trunks, | expected some
hideous animal to dash furiously at me.
| carried my revolver ready for any
emergency, and looseaed my heavy knife
from its scabbard. But little did / ina
CINE that, having passed the dangers of
the woods, those of more fearful and
awful character awaited me.
The darkness became intense, and it
was with the greatest difficulty that
could pursue my path Atlength light
hove in view, and never in my life did
hail its gentle lustre with creator joy.
When | neared the spot, | found d.
lapidated log house, two stories high,
with rickety old porch in front. A
couple Of gaunt, ferocious hounds came
rushing at me, and warned the inmates
of my approach. / scrutinized the pre-
misses as closely as possible in the dark
ness, and was anything but satisfied with
tho result of my investigation. But
when ! looked about me and saw the
heavy gloom which hung upon every
thing, and the prospect Of being devour-
ed BY wolves, i concluded to first inquire
the distance TO the next stopping place,
and if it was too far, TO remain where
was.
The door opened, and husky voice
said-"whc's there 2"
"a stranger" | replied, and followed
up by asking "how far to the next stop
ping placer"
could hear low murmur of voices
and then reply came-'about ten miles,
or more"
dismounted and fastened my horse
to post, and as / assembled the old rick
ETY. stairs of the porch, they creaked a
dismal dirge, and the gaunt lean hounds
nipped savagely at my heels.
The room which | entered, presented
such repulsiyc appearance, that start
ed back with mingled surprise and dis
gust. The eyes Of several rough, I'M
couth looking individuals were turned
upon me, and felt in their glance some
thing more Of the foreclosures of the
wild beast, than the gentle gaze Of hui
man beings.
Take scat, stranger ?" said burly,
thick-set man, as he handed me a chair
which groaned piteously with its infrm-
tiles. AS ! cast glance upon the group
before me, seemed to hesitate, which
was instantly noticed, and the officiating
man, who seemed to be landlord, came
toward me, and in as conciliatory tone
as could be expected, said:
"sorry can't accommodate you better,
stranger, but make yourself at home,
we'll do the best by you we kim
A significant glance passed among the
men as the host concluded his hospitable
invitation, which did not escape my no.
tice.
At length supper was served, consist
ing Of corn bread and bacon, and for
this moagre fare abundant apologies we're
offered.
After listening short time to their
disgusting CONVERSATION, informed my
host | would like to retire.