The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-10-28


"Because dout choose!p replied th'
stranger, calmly II am atraveler. and
don't choose to make every man | NEE
in public rancho my friend; and they
are wise who will permit NE TO do it un
molested. - a at e1
"But, by St. Jago! I an one of those
who claim the privilege of infringing u
pom your rules" cried the chief.
II have no Doubt" said the stranger
unmoved. "But before you do it, you
had better consider the results. / nigh:
make tia profitable job to defend my
rights" The stranger traighteued him
self up, and gave quick glance around
the room.
The five raucheros each had their
hands upon their knives, and were bend
ing forward. as though ready to spring u
pom him. The rest were gazing idly on;
they were used to such scenes. l8j~
"What mean you, senior, by making
it profitable jobl" said the ranchero, in
suspicious tone "Do you not.see those
fellows there! They are my followers,
and even should the rest be neutral, We
are six to one!"
Il see, said the stranger, his features
assuming sterner calmness. "And yet
[ might get that FIVE hundred doubloons,
which Gen. Almonte has offered for your
headl" 5.H
"You know me, then7" cried the ran.
chero. starting to bis feet.
"Yes!2 Numbered the stranger, spring
lug over the table, into q corner, next to
the bar.
Down with him! Stand back, cap.
tain, we II finish binl" cried the FIVE ran
cheros, as they sprang towards him.
Back" thundered the stranger, his
eyes flashing fire as be drew from his bo-
som pistol, the curious formation of
which made the Mexican's pause.
"Ilold!' cried the rancbero, with ges-
ture of command to his men. "Tell me,
seDor, how you came to know me, and
whether We have met BEFORE"
ave hayc!" said the traveller.
"At Alua!'
CALL"
"Do you not remember Jasper Cor
dean, your rival for the standard Of the
Eyes, varlet, l dol" cried the rancho.
70, as the blood swelled the tendron of
bis features.
, "You tore them from my hands but l
will now have my revengew
Aud, drawing his sabre, be sprang to.
ward the stranger.
There was quick fash, report, and
tie captain of the rancheros fell to the
foor. The rest now darted toward him,
but ere they could reach him there were
four more quick reports, and four more of
the accursod band staggered, reelcd and
fell. The other paused in bcwildermeDt,
at this strange result, and the rest of the
company covered in the corners as though
Satan himself had made a sudden en-
rance iGto the room. The remaining
oanditrallled his courage, however, when
4 ball vent singing through bis heart
he fell dead.
"What-what accursed weapon is thatl
,asped the ranchero chief, as he struggled
,pon bis elbow, and glared upon the
stranger sith his death glaring eyes.
"Ouly new Yankee invention, Senior
Norian. When | get to Mexico l shall
claim that FIVE hundred doubloons of Gen.
Almonte Farewell!'
"Curses-curses on your internal mac
=" The curse died on his lips and the
ast sound which he heard, was the clat.
eriDg of the rangers horses feet upon
he road, as he galloped away toward
Mattamoras. g
1t is needless to say that the mail was
pot robbed that night, and the pretty
Martani never visited the retreat OF the
,anehcro. These were avoided by Tex
IN Rangers courage, and one of CoLTs
SIx.BARRELED REvoLVERs-the first
hat had ever been in Mexico.