The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1858-11-11

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"Nsy", she replied, putting the weapons
behind her, "you will be too hasty! Let
them suppose we sieid-let them open the
door t' -
"Oh, no It will then be too late !"
AS spoke, the door was suddenly thrown
open, and three or four swnrthy and heavily
bearded men presented themselves to my
view. a5..... ...-...s H..
"Quick, Senorita, for the love Of God !"
l cried graspiDg at her arm.
"Hold !" she exclaimed instantly present.
ing one Of my own revolvers to my head
Resistance is useless--you are our prison.
er {" el. as a.
"Good God !" exclaimed I, perfectly as
tonished "Oar prisoner did you say 1t
is not possible that one so fair and lovely as
yourself Is in any manner connected with
these banditti !"
at is even 80, Senor," she replied, with
one of her most bewitching smiles, and still
keeping one Of my weapons turned against
myself, and significantly pointing the other
to the door.
"You will oblige us by stepping forth and
giving yourself into the care of these good
gentlemen, who will see that you are treat.
ed as brave man should be, but who will
trouble you meantime for ony little change
or valuables you might have to spare"
There seemed to be no help for 1.-THE
beautiful Senorita Paul Valerde was spy
and accomplice of the ladrones. She had
entered the diligesce at Perote for no other
purpose than to ascertain the exact condi-
ton of things inside, and be able to signal
lie her associates 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 simple stra-
tagem she had obtained my arms just at the
point where she knew the attack would be
made and her discharge Of the pistol, as il
by accident was the sign to show them all
was secure.
II acknowledge myself conquered by be-
ing outwitted !" said bowing to the Seno-
rita.
Then turning to the robbers who had now
collected in body, in front of the door of
the diligencia, continued: r.,
"Gentlemen, will you permit me to alight
and make you some valuable presents9 In
the Language of your country, 'all have is
yours"
The leader Of the porty bowed politely in
return, and said, with grim smile:,,
Isl, Senor, we shall be most happy to re.
ceive anything which so distinguished a ira.
veler mey have to bestow."
With this 1 quietly stepped from the ve-
hicle, and one quick, searching glance put
me in possession of the whole state Of af-
fairs. The diligencia had been stopped in q
wild, gloomy place. and the driver was sit.
ting cureletsly on his box, taking everything
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On accomplicc of the robbers, or he might
not, but, in either case, there was little hope
of assistance from him--for any attempt o
the kind would certainly bring upon him g
severe punshmen Mt sooner or later. then
glanced up and down the road, where il
wound between dark, over-shadowing trees
but discovered nothing 10 give me any hope,
The robbers, some eight or ten in number
and all well armed, were collected around
me, part Of them mounted, and the others
standing on their feet holding their mus.
tangs by the bride. Looking upon my case
as desperate one, so far os being plunder.
ed was concerned, / still retained my pre-.
sence of mind, and did not wholly despair
True, | had been outwitted and disarmed
and now stood singly between numbers; bu
the idea Of yielding tamely TO this outrug,
was repugDant to my very nature, and re-
solved to put the least favorable opportunity
for defence and retaliation to the stronges
test.
"Will you accept this purse :" said
producing one that held several gold coins
and handing it to the chief of the ladrones
"Thank you, Senor! you are very kind!'
he said, as he took It in his hand, with po
lite bow, and chinked the money. ~.
"This diamond pin may prove acceptable
to your friend Z" added, as quietly re-
moved it from the bosom Of my shirt, ant
handed it to the gentleman on his left, wht
received it in the same polite manner. "Thil
diamond ring I trust you will retain as ,
keepsake |" continued drawing the jew
el from my finger, and presenting it 10 ,
third. G"I beg your pardon. Senores,"
pursued, glancing at the Senorita Paula
who with my pistols still in her possession
was quietly standing within the dihgencia,
regarding the whole proceeding with one o
her sweetest smiles. ~ must not forge
this beautiful lady, I have here, went OF
at the same time producing the article, q,
very beautiful snuff: box-set, as you per
ceive with diamonds-will your ladyship ho
nor me by accepting this as a slight tokei
Of my regard for the pleasure afforded me
by your company and conversation %
"You are avery gallant gentleman, Sc
nor % she laughed, taking the two revolv
ers in one fair hand and then presenting th,
other. vi y & VIZ