The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1858-01-28
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The Unknown Guest,
A REM1NrsoRScE OF THE kENoLurroN.

One pleasant evening, IN the month OF
June, in the year IT., man was obser-
we'd entering the border Of q wood GEAR
the Hudson River. His appearance was
that Of person above the common rank.
The inhabitants Of q country village
would have digni6ed him with the title
Squire" and from his manner pro.
nounced him proud; but those moet ac-
customed to society would inform you
that there was something like military
air about him. His horse painted, as il
be had been hard pushed for many miles;
yet, from the owners frequent stops to
caress the patient animal, he could not be
charged with want Of humanity. but
seemed 10 be actuated by some urgent
necessity. The rider, forsaking good
road for by-path leading through the
woods, indicated desire to avoid the
gaze other travellers. He had not long
left the house where he asked the irec-
ton Of the above mentioned path, before
the place was broken by the sound Of
distant thunder. He was soon after obli-
ged to dismount, travelling becoming
dangerous. as the heavy darkness con
cealed surrounding objects, except when
the lightning flash afforded him mo-
meniary view Of his situation. A peal
louder and longer duration than any of
tie preceding, which now burst over his
head, seeming as if it would rend the
woods assunder. was quickly followed
by fall Of rain, that penetrated the
clothes Of the stranger. ere he could OBJ
tsin the shelter Of large oak, which
stood at little distance. ..ts.r. ...
Almost exhausted with the labors
the day, he was about makirg such dis.f
position of his saddle and his overcoat as
would enable him to pass the night, with
what comfort circumstances would admit
when he saw a light glimmering through
the trees. Animated with the hope Of
better lodgings, he determined to pro-
ceed. The way, which was steep, be-
came attended with much obstacles, the
further he advanced, the soil being com.
posed Of clay, which the rain had render
ed so soft, that bis feet slipped at every
step. By the utmost perseverance. this
difficulty was finally overcome without
any accident, and he had the pleasure Of
finding himself in front OF decent look
ing farm house, rta ..s..
The watchdog began barking which
brought the owner of the house to the
door. N .... ,l... ..,... f-
Who is there?" said he. ....'
ga friend who has lost his way, and is
in search Of place Of shelter" was the
reply. m .a..s. ..
"Come in, sir" added the speaker,
'fand whatever my house shall afford,
you shall have with pleasure"
IL must provide for the weary COM
panion Of my journey" remarked the
other. ..... ...
But the farmer undertook the task, and
after conducting the new conner into a
room where his wife was seated, he led
the horse to a well.stored barn, and there
provided fer him most bountifully. On
rejoining the traveller, he observed "that
is noble animal Of yours, SIR" 7579
yes" was the Ieply, "and I am sor-
ry that I was obliged to misuse him so as
to give you SO much trouble with the care
Of him; but | have to thank you for your
kindness to both me and my horse"
Il cid no more than my duty, sir"
said the entertainer, "and am, therefore,
eh'itied 10 no thanks. But Susan" said
he. turning to the hostess, with a half
reproachful look. "why have you not Civ
en- the gentleman something to eat" i
! Fear had prevented the good woman
from exercising well kn own benevolence
for robbery had been committed BY a
lawless band Of depredators few days
before, in that neighborhood, and as re.
port stated that the rufians were very
we'll dressed. her immagins ton had sug-
gested that this man might be one of
them. '-+ tV I
At her husbands remonstrance, she
now readily engaged in repairing her er.
ror by preparing splendid repast. Du.