The Hillsborough recorder., 1859-05-25
cried. graspinc at her arm.

is useless--you are our prisonor"s
!" Good God !" exclaimed, perfectly as
founded; {" our prisoner. did you say III
is not possible that one SO fair and lovely as
yourself, is in any manner connected with
these bandittin
cit is even so, Senor." she replied with
one Of her most bewitching smiles, still keep
ing one Of my own weapons turned against
myself, and significantly painting the other
to the door. /" You will oblige Us nv step
ping forth and giving yourself iaio the care
Of these gentlemen who will see that yonare
treated as brave man should be, but who
will trouble you mean time for any little
change and yaluables you might have 10
spare !"
There seemed to be no help for 1.-THE
beautiful Sennrita Paula yalcr,le was spy
and aecomplice Of the iaaroaes. She had
entered the diligencia at Perote for no
other purpose than to ascertain the exact
condition of things inside, and be able 10 sig
nalize her associates as she passed along. 50
that they might know exactly in what man.
ner to conduct themselves, and make their
work sure, without risk. By a simple stra-
tasem she had obtained my arms, just at the
point where she knew the attack would be
made; and her discharge oi the pistol as Il
by accident. was the sign to show them that
all was secure.
!" acknowledge myself conquered BY be.
ing outwitted ?" said |, bowing to Ia Seno.
rita.
Then turning TO the robbers. who had now
collected in body. in front OF the door OF
the diligencia, continued -
"Gentlenen, will you permit me to alight
and make you some valuable presents? !? In
the language Of your country, all have is
yours
The leader Of the party bowed pnlltely IN
return. and said, with grim snile:--
"Si, Senur, we should be most happy To
receive anything which so distinguished a
/ traveller may have to bestow."
| With this quietly stepped from the We.
hice; and one quick. searching glance put
me in possession Of the whole state Of affairs.
The diligencia had been stopped in wild,
gloomy place, and the driver was sitting care.
lessly on his box, taking every thing as a
matter Of course. He might also be an &C.
compliee of the robbers, or he might not. but
i in either case there was but little hope oi as
sistance from him--anY attempt Of the kind
would certainly bring npan him severe pun.
ishment, sooner or later. | glanced up and
down the road, where il wound between
dark, oyershadowing trees, bat discovered
j nothing to give me any hope. The robbers,
some eight or ten in number, and all well
armed, were collecting around me, part Of
them mounted. and the others standing or
their feet, holding their mustangs hy the brl.
{ die. Looking upon nv case as desperate
one, 50 FAR as being plnndered was cnntrrn.
ed, | still retained my presence Of mind, and
nnw stond singIy between numbers but the
: idea of yielding tameiy to this outrage was
repugnant TO my very nature, and resaissd
to put the least favorable nppnrtunliy i"r dr.
fence and retaliation to the strongest te=t.
Will you accept this parse:' said |. pfn'
ducing one that held several gold COINS, AMI
handing il TO the chief If the tadroTes.
, "Thsnk van, Ssnor! YOU are very kind,
lie said, as he touk il IN his hand, with pO-
|, lite baw, and chinked the money.
This diamond pin NAV prove acceptable
to your friend" added. as quietly remns.
ell il from the bosom Of nv SHIRT. AMI handel
il To the gentleman on his leit, who received
il in the same polite manner Inis tiia'
mond ring | trust You will retain a keep
. sake" continued, drawing The jewel from
my finger and presenting Il to lbird. ''
. beg yuur pardon. Ssnores," pursued, glshc'
. ins al the Senorta Paula, who, With my gls.
tolls still in her possession, was quietly stand
! ,gwihin the dligrncla, regarding the Whole
proceeding with one ut her sweetest sniie..
. !" must not forget this beautiful lady y =
have here" went on, at the same tune pfn.
ducine the artiele, "a very beautiful gai,l
snuff bux-set. as you perceive, With dia.
1 monds-will your ladysiip honor 'ne by &C
cepting this. a. slight token Of ms regard
for the pleasure afforded me by your compl'
/. ny and conversation <
Y "you are very gallant gentleman, -
: nor" she laughed, taking The twO revolver
] in one fair hand. auI presenting tie other.
E reached the bnx tow ards her--but m,
$ hand tire nbied little, and Just as the present
9 was about TO touet her fingers. it slipped an'
: fell between Us
a thousand pirdons, Scnoriia, for awk
!. war,lness." | sad, a | bent down 10 pick !
up.
n Now was the all important mnmcnt--tht
4 moment 81 life aud death! AL we're N
\ measure on their gaanl and one quick. tar
: tive glance showed me that the girl st,ll he'll
!. my weapons carelesslt 10 que hand. with thi
e other remaining extended for tie prize.
q lifted Tie box carefully but a. | raised ny
4 self, gave wild. startling yell; and - III
Il Senorita started hack. I, with the quicknes
oflightning. seized boli weapons, aud wrench
ed them from her.
Y 10 wheel aud commence firing upon thi
e party was now the work Of moment. Ihi
c 6rst shot fortunately stretched out the chirf
the second took effect Oh the one nearest 4
: him and by the time The third had been sen
4 to it, mission. there srose one sImulianeuu
e yell " dismsy, aud the astounded rohber
began 10 scatter 10 every direction. ! ha'
no disposition to follow them, however; an
d other minute they might rally and turn aP,l
y me; and springing forward | grisped th
y feins Of freed mustang. and yaultsd mt
the saddle. oas more glance aronnd ~
Z showed me the senarita Paula upon the bod