The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-21
Original 71iscellapy.
Written expressly for the Herald Of Freedom.
[oOPYRIGHr SECURED AocoEDIEG TO LAw.l
THE JAY-HAWKER;
A TALE OF
SOUTHERN KANSAS.
BY p. P. FOWLER.
COntinued.]
CHAPTER K.

Here are two men engaged in CONVEX
sation.
II have taken my position here not only
to repel invasion but to provoke it. 1t
seems probable, after the affair further
south, at the hamlet of La Rue, and the
residence of Cruce, that they will come
over with strong force and attempt re-
taliation."
Nothing is more probable, but if they
do not, certainly the attack on old J..
which viii speedily take place, will stir
them up and induce them to come over
with strong force"
81 think it will have that effect. For
that reason, have concluded it is best to
remain here until that matter is decided.
When do you propose to strike the
blOw?"
Immediately. 1 expect the scouts to
return tomorrow, and if they bring favor
able news We shall move without delay"
"Act decisively if you act at all; there
is nothing gained by halfway measures
81 shall make clean sweep if go.
The old man is uneasy; he has had q
score of men there guarding him. He
shakes in his shoes since your affair with
La Rue"
81 have understood that his guard has
left him. The scouts have gone to ascer
tain the truth in the case"
"He will soon tire of supporting guard
All you have to do is to watch, and wher
favorable moment comes, strike. Lsav'
no work for second blow"
"That's me, exactly; but now must b
off and join my men.
And thus separated Captains Rook anC
Black. Let US follow the latter gentle
man to his rendezvous, and look at tn
men under his command. Here we ar
in the midst of squad of jay Hawker;
They have assembled to the number o
thirty-strOng, stern, hard looking mer
They are in consultation. Two mounte
men approach the party. They give th
precOncerted signal and are permitted +
come among them. These new arrival
have been out on voyage of discovery
The leader of the party speaks:
well boys, what news?"
our friend Sammy, the son of Rev. Nj
Prey, replies:
ut is all right. The coast is clear; tn
guard left there yesterday"
Has he sent away his niggersP'
Il can't say; he was alarmed and got
guard from West Point to stay with him
tie has sent them away, and there is moth
ing now to molest u.s."
"Well, calculate if he has sent ava
MS men, he has got over being afraid, an
Ho" Is our nme."
"Yes, yes, now IS the time" exclair
the squad, 'let us pitch in; we'll tax
what he's got, at any rate. The old COG
is rich; got lots of horses, cattle, mule
and nigssrsS
Yes, and store too" says Sammy.
Pm bound to have q pair of boot
1here were none in the other store, 'cel
lsVens, and them was too big. Beside
ne was in the troubles of '56, and ougl
to suffer-
That's So" say dozen.
u don't know how that is" says 81
other, "his son denies it,"
His son is a d-d liar; he was tha
and II he 'o0sn't, he is Pro-slavsry, d
NM and that is jist as bad. They a
hang together
YES, and they ought to be all hur
separately; d-n 'em, they are just fit &
buzzard bait"
Tome, hurry up the cakes, make read
ana let's be off," says the leader.
Night has again resumed its sway, ar
OOlects grow mora and more indistin,
ana now it is dense darkness, and We vi
stOpe our way carefully along iowa
,aat distant light which glimmers fsebl
:" VIII guide US to the residence whe
We last saw the beautiful Ella, sittil
penslve, sad, and in tears. She has I
aisd to rest for the nigh. and We win n