Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-29

tence whatever but also knew that If he re-
ceived message that was in danger, he was
bound by general orders 10 afford me every as
sistance in his power. Marietta said ct
lsst--the wine must have been unusually strong
- ! have hit upon IL. Well save Pedro yet, in
spite of them all The pretty creature jumped
up clapped her hands, and sobbing, laughing
! and talking, all in a breath, exclaimed, 'Dear
| Inglese, knew you wouldr 'You, Marietta,
said ], as soon as she was sufficiently calm &c
listen; 'go to Ramez and the alcalde, and tell
them you will deliver into their hands the ia
nous Afrancesado spy, Henriquez Bajol, on con-
dition of their releasing Pedro. If they con-
sent, denounce ms.' 'You, HenriqueEr sale
she staring bewilderly. 'Never you mind, ]
replied "A note to General Picton--pll write
it at once-will soon get out of their clutches
whoever am wrote the note and gave ii
to her. Now mind, Marietta said I, solemnly
that Pedro sets off with this note the instant
he is liberated. How soon can ho reach the
general on foot?' By tomorrow night she
answered very WE'LL and now about IL al
once. She was OF in a twinkling and was
at leisure to reflect on what l had done. To tel
tho truth, did not, after few minutes quiel
cogitation, feel excessively comfortable. The,
would be certain to believe the story; Henri
quez being, was suro, known TO none of thei
personally. was precious deal more like 6
Spaniard than an Englishman; and spoke III
language 80 well-not altogether grammati
cally, it is true, but 80 like native of the soui
of Spain--that l felt should have some diff.
Guilty, should occasion require it, to undeceiy
them. Thon they had such pestient way o
making not only sure but short work with who
ever they suspected of commerce with the hate
French, that it flashed unpleasantly across NJ
mind-the generals help might perchance ar
rive too latol However, was in for it; ant
so taking glass of wine, and refilling my pipt
there's great philosophy in pipe, as we al
know-I awaited the result of the charming
scheme as calmly as could.
alt was not long coming. About half al
hour after Marietta's departure the door was
slammed open, and l found myself sprawline
and kicking, or rather sprawling and trying to
kick, for they wouldn't let me, in tho arms OF
five or six ugly rascals, who, showering upon
me all the time the vilest abuse, hurried mo of
to prison. Into it they thrust me like dog ;
md there, when could recover breath and
speech, greeted Pedro, my prisoner
rhc alcalde and Ramez had only promised to
release him, and, of course, when the object
was gained, refused to abide by the bargain. If
| had not been the most consummate ass that
ever browsed or brayed might have guessed
as much. RameE had now two victims, and
that promised a double holiday.
"Well, gentlemen, this was, you may sup
pose, very unpleasant situation to find myself
in; but as thank Hcayen, was never much
troubled with nerves, did not so much mind
it after bit. Marietta, was sure would be
off to the general with her best speed when she
saw the ugly turn matters were taking; so that
# my captors were not in very patriotic hurry
indeed, there was chance on the cards yet.
Pedro obtained some cigars of the jailor, an old
acquaintance of hisi they were frst-rate, and
we both became gradually calm and composed
All, gentlemen, have often thought that if the
ny friend Pedro, upon the duty of respecting
national prcjudices, particularly with regard to
,heltering wounded foreigners, and the shock
ng folly Of making rash engagements will
young women, especially after dinner, had beer
aiken down by shorthand writer, they woult
lave raised mo to tho next rank after Solo
nonw
"No doubt of it," said Tape, looking nerv-
ously at the clock; "but do get on, captain
lon't stop, don't"
"I will not, Tape; but don't you hurry me as
hey did. Well, the next day was dragged
before tho alcalde and thatrascal Ramez where
TO my very t.eat and most unpleasant surprise
.wo men, guerilla soldiers, swore that they haG
frequently seen me in communication with tht
French outposts, and that they verify believed
quez. vainly protested, finding the thing was
getting much too serious, that was an English
officer; my assertions were laughed at, and
was re-convcyed to my dungeon, aftcr havinl
heard myself sentenced to be shot at the sam
hour which was to SEQ the last of Pedro
Mr.. Tape, please to touch the bell. I'll tax
mother cup for my tongue always feels dr.
md hot when come TO this part of the story,
Mr.. Tape did as he was desired, quickly, an,
1ade the waiter who answered the summon
jump about" The anxious hsberdasher had
jut just three minutes to spare.
That, gentlemen continued the captain
was very uncomfortable night. Twas mover
rom a child, particularly fond of water drink
ng but l remember crawling off the straw
lany times during the night, and almost empty
ng both pitchers. AT ten O'Clock we were to
utfer, to be shot to death by half dozen rusty
nuskcts. It was dreadfully aggravating Day
lawned at last; six, seven, eight, nine, ten
''clock tinkled through the Jail the door open
d. and in stalked Rames and the alcalde, fol-
owed by the rusty shooting party. We were
,olitely informed that time was up, and that
ge must both come to the scratch at once, as
he spectators didn't like TO be kept waiting.
rhey then kindly pinioned u.s. aud away we
marched. You never, perhaps, walked in your
own funeral procession, Tape, did you7"
"Lord, Captain Smith, how can you ask such
horrid question:"
"well, If you ever should, you'll remember
it, that's all. Seeing King Lear is nothing to
it, though that's reckoning pretty deep. On We
marched, the priests praying the bells tolling
and tho internal musketmen eyeinE US as II to
make up their minds exactly where to have the
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