Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-03-04

their mustangs by the bride Looking
upon my case as a desperate one, so tar
as being pundered was concerned, IstiIt
retained my presence Of mind, and did
not wholly despair True, | had been
outwittod and dismmcd, and now stood
sngly between numbcrs; but hcidca OF
yielding tamcly to this outrage was re-
puguant to my ycrynaturc, and ! rosoIv-
ed to put the least favorable opportunity
for defence and retaliation to the strong
est test.
VIII you accept this purse p said |,
producing one that held several gol'
coins, and handing it to the chief Of the
lqdrorcs,
THANK you, Senior; you are very
kind {" he aaid, as he took It in his hand,
with a polite bow, agd chinked the mo-
ney.
This diamond pin may prove accept
able to you, friend, !" added, as quiet
" removed it from the bosom Of my
shirt, aud handed it to the gentleman on
his left, who received in the same polite
manner "This diamond ring | trust
you will retain as a keepsake! !" | con
tinuod, drawing the jewel from my fin
GER and presenting it to a third. 81
beg your pardon, Scnores,' | pursued,
glancing at the Senorita Paula, who,
with my pistols still IN her possession,
was quietly standing in the diligcncia,
regarding the whole proceedings with one
of her sweetest smiles 81 must not for
get this beautiful lady. | have here
| went on, at the same time producing
the article, "a very beautiful gold snuff
box-set, as you perceive, with diamonds
will your ladyshiP honor me by accept
ing this as a slight token Of my regard
for. the pleasure Afforded me by your
company and conversation r
." You are a very gallant gentleman,
Senor," she laughed, taking the two re-
volvcrs in one fair hand, and presenting
the other
reached the box towards her; but
my hand tremblcd little, and just as
the present was about to touch her fin
gers, it slipped and fell between US.
"a thousand pardons, Senorita, for
awkwarlncss p | said, as bent down to
pick it up.
Now was the all-importaut moment
the moment Of life and death All were
in measure off their guard and Que
quick furtivc glance showed me that the
girl still held my weapons carelessly in
one hand, with the other remaining OK
tended for the prize. ] lifted the box
carefully; but as | raised myself | gave
wild startling yell and as the Senoriti
started back, |, with the quickness o
lightning, seized both weapons, anC
wrcnchcd them from her.
TO wheel and commence firing upor
the party was now only the work Of ;
moment The first shot, fortunately
stretched out the chief; the second tool
effect on the one nearest to him; and b.
the time the third had been sent on it
mission, there arose one simuItaneou
! yell of dismay, and the as'ounded rob
bors began to scatter in every direction
/ | had no disposition to follow them how
ever; another minute they might rally
and turn upon me- and sprin6ng for.
ward, | graepcd the rcins Of freed
mustang, and vaulted into the sadde.--
. One more glance around me showed me-
the Scnori,a Paula upon the body Of the
chief her laughter changed 20 grief and
some of the scattered coGards bringing
their Weapons to hear UPON me.
"Adios, Scnorita and Senorcs,' said
I bitterly; he laughs best who laughs
last!
The next moment ! was dashing away
down the road, the half-raliiod robbers
pouring after nc q yolley, but fortunately
not touching their mark. They would
doubtless have followed me in hot pur-
suit but for the wholesome dread they
had Of my still uudischarecd weapon. ~
As it was ] escapoa and entered the town
Of pucbia IN triumph here, IS - al
most needless to add narrative Of my
exploit made nc a hero and a lion for tho
timd
Herr I sold my captured mustang and
+ trappings for enough to indemnify nc
/ for what had disposed Of in the way d
presents, and ,hc next day saw me an
inside passenger Of the same dilieoncia
en- route for Mexico, where arrived IN
safety, without any further event worthy
of note
What became Of the robbers and tbeii
/ beautiful accomplico never learned
but the lesson taught nc on that journey
/ have never forgotten and dnring the
remainder Of my stay in that country Nc
pretty woman ever had the honor Of be.
ing my business couddante, or Of getting
possession Of my trrsty and unialiing
rcyolvers.