Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-04

between these two demons IN human shape,
and the door closed
Marguerite had business OF Importance on
hand she must attend to that immediately.
The mistress of the establishment was enter
tanning her as well as she could with true
hospitality and bowl of whiskey punch. An
observer might have seen Marguerite take the
old ogress aside and hold very interesting
conversation with her. Their countenances
would become animated, and loud language
might be heard at some distance--it was not
the language ofanger, but of earnestness.
Tho following facts might be CLEANED from
the conversations; ,,g-zl ,.l
stThen, you thinlsthe best plan would be
the old one-the one which has served us in
so many extreme cases, said Mrs. Bachelor.
eyes" replied Marguerite, know that, that
would he eifectual, and we would carry off the
bird in the fray" ..
"Wherc do You propose to carry her to,
and to whom would youlke to intrust the jobf
have several who cannot be beat at that
kind of business and If your employer Will
give me something pretty clever, will fur-
nish man who would do any deed, murder
not excepted, for money, and my word Tor his
concealment.
q. There will be but little doubt of your
being paid, " muttered Marguerite, ''for George
RAYMOND Is not the person TO let any one who
pensation. i have been connected with him
these two years doinga variety of services,
and he has always been as good as hisword.''
Then it is a bargain said Mrs. Bachelor, |
will send Joe tonight and accomplish all that
need to be designed, il you wish.
"To night is the tme-there is no time
like the present. II you can do it early, say
about one, o clocle--it will be great deal bet
ter. For then we can have time to stow her
away before daylight, F" suggested Marguerite.
! Mrs. Bachelor walked near the table, where
the gamblers were seated, and winking to one
of them retired to where Marguerite was
standing, and continued the conversation.
They had remained there but few minutes,
when the person to whom she had given the
sign threw up his hand to one of the gang
l. who was doing nothing but drinking whiskey
and repaired to q corner occupied by the in
triguers to know what was out.
| sJoe have you anything on hand to nightr
Inquired Mrs. Bachelor.
Well, - replied tho gentleman addressed,
rubbing his eyes, 'that melancholy looking
fellow that went up stairs while ago wants
me to undertake an enterprise for him right
away, but don't know how long it will last,
or how it will pay. 1t may be that can do
both Jobs, il such is the case you may depend
ON me of COURSE"
Then, that fellow wants you to undertake
that matter for him does he sarcastially
inquired Mrs Bachelor. .
ftYes he was talking to me about it, but he
said you were to arrange the affair"
'Then he did not want to employ you di-
rectly, himself did heP M
''No said the VILLAIN"
every well-that is all right, hut don't
like this dolt's blabbing it about he will let
the whole troupe know Of the beautiful oppor-
| ha.fa Of "a
Oh human nature, how degraded and de-
based thou cans't become, when the strong
arm of morality ceases to do its duty. There
is band of fiends, in human shape, devil
sing means to carry into execution one OF the
most damnable schemes that was ever matured
in the bosoms of beings bearing the image OF
theidivinity. ,sireS .iiter.N
Verify, Mrs. Bachelor told the truth when
she said; ''I will furnish n man, who would
do any deed, murder not excepted, for money,
and my word for his concealment"
In fact, the desperadoes who visited, or
rather made their homes at that establishment
were of a character not to he daunted by amy
act of cruelty that might add to their aggran-
disement. r 81
The frduuentrobberios that had been per-
petrated in Wilmington and its vicinity could
not, 50 secret were their arrangements, be
traced to their proper source, and consequent
ly for the present they were in comparative
security. But to continue this narrative it
will be sufficient to say that Joe was informed
of the nature of his mission about which he
Immediately took preliminary steps to insure
success. Two ruffans were called aside by
Joe, who after receiving the necessary -instruc-
ti0ns, each took separate way.
George Raymond saw all these preparations
without apprehending their meaning. Nei-
ther Margarette nor Mrs. Bachelor We're will
ling to inform him of their designs previous
to their execution. fe,...... r..-
The night was dark. A slight mist was fall
ling and the silence that reigned around SEEM
ed almost prophetic of some mighty occur
renee that was to break the laws of nature,
and then trample upon the rights ofhnmanity
Not sound was heard in the deserted
streets all was calm as the slumbers of in
nocence. Little did the unconcious citizens of
Wilmington think that their sleep was so
soon to be broken, and the quiet town to be
converted into one Of confusion. But such
was the fact. fs..-=
Old Marguerite, having arranged every thing
with Mrs. Bachelor, told George Raymond
that the time had come to put her plan in ex-
eeution that she had sent the persons ahead
to make the preliminary arrangements neces-
sary to insure her project, and that all he
would have to.do, would be to carry away the
beautiful bird. Imtoxieatedwith the prospect
of success, George with kind of wild enthu-
siasm, characteristic of the excess of his pas
sion, willingly lent his countenance regardless
of the consequences to heenterprise.
Marguerite led the way, and as they left
the door Mrs. Bachelor whispered in her ear,
the words-'tbe discreet"
| They had proceeded about four squares to-
wards the Brandywine-in perfect silence
when the sound of female voice, in trem-
ulous tone was heard to scream fire
| George not being acquainted with the pre-
| concerted arrangements of the two women,
was naturally startled at so unexpected a
summons to assist in subduing that fearful
element which has made so many homeless
and carried destruction into cities, towns and
villages. Every nerve in his composition
thrilled he wished to repair to the spot from
whence the sonndproceeded, in order to rem
der any service that might be in his power
| to the sufferers, if there were any.
| One scream after another conducted George
and his confederates into back street were
he beheld small one storied house in flames.
There was no one near, which was very re-
markable circumstance, except ayoung girl,
who was Iaving like maniac before the fast
consuming building. George immediately ran
up to her to inquire the reason why she was
! so excited, and to lend her all the aid in his
| power. It was a moment before she could
| be recalled to a consciousness of her situation
| when she hysterically exclaimed, my mother!
and fell back senseless.
George comprehended in an instant the
meaning of these words and leaving the faint
ing girl, in the hands of old Marguerite, plum
ged amid the smoke and flames.
\ n woa lint tha work of an instant The