Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1859-02-10


me? A few minutes after that, distinctly
heard her murmur, as if to herself-.P Poor
Eustacep rgy II,
"Oh why did I not then snatch her in
my arms? why did not then bear her away?
Some irresistible power held me back, and 1
still waited. Her lover soon after took his
leave. [ followed him stealthily.; [ never
lost sight of him for moment. He reach
ed Broadway, and turned down that tho
roughfare. It was entirely deserted and as
silent as the grave. I could hear his foot
steps resound on the pavement, while mine
were inaudible When he had gained
White street, he paused for moment, and
then slowly turned off from the main tho
roughfare into it. Now was my time,
fastened my steps and soon reached him.
He did not know me--in another moment
had his throat in my grasp. could feel it
crunch between my fingers. He made des-
perate efforts to escape, but all to no pur-
pose; had hold of him too tightly for that.
I appeared to have superhuman power be-
slowed on me. [ could feel him growing
weaker and weaker; at last felt something
warm issuing fran his mouth on my hand.
[ looked, and by the moonlight saw it was
blood. [ then knew all was over--in fact
he was dead! I threw his body from me,
and hurried back again into Broadway. I
had not gone far up the street when | heard
the City Hall alarm bell ring; it was follow
ed by twenty others, and suddenly the whole
aspect of the street was changed. From be-
ing deserted it became teeming with life
The words, 'frep fire 2 echoed from mouth
to mouth, and before me saw the heavens
lighted with livid glare. commenced to
run with the rest, and, God of heaven how
shall 1 describe the agony | felt when dis
covered it was the house in which my Divi-
nifty lived that was in flames I scarcely
know what passed. [ have distinct recoll
lection of seeing black, charred corpse on
the pavement which they said was my angelic
girl. Then there was a long dreary blank
When [ regained my senses | found myself
confined in large house. They treated
me harshly. / suppose it was on account of
the murder I committed. Satan did not
keep his compact with me, and j had great
hopes [ should be able to set him at defiance
at last. Two weeks ago escaped from the
large house, and have wandered miles up
on miles. All my desire now is to escape
the penalty Of my compact. I would freely
die second time if I was sure Of eluding
Satan's clutch But t;,a 14lrI .~ti.
The stranger was here interrupted in his
narration by the sudden opening of the door
and the entrance of two men. The latter
leisurely walked up to the stranger and ex-
claimed:
80! Doctor, we have found you at last. "
$50 it appears" said the doctor in, a re-
signed tone. as5a. isa,ffs,
"Well, gentlemen" said one Of them,
eve hope he has entertained you" 2
''He has told us wonderful story" re-
Piled '...< sa.N5- z''
"Oh yes, we know all about it. It was
about beautiful patient, and about his be-
ing dead and coming to life again; about his
selling himself to the devil about his COM
mitting murder, and lastly about the body
of his Divinity being burnt to- a cinder. :"
Exactly his story" replied. .'I need
not ask you if it is true :. -. .@r.s...Ji
''No, not word Of it. His history can
be summed up in two or three words; he is,
as he states, doctor, and has practiced in.
New York city. But he has studied too
much and it turned his brain--in short he
is deranged, and has been confined in the
State Lunatic Asylum for four years. He
must either have read Or imagined the won-
derful story he relates-at all events he i'm
plicitly believes in it's truth and repeats it to
every one who will listen to it. Two weeks
ago he escaped from the asylum, and pref
ty chase we have had after him I tell you,
but, thank heavens! we have found him at
last. Come, DOCTOR" continued the keeper
addressing the stranger who sat with his
arms folded, scowling at the fire. II have
got carriage waiting for you outside !; let
us be moving" si.te57: e ! "a
The doctor rose without saying word,
and allowed himself to be conducted away.
''Therew said my friend after they had
all left the room, .'did not tell you it was
all hum" fr, !.
I prevented him from finishing the word
by pushing fresh segar into his mouth.
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