White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-04-21
WHITE CLOUD KANSAS, THURSDAY, APRIL q, 1859.

1.-THE devil" they both exclaimed, anC
looked at each other in surprise.
"We must manage him SOMEHOW
said Hans. "for he has money; / am Ger
tain of that" -
Hadn't we better attend to that 'ert
gal, first 90 suggested one.
Eyes, the old man is fixed now fol
the gal !" and picking up the light, they
left the room.
"What girl % thought /. 'Is it pos.
sible some person as unfortunate as my.
self has been compelled to stop here 90
l listened eagerly. and presently crash
came, followed by a shriil scream. ]
sprang toward my door, but recolleeted
that had it well secured. / hesitated q
moment, when another scream more ter
rife than the first, followed by the sharp
report of pistol. 1t was but the work
of moment to unfasten the door and dash
out. AS l sprang into the passage, met
two men, who fred simultaneous, but
without effect. / levelled my revolver.
and sent the contents of one barrel through
the head of one, who tumbled heavily
down stairs, dragging his companion with
him.
l rushed into the room, and found the
girl sheltered behind the bed, keeping
Hans at bay with revolver. AS / en-
tered, Hans sprang at me with iendish
expression. and in spite of my efforts,
seized me in his Herculian clutches. My
pistol now was of no use, so hurting it
from me, drew my knife, and soon put
an end to the struggle. gathered up
my pistol, and hurried the girl into my
own room, and soon had the door secure
ly barricaded. l then explained to her
our situation, and how I came to discover
she was to be a victim. But when Told
her of the old man. she family gasped-
ait is my father I" and the next moment
lay senseless on the floor. Now, was in
a trying position. | expected every mo-
ment the attack Of the robbers would be
renewed, and in all probability would
overpower us, and then our dooms would
be sealed. involuntarily cast my eyes
towards the window, as If it would afford
some point of escape. But then the rob
berS would have fair chance-could sur.
round us, and murder us without show Of
defence. had all this time counted on
my fair companion as an assistsnt. not
rejecting that she was a woman, and |
essayed to protect her. When this thought
crossed my mind, all my combative pow
ers were aroused, and l felt strong and
competent to contend with host.
/ heard whispering, and footsteps gen
tly stealing up the stairs. a dim light
shone beneath the door, and revealed sew
eral large holes and cracks. I kept my
eyes intently fixed in that direction. while
my heart palpitated so loud. that its vi
brations could be distinctly heard.
A slight shutting of the feet, and crash.
crash went several reports, while bullets
whizzed sharply about my head. The
girl gave shrill scream, 1 groaned and
crept close to the door. which was riddled
with bullets, and thro' the holes | could
plainly discern their actions.
l still had FIVE shot in my revolver,
and determined to use them to the best
Hes done for" said one, as he stood
cycling the door.
"But the GAL" replied little, short.
thick set man; ''she fights like thunder"
"Hal you towards, who would fear
returned the first speaker with
a sneer.
Jim Bates, I'll make you smell pow
der, for that, afore mornin'," said the
little man. savagely.
eve must have this ERE door open :"
and suiting the action to the word, an as
sault was made upon ii.
1 levelled my pistol and fred. when.
with an oath. tie man fell back upon the
floor. Igaye them two more shots, when
they retreated precipitately down stairs.
reloaded my pistol and returned to my
who was trying to staunchthe
blood which was flowing from a wound
in her neck.
81 fear, sir, my life is short, and sim
cerely thank you for your kind protec-
tion," she feebly murmured. and sank ex-
hausted on the bed.
was about to offer some assistance,
when / again heard steps on the stairs,
and earnest talking, as of persons remon-
strating. Thinking the attack at the door
would be renewed, l drew the bedstead
against it, and threw the light bedding |
over the head board, and thus formed
kind of breast-work.
SAY, Mister, don't shoot, L want to
speak few words with you." said
voice at the head of the stairs.
"I'll shoot the first man who comes
near that door," replied saVagely.
"Oh, no don't, I'm your friend" he
replied, in tone which carried treachery
With it. "Come to the door, will you?"
Eyes but don't you come"
81 won't-aro you there?"
YES"
"Close ?"
Eyes"
/ felt slight movement Of the bed over
be trap, during which time the men out
tide kept up an incessant jabber.
One end of the bed was raising softly.
md taking hold of it with my left hand,
gently raised tnp, until ! could discov-
II head above the opening.
care you at the door p
"Yes''-and simultaneously with my
answer went leaden messenger through
he head in the trap, and bang came
rra..I--l. Al H.