Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-05-13

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with ease, Senorita;" and, producing one
of my revolyers, explained to her the man
ner in which it was TO be used.
"And this, you say, will shoot some half a
dozen times %
81 think it safe to calculate that five charges
out of six will explode, Senorita"
"a very formidable weapon, indeed p she
replied "and with such l can almost fancy
we are safe. You have another, you say, like
this 2'
/ produced it.
"What a beautiful invention!" she observ-
ed, reaching over and taking it from my hand.
Then, extending her hands, one of the reyoly-
ers in each, she continued :-"Armed like this
one might almost count himself safe against n
host! You say this is fired in this manner q"
she proceeded, cooking one of the weapons MS
she spoke, and pointing it toward the road.
Have a care, Senorita, or you will dis
charge ii"
The words were scarcely uttered, when her
fingers pressed the trigger, and one of the bar
rels was exploded with a sharp report. A min
ute after, and while was gently Gliding her.
we heard loud, quick tramp of horses, and
several sharp, rapid EXPLANATIONS. The next
moment our conveyance was stopped sudden
ly, and we saw ourselves surrounded bv some
eight or ten mounted men-one of whom, in a
loud voice, exclaimed
Yield, you prisoners, or die y
"Quick, SenoritaW said /, extending nv
hand; quick, in Heavens name give me
one OF those weapons, for now is the time for
decisive action %
Nay" she replied, putting the weapons be-
hlnd her, you will be too hasty. Let them
suppose we yield-let them open the door"
80, no, it will be too late 7"
AS spoke, the door was suddenly thrown
open, and three or four swarthv, heavily
bearded men presented themselves to NV
view.
"Quick, Senorita, for the love of God!" |
cried, grasping at her arm
Hold r she exclaimed, instantly present.
ing one Of my own revolvers at my head.
resistance is useess-you are our prisoner! !"
Good God!' l exclaimed, perfectly astound-
ed; our prisoner did you say 1t is not
possible that one so fair and lovely as your
self, is in any manner connected with this ban
ditti p
1T is even so, Senor," she replied, with
one Of her most bewitching smiles, still keep.
ing one OF my own weapons turned against
myself and significantly pointing to the other
door "You will obige us by stepping forth
and giving yourself into the care of these
good gentlemen, who will see that YOU are
treated as a brave man should be, but who
VIII trouble you meantime for any little
change and valuableS you might have to
spare !"
There seemed to be no help for 1.-THE beau
tiful Senorita Paula Valerde was a spy and ac-
complete Of the lddrones She had entered the
at Perote for no other purpose than
TO ascertain the exact condition of things in
SIDE, and be able to signalize her associates as
she passed along, so that they might know ex-
actly III what manner to conduct themselves,
and make their work sure, without risk. BY |
a simple stratagem she had obtained nv arms
just at the point where she knew the attack |
would be made; and her discharge of the pis-
tol as if by accident, was the sign to show
them that all was secure.
81 acknowledge myself conquered by being
outwitted," said l. bowling to la Senorita
Then turning to the robbers, who had now
collected in body, in front of the door of the
diligencia, continued:
Gentlemen, will you permit me to alight
and make you some valuable presents In
the language Of your country, all | have is
yours"
The leader of the party bowed politely in
return, and said, with grim smile
Isl, Senior, we should be most happy to re-
ceive anything which SO distinguished tray-
eler may have to bestow"
With this quickly stepped from the vehi-
cle. ond ono oi,icl, Searching GLANCE mt me
in nossossion Of fhn wbole state of affairs.
The diigencia had been stopped in wild,
gloomy place, and the driver was sitting care
lessly on his box, taking everything as a mat
ter of course. He might also be an accom-
plice of the robbers, or he might not, but in
either case, there was little hope of assistance
from him-any attempt of the kind would GER
soore,. ~ ia+ar oIancod mn and down tbe
rood ,vLaro Il ,von9d het,veen darly oyersbad-
OWING trees Int discovered nothing to rive me
any 6one
The robbers some EIGHT or ten in number.
and ali well armed were collecting around me
mart of them mounted and tbe Others standing
On their feet holding their mustangs by the
bride. Looking upon nv case as a desperate
one. so far as being plundered was concerned
I still retained nv presence of mind, and now
stood singly between numbers but the idea
Of Welding tamely to this outrage was repug-
nant to nv very nature, and | resolved to put
the least favorable opportunity for defence and
retaliation to the strongest test.
"Will Won accent this purse?" said |, pro-
ducine one that held several gold coins, and
handing it to the chief of the ladrones.
"Thank you, Senor you are very kind, ;"
he said as he took it in his hand, with polite
how and ch;nked the money.
"rbis diamond min NAV nrove accountable to
vour friend . I added as I ouietly removed it
fror, the bosom of NV shirt and handed it to
tha l,o,io,non on his LEFT who received il in the
s san nol;te manner ssThis diamond ring |
$50 e., viii roto;n az keensal,e u contin
ued 9raying the level from INV finger and
,,reso min i 70 third 81 beg your pardon,
Saroras . nursued glancing at the Senorita
DsIa iii nv 9nistoIs Still in her nosses-
A""i'' "No' t.. -; ~, ~ d;I;rano;o