Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-04-04
Thrilling Incident.

n 1nCI0enI,
The following thrilling incident is extract
ed from very interesting paper in Bentley's
Miscellany, entitled Hours in Hindostin y
The Cobra Corslla islsaid to be one of the
most venomous species of serpents 10 the
East, its bite being attended with almost in
stand death:
We had been playing all the evening at
whist. Our stakes had been gold mohur
points, ,sand twenty on the rubber, Maxey.
who was always lucky. had won FIVE consecu-
tive bumpers, which lent self-satished smile
to his countenance, and made Us loosers, any
thing but pleased. when be suddenly chan ged
his countenance aud hesitated to play. This
the more surprised Us. since he was one who
seldom pondered, being so perfectly master
of the game that he deemed long considera-
tion supertuous'
play away Ma1ey; what are you about?' i'm
patiently demanded Churchill, one of the most
impetuous youths that ever wore the uniform
of the body guard.
thrilled through Us, at the same time turning
deadly pale.
"Are you unwell?' said another, about to
start up. for be believed our friend had been
suddenly taken i'll
For the love of God, sit quiet" replied
the other, in a tone denotiug extreme pain or
fear. and be laid down his cards.
''Ifyou value my life, move not"
What car he uean?-Has he taken leave
of his senses? demanded Churchill appealing
10 myself.
''Don't start don't move, tell you," in
sort of whisper never can forget, uttered
Maxey.
IF you make any sudden motion, I'm a
dead man.' he exclaimed.
We exchanged looks. He continued:
Remain quiet. all may yet be we'll I've
a cobra copella around my leg"
Our first impulse was to Draw back our
chairs; but an appalling look from the victim
induced US 20 remain, although we aware
that should the reptile transfer but one fold,
and attach himself to any other of the party,
that individual might already be counted a
dead man. SO frightful is the bite of that dread
monster.
Poor Maxey was dressed as many old resi-
dents still dress in India-namely, breeches
AID silk stockings. Therefore he more plain
ly felt every movement of the snake His
countenarce assumed 4 iivid hue; the words
seemed to leave bis mouth without the feature
altering Its position, so rigid was the look, SO
fearful was he that the slightest muscular
movement should alarm the serpent and b ST
en- his bite.
We were in agony little less than his own du-
ring the scene.
. '.He is coiling round" muttered Maxey.-
feel him cold-cold to my limb; and uow
he thickens-for the love OF Heaven, call for
some milk. dare not speak loud; let 1t be
placed near me; let some be placed on the
hoor.''
Churchill cautiously gave the order; and g
servant slipped out of the room.
Don't stir. Northcote, you moved your
head. By everything sacred coDjure you
not to do so again. 1t cannot be long ere nv
fate is decided. I've wife and two children
in Europe; tell them I died blessing them
that my last prayers wero for them The
snake Is winding around my calf-I leave
them all possess can almost fancy feel
his breath Great God, to die in such man
ner.'
The milk was brought. and carefully put
down; few drops we're sprInkied on the H0or
and the affrighted servant drew back
Again Maxey spoke:
''No-it has no effect. On the contrary,
he has uncurled the upper fold, L dare not
look down but L am sure that he is about 70
draw back aud give the bite of death with
more than iatai precision. Receive me, y
Lord, and pardon me-my last hour bas come
Again he pauses. die firm, but this is past
no. He has un6one ano.her
fold, end loosens himself Can he be going
to some one else? We Involuntary started.
For the love of Heaven, stir net? I'm
dead man; but hear me. He still loosens-
he is aboat to stsrt Move not, but beware
Churchill, he falls off that way. Oh, this ag-
ouy is too hard to bear Another pressure
and aud l am dead No. he relaxes"
At the moment poor Maxev ventured to
look down; the snake had unwound himself.
the last coil had fallen, and the reptile was
making for the milk.
II am savedi | an savcd"' and Maxey
bounded from his chair, and fell senseless into
the arms of one of his servants. La another
instant, need it be added. we were all disper-
sed,-the snake was killed, aud our poor
friend carried. more dead than alive, to his
room