Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-12-26
MISCELLANEOUS.
VENGEANCE,
A Tale Of the Texan BraTOs.
BY WILLIAM EARLE BINDER,

Just previous to the Revolution, a bold,
fine looking, athletically built young man,
whose name was Luke Denny, made his ap-
pearance in Texas, and offered his services
for the bloody struggle which was then about
| to commence. OF course his offer was at
once accepted.
Throughout the war Denny rendered him
self particularly prominent; and no one man
did more for the independence of Texas than
this young volunteer. Every body conceded
that point without a single Qualification
Brave, bold, resolute and daring, he won uni
the highest to the lowest.
At the conclusion of the war, he returned
TO his native State in the East, promising his
new feiends, however. to come back again and
make Texas his home.
Six months later he reappeared, accompa-
MED by very pretty young woman, whom
he introduced as his wife, and it subsequent
ly came out that he had been engaged to the
young lady, who was poor orphan. previous
to his going to Texas, and that his visit to
home was almost solely and expressly to make
her his wife-he, too, was nearly alone In the
world
Denny's love for Mary-that was his wife's
given rame-was only equalled by her love
for him, and the most casual observer would
have speedily noticed that the interesting cou-
pie positively idolized- each ether-------
On his arrival IN Texas, Denny settled
down for quiet life in a rude but pleasant
little home. Quiet. however, he was not to
remain, as events soon proved.
One day when he was necessarily away
from his home, and Mary was consequently
all alone, pair of villainous looking fellows
made their appearance at the cabin and de-
manded admittanee. Mary, 1t appeared, had
discovered the desperadoes (such was their
character) on their first approach, and in am
pie time to close, bar and barricade the doors
and windows.
1t will be seen by this that Mary was a
woman of some resolution and presence of
mind. and in measure, prepared for any or
binary emergency.
"They look evil enough, and yet may not
mean any HARM" she said to herself, ''still
as Luke says, it is always best to be well guar
ded The house is strong, and don't think
have much to fear. though l really know
buJ little about such matters. As it is. how
ever, must do the best l can till Luke gets
back. which cant be long"
The men approached, knocked and deman-
ded to have the door opened. Mary took no
notice of them, but remained perfectly quiet
Still the men knocked, pounded and cried
for admittance-
Meantime DeUuy was rapidly approaching
his home. As he neared the ho1se or cabin,
for either term is applicable, the mingled
cries and knocking struck upon his ears. and
of course hasteDed his steps In little while
he had approached near enough to observe
what was transpiring. Hating in a convent
ent place he watched the progress of events
for few moments. Finally he stepped for
ward, and boldly confronted the outlaws
':That is my houseI" said be. in fearless
tone what do you want pounding at the
door In this manner?"
The braves seemed to feel that Denny was
not man to be trifed with, aud after exchan-
ging rapid glance they altered their plan
accordingly, very respectfully protesting they
meant no harm whatever-that they were not |
evil disposed men, as their rough and unpre-
possessing appearance might seem to indicate, |
but all they desired was just little rest and |
Denny mistrusted the whole story, but as
the outlaws were very civil and respectful, |
and he had no fear of any present danger. he
thought it best to humor the lie, and, for Ma |
ry's sake. get rid of them in the quietest man
ner possible.
L
responded, and opened the door; and after
greeting his wife and reassuring her fears
Denny invited the outlaws to walk inside. |
The rascals at once complied respectfully sa-
luting Mary. and assuring her that she was
mistaken in supposing they meant harm to
any one.
Without many words, refreshments were
placed before the fellows. and, subsequently,
pipes we're handed to them After good |
long smoke, during which time they signi6ed
their intention of leaving. thanking Mr. aud
Mrs. Denny for their kindness, and finally de-
parted.
Denny watched them until they were well
out of sight. then shut locked the door, and
sat down to talk over matters and things IN
general with his beloved wife.
A week passed. and, meanwhile, the Den
py's remained perfectly undisturqed and at