The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-07-27

sho.g some returning signs of life The
fist impulse of jim, when he fairly saw
his position, was to turn Nathan off. He
struggled desperately, but he was in vice
his efforts were unavalling.
Friend, thee must keep still until am
done with thee said Nathan. Il believe
am an humble instrument in the hands
Of Providence, to chastise thee, and trust
when | am done with thee, thou viii: be a
changed man. Friend James does thou
not repent attacking meg
'Nor said jim with AL oath let me
up and III show YOU.
| will not let thee up, thou impious
wretch replied Nathan. Darest thou
profane tho name of thy Maker? l will
check thy respiration for moment
Nathan as good as his word, clutched
Jim by the throat. He compressed his
grip-a gurglng sound could be heard
Jim's face became distorted-a tremor ran
through his frame. He was evidently un
dergoing process of straugulation. Ma
than relaxed his grip, but not until the
choking process had sufficiently as he
thought tanned the perverse spirit of Jim.
II took some moments for bin enhae suf
ticient air to address the Quaker.
i knock UNDER said Jim enough !,
let me up
Nay, thou hast not got half enough.
Thou art now undergoing process of NOR
al publication, and thou must be content
to remain where thou hest until am done
with thee Thou just profaued the name
of thy Maker; confess, dost thou repent
thy wickedness I!
No, hanged if do!'
Thou perverse man. replied Nathan,
in an imploring tone, say that thou re-
pentest thy wickedness.'
FL be hanged if do'
Wit thou not 2 replied the Quaker
must | use compulsory means! | will
compless thy windpips again, unless thou
give me answer III the affirmative-say
quick, art thou sorryP
'No-I-I-y e-s,' shreked Jim in a
gurgling tone, as the Quaker tightened
his grip, yes, [ am sorry
Is thy sorrow Cody sorrow!' enquired
Nathan.
Jim rather demurred giving an alfirma-
tive answer to this question, but gentle
squeeze aImonished him that ne had Bet
ter yield.
Yes replied Jim, my sorrow is a
Cody sorrow
A Cody sorro" leadeth to repentance,
replied Nathaa; we ars progressing fine
ly. Thou said ju t now that was a lying
canting, coa ardly, mischief making hypo
crite. Thou wronged me in assel ting
these things, and sIandered my persuasion,
Dost thou recall those assertions !!
Yes, do; now let me 60
am not done with the yet said Ma
than; thou hast been dsturber Of the
peace Of this ne:gLborhood time out of
laind--thy hand las been raised against
every man-thou art bIawler. Wilt
thou promise me that in the future thou
wilt lead more peaceful lte; that thou
wilt love thy neighbor as tbyself 2
Yes, all but the Quakers.'
'Thou must make no EXCEPTIONS, re-
piled Nathan | insist upon all atfirma
tive answer
Il won't say yes to that Il will die
frstn
q struggle now ensued between the
TWO, but Jim had his match.
Thou must yield, James | insist on
it, said Nathan and he grasped, Jim by
the throat. [ will choke thee into sub
mission thou must answer affirmatiyely;
say after me, / promise to love my neigh
Dor as myself, including the Quaker"
Il won't promise is that, III be cussed
if | do replied Jim.
Il viii check thy respiration if thou
don't. Wilt thou yield
mo, won't, I'll be blasted if l do
answered jim.
Thee had better give in; / will choke
thee again if thee does not; see, my grip
tightene,' replied Nathan.
Aud Nathan did compress his grip, and
the choking process again went on. Jims
face first became distorted, then purple
his tongue lolled out, and his eyes protru-
ded from their sockets; his body writhed
like drunken mans. Nathan persisted
in holding his grip until Jim became en-
tirelv passive; he then relaxed his hold.
jim was slow in recovering his senses
when he did be begged Nathan for rnercy's
sake to reiase hun
When thee will make the promise |
exact from thee, but no sooner,' replied
Nathan.
Jim saw that he was powerIess, and that
the Quaker was resolute. lie felt 1t was
DO use to persist in stubborness.
| will give in III promise to love my
neighbor as myself he replied.
Including the Quakers, insinuated Ma
than.
Yes; including the Quakers,' replied
Jim.
Thou mayes. arise then, friend james;
and trust the lesson thou hast learned to
day, will make more peaeeabe citizen
of thee, and, hope, better man, an
swered Nathan.
Poor jim was entirely humble; he left
the field with hi. spirit completely cowed.
Not long after this occurrence, the story
was bruitea about. He soon after left the
scenes OF his many triumphs, and his late
disastrous defeat, and ernigrated to dis
tance. The last | heard of him he was
preparing to make another move. Being
pressed for his reasons Why he again eml
Ixratap ba suid n colony of Ouakars were