New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-21

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aoenslen,sn, yoa wish to capture Dick rurpin-
iAy, sir--we do. But what Is that to yous'' ex-
claimed Redbrow scrutinizng Baker.
This much. sir, know where Turpin is at this
moment, 4 answered tire latter.
2 You do !" cried the constable. jumping up from
his seat
Where is he, then ~
You shall know that when You give me the
money-the reward for his capture.H
Humphl you shall have the cash when you've
delivered him into our hands,
Il Then, sir, won't enlighten you on the sub
jet" said Baker in decided tone, and turned
away.
'sAlpheus Redbrow considered for a moment,
and then walked up to Baker, who had reseated
himself, and was slipping his ale in q very uncon-
cerned manner, and, tapping him on the shoulder,
said:
'sLook ye, master; I believe you're an honest
man. Now, I'll give you half of the reward (f23l
on your telling me how you came to know about
the thief.n
g Travelled with him last night = answered the
one addressed, sand he informed. me where he
was going. He relieved me Of my pnrse at the
aWhere did he say he was going? ~
e Give me the money and I'll lead you to him in
ten minutes will act on no other TERMS said
Baker, stamping MS IQ0t III tne hOoi. . iHuse
have the whole reward"
ozone sir,' exclaimed the constable, giving
Baker ESQ in gold, tied up in little bag !. Gen.
tlemen come; to horse. Turpin is ours tonight
g Landlord, have my mare at the door immedi-
ately,n cried Baker. And the landlord hustled
away 10 obey him.
Redbrow, Rockstone and the rest put on their
hats and examined their pistols, which as they
and holsters.
q The horses are ready, gentlemen, !" said Miles,
opening the door and putting in his head.
Redbrow and Rockstone, stepping up to the
landlord, paid their reck0nings, and then walked
out. Lightly did Baker leap into his saddle-Red
brow doing the same. The moon, just then break
ing forth from behind a cloud, threw stream of
light over the scene 50 that every object in the
MI. Redbrow,n cried Baker, aloud, " you wish
to see Dick Turpin I am he ~
So saying, the highwayman struck the spurs into
his mares TANKS, and swiftly galloped away over
the meadow. On he went, over the lawn in front
Of the inn until he came to high fence, which the
black mare cleared gracefully; and the horseman
sped onward in his lightning course.
Ha " shouted Redbrows his face scarlet with
rage and modification. :" Why stand we, dastards?
Forwardl''
nThe sudden fight of the highwayman had
taken the constables SO by surprise that they
looked on in amazement not knowing exactly
what to do, until reused by Redbrows shouting at
them-which he did just as Turpin was clearing
the fence--they gave their steeds the spur and
dashed after him. On they rode, all very well
until they cams to the fence, which Redbrow's
horse Immediately leaped; but Mr. Rockstone's
steed refused to go any farther, and stopped SO
suddenly as to throw that honorable gentleman
over his head and he alighted in mud puddle on
the opposite side The other constables had cleared
the fence after Redbrow, and rode on at rapid
pace, notwithstanding the cries Of the discounted
Mr.. Rockstone-who was sowedged in, that it was
impossible for him, without assistance to extricate
himself Turpin, in the meantime, had disappear
Cd anaidf 10 frnn m thp upi fprnr
& To return to myself: ] reached my farm house,
entered the sitting room. and, lighting couple Of
candles, sat down at the table, with Shakespeares
tragedy of Hamlet before me.
read on for about half an being en-
tranced by the production of the great Bard OF
Ayon-wheH was aroused from my occupation
by rap as with whip handle. arose and
walking out into the hail. opened the door. On the
threshold stood Mr.. Baker; but was surprised to
see him in such state as he was. He looked as if
he had been riding for his life and his little black
mare smoked and puffed so that inquired:
Why, Mr.. Baker, what has happened to YOUR
8 Laughing, and wiping his perspiring brow, he
said
4 Nothing, only some of Bessy,s fun, sir. She
started on regular race from the inn and persist
ed in it until we arrived here,'
Rather warm weather for such fast riding u I
said. But come in, Mr. Baker-come in. sir, and
let US see about supper"
We entered the sitting.room and, telling my
guest to seat himself went into the kitchen to
prepare supper. In few moments. i returned
with the meal on tray, which set down on the
table. My guest had taken the mare around to the
stable in the meantime.
You have nice little farm here, Mr.. Hunt
Yes, sir it is homely but comfortable house,
returned.
1t seemed to me, stthen, that there was noise
outside as Of horsemen; but did not hear it re,
peated, SO thought no more about it. entered
into conversation with Mr.. Baker concerning the
country, its products etc., for about half hour.
When that time had elapsed. heard . loud clat-
tering of horses hoofs and shouts of men outside.
.Blast them !' cried Baker, leaping to his feet,
They've scented me out
What do you mean, sir 2n said, somewhat as.
tonished.
was burst open, and Mr.. Redbrow, followed by the
other constabes, (minus Rockstone) rushed into
the apartment
"Ha hal, cried Redbrow;; 50, Mr.. Turpin,
At this was astounded-amazed at the fellows
GOODNESS and knaYery. Mfr. Redbrow then adj
dressed me:
NJ. Hunt. I ana surprised At your harboring
such robber as Turpin under your roof"
& knew him. sir, only as Mr.. Baker,
"Then he deceived you, too p?
As to his name and occupation, he did,
"Riskumln exclaimed Redbrow to one of the Of
fcers, advance and seize the prisoner ~
Not under my roof, sir" exclaimed. " The
rights Of hospitality shall not be thus violated.
Turpin or Baker, or whatever his name is, is my
guest, and as such viii defend him.
~
and the highwayman.
Take care, Mr.. Hunt said Redbrow, i" or /
will arrest you, also. In the name of King George
charge you sir, to deliver him into my hands, or
bear the penalty
Never mind the old GOOSE, said Turpin. 81
will take care Of myself
No sooner had he done speaking, than he
rushed toward the table, and, clapping both hands
upon the two. Candles put them out. The room
was now pitch dark.
Ha! don't let him foil us again y shouted the
constable, in his rage, leaping toward the place
where he had last seen the highwayman, But he
CROPPED about in vain, only clutehing hold Of Ris-
KUN by the legs. In the meantime Turpin had
reached window, jumped upon the SILL thrown
up the sash, and kicked out the shutter--the moon
light streaming in upon the tableau.
" Mr.. Hunt, ] thank yon for your kindness, = he
quickly said. Then, drawing pistol and pointing
it at Redbrow,n who was advancing to seize kim,
he exclaimed:
q Stand where you are Alphens, or by Jupiter,
I'LL send some cold lead through your skull!.
Notwithstanding this threat, Redbrow advanc.
ed and fred-the ball whizzing past Turpns
head.
Hal ha! ha!n laughed the highwayman.
4 Good evening, Mr.. Redbrow.''
So saying, he jumped through the window, fol-
lowed by the bullets Of all the constables, but es-
capped unhurt Quick as lightning he sped to the
stable, and, mounting his bonnie Black Bess, gal
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