Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-01-19
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cOnfOunded fool, one of the two"
"Just look" said he aloud to Alberto, as be
poured the Offering contents on to the rock,
and proceeded to make two piles of equal value,
''See the blunt. Ten, twenty, thirty, forty,
fifty, lucky this time, Cap'n; ten, twenty, thir-
ty, forty, fifty, a fine haul before breakfast, and
no mistake. Five, ten, fifteen, twenty; just
the change we are in need of; five, ten, fifteen,
twenty; eh, Cap'n."
EXACTLY. But, careful, Antoine. Remem.
Der the lookout, and keep me in range, or no
telling what mischief may brew out of this,
yet," said Antoine.
"Ay, right, Cap'n. Here, take your choice"
The Captain gathered up the pile nearest him
self and deposited it in his boot leg. " By JOve,
but he sleeps well, though, continued Manilli,
pitching his share carelessly into his breechss
pocket; suppose we shove him into quarters"
I" lust as you say. But be quick "
| They then tied his feet together, and his hands
behind him, with strong cords, and bandaged
his eyes with coarse handkerchief, and gagged
him with another, and pitched him into the
boat andIhurried home with their prize
1t was with the utmost difficulty that they
succeeded in getting him into the cavern with
out bruising him severely, as the water was quite
low, and they had to raise him five feet by main
strength, and shove him headlong through the
opening in the rocks.
1t was strictly against the laws of the Night
Hawks to take stranger beyond the ante-room
until he had been sworn, though not regularly
initiated Howard was. therefore, left upon q
miscellaneous pile of old clothing in one cor
ner, bound and gagged, while the Captain and
Manili passed in for refreshments, and to find a
safe deposit for their gold.
In the course Of half or three-quarters of an
hour, they returned, bringing large wine glass,
decanter of brandy and plate of soup. His
feet and hands were unbound and the gag re-
moved, but his eyes were left blindfoldcd.
Howard scarcely moved when his limbs were
unbound, but breathed heavily and was, appar-
emily, completely oblivious Of all that was pass
ing around him. He was evidently insensible,
as he neither moved nor spoke, but breathed
and groaned as il suffering mortal anguish
I" Harder up than thought" said Manelli.
He must be suffering extremely, by his groans.
What think you, Captain, is he dying!"
Lord Dying! No. Raise him up and
let me put the brandy to his lips" replied AL
berto. Ht4.
IL fear it is too late; see how pale and
death-likO. Quick, Cap'n, give him the BRAN
dy," said Manelli, as he raised the body to q
sitting posture, and manifesting the least shade
of anxiety in his tone and manner.
Alberto held a brimming glass of the choic-
est liquor to his lips. AT first he received but
trine into his mouth, ashe drew in his breath,
but as that triAe did its Office work, and he be-
gan to revive and come to himself, he parted
his lips and drank the precious beverage at q
draught. Itwss potion peculiarly appropri-
ate to his condition, and in less than quarter
of an hour he was quite sensible, though suf-
fering severely from the effects of his wounds
and unfortunate exposure to the cold and wet
of the previous night.
90, my God ! what has happened :" said he
in voice of anguish. .....
"Nothing worth mentioning said Alberto,
carelessly 'here, have some more brandy, and
something to eat, and you'll feel better.'
Where am -
"In very comfortable quarters, assure you,
and the best of company. So make yourself
easy, and have another glass Of brandy"
"Brandy, brandy"
"Heres the very best article said Alberto,
filling glass and holding it to the lips of How
ard, who drank it off, and Immediately raised
himself on his elbow
Who are you! Ny God what has hap
pened ?" said Howard endeavoring to remove
the bandags from his eyes with one hand, while
he supported himself in reclining posture
with the other ''' @sa-
"No use, friend Howard; not the least;
can't give you your eyes yet. Be patient till
you get better have something to eat, and
more brandy" replied Mahelli. .D aAs
/" Who are you :" asked Howard again, who
now, to the surprise Of all, got upon his knees.
and reached out his hands for something to help
him up. 1850 -'" t''o ga. h' "'ft'sa
"Friends us Il
''Yes, thank God for that l--the real Simon
pure. Let me eat morSel.'
i'oThere, eat what you like, said Manilla, en-
tending plate of soups with little cold meat
and a slice of bread. .,6 ssis3ea Qaiaaea8
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