Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1860-01-19
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memory, tor which rum is SO celebrated. tie
remembered the glorious old times at Slocums
tavern, and he remembered like horrid dream,
his effort ut reformation, and his shipwreck on
the rockc. '' 's.a#A
Come boys sop mocking, and off with the
bandage understand the game now, aud will
do the honorable of course" said Howard, as
Antoine and the Captsin reappcared at the end
of half an hour. If aH..a
"You understand it, ell I" said Manelli, in
affected surprise.
"Of course do I know where I'm well
enough" s". iF#
Where I" at.e e
"In the bar room of Sloeums tavern. Come
boys, you've tOrmented me enough for that
For what 7"
6 Leaving such company. Come, off with
the bandage and let me see daylight again
I've got chink enough left yet"
He thrust his hand into his pocket, expect
ing to draw out handful Of change.
:" Lost, boys; hanged, if | arm t broke, after
all. Curse the luck. Split into the lake, by
hell, and here AN ="
g Not in Slocum tavern, Though, by long
shot"
NOT
" Better company and more rum Have you
forgot leaving ST. Aubin with a couple Of
boatnen!"
G(Iartninlv nnt hang tho fools ~
"Apd the storm which drove you upon the
rocks %
''I remember it,
"Wel, my dear sir, you are, at this present
time, on the island Of rocks which you saw to
the east, in the company of men who never 60
dry, nor suffer for want Of money in short,
with band of outlaws" said Alberto, frankly.
"No matter, off with the bandage"
1t was strange how little this announcement
affected him. One who has for long time
been deprived Of his rest, and knows the over
whelming desire to sleep, even at the sacrifice OF
everything which he feels, knows something Of
the intense satisfaction with which Howard
partook Of the brandy. The possession of some
kind OF spurious liquors, seemed to him the
very acme of human happiness, the only thing
of really great importance. 1t was so intense
ly gratifying that swallowed up every other
consileration-lov OF ome-duly-right-
all things. Accordingly he took the prescribed
oaths, aud thought be had purchased never
failing supply Of the precious liquid at cheap
rate
I" You must,fFst be sworn,'' said Alberto.
" Proceed
j." You solemnly swear, that during your con-
nection with this band of Night Hawks, you
WILDE governed In all cases by the rules and
regulations which govern the other members?"
"a swear" ...f
6 That you will obey in all cases, and what
soever the command, the orders of your Cap
tainG"
II swear
That you willsnever betray a secret of the
order, or of al individual member of the same,
though tortured and put to death for silence ="
81 swear. Now off with the bandage.'
"Wait moment. You solemnly swear fur
thermore, to have no secrets from the Captain,
nor engage in any undertaking on your own pri-
Vate account, nor to say or do anything in con-
nection with any other organization whatsoever,
without the consent and counsel of this order
oil Night Hawksa"
II swear"
Nor in any manner, through fear, favor, or
hope OF reward, to leave or disconnect yourself
with this band Of outlaws3" L
81 swear"
/" But to do all in your power, for the success
of each and every undertaking duly entered in
10 by this organization, and for the prosperity,
individually and collectively, of the Night
Hawks, and to hunt to death every traitorl"
81 swedr."
g Take the cove Manelli, and remember that
you stand responsible for his actions, till such
time as we see fit to initiate him into the honors
and mysteries of this most honorable body of
Night Hawks"
Manelli took Howard by the hand and con-
Quoted him through the great hall, to an apart
ment at the extreme north end, about eight
feet square, well-lghted, and fitted up with the
various conveniences for cooking, eating and
sleeping. and where his bandage was removed, a
small table drawn to the center of the room, on
which WAS placed deCanters Of various kinds Of
liquors and pack of cards; and where they
were joined by Alberto, and proceeded to enjoy