Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-09-28
MISCELLANY.
A Thrilling Incident.

The following thrilling incident is extrac-
ted from very interesting paper in Beat
ly's Miscellany, entitled Hours in Hindo-
STAN The Cobra Copella is said to be one
of tie most yenomous species of serpents in
the East, its bite being attended with almost
instant death
We had been playing all the evening at
whist. Our stakes had been gold mohur
points and twenty on the rubber. Maxey
who was always lucky, had won five con-
secutive bumpers, which lent sef-satisfed
smile TO his countenance, and made US the
loosers, anything but pleased, when he sud-
denly changed his countenance and hesila-
taied to play. This the more surprised us,
since he was one who seldom pondered,
being so perfectly master of the game that
he deemed long consideration superfous.
Play away Maxey what are you about ?
impatiently demanded Churchill, one ofthe
most impetuous youths who ever wore the
uniform of the body guard.
Hush 7 responded Maxey, in tone
which thrilled through us, at the same
time turning deadly pale.
Are you unwell said another about to
start up, for he believed our friend had been
taken suddenly i'll.
For the love of God sit quiet, replied
the other, IN tone of extreme fear or pain,
and he laid down his cards.
If you value my life move not.
What can he mean ?-has he taken leave
of his senses demanded Churchill, appeal
ing TO myself
Don't start-don't move, tell you, in a
sort Of whisper can never forget, uttered
Maxey.
IF you take any sudden motion l am a
dead man he exclaimed.
We exchanged looks. He continued:
Remain quiet and all NAV yet be well
I've cobra copella round my leg
Our first impulse was to draw back our
chairs but an appealing look from the vic.
tim induced us to remain, although we were
aware that should he transfer but one fold,
and attach himself TO any other of the party
that individual might be counted dead
man, so fatal is the bite Of that dreadful
monster.
Poor Mavey was dressed as many ole
residents still dress in India, namely, breech
es and silk stockings. Therefore he more
plainly felt every movement of the snake
His countenance assumed lived hue the
words seemed to leave his mouth without
the feature altering its position, so rigid
was the look, so fearful was he lest the
slightest muscular movement should alarm
the serpent and hasten his bite. We were
in agony little less than his own during the
scene.
'He is eoiling round muttered Maxey
Il feel him cold-co'd TO my limb and now
he thickens--for the love of heaven call fol
some milk dare not speak aloud let il
I be placed near me; let some be placed or
the floor.
Churchill cautiously gave the order and
a servant slipped out of the room.
Don't stir. Northcote, you moved youI
head. BY everything sacred / conjure you
not 10 do so again. II cannot be long ere
my fate is decided. I've wife and two
children in Europe: tell them that l died
blessing them-thai my last prayer was foi
them. The snake Is winding around my
calf-T leave them all possess. can al
most fancy feel his breath. Great God
to die in such mannerl
The milk was brought and carefully pu
! down; a few drops were sprinkled ON tho
floor. and the affrishied servant drew back
Again Maxey spoke;
No. it has no effect On the contrary
he has uncnrled the upper fold ! dare
} not look down, but am sure that he is abou
TO draw back and give the bite Of deail