Smyrna times., 1861-04-04
The Lady and the Robber.

In large, lonely house. situated in the south
OF EBgl land, there once lived lady and her
two ma I'd. servants. They were far away from
all human babItaiiOns, but they seemed to nave
felt no fear, but to have dwet there peacefully
aud happily. Ii was the lady's custom, with
her maids, to go round the house every eve.
ming, To see If all the windows and doors were
operly secured. One night she bad accom-
panied them as usual, and found that all was
safe. They left her in the passage close TO her
room. and then went to their own, which was
quite at the outside of the house. As the lady
opened the door, she distinctly saw a man
under the bed. What could she 90! Her
servants were far away and could not h ear her
1t she screamed for help, and even if they had
como to her assistance, these three weak wo-
meh were no match for a desperate hou-e.
breaker. She clOsed the door aud locked II
on the inside, which she was always in the
habit of doing. She then leisurly brushed her
hair. and putting on her dressing gown, she
took her Bible aud sat down 10 resd. She
read aloud, and chose a cha pier that had pecu.
liar reference TO Gods waichfuness over us,
and constant care OF US by night a nd BY day
When It was flashed she knelt and prayed at
great length. still utiering her words aloud,
specially commencing herself and servants to
Gods protection. and dwelling upon their utter
serve them from all danger. At last ste rose
from her knees. put out her candle, and laid
down IN bed. but did not sleep. After lew
minutes had elapsed, she was conscious that
the man was standing by her bedside. He beg.
ged Of her not 10 be alarmed.
came here To rob you, but after The words
you have read. and the prayers you have Ut.
tered. no power on earth could induce me 10
hurt you, or touch thing in your house. But
you mnst remain perfectly quiet and not inter.
fere with me. shall now give signal TO my
companions, which they will Understand, and
then we will go away and you may sleep in
peace, for give you my solemn word no one
shall harm you, aud the smallest thing belong
ing 10 you shall not be disturbed" He then
went to the window, opened it, and whislled
softly. Returning 10 the lady's aide. who had
not spoken or moved. he said, {" Now sm go
ing. Your prayer has been heard, and no dis.
aster will betall YOU" He left the room, aud
soon all was quiet, and the lady fell asleep,
s'lll upheld by that calm and beautiful faith
aud trust.
This account is copied from the London
Packet. and gives the following additional &C.
count:
! AdditiOnGl.-We have received an extinct
from a letter fully corroboraIing the remarkable
anecdole of" The Lady and the Kobber,'' and
adding some facts that enhance the fact of her
escape. We quote the words of the letter:
''ln the first place the robber told her that
II she had gave any alarm or token of resistance,
he had fully determined TO murder her: so that
II was Gods good guidance that told her to
follow the course she Took" Then, before he
went away, he said, must have The book you
read out Of, and carried off her Bible, willingly
enough given, you may be sure. This ha p.
pened many years ago, and only smparatively
recently did the lady hear any more Of him.
She was attending religious meeting in York.
shire. where. after several noted clergy and
others had spoken. man arose, stating that
he was employed as one of the book. ha W kers
OF The society, aud told the story of the mid.
night adventure, as a testimony of the wonder
full power Of the word of God lie concluded,
Il am that man. The lady arose from her
seat in The hall, and said. quietly, 1T 10 all
true attn that lady" ...t -. r. ...