The Carrollton sun., 1861-03-30

IltilI iIOIk ihts y'u "''h
in, and assist mo to secure whoever you
may find here
These arrangements were ut tho pro-
por time put fully into operation. AS
evening drew near, saw that the sub
agent and his allies were properly
socrcted, and, first enjoining vigilance
upon them, | entered tho mysterious
and fatal chamber. The lamp which
carried served to reveal ovoa'y part of it,
and I quickly became aware that there
was nothing unusual about tho appear
anco of tho room. 1t was very much
such bed chamber as might be mot
with in almost every village inn.
Nevertheless, Immediately commonc-
ed u systematic examination. search
ed vorywhcre-nder the bed, in the
closet, and behind the window curtains
but my search revealed nothing. L
was certain that no ono was hidden in
the room, and there us certainly seemed
no place of ingress save the door.
was beginning to become anxious.
| roHcctod that the danger might como
from an unexpected source. sat
down, and for an hour waitcd-waitod
in rsstloss expectancy for tho appear
ance of tho assassin-but still l waited
in vain. Looking ut my watch, found
that it was near midnight. My un-
accustomed vigil had woaried me, and,
placing my pistols undor tho pillow
| T. I I, ,l ,,yif
my clothes. l was not long in discover
ing that this bed was of somewhat sinngu-
lar construction-th formation of tho
top being rather concavo than other
wise, and soadjusted that tho occupant
could not possibly rest in it any other
way than upon his back in tho middle.
Upon his back. That seemed rather
q singular discovery to mako just at
that moment. Had not ovory ono OF
tho murdered mon been stabbed through
tho back2 Yos; and Zach ono of
them must have received his death
wound whilo in this worry bed, just Us L
! CIick-click-clic
Three sharp distinct sounds, appor-
ontlv close at hand, interrupted my
reflections, know their meaning in an
instant: these sounds neod no inter
protor. l arose quickly and silontly,
and prasping my pistols, awaited tho
next movement of tho unseon assassin.
Click, click. That noise again, and
now tho croalting of u hinge. Next
there was u shulilmg sound, which made
mo aware that thoro was man under
tho bed, and tho next moment | saw tho
blade of dagger driven up through
| tbo muttrnss, in tho worry place where
| | had been lying! gave n low groan,
which was answered by u chucklo from
tbcneath the bed.
| AN easy death Now for tho spoils,'
| heard tho Same voico say.
| At the Same instant the head and
shoulders of tho mn-keopor were thrust
ont from the bed hangings. Covering
him with the muzzlo of my pistol |
said :.
Come forth, sir, and deliver yourself
up. Your innocent guost is no other
tLop n detective officer. Do not ut
4 tefnpt to escape ] shall certainly fro
1 if you do /!
i I Bat he did try, and suddenly sent IA
4 pistol ball nftor him. The report was
i succeeded by dcop groan, and
| instantly NJ. Bcrrot and his assistance
rushed in. A hasty search discovered
tbc landlord undcr the bed, waIloring in
Ihis. blood, and tho hostlcr was seized
before he had n opportunity to clos"
tho secret panel IN the wall through
which he attempted to escape.
This panel, ns short search dis
closed to us, opened dlrccIIy Ih'o u
hollow unrtition which communicated
with lower room. By moan5 oi thi5
uraupc cpntrvan"c, the assassinB had
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