Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-03-06

With his uniform success, he soon disposed
of his stock to the English graziers, and with
a well filled purse he started on his return. lie
had nearly reached the confines of Scotland,
when, quietly walking along the highway, ac-
companied by his faithful dog, he was overta-
ken by an Euglishman, well dressed and OF
pleasing appearance. lie drew near Duncan,
and familiarly accostcd him.
"Well, my good fellow, whittier are you
bound? You're hcrdsman, sec."
'.Ies, from Argylcshire, sir.''
"And do you not fear to travel alone, with
your wallet we'll filled, doubt not, with Eng
lish gold.'
"Not quite alone" the brave Highlander
replied, drawing his dirk; " for there's real
Scotch blade that never failed me yet; and
here, too, is as fine dog as ever roamed
Highlands or LowlandS."
GA noble fellow, indeed; but is that really
a true Scotch blade p inquired the gentleman,
as he approached still nearer, to examine 1t.
"Sure, man, it is take it in your hand,
said the unsuspec,ing drover, as he gave it to
the stranger, who, as he walked along, exam.
incd its curious workmanship with apparently
great interest. Watching his opportunity, the
geutlcmanly highwayman plunged the dagger
into the neck of The dog beside him, and at
the same instant sprang upon the astonished
Duncan, threw him on the ground, and plant
ing his knees upon his breast, held him firm
ly By the throat
"Now," cried the robber, give upon your
money, or III take both your money and your
life = adding, with cruel sarcasm, you see
how even Highlander may be outwltted."
Poor fellow, he was in u fix. His faithful
dog had expired without groan, and bis
trusty steel was now in an assassins hand. 1t
was all the work OF moment Seeing no
possible alternative, he very reluctantly gave
up his gold and was suffered to arise, the
highwayman still holding him fast.
"Who'd believe" said the crest.tislen Scot
"tLat such man as !, with such dog, and
with that good blade, could have been robbed
by an Eng!ishman."
"Dou't give yourself any uneasiness on that
score. old fellow re:orted the robber; " for
your arc not the first one o.! your countrymen
that have made my acquaintance. Besides,
| always give them u mark to remember NE
by
At the same time he drew his sword, ard
leading him to the stump Of a decaycd old
oak near by, bade him lay his hand thercupon
Now, the idea of losing this useful and i'm
portant member, and especially by such an
unnecessary and nnscienliIic aidpntal:0n, was
peculiarly tisagrccablc to the worthy Scotch
man. A bright thought just then suggested
itself to his mind. Without saying word
lie did rs lie was ordered and very mecki!
placing his hand ON the stump, calmly AVA tc:
the blow. The robbcr drew himself up to hi
full leng,l,. and lifting his sword high in the
air, brought it down with laundering stroke
But the cunning Highlander Il, that Very in
stant, had Slipped aside his hand, and white
the errasel /: glishman was vainly trying II
wit idraw the blade from the wool into which
it had deeply penetrated, he rushed upon hm
and lockin: his sinewr arms about the rob
bcr's waist, hurled him down, AID held Kim
with as fierce gripc as Frederick held fi''
james at Coi!anogIc Ford.
"Now. gallant Saxon, hold thine own!
| No nadcn's hand is round thee t!ir"wn!
That desperate grasp thy frame might feel
Through bars OF brass and triple steel"
The brave Duncan soon had his foe com
ple,ey in lis power; but he would not take
his liie He, however, securely bound him
took his purse again, in spite Of the lmpoten
threats and curses Of the robbcr, and lastcn
cl back to the house OF the nearest magistrate
There he informed the loiicc where tLe)
might find "a rogue that richly deserved tie
gallow$.'
1t is unnecessary to aid that the honest
l.erlsman received ample jasticc, and the
hirhwavman soon after incurred the punish
mcnt due his crimes.