The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-04-11
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Obed set his teeth, for amid his terrors the
iseling of resistance was strong. There was
no need now to urge his horse, for, wild with
fright and startled by the sharp flashes oflight-
nlng and the roar Of thunder, his speed was
terrific. Down the Cedar Swamp road towards
the village Of Musquito Cove, Obed secured
along, the mud scattering behind him, his coat
tails fluttering in the wind. Pepper had got
1e very devil in him; bit and bride were. but
as threads to hold him in. At every yell ofthe
hounds he seemed to leap hundred feet
Through the village, up the hill across the
6eld of the Valentines, down the Fresh Pond
lane, through the swamp at the end of it ;along
tue borders OF the Sound, across West Beach.
and over the upland of West Island, he tore
alpNg and close at his heels, fast and furious
followed the goblin pack.
In the centre of the island was a large house
occupied by q hard riding, jovial old feIlow,wh
kept his hounds and lived with open heart and
open hand. The sound Of the approaching
chase reused him from tho lair; and as 0bed
sped by he saw the old squire standing at his
window with his night cap in his hand, yelling
like mad and cheering on the hunt He thought
that he could hear sounds Of mociing laughter
and loud greetings interchanged between the
goblin rider and the squire, He ma le an effort
10 pull III his horse he might as well have tri-
ed to rule whirlwind, Down The bank lie
bounded, over the bridge, along the causewav.
through the mud and water; across East Stand.
along East Beach; Up Peacoclz's lane he dashed,
his hoofs striking fire at every leap.
The still-sided abitants Of Bucllram were
aroused by the fiendish shouts They knew
too well the sound Of Tom Fl0yds hounds, and
Obed saw them scampering in every directioa
as he fitted by Through the valley Of buck
ram across by Meadow Side, over the hills Of
Oyster Bay, alOag the upper road and through
The quiet town OF Jericho, the hunt swept on,
until the dark waste Of Hampstead plains oneil-
ed 10 view. Fall twenty miles had Obed come
and still no signs of tagging in his s;eed and
now before him stretched out y barren waste ;
dark, dreary, and almost without limit lie knew
that far oifto the east lay tile village Of Hemp
stead, and he hoped that the horse might turn
in that direction but he was disappointed. -
Pepper headed towards the cast, and dashed
across the plains until be came 10 tho great
south road, Trees and fences seen diully in the
dark fitted past like shadows. Occasionally n
deep bark would burst from the throat of some
startled watch dog as Obed few by, changed in
to yell of terror at the goblin pack which fol.
Bowed a his heels. The longer Pepper ran the
more furious grew his speed Obed began 10
grow deHTious. He yelled and screamed, now
,ts-i->Ing for help, now ioiniuu IN The land
shouts Of his pursuers. Thus he was carlied On
through South Oyster bay and Babylon; when
once moro the horse turned TO the north aud
homeward. But ObeG now was past all thought.
lie was carried on, he knew not how, he cared
not where 4; thought feeling fear and sense were
all gone. Instinctively he kept his seat. lie
knew that he was hurried through bushes and
thickets, over ploughed fields and fences he
felt that Pepper was master and further sirug-
gle was useless. He yielded to his fate and was
Wbirled on as in dream. He knew not how
is ended nor when nor where his horse STONED
lie had an in1isinct idea of hearing voices
about him, and Of trainping feet and anxious "a
ces, and OF being carried to Il house. but it was
all confusion.
When he came to himself he was in his own
bed. There was feeling ofpain ab0nt his head
as if he had received q blow. His daughter was
sitting at a table near him; but still his mind
was not clear. He looked around him and nut
tered something about that difference and
dropped off into doze. Late in the evening
he woke again. His head was clear and his
mind was ripe for business. He called his
daughter.
Esther?
What
Where's Pepper?
Esther looked III HIM with strange express
sion.
He's ia the Stable
Alive p
Yes; what should kill him 2
Obed had it on his tongue to tell his story, but
lie remembered that he had not figured to much
advantage in the nights adventure so he held
his peace, although ne did mutter, that horses
wind and bottom are tremendous
again he sank back on his pillow, and with
half closed eyes lay watching his daughter as
she worked. As he watched her dreamy eyes
and finely ehiseled features, with the delicate
and almost ETHEREAL bloom on her cheek, and
the glossy hair which rested on her brows, he
thought that angels must look as she did.
Angels have nothing Of earth III them, said
the girl.
Again that startling echo Of his thoughts.-
Her eyes were fixed on his, and again that
searching unfathomable glance which made him
cover. At that moment he heard firm Strong
tread on the doorstep and q single loud, bold
knock. He knew it well although he could
not hear the Voice and he knew well the step
which was mounting the stairs without haste,
deliberate and resolved and it did not need
the glance that he gave 10 tell him that John
Wakeman was coming in.
All! know it's about that difference, NUT
tered he, watching his visitor with eyes bril-
liant with feverish excitement
John Wakeman wasted no words. I've
brought your money, sir, said he, taking out a
well worn leather purse. He began to count
the money on the table. The girl drew back
and watched the two with an expression Of the
most intense sadness AS ne finished. the old
man stretched out his hand to grasp it, when
the giIl hastily rose and put her hand on his
Oh father don't touch it. I know that it
comes from a wrecked household, from a bro
ken heart. Do not take it, implore you, IS
you value all that is most dear to you. There
| is some wealth which comes coupled with a
curse ali such is that which is rung from the
heart blood of the poor. Touch it not She
bowed her head over his hand, and held il
clasped in both Of hers.
/ Take it away said she abruptly raising her
head and speaking fast. tempt aim not 70 bis
! ruin
The farmer looked steadily at her. There
was an expression of honest admiration in hi.
eyes, and for a moment his voice faltered.
The money is justly his I tempt him not
There IS no wrong in my giving nor in his re-
ceiving what is due him.
There, there Esther you hear him, said
Obed in q querulous tone, he says it's mine.
The girl needed him not The money is due
indeed, and that you offered it is right, but i
/ there nothing due from the rich to the poor? Il
there not somewhere an account kept which
shows that although the debtor may owe gold
the creditor owes mercy? I've read it some
where. John, now answer me, has it not COS
you sorrow, perhaps tears,t to procure this mon
ey?
Il Its honestly come by said the man.
! L know that WE'LL, replied the girl, takin:
his hand, but are there no tears on the gold 7
The man was silent Esther stood looking il
his face with the same grave earnestness.
I've heard of your misfortunes,' said she
would this enable you to get on again =
1 cannot say but that it would replied Til
! man.
5 You hear that father said she eagerly, 'yor