, 1861-04-04

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az fear we shall be obliged to do IT," he an.
swered; "and prize the lie of my gallant
beast almost as much as my own. But the pack
is constantly augmenting, and the courage Of
the beasts increases with numbers. Every mo-
ment fancy they get nearer to us, and one un.
lucky stumble may be fatal to us both. We
will try the virtue Of fir ng into them, however,
before We give up all hope Of saving the ami
mails" ....
The next moment the report Of his pistol was
followed by avid howl Of fear, and scattering
back Of the cowardly crew but in couple Of
minutes they faced US again. seeming more res
olute and determined than ever. II was fear
ful thing to their e-ballS cleaning in circle
round US, and bear their wild discOrdant cries,
cOmmingled with the roaring, shrieking tempest
| Following the example OF my companion, ]
drew one Of my pistols, and, pointing it towards
the nearest, fired. The same result ~ before
There were cries Of pain, rage and fear, and
momentary scattering Of the affrighted band /;
and then they were about US again, as defiant
and menacing rs ever. .a
| There was no help for tour horses must be
sacrifced-and most fortunate would il be for
US il even this should save us. We got together
again, and taking hold Of hands, swOre by our
honor as soldiers to stan by each other to the
last. Then We threw the brides to the winds,
and still keeping hold Of hands, plunged onw ard
through the opposing drifts and driving storm.
| We had advarced but few PAGES, Owever,
when our ears were pierced by most unearthly
shrieks, and groans, and furious gnashings; and
then We knew that the hungry mOnst,rs were
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ungrateiul associates
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clear the drin, and draw near the chapel before
our olood-thrsty pursuers again aovahced IN
body; and running now WIN al our speed. We
sprang into the cold, naked oulld,ng, anu clOseo
the door just in time to save our lives.
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it proved. We could only Keep trom freezing 70
death by walking up and down the building, ana
sapping our arms across our breasts And all
night long the tempest moaned and shrleked'
and the hungry wolves howied anu gnashed ther
teeth around US. We sad little 70 eacn otner,
for neither felt like talking; and when Al las
our weary eyes looked upon the gray o. morn.
ing, ] Know OF one who iervently tnanked uoe
Tor deiVeiance. WIN daytignt, tne wolves SUNK
away TO the mountains anu proposed 70 my
companion 70 set on with me 70 Tue unage'
where we should be relreshed WIN l0oG anu hre.
No, he replied, must go oask.
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