The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1862-11-28
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81 will not disinount," said N
than; loosen thy hold from the br
dlel" -,
lyon won't, wort you'" sai
jim, then here goes9" and he mad
"a desperate lunge to collar th
Quaker. .,
Nathan was on his feet in an In
stant on the opposite aide OF th
horse. The Quaker, although Q
much smaller proportions than hi
persecutor. was all sinew and mus
Gle, and his we'll knit form denote,
both activity and strength. Hi
wrath ~'s evidently k,ndled.
"Friend James," he implored
"thy pertinscious persistence in per
Frss?;'iESSu m must e ass:fvd, 8Plsraapsy;
ture | may 90 far forget myself as tc
do thee some bodily harm"
"By snakes!' said Jim, coming
towards Nathan, ~ believe there is
fight enough in Broadbrim to make
the affair interesting. | wish some
OF the bows were here 10 see the fun.
Now" continued JIM" friend
Nathan, | am going TO knock off the
end Of your nose--so look out!"
Suiting the action to the word,
jim, after various pugilistic gyra.
tions with lis fists, made scientii.
ic blow at the nasal formation Of our
Quaker friend, but John Heehan
could not moro scientifically have
warded il of. Jim was evidently
disconcertod at the ill-success OF
his first attempt--he saw he had
undertaken quite as much as he was
likely to accomplish. James, how
ever, Strengthened himself out, and
approached Nathan more cautious.
ly. The contest began again. Ma
stood bic ground firmly, and skill-
Inliy warded offthe shower OF blows
which Jim aimed at him.
"Friend James," said Nathan in
the heat Of the contest, "this is mere
,hilds play. 1t grieves me that
'hou hast forced me into resistance,
Dut must defend myself from bodi'
y harm. | see there is but one
way OF bringing the scandalous and
wicked affair to close, and that is
by conqncring thee; In order to do
his | will inAict a heavy blow be.
ween thioe eyes, which will pros.
rate thee."
Following out the suggestion,
\ Nathsn struck him a tremendous
'low on his forehead. which brought
lim to the pronnd -----, -"
each thee a leseon, and ! hope it
will be a wholesome lesson, too. /
will seat myself a'straddle OF thy
,reast-I will place my knees upon
hv arms thus. so that thou cannot !
uiure me when thon returnest to
hope may he
he humble instrument M tanning
hy fierce and warlike nature, and
making a better man ont o. thee"
AZ the Quaker concluded, jim
began to chow. some re'nraing
signs o' lie. The fret impulse OF
Jim when he fairly saw his condi-
ion, was to turn Nathan off nc
struggled desperately, hut he was
in q vice-his efforts were unavail-
ing
Friend. thee must keep still nm
I'll am done with thee" said NJ
than. II believe | Am an hnmble i'm
s,rument in the hands OF Providence
to chastise thee. and trust when |
am done with thee, thon wilt. be u
changed man. Friend James dost
thon not repent attacking me!'
No" said Jim with an oath,
"let me up and | will show you'll"
III will not let thee mp thou i'm
pious wretch" replied Nathan
'Darest thou profsne the name of
thy Maker3 ] will punish thee for
that-Iwill check thy respiration for
a moment"
Nathan, as good as his word ,
clurched Jim by the throat. lie
compressed his grip-a gurgling
sound conld be heard-Jim's face
became distorted "a trelnor ran
through his frame. He was evil
IDENTIFY undergoing process o.
strangulation. The Quaker relaxed
his hold, but not until the choking
process hsd sufficiently tanned ths
the perverse spirit Of Jim. 1t took
some moments for him to inhal-
sufficient air to address the Quaker
IL knock under said Jim
"enough! Let me up!"
"No, thou hast not half enough,
replied Nathan. "Thou art now
undergoing q process Of puriicstion
and thou must be content TO remain
where thou liest until l AN don
with thee. Thou just profaned tn
name of thy maker, friend James,
continued Nsthan, "confess, dos
thou repent thy wickedness"
| Unchanged II do" growle
Jim.
"Thou perverse man, replied M
than in an imploriug tone, "sa
thou repsntsst thy wickedness."
"I'll be hanged il ! do" answere
: Jim.
wilt thou not2" calmly reptile
tLaOoakar, "muat I use compulsC