Litchfield enquirer., 1863-04-23
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 !" Do lock like such . scamp as that !' re- turned l, in an indignant tone.
 We'll, let's take . scat and talk it over."
 We found an old log and sat down and alter some preliminary conversation, my new and interesting acquaintance unfolded to me a most damnable scheme, the substance of which was as follows:
 < He knew the country well for miles around and the exact position and condition of every settler. One man, living in rather lonely quarter, about five miles distant, was specu- lator in horses and cattle, which he sometimes bought up and drove to distant market. He had good deal of money, which it was sup posed he kept secreted in his dwelling and to get possession of this money was, of course, the object in view. The trouble was, that the man himself was brave, determined fellow, who always went well armed, and had, besides his wife, two grown up sons and daughter, which was force, too great for any one individual to encounter. About a mile from him lived poor widow, who had nothing worth stealing except her clothes, which would be valuable for carrying out our plan. This plan was to rob the widow first of her clothing, dress me up in them, and have me seek lodging at the spectators house. Then in the night when all the family should be asleep, was to unbolt the door, let in my confederate, and we were to attempt the murder of the inmates the robbery and burning of the house to follow and be the concluding scene.
 l secretly shuddered at the atrocity of the contemplated crime, but appeared to receive the disclosure with the business air of the most hardened wretch, inquiring as to the amount of money we should thus probably obtain, and objecting to nothing but the great risk we should have to run, both before and after the accomplishment of our purpose. permitted my eager companion to gradually quiet my fears, and at last consented to act.
 When everything had thus become settled, we struck eff into the fields, to avoid being seen, and, just before dark, came in sight of the widows house. As my companion was acquainted with the premises, insisted that he should procure the female gar ments-but sol emnly warned him that if he harmed the poor woman in the least, would have nothing fur ther to do with the affair.
 As good luck would have it, the widow as not home, and my murderous friend managed to break in and get the necessary clothing without doing any further damage. The widow being a large woman, had no trouble in ar ranging the dress so as to pass in dim light as tolerable respectable female and then, having agreed upon the story was to tell, how I would manage matters, and the signal that would assure my accomplice of all being right we went forward together, till we came in sight of the house to be robbed, when made my nearest way to the road, and continuei on alone, reaching the dwelling, about an hour after dark. and just as the family were about concluding their evening meal.
 Had my design been really what had led my yillainous companion to believe. certain ly could n,ver have gone forward with such confident boldness but feeling my conscience all right, and knowingI was acting from a good motive, kept up a wonderful assurance, feeling curious to sec how we'll I could play
 I asked for lodging for the night, and some thing to eat, and was kindly and hospitably re- ceived. The first thing that sent the blush of shame and confusion to my checks, was the coming forward of the young lady about eight teen beautiful as an houri, and in sweet, gen tie tone, asked me if had walked far, if was much fatigued, offering to take my hood and telling me I should soon be refreshed with hot cup of tea. This was little too much for equanimity. Icould have got along with all the rest, without being especially disturbed ; . but was then 8 young, unmarried man, and, though not particularly susceptible to female attractions in general, I thought l had never looked upon so lovely and interesting crea- ture be fore stammered out some unintelligi- ble replies, kept my hood well down over my face, and asked to be permitted to have few minutes private conversation with the master ofthe house. s9a N:#
 Of course this request caused considerable surprise but it was granted-and as soon as we were alone together, I told him in a few l words who and what was. the strange adven- turs had met with, and disclesed in full the plot of my road acquaintance to murder and rob him. Heturned pale at the recital, and seemed much astonished, but begged me notto mention the design to his wife and daughter
 He then called his two sons strong determin led fellows -recounted the plot to them, and
 arranged to have every thing go forward as il
 the scheme were being carried out as its vile
 author designed. .5. I It took some shrewd management to keeT
 me to ny part without letting the females inte II -k