Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-11-18
Adventure with a Robber.

; from my home at Tamworth, to London
1t was about lawsuit that was going on
and as there was plenty Of money, and
the costs were likely to come out of the
estate, we witnesses were well treated
BY the lawyers-at least they treated me
literally enough, and it was not likely
that | was going to grumbe when, the
case being over, Mr.. Levin the lawyer,
dropped sovereign over and above the
usual fees, into my hands, and thanked
me for the straight forward, coLscien-
cious way in which I had given my evil
dence. Well, the case being over early
in the day, | determined to 60 and see
some sights and enjoy myself and return
by this same train, which then left at 9.
10, Instead of p. NJ | arrived at the
station pretty early, for having enjoyed
myself | was 10 good humor and thought
how much should like some jolly COM
Panion to join me on the way down. l
walked up and down the platform, but
there were few passengers that night,
and | could not see any one whose ap-
pearance | liked, or who would do to be
merry with. Well, | got my little friend
reflled at the refreshment saloon-here
he tapped the region where the case bot,
lie reposed-and stepped into the con-
partment Of a second class / found /
was al alone, a said-"Hallo,
jim, this is not the sort of company you
barganed for; but, however, I'm not the
boy 10 meet sorrow half way" Remark
ing this, took my seat. A porter shut
the door, and the train was on the point
of starting, when there was a hurried |
stamp on the platform, the door opened,
and man hastily jumped in, The door
was shut, aud before l had time to see
what my companion was like, the train
had started and was in full career. He
appeared to be a figure Of the largest, if
| were to judge by the height and size.
His head was covered by slouehed hat,
the brm of which was turned down in
such a way as to entirely conceal bis face.
Not liking his appearance, sat quietly
in my corner.
you don't seem very sociable, neigh
Dor" he began "folks ought not to be
sulky when good company joins them
come, be socable."
Ireplied that l had no objection to DO
SO if only knew how.
"Well," be replied, FIRST take pull
at this" drawing out huge bottle, 'and
then wen have game Of cards."
l answered that was a teetotalIer,
and never played cards.
Now don't tell me any OF your les"
he said, mot drink, eh 2" and be accom-,
panied bis words with dig in my side,
right on my case bottle. The blow was
gigantic; the force of that mans hand +
you can't imagine; my bottle was broken
in bits, and the liquor running out discol-
ored my white coat.
"A teetotaller, eh?" said he; "smells ,
wonderful like rum for teetoial drink
Now tell you wha: 10Y cove" says he
putting his hand into his pocket and pro-
ducing pistol, "sit down at once" for /
| had started TO my feet to resist the out 5
rago--"or / shall leave only one in this
carriage, and | promise it shan't be you" :
He held the weapon close to my head, t
and | was forced to obey. f
"Now l tell you what, am quiet and
peaceabIe, but you shall be sociable and
play and drink-come." =
He handed the bottle and pretended
TO drink.
"Now," said be producing the cards, a
'what shall we play? You don't know, |
eh? Well, we will play booky. / will v
be banker. will put four packs down, Il
you will put your money down on three,
| will double it, and if ,tbe one comes up y
uncovered highest, win, if not, you. Of "
course you won't stake anything low fl
protested that bad no money but be c,
spoke in such feeling way Of the trouble IL
should cause him to feel for my purse, a
hat at last / pulled it QUIT contained P
'bout thirty pounds taking out a "
ew half crowns, / covered ihe packs and
If course lost directly. tboughtto my l.
elf, "well we shall stop at Wolvertown .,
oon, and | can give him into custody "
for it is evident he will rob ST
# all. But never mind, here goes, I shall IL
Jet it again from the police" We play el
d, and in few minutes all my money p
vas gone. Ip
snow let me see" said he; "your II II
watch, chain and rings are worth twenty :, :,
theml7 with awful em- :;
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