The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13
THE LADY AND THE RoBBER.

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maid servants. They were far away from al
human habltations, but they seem to have fel
no fear, and 10 have dwelt there peacefully anC
happily 1t was the lady's. custom to go aroune
the house with her ids every evening to Sc.
that all the windows and doors were properly
I secured: One night she had accompanied then
as usual. and ascertained that all was safe
lhey lett her In the passage close to her room
and then went to their own, which was quite al
the other side of the house. As the lady open
/. ed her door she distinctly saw man underneath
her bed. What could she do ? Her servants
were far away and could not hear if she scream
ed for help, and even if they had come to hel
assistance those three weak women we're nc
match for desperate housebreaker How then
did she act i? She trusted 10 God Quietly she
closed the door, and locked it on the inside
which she was always in the habit of doing
She then leisurely brushed her hair, and putting
on her dressing gown, she took her Bible, and
sat down anG read She read aloud, and chose
chapter which had peculior reference to Gods
Vatchfulness over us, anG constant of Us by
night and by day. When it vas finished she
kneh and prayed at great length, still uttering
ber words aloud, especially commencing herself
and servants to Gods protection, and dwelling
upon their utter helplessness and dependence up,
on him to preserve her from all dangers. At
last she arose from her knees, put out her can
die, and lay down in bed, but she did not sleep
After few minutes had elapsed, she con-
scious the man was standing by her bedside
He addressed her anG begged her not to be
alarmed. 81 came here" said he ''to rob you,
but after the words you have read, ard the prayer
you have uttered, pawer on earth could
induce me to hurt you, or to touch thing in
your house. But you must remain perfectly
quiet, and not attempt to interfere with me
shall now give a signal to my companions which
they will understand, they will 60 away, and
you may sleep in peace, for [ give you my SOL
emn word that no one shall harm you, and not
the smallest thing belonging to you shall be dis
turbed' He then went to the window, opened
it, and whistled softly-returning to the lady's
side (who had not spoken or moved) he said,
"Now | am going. Your prayer has been heard
and disaster will befall you" He left the
room and soon all was quiet, aud the lady fell
asleep still upheld by that calm and beautiful
faith and trust. When the morning dawned,
she awoke, We may feel sure that she poured
out her thanksgivings and praises to Him who
had defended her :'under his wings" and kept
her "safe under his feathers" 30 that she was
not 'afraid of any terror by night. The man
proved true to bis word, and not thing in the
house had been taken. O! shall We not hope
and that he forsook his evil courses, and cried
to that Saviour "who came to seek and to save
that which was lost, aud even on the cross did
not reject the penitent thief? From this true
story let learn to put our whole trust and
confidence in God This lady's courage was ln-
deed wonderful; but 'the Lord was her defense
upon her right hand, and "wth Him all things
are possible ?-Monthly Pachet for October
We have received al extract from letter
fully corroborating the remarkable anecdote Of
"Thc Lady and the Robber" in our October
number, and adding some facts that enhanced
the wonder and mercy of her escape. We quote
the words Of the letter "In the first place the
robber told her, that if she had given the slight
est alarm or token of resistance, he was fully de-
termined to murder her; so that it really was
Gods good guidance that told her to follow the
course she did. Then, before he went away, he
said, Il never heard such words before | must
have the book you read out off, and carried off
her Bible, willingly enough given, you may be
sure. This happened many years ago, and only
comparatively recently, did the Lady hear any
more of him. She was attending religious
meeting in Yorkshire, where after several noted
clergy and others had spoken, man arose, stat
ing that he was employed one Of the book
hawkers of the Society, and told the story of the
midnight adventure testimony, to the won
derful power of the WORD of God He conclud-
ed with 81 was the man" The lady arose from
her seat in the hall, and said quietly, at is all
quite true was the lady" and sat down again