Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-21

certan That your pretenSlOnS OF neuLIallCy are OIL
put on as mask to veil designs inimical to us. "
''Don't use so many dictionary words if it's ju!
as convenient" said the peddler composedly.-
''The fact is, my eddication has been rayther neg
llected, and don't 60 beyond words Of six or eigE
IsyDables don't know what ninamaicle means. "
II will endeavor to sink to your comprehension
then" st
'Well now, stranger, that's very good Of you
I'll speak word for you when [ see General Gin
ton. However, don't tlet ME interrupt your remarks
am rally very anxious to know what you think c
me- You was sayin'-"
II was saying that understood your positio
without difficulty. You are spy in the emplo
of the Americans, and
"Wen, stranger, I've heard more news this mol
ming than have for long time. Perhaps you
let me ask you one or two questions in return
II may, or may not
"Well that's accommodating. The question
wanted to ask was if you know Captain Peterson Q
the American army"
''I have not the honor of his acquaintance.
''The one that's goin' to marry Einor West
|velt."
The Englishman WINGED, which the peddler oh
serving, determined to follow up his hit.
II should have supposed she would speak t.
you about her lover"
Fellow, you are getting impertinent,' said tn
Engishman hotly, unable longer to repress his in
ldignation which was the greater, because he kne7
there was degree of truth in what Jock had said
and felt his jealousy rising when he heard the al
Illusion to his rival.
whereabouts" asked Jock, his eyes gleamin!
with enjoyment of the Englshman's anger.
II will teach you" said Major Amory, brandish
ing his cane, and laying it smartly over the ped
dler's back 'There, is that an argument you cal
understand"
"In let you know about that, " said Jock, LOSING
his appearance of lethargy, and becoming instinc
with life and activity in every muscle. That's al
argument I usually answer promptly when l cal
get chance.
Jehoachim Stebbins 1--WE must now and then ust
his whole name, lest our readers should forget it
was man of both strength and agility. In strength
perhaps he was equalled, though certainly not ex
ceeded, by the Englishman, but in agility the form
er was greatly the superior.
The success of his present attack was due in {
great measure to its impetuosity and suddenness
At all events, Major Amory was borne to the Earth
and in a moment Jock had his knee upon the Off
GERS breast.
'sLet me up, william p demanded Major Amory
Inundated by his defeat, and yet more furious be
cause of his humiliation.
II shall wait till get ready, Ireckon," said th'
peddler cooly, 20, you needn't tear round so.-
1t won't do no manner of good, and will only U.s.
cp your strength"
i'Let me up, tell you, or I will have you hung
from the nearest tree whenever [ get you in my
power"
"Perhaps you will, stranger, but it so happens
that I've got the power just now. That makes al
the difference in the world Now wont hang you
although make no doubt you deserve it, but
kinder surmise you amt so prepared to leave the
world as you might be-. But if you amt no objec
ton, and on second thought, whether you are OF
not, I'll just take care that you don't have chance
to repeat that little trick of yourn. y
So saying the peddlerman to get cord from
his pocket, although the Englishmans struggles
made it not altogether easy, and succeeded, though
not without great difficulty, in tying the hands o
the refractory soldier. After doing this, he founc
it comparatively easy matter to secure his feet
Having done this, he arose from the ground, ant
looking down at his PROSTATE enemy, remarked,
"Wen stranger, you see you can't blame me-
didn't begin it. There's a couple of lines m!
mother used to tell me of, that guess would sui
your present case They are
| sYour little hands were never made
To tear each others eyes,"
"Ireckon yours can't till you get 'em united
Goodbye, and don't forget to tell Miss Einor wh'
it was that Aattened you. Sorry can't stop II
keep you company, but the fact is, I'm little il
hurry. I wouldn't scowl so if [ was you; i
don't improve the looks of materially plain coun
tenance."