Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-07-05

for decisive aetion'
Nay she replied putting the weapon
behind her; you will be too has.y. lie
them suppose we yield--let them open til
door.
.Oh, no it will then be too late!.'
AS l spoke the door was snddenl,
thrown open and three or four swarthy
heavily bearded men presented thrmselye
to my view.
Quick, Scnorita. for the lovo of Cod!
cried. grasping at her arm.
Hold : she exclaimed, instantly pre-
senting one Of my own revolvcrs to IN,
head. Resistance is useless--yuu are oul
prisoner y
Good God y exclaimed. Our prison
er did you say 1t is not possible that
one so fair and lovely az yourself is in any
way connected with his banditt!'
1T is even so, Scnor,' she replied, with
one OF her most bcwitching smiles, still
keeping one OF my own weapons turned
against myself, and significantly pointing
the other to the door. You will oblige Us
by stepping forth and giving yourself into
the care OF these good gentlemen, who will
see that y0u are treated as Il brave gentle
man should be, but who will trouble you
IN the meantime Tor any little change or
valuables you may have to spare.
| There seemed to be no help for 1.-THE
beautiful Scnorita Nalcrde was Il spy and
accomp.ice of the banditti. She had en-
tered the diligcncia at Perote for no other
purpose than to ascertain the condition of
things inside, and be able to signaize her
associates as she passed along. SO that they
might know exactly in what manner to
conduct themselves and make their work
sure without risk. BY simple stratcscm
she had obtained my arms. just at the point
where she knew the attack would be made :;
and her discharge of the pistol as if by ac-
cldcnt. was the signal to show them that
| all Was secure.
i acknowledge myself conquered by be-
ing outwlttcd" said |, bowing to la Scnori-
tn
Then turning to the robbers, who had
now collected in body, iu front of the dill
igcncla continued:
'Hentlelnen, will you permit me to alisht
and make you some valuable presents In
the language OF your country, all | have is
yours
The leader of the party bowed politely
III return, and said with grim smile:
81, Senore, We shal! be most happy to
receive anything which so distinguished
traveller may have to bestow.'
With this quietly stepped from tho 70
hlcle and one Inioh searching glance put
me in possession of the whole state ofalfairs
fhc Giiiscncla had been stopped III wild
gloomy place, and TIE driver was clrcless-
iy sitting on his box, taking everything as
Il matter of course. He might also be an
accomaise Of tue r9olb2eels 9. he miYht Pct,
assistance from him-any attempt of the
KIND would certainly bring upon him a sr-
we're punishment sooner or later. plauc
ca up and down the road, where itwound
between dark overshadowing trees. but dis.
The rohbcrs, some 'e cist ;H" OF fcpnY hasns
and all we'll armed, were collected around
the, part OF them mounted and the others
standing on their feet, holding their Nus
tangs by the bride. Looking upon my some
desperate one. so far rs being plundercl
was concerned, still retained my pres
cncc of mind and did not wholly despair.
Thus had been outwittcd and disarncd,
and now stood singly between numbers
but the idea of yielding tanely to this out
rage was repusnant to my very nature,
and resolved To put the least favorable
opportunity for defence and retaliation to
the strongest test.
will you accept this purser said l. pro-
ducing one that held several gold coins
and handing it to the chief of the banditti.
Thank you, Senor; you are Very kind
he said, as he took it in his hand, with
polite bow, and chinkcd the money.
This diamond pin may prove acccpta-
BILE to your friend added as l quietly
removed it from the bosom of my shirt
handed it to the gentlemen on his left, who
received i, in the SAME polite manncr.-
This diamond ring trust you will retain
as Il kccpsakc' continued, drawing the
jewel from my finger, and presenting it to
IL third. Il beg your pardon, Senores.'
pursued. glancing at the Scnorita Paula,
who, with my pistols still in her possess
ion. MAS quietly standing within the dill
gencia. rcgadins the wholc proceedings
with one of his sweetest smiles. Il must
not forget this beautiful lady! have here,
| went on at the same time producing the
article. II very beatiinl gold snuff box set.
as You perceive, with dianonds-wil your
ladyship honor me by accepting this as a
slight token of my regard for the pleasure
afforded me by your company and conver'
sati0np
You are very gallant gentleman
Seuor !! she laughed, taking the two re-
volvers in one talr hand, and presenting
the other.
l reached the box towards her-but my
hand tremblcd-and jus, us the present
was about to touch her fingers, it slipped
and fell between us.
a thousand pardons, Senorita. for awk
wardness - said, as bent down t.
pick up,
Now was the all important moment
the mom mt of life and death. All Were
in a measure off their guard and ono
quick. furtive glance showed me that the
girl still he'd my weapons in one land,witl
the other remaining extended for the
prize. lifted the box carefully: but as
raised myself. gave q wild startling yell
aud as the Scnorta started back. Will
the quickncss of lightning. seized botl
weapons and wrenched them from her.
To wheel and commence firing upon tho
party, was now only the work OF mo
mcnt. The first shot, fortunately, stretch
ed out the chief the second took effect or
one nearest to him; and by the time the
third had been sent 70 its mission. ther.
arose one simultaneous yell OF dismay
and the astounded robbers hogan to scat
ter in every direction. had no disposi
lion to follow them. however, another min
ute they might rally aud turn upon me: =
and springing forward, graspcd the rein
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