Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-07

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of being concerned in attacking Henry-Ca -Captair
Peterson P'' - - -
}:aI hind of thought be might q had something t.
do with it, and took the liberty to- inquire if hi
knew Captain Henry Peterson" ;" - 80
.!sWhat did he say ?" = -
s'He said rather stif-6ke, that he hadn't tht
pleasure Of his acquaintance. Then Iasked him
ven hadn't mentioned him, KNOWN as did, tha
he was friend O. yours" -..a> ., ~
Einor blushed slightly, but did not interrupt
Itbe sneaker - > '.s-:s'' s.a
sWell. /" continued the peddler, ''what do yor
tb;nt tbe llow did but cot mad right straight off
and looked as savage as # ID like to bite my head
|o6 Pretty soon he got so that he oouldn't stand
Ii any longer, and lifting his cane, he just laid il
over INV hack. You'd better believe that wasnr
eoin' to bear that so jest laid him on his baci
before he knew what was goin' to happen, sno
tied his hands and feet 30 that he couldn't do nc
mischief. Pdike to know how he managed te
get away. for tie knots was too tight for him to
unite. himseE." ... .[,....,s. ...... .a
"I can give you some information on that point
Mr.. stebbins,' said Nnor, smiling In spite Of hel
apprehehsions for her lovers safety. I chanced
to walk that way soon afterwards and found hin
lin the. positien You have described. he asked nae
to take his sword and cut the cord, and SO did.
ssSo vm foundhim did YOU? said the peddlel
ou;te deEohted "Pm plad ont. Didn't he look
sort Of foolish. Icd'clate he didn't tell you how
Inc came in that condition -: .o,-..,.E..
eyes. he did, said Ehnor, again smiling, "but
Ibis story didn't altogether agree with yours. He
smoke of being set upon by four men, and being
compelled to yield after severe struggle
jock Stebbins laughed in his peculiar manner,
and said, "WeH Miss Ehnor, I've heaIn tell oi
persons seein' double, and I'm afraid I've been
in that condition myself, but l was never 50 bad
las to make four men OF one. Depend upon IT.
was his pride. They're amazin' proud, these
British chaps, and reckon he d give considerable
before he'd have it known that he was worsted by
a Yankee peddler.' -. - .,.,,> 49,.
Meanwhile, Einor was rejecting whether not
to repose confidence in the peddler She was N
situation where she had urgent need Of confdant,
and knew nowhere else to look. Her; uncle was
ont of the question, since he had espoused the OPP
posite side. She had no trusty servant Of sufh-
cient intelligence to- sympathize with and assist
her. But the peddler could unqueshonaby 90
both, and although he hardly seemed to be very
appropriate person for young ady's contidant IN
matters 80 peculiarly delicate, she had no resource.
But first she inquired = "Have you obtained nc
further clue to Captain Peterson's whereabouts Z
{ The peddier answered In the negative. he e5.
planned that he first suspected squad OF Enghsh
soldiers, but had satisfied himself that they were
not concerned in the matter. z
Then, perhaps, | can give you some intor1na'
'ticn,'" said Einor, Il am about to repose conn,
dence in you, feeling certain that you are trus3
friend, and no one deserves it better. -: =: "
+ As Einor said this kindly, the peddler's facs
fairly cleaned with honest satisfaction -.
sTm obleeged to you, Miss Elinor,''' he said,
tsand fl should go to make you repent yopr conf,
denoe, I should be the greatest scamp alVe' moi
exceptin' that Britisher that tied up.
'Then, my good friend, 1t Is necessary 1or you to
know first that Major Amory has annoyed me with
his attentions, and has asked me to marry him.
,.JeSt as LnOuSht, sau tue poooieAs
1.-The worst of it is, he has got my uncle on his
side, and between them both, they are trying to
force me to their wishes. ,...,,
: eff they try that game, jest call on Jock Steb'
bins. Hes shown himself good for that Briashel
once, and reckon he kin do 30 again.
: sThank you, Mr.. Stebbins, IshaH not hesitate to
call upon you, and am intending to DO so now. m
sWhere is the feIow7 Jest tell me, and III
make short work of him. ." -: -.
sThat is not exactly what require, said Eli
nor, smiling family. " -.
excuse me for interruptng you" said the
peddler, sbut was in hopes you wanted the tet
ler trounced It's my opinion that afogging with
good hickory stick, would do him a powerful lo'
of good However, I'm under your command,
and I'll do whatever you say is best. ~
''But an hour ago" proceeded Mnor, "Ma)o,
Amory personally preferred the SUIT which ne h had
before done through the agenoyo of my uncle.
told him, as you will imagine, that if there were
no other objection, his being an enemy Of my coun
try would be sufficient to cause rejection. In re-
ply he used persuasion at first, but finding me firm
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