The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-20

Of Abboswod had business HI. banker in Norwich and
he went down to attend S& H. reached Norwich too
to DO business W.T. ale banker tina. day. he sought out
few Of his friends, with whom he passed very pleaiant
evening On the day business and a. he
ready 70 forth his return with twenty thousand
pounds In his pocke-money which he intended 10 send
London by his confidential agent who going .hher
by water.
His orshp had not observed men had followed close
upon his heels hn way Abso,swoid nor had he
observed that these same had watched him closely
wilhelm Norwich; and when he the bankers Office
ssd put his well filed pocksbook away BOSOM paid
attention the in to get silver for Eve
pound note and had he that this man went out and
Joined other men, and that they all rode away the
ward together he would probably paid heed for his
thoughts had dwe upon the proposition any
man could plot against his peace.
The Marquis had only about thirty miles ride the
afternoon pleasant he suffered his horse jog along
pleasure until he reached wangha where no stopped
distance from this place to Abbotswold was no.
more than twelve miles, and pretty he set
forth again. He had ridden five miles or SO, and
was thinking that he must hurry he would
before dark, when he observed that directly ahead was
crossroad and that two foot coming out into
the highway He might paid any attention to this
had he not noticed afterwards that more men
coming out from the by the opposite side
where they could have from, when struck him that
the sable complexion only Grape worn
over the face.
Surely that looked like mischief. For . momen: Percy
his ren thinking to turn back or
keep the danger he had decided the
question fifth from the hedge and cadgh,
his bride with grip strong that the horse
back upon his launches.
SHOW now villain ~ cried the Marquis, clappng bis hand
upon ht of his starting from its sheath.
"Ah, have care, your lordshp ~ returned the ruan
the same time presenting pistol "Donr do that II you
to maxim fight of it, shall have fight as well as
and you ought to know how such bit play would
be likely end. Give your money, we won't harm so
much hair of your head. We know you've got twenty
thousand pounds your pocketbook right away in
your bosom there, and it,"
By this time the other four had up-two of them
standing directly his head while the others came
up by his SIDE They pistols in their BELTS but the
weapons which they held ready for immediate use were
heavy clubs.
Had the Marquis drawn his pistols he might possibly have
shot down the before him be had not yet been
stricken and there something In the deliberate shooting
of fellow creature that to his liking mo.
men later however, he sorry instinct Of human
nature for had he drawn his sword than he re-
cetved blow upon his right that his weapon to
drop and Immediately afterwards he was dragged from bis
saddle to the ground He quickly reganed his and faced
the ruans, who had gathered together before him.
"Look ye your Lordship," spoke tall powerful fellow,
who held his club menacng manner lido you mean to
make fight for h9 because If you do esad you'll have
enough of IT. an that right quickly, too"
This time for his ordshp to consider and what con.
had the bury ruan speaking when new conner ap
peared upon the The noise excitement of the
strife had prevented party from hearing the tramp OF the
horse until both horse and rider upon the spot having
came from the southwark
"Hallo what is ths?"
So demanded the stranger and as he spoke be slipped
his saddle and approached the Marquis side He saw at
glance that gentleman opposed by Eve stou. and dis
suised ruans with quick dscernmsn. he readily com.
pretended the whole matter
SHOW now, Williams why hav. you waylad thi, gentleman
in such manner?"
"If like to put your head the same trap with his
Lordships you're welcome I'm sure" replied the man who
had last addressed the Marquis.
"His Lordship'" repeated the stranger.
"Eustace Percy, your service sir" said the Marquis
And having thus spoken daed to where bis sword had
faan and picked up. The movement was 30 quick tina.
the rascas could no, proven, IT, the Marquis quietly
back to the strangers side after he had resained his
sword they did not offer then him. They saw that
The new conner without Of any kind (uniess he
might had small pistol hidden awsy) and they evil
IDENTIFY concluded no, to fear him.
"Is this Lord Percy Marquis Abboswoldg the stranger
demanded with lively emotion. 4
'The same, gentle sir"
'rhen eead let's these fellow. a,id. FOR would fam
you to Abbotswod."
The uflans seemed comprehend that they had
ound one who might prove troublesome customer II be
quickly disposed Of for they their clubs
'ery gentle tones:-
"Looke, my fine gentleman just you up 10 this
Iou find at you've just &c, your head