The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-08-05

sky, which was tilCkly SiUdd Slih stars
and the leaves on the trees shone as Will
silver.
We had ridden little ever sve yniies wher
we hesrd through the Stiffness the painting
of some ssinal coming toward US on the
road.
"What can it bc?" asked Bessoa.
at sounds Ike dog" replied Juan.
Just at that moment, as We resched the
base of the mountain, and the read stretch
ed out straight and level before us, we saw
a lack shadow coming rapidly along it. The
distance lessened with each stride II the
animal, and very soon it was plain TO see
that it was dog.
1T must be Carlo" remarked Juan;
''his mistress has probably sent him to hur-
ry us on to saprer."
Tn less time than it takes to tell It the
dog wgs at our heels, painting, barking, and
starting forward on run, then returning
and barking still more, would rush forward
again, as before, seeming almost frantic in
his desire to convey to us something which
the poor brute had nc other means of COM
municating than by these dumb signs.
"We had better ride forward. said
Juan, somewhat agitated. I'VE have a
smooth read before us now. There may be
something wrong
We put spurs to our horses and started
at sharp gallop, followed by Carlo, breath
ing harder now than ever with the long run
he had had, Fifteen minutes gave us a
distant glimpse of Juan's house.
A shri scream, that OF woman, greet
ed our ears as We caught sight of the roof,
shining in the still moonlight.
Good God!' exclaimed my friend, ''it's
Inez's voice; for the love of Heaven, press
10 Into nto1 our horses hanks went our spurs;
away they bounded at pace which distanc-
ed poor Corlo, who in vain strove to keep
up with us. Jua.. had the fpetest horse;
he was some lengths ahead; Besson and |
kept neck and neck So swift was our gait,
we seemed to fly over the ground. AS We
neared the house we discerned two other
horses standing waiting in the road.
At the instant saw these, two men ap-
peared upon the scene, dragging between
them woman, struggling in vain to free
herself of their grasp, while another female
c!ung bascechngly to one of them, holding
on as if for dear life. The first Of these was
Inez; the last, the old negro servant, who
had been, with Carlo, her only companion,
during our absence. ..-
Let 60, you black -" exclaimed the
man, with a terrible oath, dealing her at
the same time blow that fcIled her to the
gornnd. Then, lifting her mistress into the
saddle, where his companion was by this
time already seated, he vaulted into his own,
and the two sped on tLeir way like TIE
wind. ......
The Williams had the start of us, but our
c1o Aoo 4 thnp 4 I,atr
Soon this last proved to be the case, for we
gained on them rapidly. AS Juan approach
cd, he drew pistol from his holster and
of lnez in his saddle; her long, streaming
black hair foatcd to one side, where, her
arms were extended imploringly owaras us.
Stand, you black-hcarted seoundrcls?"
shouted Juan.
"1old!' cried Besson; ''save your fire,
you may wound her.
IIe had drawn his revolver as well; he
was dead shot, as | afterwards learned.
Crack went his pistol the man reeled in his
saddle, threw his arms wildly into their air,
and dropped dead in the road.-Juan
sprang from his horse and caught the form
Of the now insensible Inez in his arms.
The other rider kept on his way; we
heard the ciatter Of has horses hoofs lessen
ing in the distance as he made good his es
cape. turned the form of his now pros
trate companion over on his back. The
face was hidden by mask. uncovered it;
the moon shone full upon tit was Anto-
MO Miguels.
[ collected water in my hat with it ve
sprinkled the pale Inez. After time she
revived. We lifted her into the saddle and
bore her home, where we found the colored
servant recovered from. the stunning effect
of the blow she had received, sitting in the
place where she had fallen, wailing and la
menting the Supposed fate Of her mistress
Her joy was great IN beholding her in our
safekeeping Carlo stood waiting for US at
the gate. On seeing Us approach, he came
forward, still painting, to meet us. Brave,
faithful Carlo! When the house was be-
sieged by the two villains his mistress had
let him out by side door, and arpreciAt-
ing her danger he hastenod to apprise us
of it. Brave Carlo! By that act he won
the life-long gratitude of both master and
mistress.
The body of Antonio Miguel was deliver
ed over to the authorities of the nearest
town. After short inquiry they were con
vinced ofthe ju>tifable nature otihe homei-
eide, and so ended the whole matter.