Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-03-30

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would 60, for oh how | hate this mis-
cradle house but your progress would
be checked by having me along, and
probably lead to the death of both of
u.s."
at is possible; and l have two
good horses, good pistols, and a firm
determination to save you. So come p
"1 will risk it, Senior; you remain
here, while 60 out and prepare. In
fifteen minutes make an excuse to go
to the stables, and say you will return
at once for your supper. Do not for
get to leave your blanket and saddle
roll here"
She left the room with some trivial
excuse, and took from the saddle
roll one or two little articles | needed.
For few moments | carried on
lively conversation with the old wo-
man, admiring her style Of cooking,
and fattering her all | could, and
truthfully speaking, | could say little
in her favor. After while I asked :
"How long before supper, Senoray
for | would like to look at my horses
if | have time"
"YOu have ten minutes" she replied,
and rising, | walked out of the door.
1t was a fearful night; the storm
was at its greatest fury, and for a mo-
ment | thought of reentering the house
and trusting to luck for the rest
But thOughkpf the young girl, and
walked quickly to the low shed where
the horses were.
At the door stood the brave girl,
holding the reins OF the horses, and
dressed in mans attire.
q am all ready, Senior, and all is
prepared, so let US leave at once" she
whispered.
aided her in mounting, and saw
that the stirrups were the right length
and then telling her TO lead the way,
as she was acquainted with the ground
we rode slowly from the shed. We
had to cross the open plot in front of
the house, to gain the road leading
down the mountain, and as we passed
the doc C was thrown open, and a
call from the woman for me to come
in to supper. She caught sight of US,
aud with one yell informed the men
concealed up stairs of our flight.
"Now SenOrita, move rapidly, and
III cheek the first man that shows
himself"
AS | spoke, out rushed a young man
with gun in hand, his form clearly re-
vealed against the light from the open
door. We had just gained the road
and as the girl urged her horse for
ward, | drew Noble suddenly back,
and levelled my pistol at the advanc-
ing hgdre. We both fired at the same
time, his ball grazing my hand, and
mine entering his heart, | Judged, for
he fell forward without a groan.
Others quickly rushed from the
house, but we had gained the road,
and their shots flew harmlessly by
/. j. During the whole of that stormy night
we rode onward at a rapid speed land
not until noon the next day did we
stop to rest.
Our horses were worn out, and our.
selves miseraOly tired, hungry and in
, want Of sleep.
The storm had passed away with
the night, and we found the sun very
cheerful after our hard ride in the
wind and rain.
| soon built a fire, and Senorita
Inez cooked breakfast. The horses
were tethered out to feed upon the
long grass, and after a hearty mea
we sought repose.
Two days after, we arrived at Les
pa, and there disposing of our horses
we left for Madre de Dios, where up
, on our arrival, we received a cordia
! welcome from my old friends. Ht
willingly gave Inez a home with his
! daughters, who treated her with the
greatest kindness. While staying a
my friends | wrote to the familie:
= of the two Mexicans who had beer
a my companions, informing them of tht
sad loss they had met with.
Inez, who had oeen a little chile
=, when taken away by her uncle anc
aunt, had never known any other hom,
. than the robber den in the mountains
She had been treated well, and he
. uncle, who was man Of fine educa
. ton, had instructed her, and taugh
her to speak French and English
She was not surrJ, however, to Civ
up her old associations, and make he
home among such kind friends as Nh
n Carter and his family proved to hel
especially young Leonard Carter, t.
. son of the old gentleman, whose de
. voted attentions soon won her hear
;, and hand.
4 Upon my return to New York,
i faithfully discharged the promises
had made poor Danever, and numbe
among the best friends | have, his fatf
= er, sister, and the woman of his love
e Miss Annie R--.-New Yor
, Ledger.