Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-08-19

tor should knock him down with TIN
spade and flee. 1t was no fear that KEEP
him back, but caution only.
In the forcster's house every thins
was quiet not even the Watchdog seen
ted what was happening so near hi,
kennel. The place where Eckert wa.
digging was not more than ten rods from
the house. right behind the garden; bu,
the wind blew in the opposite direction
When the doctor had finished the hole
he had been digging, he put down the
spade. took something from mis- pocket
and cast it in. Dorney distinctly heard
how the soil fell upon the paper, produc-
ing rnstling noise, for he was no more
than four yards from him. Then The
earth was covered with leaves
When Eckert had completed his work
he rose from the ground and listened. To
make sure that he had not been watch
ed. Then he took up his spade and hur-
ried away.
Dorncf had been trying to creep a
few feet nearer To the spot, and was
kneeling on the ground when Eckert
approached the spot where he was. 1t
was position too dangerous to remain
in. as It prevented a successful defense,
should the doctor happen To attack him.
so h, arose. club in hand, and in this
instant the two met. Eckcrt appeared
transiiXci with terror: he however
Immediately rcgained his presence Of
mind, turned. and tried 10 make his cs-
cape in the opposite direction. Dorney
pursued him eagerly Suddenly a fash
penetrated the darkness. and the officer
fell tn the ground The doctor had
fired at him.
he dogs in the yar,i OF the forestcrs
house commenced barking. and dashed
into the garden. Dorney sprang to his
feet. FOR hc had not been seriously hurt,
drew out his revolver. and followed the
doctor. But he had lost sight of him,
and the night prevented all further pur-
suits
Louder harked the dogs, and present
~ he heard voices in the yard
This way !" Dorncy shouted, this
way. Mr. Peacock r. Dorncy knew
Hills successor well enough.
wv ho is there whats the matter r
rcsoundcd from tile garden.
Come this way, bring your dogs !"
Dorncy shouted out at the top Of his
voice.
\ few moments after, the new forcs-
ter stood before the officer He had
heard the report Of Eckcrt's pistol. and
mad scarcely taken time 10 dress him
self. lie recognized Dorncv at once.
''Will YOUR dogs follow the track Of
a man 2 the officer asked hastily.
Nv hat has happened, Dorncy: how
did you get here. Who fired"
II shall tell YOU all lhat by and by;
just answer my question will your dogs
follow the track Of man n
mo, my friend they will not they
are nothing but common hunting-lors
But whom Do YOU want 10 pursue: do
not understand YOU. Are you wound-
edI'
But slightly, believe"
"W here-wherc 7"
I'm the arm it's Of no consequence
set lantern, Mr. Peacock. but be-
quick ; or, rather, send Your man for i,
and stay here yourself" he added. af-
ter moment, reflection.
The forcstcr's man now came ID the
spot, and he was dispatched 10 the
house for a lantern
You had better come in" Peacock
proposed, that We may have a look at
your arm
Not yet-not yet wait till the man
comes back | will show YOU some
thing that will surprise you"
Who has fired at YOU. Did you
recognize him: r
"le-. | did and when We get into
the house | shall tell you all about him.
Why does not that man come with
the lantern III
Presently light was seen near the
stable. This way. John !" the fores-
ter cried, 10 direct the mans steps ot
the place where he stood. 4 few mo-
ments after John was standing beside
the two gentlemen, and followed them
10 the spot where the doctor had been
digging. Dorney recognized it with
out much trouble, and set Immediately
TO work TO dig up the ground. But
when he commenced his wounded arm
began TO smart most feai aifully.
You are bleeding " the forester
said.
Never mind that's nothing. Come,
John, dig up the ground; you are sure
10 find a treasure :"
The man set eagerly to work. There
there :" Dorney cried out suddenly, af-
ter John had removed some of the
earth there is the treasure p And,
drawing small parcel wrapped up in
white paper out of Johns hand, he
added Now. Peacock, this time |
must be most fearfully mistaken, if
this small parcel does not prove to be
ten times more worth than the wound |
got"
John had stopped his work. go
on again, my friend. DO not mind
that bit of dirt on your hands. ] will
wash them afterward in the best wine.
if you like"
The hole the doctor had dug was
thoroughly cleared out, but nothing
more was found.
That will do now, John" Dorney
said, taking up the lantern. Come,
Peacock, want you to follow me only
short distance"
Where do you want to gos"
Come along let us find the fellows
track. Now, here he stood when he
fired. was not at all prepared fol
that, confess. l tumbled, and did
not see in what direction he fed, Per
haps he has lost something in the hur
ry Of his flight; your eyes are good