The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-06-24

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other, having his hand upon his bride
"as soon as you arrive, you will denounc
me to the magistrates. This is accordin!
to order. have nothing to say but
must have the advance of the process TO
tonight, at least. My mare is feeble, an(
is, besides, fatigued; your horse, on tn,
contrary, appears vigorous, for the weigh
OF this bag does not incommode him
Alight, and give me your beast (; you may
take mine, if you will. :" .A
He was slow in the beginning to com
ply. because these cross exlgencies were
of nature to raise the choler of the mos
patient man. The good Toby, however
descended, and resignedly took the sorry
jade which was left him in exchange. "I
had known" he continued thinking, g
would have fed at the first encounter will
this rogue, and certainly it is not with this
courser that he would have gained in the
race"
During this time the masked man, iron
ically thanking him for his compliance, ap
piled both spurs and disappeared. 49,
Before he reached London, Toby had
time to reflect on his misfortunes, on the
chagrin of the two young persons who
loved and whose happiness would be put
off. The sum taken from him was irrevo-
cably lost Not the least of it conld be
regained, nor could the audacious robber
be recognized. Meanwhile a sudden idea
struck him. He stopped. .aoftIi9a 4
eyes, 'isaid he, "this means may succeed.
If this, man liveth in London, l may pre-
advenventure meet him again. Heaven
no doubt hath willed that he should have
been SO very imprudent." b. Won
Somewhat consoled, by I know not what
hope, Toby went home without showing
any trouble, or saying aught of his adVen-
ture. He did not go to the magistrate,
but. embraced his daughter, who suspected
nothing, and lay down and slept. fr,e
His faith was In God.
Next day he secretly thought of coop.
Grating with Providence in making re
search. He let the mare out of the sta
ton where she had passed the night, and
threw the bride over her neck, in hopes
that the animal, led by habit, would nat
urally 90 the house of her master. He
therefore sent off the poor beast, which
had been fasting, to wonder at large
through the stEeets of London, and follow
ed her. But he supposed her to have
more instinct than she had. For long
time she went right and left, making a
thousand turns and returns without aim
or without direction, sometimes at stand
and then taking contrary course. Toby
despaired. "My robber,n thought he, "doth
not live in London. What folly in me.
instead of going to the magistrate when /
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be led away by this wretched animal =
Suddenly, however the beast pricked
up her ears and set off on a brisk trot, fol
lowed closely by the Quaker.
"Stop stopl' was the cry on all hands.
"Detain me not p cried the Quaker, 81
entreat you, detain me not! I" oa
And anxiously following with his eye
the of the ANIMAL he saw her rapid
ly entering the gate of dwelling in the
suburb. easT f#..
"'Tis here thought the Quaker, raising
his eyes towards heaven, in thanks to
Providence. "Who resides here?" asked
he, of person who was passing at the
time.
What have you been doing in these
parts" was the answer, chat you don't
know that this is the dwelling of the rich
merchant, Weresford?"
The Quaker stood petrifed. 1cm
excuse me, my friend, excuse me" re-
piled Toby. mor aa
He could not recover from his stupor.
'sWeresford, the father Of Edward, a
man of note, my robber?' 335a +.
He believed he was dreaming, and de-
sired to come to himself. Meanwhile many
examples occurred to his memory of many
respectable persons who were in league
with banditti. Toby resolved to investi-
gate the matter.
He entered boldly into the court, and
demanded to speak with the proprietor,
who had just gone to bed, though it was
near mid day-a new Indication of anight
of fatigue! The Quaker insisted ON be-
ing introduced, and soon found himself in
Wereford's bed-chamber. He not being
used to be disturbed, rubbed his eyes and
demanded with some impatience:
"Who are you, sir ? What do you want
with me?" ta
The sound of the voice was recognized
by Toby, and thoroughly convinced him.
He TRANQUILITY drew chair, and seated
himself at the bedside, his hat on his
head.
"Do you remain covcred?" cried the
merchant in surprise.
81 am a Quaker" answered the other
with calmness, "and thou knowest that
such is our usage"
At these words of the Quaker, Weres
ford sat up and eyed the stranger. He
doubtless recognized him, for he turned
deadly pale.
"Well," demanded he, stammering
s'What is tiff you please-the-th sub
iect that you came about"
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