The Tarboro' southerner., 1869-04-01
A Thrilling Incident,

nun WI io'ct cteHtiuS Pdpti III I)eu1
ley's Miscellany, eutitled "Hours in
Hindoostan." The cobra capella is
said to be one of the venomous species
of serpents in the East. his bite being
attended by almost instant death:
We had been playing ali the even
ing at whist. Our stakes had been
gold mohur points, and twenty on the
rubber. Maxey, who always lucky,
had won five consecutive bumpers.
which lent self>satisficd smile to his
countenance, and made US losers any
thing but pleasant, when he suddenly
changed countenance and hesitated to
play. This the more surprised US.
since he was one who seldom pondered.
being so perfectly master of the game
that he deemed long consideration su-
perfuous.
play away, Maxcy, what are you
about 2" impatien.ly demanded Chur-
chill, one of the most impetuous YOU
tbs that ever wore the uniform Of the
bodyguard
"Hush," replied Maxey, in a tone
which thrilled through US, at the same
time turning deadly pale
care you unwell :" said another,
about to start up. for he believed our
friend had been taken uddenly i'll.
For the love of God sit quiet,' re
piled the other, in a tone denoting cx-
treme fear or pain, and he laid down
his cards.
"It you value my life. move net
"What can he mean?" Has he tax,
en- leave of his senses?' demanded
Churchill appealing to myself.
Don tstart-don' move, | tell YOU"
in sort Of whisper | can never forget,
uttered Maxey.
'If you make any sudden motion
I'm dead man ~ he exclaimed.
We exchanged looks. He contin~
ued:
"Rtmain quiet and all may yet be
well, I've cobra copella around my
leg"
Our first impulse was to draw back
our chairs but an appealing look from
the victim induced us to remain. all
though we were aware that should the
reptile transfer but one fold, and att
tach himself TO any other of the party
that individual nigh. already be coun.
ted dead man, so fatal is the bite 0!
that d eadful monster.
Poor Maxey was dressed as many ole
residents still dress in India, namely
breeches and silk stockings. There
fore he more plainl y felt every move
ment ofthc snake. His countenanct
assumed livid hue; the words seemed
to leave his mouth without the feature:
altering their position, so rigid was tht
look, so fearful was he lest the slight
muscular movement should alarm tn,
serpent and hasten his bite.
We were in agony little less thar
his own during the scene.
"He is coiling round" mutteret
Maxey. 81 feel him cold, cold to IN,
limb and now he thickens. For tn
love of heaven call for some milk
dare not speak loud let it be place.
near me; let some be placed on th
floor"
Churchill cautiously gave the order
and a servant slipped out of the room
Don't stir ! Northcotc you move,
your head. BY everything sacred
conjure you not to do so again.
cannot be long ere my fate is decided
Pvea wife and two children in Europe
, tell them | died blessing them-tha
my last prayers were for them. Th
, snake is winding round my calf
leave them all | possess. | can al
most fancy l feel his breath. Grea
f God, to die in such manner y
: The milk was brought and CAREFUL
put down; few drops were sprinkle
, on the floor, and the affrighted servan
, drew back. Again Maxey spoke:
"No! it has no effect dare no
! look down, but am sure he is about t
draw back and give the bite of deaf
) with more than fatal precision. Re
: ceive me, o Lord, and pardon me
My last hour has come again he pau
J ses! l die firm, but this is past endur
ance. All, no He has undone ano
; ther told, and loosens nself! Can h
l be going to some one else ?" Vein
voluntarily started.
+ Fer the love of heaven, stir not
I'na a dead maa; but bear with me-
He still loosens-he is about to da,
: Move not, but beware Churchill, b