The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1869-02-13
4 TIlriIIing Incident.

lHiscelldng, entitled, aIloursin HIindogtan.r
The cobra copells u said to be one Of the
most venomous species Of serpents in the
East, lts bite being attended BY almost In
slant death.
N We had been playing al the evening
atWhist Our stakes had been gold mohur
points, and twenty on the rubber MaXey,
who was always lucky, had won five CON
secutiVe bumpers which lent self salts
ded smile 10 bis countenanoe, and made
us losers anything butp pleasant, when he
suddenly changed eountenance and hesi-
tated 10 play. This the more surprised us,
since he was one who seldom pondered,
being 50 perfectly master Of the game that
be deemed long consideration shperh0us.
Play away, Maxey; what are you
about Z" impatiently demanded Churchill,
one Of the most fnpetuous youths that
ever were the uniform Of the body
guard.
Hush,p responded Maxey, in a tone
which thrilled through US, at the same
time turning deadly pale.
Are you unwell ~ said another about
t0Htart Ip, for he believed our friend. had
been suddenly taken I'LL
For the love Of God, Sit quiet" re-
piled the ,other, in tone denoting OK
treme fear or pain, and he laid down his
cards.
aIf you value my life, move not"
a.What can he mean? Has he taken
leave ot his senses 2" demanded Churchill,
appealing To MYSELF
9Don't start-dont move, I tell you" !"
In a sort Of whisper never can forget,
uttered Maxey.
aIf YOU make any sudden motion I'm
dead man Y heexclaimed. =
NE exci0need looks.a He contpuedi
Remain quiet and all may yet be
well. I've . cobra copella around my
leg"
Our first impulse was 70 draw back our
chairs but an appealing look from the
victim induced us to remain, although we
were aware that should the reptile trans
fer but one fold, and attach himself to
any other Of the party, that Individual
might already be counted as a dead man,
50 fatal isthe bite Of that dreadful mon
ster. ea 5a&e as'H
Poor Maxey was dressed as many old
residents still dress Ii India namely,
breeehes and silk stockings. Therefore
be more plainly felt every movement OF
4 ble budko, Ills GVuuNrAffllNs N3aNHAYN "
/ livid hue; the words seemed to leave his
l mouth without the features altering his
position, 50 rigid was the look, 20 fearful
was he lest the slightest muscular move
ment should alarm the serpent and hasten
his bite ~,
We we're in agony little less than his
own during the scene.
aHeis ceiling qound,e muttered MaXey.
l9I feel him cold, cold 10 my limbs and
now he chickens. For the loyeof heaven
call for some milk. darenot speak loud
let It be placed near me les some Be
placed on the floor"
/ Churchill cautiously gave the order, and
servant slipped out Of theroom
"Don't airl Northcote, you moved
your head Byeverything sacred ! con,
lure yol not to, do SO again, II eannol
he long ere my fate is decided. I've
wife and two children in Europe; tel
them / died blessing them-that my 4asl
prayers were for Them The snake \
winding around my calf / leave them al
1 possess; I can almost fancy feel BY
breath, Great God, to die in such q man
nerr' .......s,,
The mix was brought and carefully pu
down: q few drops were sprinkled on tn'
floor, and the affrighted servant EdFeV
hack. Again Maxey spoke:
II aa.N0i Il has no effect dare not lool
down. Int am sure he is about TO draw
hack and give the bite Of death with NOR
tFa6 IA ~ feoisibh. Receive me, o Lord
and pardon mel My last hour has come
Again no pausesl ! die hrm, but ms
past enduIance4 An nol e idls, 9sa Slssos rnH \