American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1869-01-23

small globule Of lead drop into
friends body, and wish it remove
Accidents are unavoidable, yC
lknow, senior, and man must resel
A an insult"
/, " 4 duel" l inquired.
He smiled atfirmatively.
+ And where does this friend ,
yours lie, senor -
-Four miles to the north" he r,
pied.
So near the r. bel camp -
You need have no tear on tha
score, doctor. The wounded ma
,hms been removed to cave near by
I'D you are safe in your professions
capacity. illyou accompany me {?
| replied by going into my littl
surgery in the next room. and re
turning with my case of surgical in
StrumentS.
"A guide and two mules await III
outside the camp" he said, as W,
left the room and passed the senti
nels.
We logged on at rapid pace, my
companion managing to fall behiut
me, while the guide led the way
Little or no conversation AaS carried
on, the stranger seeming to have lost
his vivacity of manner. Suddenly
as we turned a sharp rock, beyond
which point the broadspreading Nano
stretched, my eyes were dazzled by
an unexpected burst of hight.
Not ten feet before me lay the
rebel encampment. So sudden wits
the discovery that l sat on my mule
dumbfounded.
The stranger placed his hand on
my shoulder and said:
You understand the affair now,
senior? ?"
i" Yes" | returned, stung by the
tone in which he spoke, and roused
from my stupor by the anger | felt
at being thus easily led into the
lions den. You have brought me
here under false pretences. | re-
garded you as man Of honor"
" All means are fair in love or war.
you know, doctor" and, with a light
laugh, he diSmounted and led my
mule nearer the camp.
Around the large campfire were
stretched, perhaps, fifty or seventy.
five men, who Withdrew to a short
distance at q s ign from a mau who
wore the officers garo OF the insur.
gents, and who came forward, as |
dismounted, and extended his hand.
Welcome, doctor. | hope you
will pardon the motive which leads
us to cause you trouble of Journey
over yonder rugged hills, but | wish
ed to see you on government Ousi.
ness," and he led the way to tho fire,
where we seated ourselves.
Do You not recognize meP" he
asked after he had lighteda a cigarette.
"N-no.-I think have seen YOUR
face before, but | cannot recall the
time and place"
81 am Sandsivo !"
l looked at him curiously for a
moment. This was the man who had
murdered hundred innocent chill.
dren, and pillaged and sacked every
available village on the RoSciero.
Involuutariy my eyes wandered over
his face and body.
I" You are looking for claws and
the torked tail, | suppose, Senor,
Doctor ?" he said, laughing lightly.
"No,' l said, boldly, 1" | have not
the superstition of the ignorant. l
thought to see the mark of Cain "
He started forward angrily, but
the fire in his eye cooled as he said
''This is tritling. You have been
brought here tonight on a matter
which affects materially the future
interests of the Argentine Conteder.
alton. On my word of honor, You
shall leave here tonight safely if you
lccPde to our wishes; if not-r
He gave significant glance. l
knew its meaning too well.
"' Your word of honor :" / have
lad practical illustration of its
value in the conduct OF my guide
lither'
ave will not speak of that, Senor
Doctor. You are aware of the fact =.
hat we are brave band of persecu-
ed"
Ruffians and assassins," I added,
almly.
" Didble! am almost inclined to
nd this thing" he exclaimed, mad,
ening instantly AS he spoke. /" But !,
o proceed our object is to free our ,
ely es from servitude imposed upon
S by Juan Eeroido and his follow .
RS. To do this, it is necessary that :
e should he put out of the way. !
-ou understand ~
Perfectly, my worthy captain .
ut how does that affect me 2"
81 am coming TO that presently :
We require you to give to Juan Fer !"
lido, who is under your care ut pre- :
INT. a little drug which shall put :
i'm beyond the power of seeking us =
gain" u
That is, killing him"
The bandit took his cigarette from
is mouth and nodded.
Secondly, you are to give us the a
1aet position. strength, and weak I,
oints of his camp. And lastly, you n
'e requested to take AN oath never
divulge what tranSpired To night" al
"And what do you propose to give p
e, to do this human and loyal thing d
r you r. v,
l spoke in sarcastic tone, hut he fc
istook my meaning, and eagerly
'~aFked: ia
11Hqounccs of gold aud the h,
on, to1 ,r'sutenant-commander, if b
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