The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-06-23
Hunttngton's Escape.

Scott, with his little army of veterans, was
laundering away at the gates OF the city.
Within was the widest CONSERVATION and
terror Panic stricken men, women and
children were running hither and thither,
right into the very mouth OF the danger
which they were trying to escape. Shot and
shell were falling thick and fast, dealing de-
struction and death, and surely opening the
way for the Americans. er tas H..
In an upper room of building facing the
grand Piazza sat two persons in earnest con-
verse, and apparently regardless of the tu-
mutt without. -
The elder OF the men was Mexican with
slight trace of Spanish blood, on which he
prided himself exceedingly. He answered
to the name of Don Jose Canales, and was
Que of the nabobs OF the city. The younger
mar was an American; his name, Mark
Huntington. -....... .-.- f.
"Why do you refuse, Don JOSEF" asked
Huntington. 81 sincerely love the Dona
Isabel, and have reason to believe she is
not Indifferent to me. / have wealth and a
good name What more can you ask2"
"Senor Huntington, you are an American"
replied Don Jose, haughtily. Even now
your countrymen are throwing she'll into our
city, destroying our property and sacrificing
our lives. Think you can consent for my
daughter to wed one of them z"
THAT am an American should weigh
well in the matter" said Huntington proud
ly. "If the city" ,sr
at will nol," exclaimed Don Jose impa
ticntIy.
"If the city falls" resumed the American,
without noticing the interruption, "and 1
doubt not that it will, my name would be
protection"
al need no protection" said the Don.
"Tlie city needs no-more. We can hold it
against double the rabble that compose the
American army We are three to one and
have the advantage of position"
"Then you give me an unqualified mega
| tive Don Jose ~ ta ssiHsa a ..4
"You can call it nothing else, Senior Hunt
ington. You are not the person l would
choose for .Dona Isabel"
The insolence of his words and manner
brought the hot blood to Mark Huntington's
face, and be dared not trust himself to reply.
| Meanwhile the Dona Isabel entered the apart
ment, and hurriedly whispered to her father.
Huntington heard the words, and his eyes
| lighted with triumph. I. ono ~a1ff1.
The Americans have, effected an en-
trance"
=" 1t is false p exclaimed Don jose "False,
every word of ii" i Ee. @
He then turned to Huntington :g .G8
| you have my answer, Senior. What
more can do for you9 If there is nothing
else, you will oblige me by taking your
| leave" 2lr-rs CD! Uf.if 9.5s1tHa g2GiJ ID
1t required q powerful will to subdue the
fierce anger that the insult called up in the
/ breast of Mark Huntington, but it was equal
to the task. With few hopeful words to
Isabel, and civil adieu to her father he
| left the house. EAlaFfltt a1ffr6 451E1
| Dona Isabel had spoken the truth The
! Americans had effected an entrance into the
city, and we're following up the advantage.
The Mexieans were fleeing before them fee
bly, disputing their advance. issiala4 ss5l
Huntington picked his way along very
cautiously, for his position was precarious
in the extreme. One American among SO
many excited Mexicans stood but little
chance. He succeeded in reaching his
home, however, and buckling on, his sword
and looking to the printing Of his pistols he
again sailed forth. '3so9si q I0sm25a
He hurried back the way he had
come. The Plaza was already a scene Of
strife. and the skulkers were already at their
plumber. ..,t.. - .,......
Don Jose Canales was vainly endeavor
ing to keep these robbers from his home
butwhat could one man do against dozen
They thrust him aside and rushed into the
dwelling.
Huntington now came up and passing
Don Jose without aword, followed the vii
lians. He paused moment on the stairs
for he thought he heard a cry. 1t was re
peated. '@9a ~
Save me, Markl Why will you moi
Gomez" e,ggf. 4.,s4sstI. r. Y,ts,r,fIelF s.,,,.f
He knew that voice, and thrusting asid,
two men that attempted to bar his passage
lie flew to Isabel's room and burst open thu
/ door, orc asisFsti aosT3bnaH fas iissag1
He was just in time. Already one yilliar
held her with a rude grasp. while SECOND
was removing the jewels she wore. Draw
ing his sword, he sprang to the rescue