The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1870-11-23

ua6V, iSPliSu Na'hau' ''oN
teaches me sinccrity-I am neither liar
a mischief-makcr, nsr hypOcrits; l an
no coward, but AMI a man ofpeace;
desire to pursue my way quietly-lst'me
pass on "
Get down" persisted jim, "dOwi
with you. l want to beat somo'of yops
religion out of you-I must give you .
deuce of thrashing before leave you.
I think by the time l am through with
you, you will pass for a telcrable honest
man; l will teach you, in short and
easy lesson, the Importance of minding
your own affairs, and the risk you run iu
slandering your neighbOrs."
Il will not dismonnt," said Nathan,
firmly; loosen thy hold from the bri
dle."
"Fou wont wont youw said Jim,
"then here gocs;" and made desperate
lunge to collar the Quaker.
Nathan was on his feet in an instant,
on the ether side of the horse. The
Quaker. although of much smaller pro-
portions than his prosecutor, was all sinew
and muscle, and lis well-knit form. de,
noted both activity and strength. Hii
wratb~rus evidently enkindled. "Friend
James," he implorcd, "thy portinaciou'
psrsistency is exceedingly annoying; thou
must desist, or, peradvcuture l may so
far forget myself that may do thee some
bodily harm"
"By snakes" said Jim, coming towards
Nathan, Il believe there is fight enough
in Broadbrim to make the affair interest
ing. Iwish some Of the boys were here
to witness the fun. Now continued
Jim. a am going to knock Of the cndof
your nose-leok out" Suitins the action
to the word, Jim. after various pugilistic
movements with his fists, made scientific
blow at the nasal formation Of our Quaker
friend. but Tom Eyer couldn't more sci
entifcally have warded it OF jim was
evidently Disconnected at the i'll success Of
his first attempt-he saw he had under
taken quite as mach as he Was likely to
accomplish. Jim, however. Strengthened
himself up and approached Nathan moro
cautiously. The contest began. Nathan
stood his ground firmly, aud wsrded Of
the shower Of blows skillfully, which Jim
aimed at him.
Friend James" said Nathan, in the
heat Of the contest, this is mere ohild's
play. 1t grieves me that thou hast forced
me into resistance; but I must defend my.
self from bodily harm. see there is but
one way of bringing this scandalous and
wicked affair to close, and that is by
eonquering thee; in order to do this. |
will iufics a heavy blow between thine
eyes, which will PROSTATE thee !" and fol-
lowing out the suggestion, Nathan struck
him a tremendous blow oa hisHforehead, ,
which brought him sensolcss to the
ground. Now" :aid Nathan, II will
teach thee lesson, and l hope it will be
q wholesome lesson, too. Twill seat my
self straddle of thy breast; l will place
my knees upon thy arms thus, so that
thon canst not injure me when thou re-
turnest to consciousness. l hope. l may
be the humble instrument Of tanning thy
fierce, Warlike nature, and making a bet
ter and more pcaceable man Of thee"
As the Quaker concluded, jim began
10 show some returning signs of life.
The first impulse of Jim when he fairly
saw his condition, was to turn Nathan of.
He struggled desperately, buths WIS in a
vics-his efforts whre uuavsiling.
Friend, thou must keep still until |
am done with thee" said Nathan. Il be-.
lieye | am humble instrument in the
hands of Providence to chastise thee, and
| trust, when l am done with thee. thou
wilt be changed man. Friend James,
does not thee repent attacking me-"
no, by Cd" said Jim; .let ne
Up aud | will show you"
Il will not let thee up, tll'u impiOus
wrc;cl'," replied Nathan; "darsst thou
profaus tue name Of thy Maker Il will
punish thee for that will check thy
respiration for moment"
Nathan, as good as his word, clutehed
Jim by the throat. He compressed his
grip; gurgling sound could be heard ;
Jim's face became distorted: Il tremOr
ran thraugh his frame. He was evidently
undergoing process of strangulation.