The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-09-11

"good.night,n y and drove away in the dark
ness, while the old farmer returned to
his dwelling to count and recount the gold
left by the stranger, aud secretly hope that
the latter would never return to claim it.
Our friends may with surprise inquire
what has become Of the Seer. Wait mo
meut and you shall see. Upon reaching
the farmhouse, the youth, as has been
related, proceeded to the door to negotiate
for team, with what success has been
already stated, while the Seer continued
right on with their carriage for about fifty
rods, until he reached turn in the road,
which hid him completely from view Of
the farmhouse. Then alighting, he proceed
ed to secure the horse to neighborlng
tree, then stood quietly awaiting the com
ing Of his young friend. 1t was not long
before the Iatling wheels oil the old farm
wagon were heard approaching. 1t soon
reached the spot where the Seer was stand
ing, who mounted to seat beside the
youth, and leaving their own horse tied
there they kept on in the farm cart,
Moving towards the left, and following a
narrow and obscure road, they finally came
out upon the level plain near the beach
Keeping about the same distance from the
shore, they moved on in a nOrtherly dircc.
tion.
At last they stop. The young man
alights iron the wagon, and leads the
horse cautiously forward few yards, when
they again come to halt, and the Seer
alights and stands beside his companion,
and there, right before them, with its
bright leaves glistcning in the pale moon.
light, stands the sweet briar bnsh, which
guards the lion chest. Then driving the
team as near the spotas possible, they took
therefrom shovel, and the trunk, which
they had previously transferred from their
carriage. Depositing the trunk upon the
ground, and seizing the shovel, the youth
began at once throwing out theSand which
few hours hcirrc he had piled upon the
chest. Reaching once more the object OF
bis labors, this time he tore away what
remained Of the lid, and there, piled upon
each other, lay the shining gold pieces. lie
did not attempt to remove the massive
iron chest, but pulling the trunk to a place
beside him he began Immediately to trans
fer tue coins from the former to the trunk.
When the last piece had been handled, and
the trunk Locked, it required the united
strength Of both youth and Seer to place
itin the wagon. Having finally accomplished
their task, they again took their seats, and
turning about, hurried back to the spot
where they had left their carriage. The
youth continued on. while the Seer, again
taking their own hight carriage, which was
too light to admit Of their putting the
trunk in it. followed behind. Passing the
farmhouse, the village and the shop, they
kept right on across the Cape; and, just
MS the sun was lighting the eastern sky,
they drove upon "a little wharf, from
which n sailing packet was to start that
day for boston. After seeing their treasure
safely on board theyouth .rove away with
the wagon, leading his own horse, while
the Seer rcmained upon the packet, pro-
badly to watch and guard their prize.
The old mans team was returned to him
next day, by the same young man, and he
paid back the money, reluctantly.
How these two men knew the chest was
there; and whether it was really some o!
the gold of Capt. Kidd, will probably ever
remain mystery.