Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1871-03-09

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So one bright morning, well
mounted, well-armed, ar d followed
by a favonte cog, a hound who
would by DO means be left behind
the two set forth in search Of then
lost comrade. They took the roat
he must have taken, and asked al
every tavern and cabin for news o.
him. One old man remembered
him well another man had pointed
out the dangerous place in the road
leading past a precipice to a man
of their lost friends description,
but at that point the clue was lost
After much travel and many in
quiries, our comrades began to fear
that they should have paused to
examine the rocks and ravines at
the foot Of the precipice alluded
to, ere they proceeded further, and
determined to turn back and do so.
They came to this resolution about
nlghtfall!, and just as they reached
the borders of little farm, which
bore evidence Of careful tillage.
Upon this land stood also a farm
house; from the crevices in the
shutters Of which streamed long
bars of ruddy lamp-light, and
whence the sound of music was
plainly heard. " was the only
dwelling within sight.
"We will stay there" said one
friend to another, "until dawn, and
then return"
That the house was not an inn
did not matter to either of them.
Hospitality was never refused in
that land at that day.
They rode boldly up to the gate,
and gave a loud halo, In an in
slant the door opened, and they
could see within, sndden panic in
a lively dance, as all heads turred
to see what it was that caused this
interruption.
"Can you let us sleep here to-
night?" asked one of the friends,
as one asks who fears no refusal.
"Certainly, gentlemen" said a
pleasant voice. you're welcome.
You'll find a stable there, and corn
for your horses. Every man Jack
is on the floor tonight: but here's
a lantern, if you'll tend to your
selves.
"All right, stranger, said Harry,
"and thank you, too"
And the two men led their hor-
ses into a stable, already tolerably
full. Ned watered them, and Sc
cured them for the night, and
would have left the place at once,
but that one of the animals attrac-
ted Harry's attention. He turned
back to look at him, examined him
from head to foot, turned red and
pale, and suddenly clutched Ned's
arm.
"You remember the horse VIC
bought for Charles ChesterY' he
asked
YES" said Ned.
"Look ~ this fellow" said
Harry. "Yes, the very one. The
star on his forehead, the scar on
his fore leg, the color, the hight,
Ned, it's Charley's horser'
1T is the horse" said Ned slow
ly. Harry, II Charley had lived
to 60 on, his horse would have
gone with him"
"The owner of this animal may
know all we need to bear,", said
Harry. ut won't be good news,
Ned"
Ned shook his head, and sadly
and slowly the men went toward
the house. They found the dan
cling at its height, and that this was
the home coming Of the farmers
bride, a pretty yonug woman with
rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes,
Of whom the stalwart bridegroom
seemed very fond and proud.
"Sit down, strangers said an
old man near the door. you've
come at a merry time, and don't
get much attention. My son is
est the happiest fellow out, ! do be
lieve-got no eyes for anybody bat
that gal. You see they've been.
waitin' quite a spell, and he hadn't
no luck, none at all, and it seemed
he'd got to giyeup; but six months
1ack he had streak. Wonderful ~
explained it, but / don'tremember,
70 he sends for me and her from
Connecticut. She's an orphan gal,
md as soon as her school term was
,ver-she come. This is their
louse warmin" and them the neigh
,ors They all like Ike. Ike's a
rood fellow-a real good fellow,
hough l say it. Take a nip, stran-
be afraid of the jug | 4
will fill it again, Why, what ails
-our dogY"
Tie dog left outside was howl
ng fearfully.
Wants to come in, perhaps"
and Ned "butit tmightn't be agree
.Dle to the ladies'
Bring him in,' said the old man;
,ut the dog would not come.
He stood beside patch of grass
n the garden, bowling woetully,
nd scratching and tearing with all
is might. Leave the spot ne would
ot, and the friends as they saw
i'm, and remembered the horse in
he stable, felt the blood curdle in