The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-09-16

MulCu was Dub cCluOul, BiOiOboSu bO
had lost his way, and inquired for the
high road, to avoid suspicion. For he
well knew that as soon as they missed the
papers he had carried away with him, or
had any other reason to support his flight,
expresses would be dispatched in every
direction where it might be expected to
gain tidings of him. Every possible
method would be used to effect his cap.
ture As appeared in the sequel, the ex-
presses were actually hundred miles in
advance of him in very short time.
During these seventeen days he support.
ed himself with little goats milk, got
from shepherd, besides some coarse VIC
tuals he was able 10 purchase from people
whom he met ON the road, principally
wood cutters. His horse was fed with
what grass could be found, his sleeping
place being chosen where there was most
shelter for himself, and liberal supply
of grass for the poor beast. At the ex-
piration of this time, having tasted hard
ly anything for the last three days of it,
he was compelled to strike into the high
road, and enter the first house he came
to, which happened to be post.house,
with only one small room, where gentle
men stlid till their horses were changed
Tie begged the landlady to give him
some victuals; but looking about, he saw
a paper posted up over the door, which
contained the most minute description of
his own person, and offered reward Of
eight hundred crowns to any one bringing
him alive to the inquisition, or six hun.
dred crowns for his head. This was ter.
rifying enough, as there were two coun.
trymen in the house. He tried to hide
his face by rubbing it with his handker.
chief and blowing his nose and when he
got into the room, by looking out of the
window. But one Of the fellows present
ly observing This gentleman docs not
care to be known" Bower thought there
was nothing for it but to brave it out So
turning to the speaker, he put his hand.
kerchief in his pocket, and said, boldly
You rascal what do you mean What
have | done that need fear to be knownl
Look at me, you william y The man
mado no reply, but got up, nodded his
head, and winking significantly TO his
companion, they went out together. Bow.
er watched them from the window, but q
corner obstructed his view for few min.
utes. In short time he espicd them with
two or three others in close conference
This forbodcd no good, Not moment
was to be lost He drew out his pistols
put enc iu his sleeve, and with the other
cooked in his hand, marched to the stable
mounted his horse, and rode off withou,
saying word.
Fortunately, the men wanted either
presence of mind or courage to attack
him, for they certainly recognized him by
the description given in the advertise
ment, He was now again obliged to scel
refuge in the woods, where he must soor
have been famished, had not fortune onct
more stood his friend At night, wher
he was almost faintiug, he met with some
woodcutters, who supplied him with ex
cellent provisions. He wandered fol
some time through paths in which he ren
dered his horse more assistance than h,
received, being obliged to clear the road
and lead him.
AS Dight advanced, he laid himsel
down, in disconsolate condition, havin,
no idea where he was or which way ht
should turn. When the day began tt
break, he found he was on a small emin
ence, where he discovered town at
distance, which seemed of considerabl
extent. from the number of steepes an,
spires which could be counted. Thougl
this was some satisfaction to him, yet
was not unaccompanied with fear, as h
knew not what place it was, and he nigh
incur much risk by going into the high
road to inquire. However, he advance,
as fast as he could, and asking the frs
person he met, was informed that it wa
Lucerne, the residence of the pope's nun
clio, to and from whom all the expresse
concerning the fugitive must have bee
dispatched. This road. therefore, nc
shifting his views, he left it the momen
his iniormer was out of sight, and one
more betook himself into the woods, wher
he wandered for some time longer, op
pressed by hunger aud cold, and perplez
ed with uncertainty whittier he should g,
One dismal, dark and wet night, h
could neither find shelter nor ascertai
where he was, nor what course he coul
! pursue; but after some time perceiving
$ light long distance off, he attempted I
proceed towards it. With some difficult
I he discovered a track, but so narrow al
uneven, that he was forced to put or
( foot before the other in the most caution
manner. With much labor he reache
| the place from which he had seen IL
, light-it was a miserable cottage. +
knocked and called until some one locke
$ out, and demanded who he was and VIII
' brought him there. Bower replied tn
:. he was stranger, and lost his way.
g WAY !" cried the man. there is
:, way to lose :"
), Why, where am II"
: A" In the canton of Bern"
o 4" In the canton Of Bern? Thank God
" exclaimed Bower, enraptured.
s How came you here" said the ma
= Bower begged that he would come doy
} and open the door and he would then ST
r sfy him. lie did so. Bower then ask
Sc him if he had heard anything of pc
n son who had lately escaped from the
le QUESTION. "Ay heard of him, we ha
r all heard of him after sending off
N many expresses, and so much noise abo
him ! Heaven grant that he may be S.
&c and keep out Of their hands !" Bow
ar said that he was the very person L
re peasant, in a transport of joy, clasp
ne him in his arms, kissed him, and ran
s. call his wife, who come with every {
en- preston of Of delight in her face; a
ed making one Of her best curtses, kiss
ng his hand. Her husband spoke ltalit
ed but she could not and Bower not und