Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-05-01
BURGs SOUTH GARoR.sNA. THURSDAY. MAY T. 1s7a,

Dy tue Ireat JenQvah L said one, iii
l had caught the old aristocrat, 1 would
not have suffered him to depart, for
know him we'll"
+ Letus go out!" said Matilda in a
low voice, toiher father.
"Whore shall we go" said the Baron,
"may the will of God be donel
"Let us try at least to, procure car
riage immediately" replied Matilda, az
am going to speak to the innkeeper. It
will seem quite natural, for woman to
apply for one"
Matilda arose and went in search of
father Lartier.
"a close carriage, my little mother 2"
said he, 90! Rousseaul" cried he, adj
dressing himself to the orator of the
band; do you wish to hire your chariot
for trip to Rennes and return ?"
u would have no objection" said
Rousseau; "but that depends on the
price.
"Welll listen, my little mother,p con-
tinued the innkeeper "here is your man.
Bargain with him, if you can"
Matilda, approached the individual,
not without repugnance. His veritable
likeness of a bandit, inspired Der with
profound terror. Rosseau seemed to per-
ceive it, and while examining her with
attention, commenced bargaining with
her, about the price of the carriage.
"But after all, cheyenne (femrle citi-.
zen) you must first see if it suits you.
Come With me under the shelter, and
l will show it to you"
"fIow! By Blue!" said one of the
crowd, "you are going to hire our car
riage, Rousseau, to go to Rennes? Do
you not know, that we will require it, to
start tomorrow ut noon." All the others
present knowing what was going on,
acted in concert, and they all rose at
once.
Buff I am we'll paid for it?" cried
Rosseau, feonne with us, B55 Blue and
we will conclude the bargain, all of us
together"
Matilda, had advanced too far, to re-
cede without danger. Re-uniting all her
courage, she went out among those men,
who were highly excited by liquor, and
walked toward the shed, which was situ-
ated against the wall of the yard. AT
that time tall and handsome gentlemen
dressed as captain of the republic, ap-
peared at the steps of the tavern. He
stopped for mement, aud cast his eyes
rapidly around the hall, which was now,
nearly empty. He then entered. and
examined attentively. every person in
the hail.
This examination frightened the Baron
DeLarcy, who trembled with fear, every
time the captain stopped in front in him.
"What do you wish captain?" said the
hotel keeper.
"a poi of cider and two tumblers on
that table" said the captain. "By Blue!
father Robineau~ tapping the Baron
rudely on the shoulder, "do you not
know me? l have been hunting for you
for more than an hour"
The Baron, stupiied, raised his head,
and was astonished; it was Nathaniel
DeKeraudrap.
"Ah! All" said Nathaniel taking his
hand, and squeezing it, sit seems you
did not expect to see me; but we will
take drink before We leave. Where is
your danghter?"
"she is bargaining for vehicle" an
swered the baron with voice, altered
by great emotion.
"Itis useless" cried Keraudrau, quite
coolly II have my carriage; and you
ill mount behind, father Robineau. I
will pay all expenses"
They went out Immediately toward the
indicated shelter. While approaching
it, they heard smothercd groans and ami
mated voices.
cater ALL" said Rousseau, one of the
bandits, "for little arristocrat, you are
over Particular Would you rather we
would cut off your head?"
Those hidoous words bod hordl,,