The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-09-29
THE FATAL SHOT.

III T. l. n L y u NhVI.
Help! Help"
That desperate, hopeless cry echoed
but family amcng the wild craggy rocks
that abounded on the east side Of small
island off the cost OF Maine, for tho splash
ing Of the waves upon the beach below,
and the sighing of the wind through the
wide riffs and over the lodges, partially
drownded it. BY tho aid Of the full.
round moon, which seemed to be rising
directly out Of the gcntly.ruiiied waters
that stretch away as Ear as the eye can
reach. we discover the form Of mar,
who is hurrying down towards the shore,
with a struggling female in his arms.
There. my pretty one he said. don't
make SO much noise, for doubt il your
voice will be heard in this wild region.
Well reach the boat soon, then you may
cry or sing to the stroke of the oars till
you are tired =
At length he paused and, placing his
fingers to his mouth, gave a shril whistle
which was quickly answered. Seemingly
satisfied, he proceeded on, presently
reaching the beach, along which he rapid
ly strobe with his burden.
BE lively, lads he said, upon uearioe
place where the rocks projected into
the water, not far from which two men
stood waiting with boat drawn up a
little ways on the sand. let us get away
from here as soon as possible, Hist who
comes!'
Scarcely had they reached the boat
when q tall, athletic youth bounded for.
ward, and pushed one Of the astonished
men into the water, Il rctrcating wave
carrying him far out into the little bag
before he was able to make q stroke tc
save himself then, springing upon tnt
other, he dealt him blow which sent
him sprawliug into the boat, and dashed
his head with such violence against ono
of the thwsrts tha, irseusibiliiy Instant,
ensued.
The abduclor quickly placed the maid
en- on her feet. und, drawing a pistol
levclcd it at the head of the INTRUDER. bu
ere he could discharge it his throat wa
grasped by the hand Of his opponent, ,b,
weapon wrested from him, and himsel
rudely Frustrated,
Now said the youth, pointing th'
pistol at the fallen man, and slowly re
treating backward, with one arm abou
the waist of the maiden, it you attemp
to rise I'll send bullet through you
brain, will do you 10 further injury
il you will allow us to depart in peace
You seem to have the advantage h
present, returned the other; but shan
forget this You shall rue the time yol
crossed my path =
:! thank you for your very iricndl,
warning, ard will perhaps profit by it
out take the advice of friend, and leav
this neighborhood as soon as possible, 70
perceive you don't belong here, and 30,
are certainly gaining ne friends.
Slowly the young couple moved ava
from the place where the short decisiv
struggle had occurred till at length hug
boulder hid them from view; then the
turned and hurried up the steep asceu
which led toward the home Of the cir
oh, Walter she said, as they proceed
ed rapidly up the treacherous path, han
IN hand, how can | ever repay you fc
this kindness p
The only reward ask is continuanc
Of the same warm love which you bav
lately shown me, replied the youth go
can bestow it, Rachel, can you not p
Certainly, can. Have not assure
you of my devotcdness long ere this .
Yes, yes but thought perhaps you
sentiments had changed, since you wei
jus, now trying to elopc with that fcllo
whom We left down on the beach, and II
young man laughed lightly at his facet
Gus remark 4 happened to be on m
way to pay you visit, he continue,
when | heard you call for help, SO
f turned my steps in the direction whent
came the cry, and overlook you just
I time to prevent your being carried ava
from me perhaps forever. But who
that fellow ? and how came he to get no
Of your
. Il don't know who he is, but | thir
he Is the captain Of that strange vesst
which you have perhaps seen auchort
at the entrance to the bay for the la
two days. met him Yesterday, and
insulted me, but | passed on witbo
. seeming to notice him. This evening
came to the house. Mother.ns you kno
has been very III for the last few day
and this morning she was somewhat wor,
D so father started up 10 Ito get /
Benton aud Uncle William to come 81
see her. He has not returned vet,
when this man came 10 was all al
with mother. Withou, aword Of wal
ing, he caught mo up in his arms. 4
hurried away with me. You know t
rest
The two soon reached the girls home
{ plain but substantially buils hut,
interior Of which. though scantily iurni
ed. looked neat and comfortable. Up
q small table which stood between
door and ono Of the windows was lig
cd candle, nearly burned to the sock
and large wood fire burned in the bro'
open fire place, while various little al
cles which lay upon the mantle, or W
hung behind the door, indicated, that
male occupant was fisherman.
In ore corner of the apartment wa