The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-03-27
Burglars ou.wi..od by a Woman.

~ EE.
AM intimate friend OF an American
family who residcs neas LourSin, Belgi-
nm, gives, under date of Nov. 18th, the
following account By private letter, of a
burglary attempted by poblcmen, who
had become desperate on account of their
losses by gambling:
reside here. They wildly remember me,
since my arrival. Mr. ID has in
creased his great wealth by successful OPP
ers6ons In both London and New York.
They entertain m~Agnihcently. Invita-
lions to their dinners and balls are eagerly
sought by all Who have any pretension to
such distinction, but in no house ia gam
bling Carried to a greater pitch, or more
money lost In an afternoon. Z
One night recently, her husband being
from home, Nine. H--Wa suddenly
aroused from her sleep by hearing steps
In her room, and was Mortified to see at
her bedside, three men, masked and
sarmed. One Of them said to her in dis
guised voice: 1"Gire US the key Of the
treasure room" ~ haven't got it," she
replied, with much self-possession. ave
will try, and if We do not find it, we will
torture you until you confess" Upon
this, in fear and trembling, she produced
the key which was concealed under her
pillow, and gave it to her interrogation.
Alter q short absence he returned, saying
that he had been unable to open the lock,
and as she, no doubt, understood the Sc
2cret. of the spring, she should accompany
s them. There was no avail in refusing,
and shc promised to unlock the door, pro-
y vided they would allow her to dress her
self. But they Knocked her announcement
modesty, and dragging her from her bed,
hurried her along, shivering with cold and
shame. She opened the door, heaps oil
gold glittercd on one shelf, and, AS if fas.
zeipated by the blaze of so much coin, the
robbers rushed eagerly into the room.
n Mime. M-h had recovered her pres.
Fence Of mind, and, seeing her advantage
Z Instantly closed the door, and called out
to the intrudcrs that they should have am,
pie time to count their gains. Finding
themselves trapped, as Z ?ycrc, In Ibeil
own snare, they cried out Justify, and in
stead of the brutal manner with which
they hnd lately terrified her, uttered mos
piteous supplications for deliyerancc
"Mercy, mercy, madame" they cried il
chorus, "we have been led to take thi!
rash attempt that we might repair tn,
heavy losses at play which we have suf
fered in this house, You know us all
am the Cheyalier De--;ihere ic thu
Count De--a and Baron- l.
you cannot have mercy on ourselves, tax,
pity on our families. Save our honor
which we value moro than life. 1t is trut
We have been without pity for you; tina
will make your generosity all the brighte
If you liberaSe u.s."
For a moment she felt touched by til,
position of persons she had received a
friends and guests, and was disposed t.
Z save them from dishonor, but casting he
eye upon her almost uncovered figure, mt
remembering the .coarseness with whicl
they had outraged her modcsty, she with
drew, and left them TO pass. the night il
such comfort as they might derive from
the rouleaur Of coveted gold by-whicl
they were surrounded. 1t was only through
the strong influence brought to bear upol
Madame Nj, by on eminent arch
bishop, who Is a distant relative Of hers
- that, the count, the chcTallicr, and tn
baron were spared tho exposure and pun
/. ishment which their crime deserved. !
was not until after the persistent c~oaxinl
fof his smiable wife, that 81. M
could be made to r%elent, and spare III,
honor. Of the hived gamblers relatives.