Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-03-02

faithful friend who, by this service, had laio
her under debt which she felt that her life
long devotion could not repay!
CHAPTER XVIII.
General K and his companion had rid
den far and long without success. They had
pursued, for some distance, the tracks Of the
fugitive, but had finally lost them in the tan
gled mazes of the forest, and approaching
twilight found them weary and discouraged
with nearly-spent horses, apparently as fal
from the accomplishment of their aim as ever
II see no prospect before us but that Of
camping out here in the wood all night" said
the General, with vexation, as they stopped
at last for an enforced interval of rest
"These poor beasts can 60 no farther; il
would be vain cruelty to urge them. That
6end has probably slipped into some hiding
place whereit will take the cunning ofhs al.
ly, thedevil, to find him! There is a chance,
however, of some of the men coming across
him. We may have run him into their clutch
es, in one way or another. At any rate, l
can do no more at present. The darkness
makes any farther search impossible, even on
foot"
They accordingly built fire, and turning
the horses loose to make the best supper they
could off the scanty grass and herbage around,
summoned what patience they were able to
muster to their own aid, while stretching their
limbs on the ground in the warmth of the
cheering and comforting blaze. They and
their steeds both were too we'll accustomed to
roughing it, not to be able to make themselves
comfortable under almost any circumstances
and the lack of shelter, and even the alb
sence of food, were but triling causes of COM
plant, compared with the disappointment re-
sulting from the failure of their expedition.
About two hours had passed, when tramp
ling in the wood near by warned them of an
approach. Both started to their feet, laying
hands upon their swords; but. the freight
quickly discovered to them a party of their
own men. headed by young officer who rode
eagerly toward the General.
"Good news, General" he cried, With has.
ty salute, as he threw himself from his horse.
"What luck to find you here! The merest
chance led US in this direction" .
"Well, Cameron, what news? ?" responded
the senior officer. "Has that scoundrel been
overtaken?"
"Not be, but one of his accomplices. There
is very nest of miscreants, as it appears, Of
which this Alasquez is the supreme counsel
lor and head. Our prisoner who comes yon.
der can give you some valuable information.
can see that he is quite willing to turn
States evidence for the sake of reward"
Bring him along" said the General. eff a
brbe will be instrumental in getting out OF
A;aa -.hA-;.Ae.a.aaati0z- a-snant, shau- -ha
forthcoming"
The prisoner. an ill-looking Mexican, who
gave his name as Juan Farna, or Varna, ap-
peared both sullen and frightened; and it
was some time before any but the briefest and
most unsatisfactory replies to the questions Of
the General could be elected from him.
"Look you here, my friend" said the vete'
ran, at length, In Spanish, too excellent to be
misunderstood, ri mean to learn all want
from you, do you hear2 Refuse to answer
me properly, and you shall be strung up, with.
out ceremony, to yonder bought is a good
stout one for the purpose-and nobody will
take the trouble to cut you down again. But
ifyou are sufficiently obliging, why perhaps
you may be let of from the punishment which
no doubt you richly deserve. Rely upon it,
have influence enough to secure your par.
don from the authorities whose Jurisdiction
you will come under, if you make it worth my
while"
"Who are you ?" asked the fellow, still sui
kily, but with some abatement Of his rough
manner.
Il am General K"
This reply evidently produced the desired
impression. An instantaneous change came
over the unprepossessing countenance Of the
vagabond, and he Immediately assumed re-
spectful, almost cringing manner, as he re-
joined
II had not the pleasure of recognizing'you
before, General. Ask what questions you
please, and I swear by the Holy Virgin, to
answer them to the best of my ability"
"You had better" was the brief reply, as
the General, taking out his notebook, pro.
ceeded to glance over sundry items be had
iotted down in it.
In the examination, which ensued, Juan
kept his promise of being explicit, and gave
his questioner no cause of complaint From
his answers, thus unreservedly given, the fol-
lowing information was obtained:
1st. That Pedro Alasauez was the leader OF
a gang of despersdoes, whose headquarters
were in a certain secret spot, some eight miles
distant from the location the Generals party
and himself were now in, which spot ne prom.
ised t6 6copduct them to, without delay.
I'd. That Alasquez was doubtless the muir.
derer of Dolores, she having lived under his
so.called protection, for the last few months,
and being passionately attached to him, not
withstanding his often cruel treatment. That
be had averred to him (Juan) his intention OF
getting rid of her, though by what means he
had not specially declared
3rd. That he had arranged plan of car
rying off the Sonora Raymond from her pres
ent place of refuge, which he had discovered
through the agency of spies which plan was
to have been put into execution on this very
day, but that he had got wind of the pursuit
of which he was the object.
18th. That Raymond was yet alive, and
held in durance at the Devils Nest," (such