New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-11-26

which she had made of tho poor, but neces'
cary clothing of herself and the girl.
Together the two glided out into the
darkness.
At the appointed place, . long four miles
from their cabin, they met the Brother
Blsnkanehip. He was no longer hampered
| by cloak. Stuck in belt about his waist
were pair of navy rev0lvers. His trNwseri
were tucked in his boots, and Decides his
right leg enc could notice the ivory handle
of bowiekpife. In his face might be read
| q reckless enjoyment Of the hsz ardous game
he was engaged ina wild love of danger
| for Its own sake.
Aunt Dinah stated at him for moment
| in dumb astonlsbment, for she recognized
before her. by the light of the rising moon,
'.Maass George Fairfax, de gemman from
ole VArginuy."
They walked ON without moment's de-
lay, he hurryiDK them with CHEEKY
have to step out lively"
"Dis am my gran-chile, jimmy. sah,'' said
| the old woman.
$50 I supposed. A 6ue girl. Uncle Bsn
will be glad to see yOu. Jenny. He talks 9
great deal about you," Fairfax responded
in kindly tone.
sis my ole man clar in Canadv :" queried
| Aunt Dinsh.
"Oh, DO He il in Ohio, among friends
had all be.,+r make haste to get over the
border. They will be likely to pursue her
sharply"
"Obsr de border! Yes, sab. But, eff you
please, whs's datg'
"Iu Canada" he answered amilingly
"but you must not talk now. Voices can
be heard far at night"
In silence, then. they pursued their way.
| The road was q rough one. George Fair.
| fax's knowledge of the country was such as
to enable him to take bypaths and short
| cuts through the woods to avoid the high
ways. Twice he made them walk for long
| distances in streams of water 60 that in
case they were pursued by dogs their trail
| would be lost. This was tiresOme travel
ing, and their progress was slow.
Once they we're encountered by o large
| dog which evinced q disposition to attack
| them. Fairfax did not wish to shoot the
beast for tear the report OF his pistol might
create an alarm and bring out pursuers,
| S coping down quickly he picked up two
| stones, bent himself 60 that he could look
between his legs, and in this attitude
walked backward. growing and clicking
! the stones together, toward the dog. The
animal was not = bloodhound, Q beast
without mercy and devoid of fear. but .
| reasoning powers, who showed serious
signs of Dispute at this novel apparition,
with its head in 90 preposter0us . place. ad-
vancing upon him. He stood his ground
until it had approached within two rods of
him, then turned and took precipitate
flight. Fairfax straightened himself,
laughed, threw the stones after the panic
stricken beast, and again led tho way.
When they neared the river Q faint gray
tinge appeared in the eastern sky, the fret
sign of dawn. A heavy mist hung over the
stream. and . thick, damp fog pervaded
the woods through which they slowly msde
their way. Aunt Dinah's strength was 90
far gone that she could only walk when
supported by her intrepid and seemingly
tireiess guide.
They were within . hundred yards of
rang out sharply the demand, Halt! who
goes there!"
They had CHANGED upon the river patroll
Fairfax returned no answer. He made
the two females lie down behind log, and
kneeling beside them, drew ono of his re-
volvers snd cooked it. Tho little noise made
BY the lock of tho pistol reached the quick
ears OF the person who had already chal-
lenged them, and the Same voice was again
heard, this time in lower tone. - if speak.
ing to q comrade:
II say, Bill, Whoever the oritter u, no has
got gum"
The darkness which precedes the dawn
was enhanced by the fog, and . human
form could not be seen 1t creator distance
than twenty feet.
Another voice replied, low. but quite
audible to the strained ears of the fugitives
behind the log:
I'VE was cussed fools not to bring the
dogs along on dark night like this. Any.
how. we've got to lind out who it il. 1t NAV
be niger"
II wish We could sec EN-" rejoined Bills
companion; Il don't like this n0sin' around
in the dark after something that maybe
you don't want v hen you have found It."
At this moment were heard, distinctly
uttered, away off to the right of where the
fugitives were eecreted, the worde:
IF your lives are worth anything to you,
90 your way, and leave us to pursue ours in
peace"
"Iswan, Bill" exclaimed the first voice,
II thought heard tho click away over
here, and now the oritter speaks he's off
yonder to the right"
maybe there's whole raft of 'em,
jack"
Fairfax chuokled to himself. Among his
various useful accomplishments was one of
cellenoe Of ventriloqaial ability. He wished
to mislead the patrol, and, if possible, to
evoid an encounter. At least ho had mys-
tifisd them and caused them to hesitate.
After moments silence, tho voice of the
invisible Bill, who seemed to be the most
courageous ef the two, was heard saying:
"Well, Jack, Fin going = find him any
way. and if it's . Niger Ill blow . hole
clean through him. Let's make rush."
A second warning came from the dark
ness on the right, keep back or de-"
"Oh! die b id" calculated Bill, cock
ing his gun and rushing forward in the di-
rection of the warning voice. This course
brought him close to the fugitives, although
not directly upon them. The next instant
he saw them, but, before he could raise his
gun to fire, the sharp crack of q revolver
rang out and he fell heavily forward on his
face.
Fairfax's ventriloquism again came into
play, bis voice this time coming seemingly
gone; do you want to follow himf'
Jacks nerves were none of the strongest
by night. He would have fought bravely
enough in daylight, with visible antsgon-
ist. but these voices from right and left, the
shot which came directly from the front,
and the sudden termination of Bills ''rush."
were all together too much for him. He
backed away to respectful defiance. and
shouted threateningly:
900 uoEos yOu OAaeeou nik8oIS ZIG Uo0s
thing you can do 10 to come ont and give
yourself up or I'll shoot you"
1.-TWO can play at that game" responded
Eairfsx's voice, thia time seeming 90 close
to bis ear that he fairly jumped with sud
den fright, took to his heels, and ran still
further away, firing his gum without aim,
and Justify bswling, PATROL" "Patrol!"
Taking advantage of the momentary op-
portunity afforded by Jacks cowardice,
Fairfax and the two women noiselessly
made their way down to the rivers edge,
where he again caused his two companions
to lie down, 20 - to decrease the chances