The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-01-23

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presume you are the host, sir,'' said he, at
will be kind enough to let me have a bed un-
til can rest for an hour or SO and dry my
clothing, I shall resume my journey under
great obligation to YOU Matters Of impor-
lance urge me to lose no time, and shall only
delay until my horse can recruit for the bal
Of fir ding the unfortunate lady in the creek,
should have continued on the road without
consulting my comfort so far
:, viii you tell me how you happened upon
the adventure, how you account for the lady's
wound and present condition !! l#1 tE
events, without, however, throwing any light
upon his own identity or business.
MAY ask your name, sir!' inquired the
host, whom we will Introduce to the reader
as Mr.. Thornton, or Squire Thornton, as he
was dubbed by his neighbors in honor of his
being justice of.the peace.
81 beg pardon for the misconstruction. Nv
name is Gaspard Durer, short while since q
soldier in the French service. Do you see any
thing in my appearances or anything else
about this case which jutiaes you in interro-
eating me 0ft1cially?"
accounted satisfactorily for his presence there,
there is legal suspicion fixed upon him"
If must be detained to satisfy the law, I
Yield to the annoyance with as little impa-
tience as possible where the officer of the law
exercies his duties so courteonsly."
After few remarks were passed, the squire
babe his son Eddie conduct the gentleman to
his room and see him well provided for the
night.
After the traveller had left, the vagrant still
fingered. Shifting his hat restlesslY but me-
Sao11 hnc I'D To n
ton which had probably been interrupted by
the strangers exit from the stable.
"'Pears to me now'-an expression which
indicated the result of some mighty reflection
for his calibre-" Pears to me as he amt tellin'
the truth, He amt named Casper Deray, be-
cause he'd a said so fust. Pears to me he
looks like old Raoul Dupuy, and CASTOR afore
him; and, if amt mistaken he's been in these
parts afore."
who's the woman, Randy"
"Ihave been lookln'at her, but it 'pe arsto
me never seen her afore-leastways,s she don't
come from about here"
Resemblance of Durer to the Dupuys is
striking, and thought at first he was the son
OF CASTOR, who has been absent solong. What
think you. my son?'
Cant say father, bnt his resemblance to Mr..
Dupuy at the manor would be noticed by any
one"
perhaps" suggested the vagrant, "he's ason
rim parts about him is erect; pears to me he
must have more'n one.
Sand your friend Raoul amt too good for a
fraud or a lie," chirped the vagrant.
I'VE will dispense with your comments on
the character Of my friends" retorted the
squire.
mo offence squire, but 'spense or no 'spense
| knows the laws, and alters take care to
have proof afore I says libel on any man."
What do you know 0 tRaoul Dupuy, william,
! that you dare maintain such q thing concern
| ing his character. which is polluted by your
| mention of it?''
| 'Never mind what know, squire, so long as
amt said il" answered the tramp.
"'What is your opinion, doctor?' asked the
| squire.
| the patient, squire. The skull is fractured,
and it may be necessary to tIePan it, if any
DO you think the blow will permanently
affect her brain, or that she will be sound in
| mind should she recOverW - DIT 4;
IF the pressure of the bone upon the brain
| be removed, she will doubtless recover her
senses. But until she is completely well again
and even after, no risk must be taken in the
! case. Absence of excitement or noise is in
dispensablc, as the slightest mental shock
might make her raving maniac. Blows up
on that region of the head have been known
! to deprive persons of the power ofspeech, and
if she is not kept perfectly quiet, she may re-
cover only to 1ineer out dumb existence /.
| After breakfast a servant whom the squire
had despatched across the creek upon his first
arising, returned with the information that
Mr.. Taylor-the gentleman whom the strang-
er had left at his gate on the road-would be
over Immediately after breakfast.
Upon tho arrival Of Mr.. Taylor, he and the
| squire retired for consultation, to which they
| after while called Randy, the vagrant. They
then returned to the traveller, and, after hear.
ing his account once more, and comparing the
time of his leaving Mr.. aylor with that Of his
arrival at the squirrels they proceeded to the
Upon their arrival, the squire addressed the
! traveller: s.s.sz.
II have taken counsel with Mr.. Taylor
touching this case, which seems deep mys.
terry, after all the information we have been
so far able to gather; the lady seem unknown
| and the adjoining counties, and you are equal
" a stranger to us. Iconsider, however, that
you have been fully discharged from any con
nection with the affair. We mustfirst attempt
to gather something from the lady herself"
At this point the doctor came out Of the
" improved during the night, and that the
wound was, in all probability, not serious; the
lady had even recovered, In measure, the
control of her mental faculties and language
though she was not Iully conscious or cOner
ent as yet.
The squire, Mr.. Taylor,the traveller and the
doctor together proceeded to the bedside o
the unfortunate woman, the stranger-bein
assured OF his release by the words Of thu
squire first ordering servant to bring hi
horse to the door before leaving the piazza.
Upon reaching the bed the woman opened
her eyes, and, seeing the kind, manly faces
of the squire and Mr.. Taylor, she faintl.
smiled, and ran her eyes over the rest OF tn
group.
She passed the doctor without any varienc,
of expression, and then rested them upon tn,
face Of the stranger
The eyes became set II horrible stare, tn,
light forsook them, the pupils dilated; sh,
raised herself to sitting posture BY convul
sivc movement of the arms; then, crouchini
to her knees and throwing herself Wild,
down upon her face, she shrieked out, with
curdling moan:
"Oh, Of, Dupuy don't don'tp' and conscious
ness once more left her.
Despite his self command, the traveller paled
He atoncc retired with the gentleman, howeve