Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-01
not charge him any thing either. for the
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81 Ii tell you Wnat 1t IS boys" SAID
Pierce, an engage to have him at the
foot of Muckross Hill before this time
tomorrow night it yell engage to keep
him safe an sound until after the trial. .
This announcement was received with
cheers, albeit most of the men doubted
the ABILITY OF their comrade to carry out
his words. Pierce soon after took his
departure. No sooner was he gone than
the Rlbbonmen began discussing the fate
of Noon, should he once fall into their
hands,
"We've promised to keep him in the
mountains" said one.
Upon this, a tall seuare-built man
named Tcaynor stood up and addressed
the meeting. All eyes were turned upon
sim; for it was known that be was re-
lated to the inforner, end all were anxi-
Gus to know his sentiments on the sub
| ect, many Withholding their opinion till
they had first ascertained his For be-
sides that be was remarkable for great
personal strength and courage, and was
scrcely ever known to have been worsted
! in fight at fair or market, which fact
| added in 60 small degree to his import
ance as member of an Association: he
was, moreover, at the mead OF o powerful
faction, By means Of which, CT by giving
private information to Noon OF his dang
or, he would be able to counteract any
designs against his life should the plot
not meet his concurrence.
You, know, Captain, and you all,
boys, know that I'm Mick Moons cousin,
an it would i'll become me to spake again
him, if hadn't good rayson, An it's
nothing I have again you, Mick Non;
for a1any's the good blow you've struck
for me, and many's the time &c TUX care
O me when ] wasn't fit to take care O
myself. But what signifies that, when
you've brought shame an disgrace on ne
an mine; wbin you've broken your oath
an' sold your comrades for gold; whin
you've gone over to the Sassenach, instid
OF supportin' the good cause? Nor he
exclaimed, raising his voice TO pitch of
wild energy, "Mick Noon doesn't deserve
10 live. lie must del"
Before the meeting of the Ribbopmen
broke up the fate of the inlormer was
sealed.
From the meeting of the Ribbonmen
Pierce NeGoveran went straight to the
house Of Hilary O'Ncil. During the i'm
pIisonment Of Hugh, whose t1ial had
not yet come off, Pierce had become
something dearer than brother to the
fair sister of his friend. He resolved now
to bring the weapons OF Cupid INTO play
Mary, who loved McGoyeran wltil ali the
warmth OF her ardent nature. had been
the innocent cause OF her brothers i'm
prisonment, tor it was owing 10 the scorn
with which she had received the advances
OF N ooI that the latter had Informed the
authorities against Hugh, thus seeking 10
be avenged for his wounded pride Pierce
telt thas Mary would 90 ANYTHING in her
power, not only for his sake, but for her
brothers.
Therein he was right.
After a great many entreatics and
assurances on the part of Pierce, and
abundance OF tears shed by Mary, she at
length consented to go next Cay to
Ennisklllen, and by promise Of marriage,
it he would Immediately elope with her,
tc induce Noon to accompany her to the
priests house, the way to which led
through the gorge of the mountain at the
foot OF Muckross Hill, where the road
branched off il two directions, being
the spot agreed upon as the place
Of meeting between Pierce and the Rib
bpnmen.
On tue evening succeeding that upon
which the fate of Noon was determined
upon at the Lodge of the Rtbbonmen,
about an hour after night-fall two per
sons were riding along the road leading
from Ennlskillen to the mountains. They
were both mounted together en- stout
horse, the foremost rider sit
ting his horse bare backed, and the other
a women, seated on pilion behind him.
The right was dark and tempesruous.
a sharp sleet was driven in the faces OF
the travellers, and tho wind careering
through the mountain passes, swept down
the road with such fury as at times to
render it necessary for the girl to cling to
her fellow traveller to prevent her being
immersed although she seemed to wish 10
shrink from his contact He was dressed
in long 1rieZe overcoat and broad
brlmmed hat, which Re wore slouche0
over his eyes. HIS face was muilled SO
as to be entirely concealed, with the ex-
ception OF his eyes, which peered out
cautiously along the road toward the
mountains. The wood seemed to be de.
serted. No living thing appeared in
sight, and the man, as it reassured, gave
free rein to his horse ard cantered on
toward the mountains. Is be approached
! n ohool-oG Aho ri
speed in order to ascertain the path be
was to pursue; and while he fingered
moment, as it uncertain, by reason of the
darkness, as to what course to follow, 8
man sprang over the hedge that bordered
the road, and, selling him with powerful
grasp dragged him to the ground. It
WAS Pierce McGoveran-
Before Nuon-for Noon it was-could
recover himself sufficiently to get on his
feet, he was seized by four stout Ribbon
men, gagged, and led by circuitous
path toward the top of the mountain.
Not word was spoken during the toll
some ascent.
There is on the summit Of the noun
tain circular opening Of about ten feet
in diameter, which forms the entrance to
some unexplored cavern. It is Of vast
depth, and the urchins who sport around
its brink often stoop to listen to the gurg-
ling sound of flowing water which comes
from its cavernous depths. Arriving at
the edge of this hole, the party halted
and formed themselves into circle around
their captive.
Then it was that Traynor, the informer.s
cousin, removed the black mask from his
face, and, taking a cudgel, handed it to
Neon. saying:
"You deserve no mercy at our hands:
nevertheless, you cnce saved my live,
will now give you chance for yours, an
it will be but chance. Take this black