The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-24

woman seemed little taken back at my
invitation; however, it was acceded to,
and we entered the inn parlOr, where ]
requested the landlady to produce a
plentiful supply Of ham and eggs, and
as the pair preferred ale TO tea or coffee
| ordered them pint apiece. had, Of
course, to unlock one hand in order
allow my prisoner the free use OF his
knife and fork; and, after what l had
heard the night before, thought it was
rather risky thing for me to do, as,
though he might not attempt to do mt
any mischief, it was just possible ht
might try to inflict some serious mischief
on himself. All, however, passed of
safe Y, and when breakfast W s finished
| told him he must bid his wife good by
MS did not want to attract any atten-
tion at the railroad station. A kiss was
accordingly exchanged, the bracelets
were again adjusted 10 his wrists, and we
set off at brisk pace.
When we got 10 the station found
that the next "up" train was an express,
and that would have to look sharp, a,
it might be expected Immediately, and
made but brief stoppage. The tram,
in fact, came in almost to minute aitc
the communication was delivered to me.
and | hurried across the platform, got my
man into second-class carriage--th'
cOmpartm mt had only Just time to no
lice was empty. The whistle sounded
and the train was beginning to move,
when the door was flung violently open,
and in jumped the prisoners wife, taking
her seat right opposite me. There was
but time for the porter to slam the door
when we were off.
1t need not be said that was very far
from being sati fed with the look OF
things, and that had made upmy mind
to be carefully on my guard. said moth
ing, being fully determined not to be-
tray any uneasiness, but it must be
owned felt much. Before we had gone
any great way my prisoner turned side
ways to me and said:
Master, my missus and me have some
small matters of our own we would like
to talk over, and, as they don't concer
you in the least, peraps you wouldn't
mind looking out O the winder for a
minute or two while we have our tllk?'
"rhat | could not possibly do, was my
immediate reply. "My duty is to keep
you always unGer my eye and control
and, besides, as you have just said, your
domestic arrangements can be matter OF
no concern to me, 50 you can discuss
them as freely as you please without
minding my presence"
This answer seemed to disconcert both
of them; but as if by way of compromise
| at the same time leaned toward the
window of the carriage for moment and
glanced outside. My hearing is sharp
enough now; but at the time ! speak of
was even more acute. Just as | turned
my head heard, or fancied heard, the
man whisper the words "hoth together"
Instantly the suspicion flashed across my
mind that these words related to myself,
and | turned round and faced the couple
in moment. What saw in the eXpres-
sion of each of them seemed to warrant
my acting with immediate decision.
selzed the man between his manacled
wrists, so that he could not raise his
hands. With an instructive thought ]
plunged my right hand into the pocket
Of my pilot coat, pulled out the pistol
my mate had handed 10 me, cooked il
with my thumb, and holding within 1
few inches of the face Of the woman op
posite, looked steadily into her eyes
and said, with emphasis: "If you attempt
to stir before we reach the next station,
you will certainly be dead woman"
1t was something fearful to notice the
immediate change on that w0mans coun'
tcnance. she became of pallid white
ness, and her lips had the purple. blush
tinge that indicates SO unmistakably an
excess of deadly fear. In the highly
dramatic positions have just described
we sped on until the next stopping sta
ton was reached, and that occupied fully
more than twenty minutes. The momcn
the train came to "A sop thus addrcssel
the woman, keeping her covered will
the muzzle of my pistol "Laave tho
carriage, and if you value your liberty
make what speed you can to get int,
hiding"
, She disappeared instanter; and | fel
heavy load Of anxiety lifted off my
mind us she left US, for of all the encoun
ters | most hate, an encounter with !
woman.is to be chased foremost. From
the moment sAw the change in her fac,
{ indicative of such intense fear knew
was master of the situation; but still
! was glad to be rid of all further risk of
struggle. Not a word passed between
my pli ,oner and me during the remain
der of the journey to London, which
, we were no great while in reaching, anC
, where / duly delivered him into safe
keeping at Bow street police office.
: Next morning | had to conduct m,
t prisoner to Woolwich, there to delive
) him to the authorities Of the hulks iron
whom he had obtained histicket-of-Ieave
lie seemed 10 have recovered from hi
scare of the day before, and on our jour
ney spoke freely enough, and with al
I earnestness that left no doubt of tn
: truth of his communication.
, "Myster," said he, II am main gla
you kept your head yesterday, and di
j., not lean out of the winder. Had yo
done 50, missus and / meant to hav
pitched you out, and taken our chance
after of getting off"
, Il was not 50 very likely to be so easil
put off my guard" was the laconi
answer
: "Ay, but master, your danger was no
} over then; for missus and | had mad
| up that she was 10 pin your arms-an
she could done it easy-while was t
smash your head with 'darbies.' W
9 should then took the key, got off tn
$ brAt elets and hcaved you out winde
r afore you could come to yourself. Tha
? pistol fairly put us out, for it cove