The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-10-29
THE DEATH.CHARM.

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STATE OF Maryland rode two persons,
mounted upon splendid animals, with
the easy grace of equestrians accus
toned to the saddle
One was maiden of scarcely more
than sixteen, with fresh, lovely face
aud form developing into perfection
wearing q dark blue habit, and q
slouch hat with a heavy ostrich
plume. Gsuntlet-gloves incssed her
tiny hands, while about her there wa:
an air of high breeding.
Her company was nearly double
her age, attired in the undress uni.
form of a captain OF cavslry. He
was striking looking man, with q
frank, fearless face that was very fas.
cinsting.
That there was love affair exist.
ing between toe two-young as was
the msiden-their glsnces indicated,
aud the course of true love. in
their case, seemed 70 be Running
smoothly.
Presently they came upon a crowd
of men in :he roadway. A youth lay
bound upon the ground, his face pale
and blee eding, and above him bent a
half dozea rude fellows, talking in
angry tones.
Garter, what means this disturb
ance 2" asked the maiden, sternly ad-
dressing one of the men.
The man touched his hat politely,
and replied:
at means, Miss Lulu, that we've
caught Tartar here, but we've got
him tied fast now"
What has he been doing, Car
ter ?"
"Well, you see, Miss, | saw him
coming out of the forest, where. you
know, your father allows no cunning,
and called to him to stop and he
paid no attention to me, SO calls the
boys from the field and we gave chase
and caught him, though be fought
like a tiger"
"And have you dared attack man
in the public road, siry Ny father
shall hear of this at once" said Lnlu
Sanford, angrily.
He's nothing but gipsy, Miss,
from the camp over the bill yonder, I"
sullenly said the man.
"He is human being. and was DO
ing no harm. Unbind him at once,
sir !"
The young officer now sprang from
bis horse and quickly released the
youth, who was secured with rope,
and said, kindly;
"Get up, my man, and return to
your camp"
The youth turned bis dark eyes
upon the speaker, and said, family:
Il cannot, sir E; am badly nnrt"
Shame on you, Carter "a num-
Der of burly men TO beat poor boy
as you have done You shall suffer
for this, ali of you !" cried the maiden,
Indignantly; and, as the men hung
their heads abashed, she continued
Raise him in your arms and car
~ him OF once TO the mansion, while
| ride by and send DIR. Moore to see
him. Tell Jane to put him in CON-
room"
Anxious to redeem themselves in
the eyes of their employers daughter,
the men raised the youth in their
arms and bore him away, while Lulu
Sanford and her escort, Captain Fred
De Lancy, galloped on after the ply
sician.
An hour after the two rode up to
the door of very handsome man
sion surrounded by ornamental
grounds, flower-gardens. and every
Indication that those who dwelt there
we're possessed of wealth and refined
taste.
At the door an elderly gentleman
met them, who called out pleasant
":
well, Fred, l am glad to see you,
my boy. Richard told me you had
arrived this morning"
"Yes, colonel, received sixty days
and stopped to see you on
my way home and this afternoon
Miss Lulu and myself ran of for a
ride" replied the young officer
And l am very glad We did. papa,
for l found your overseer. Carter,
aud FIVE Of the hired men, had beaten
. boy severely just because he did
not stop when commanded to-" said
Lulu.
Yes, the doctor is now with the
poor boy, and his father too. | fear
the youth is badly hurt, and Carter
and the men shall leave nv place ct
once, for the little fellow was doing
DO harm. and bis being gypsy is no
crime. Bot come into the house and
get ready for dinner, for | have q
surprise for you
"A surprise for me, cir 7" said
Lulu.
"Yes, l have found a governess for
you-one in every way competent 20
leach you in singing and instrument.
al music. as you desire. and who
speaks Italian perfectly; she will be