Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-07-06

junction in taking it and sending the
owners to their last sleep in the great for
est on whose borders we were. The poor
aides fell on their knees and entreated
mercy from the handsome cutthroat.
Holding up their clasped hands, they dis
played their bejewelled fingers to the
greedy eyes of the bandit He stepped
forward, and, making low bow, seized
the little hands and relieved them of
every ring. He then unclasped the brace
lets, and proceeded to remove the chains,
lockets and watches. The younger lady
tainted When the ladies were stripped
Of everything, the robbers turned their
attention to us; not that we had been
neglected, for the villains had pinioned
each of us so that we could offer no resist
ance. had less cause to fear search
than my companions, for, except a
watch, had but little money, but that
watch was to me treasure. Such a
tlmekeeper never met with; l never
knew it to vary two minutes in a year
what did you say, sir2 Don't think it
could be better than yours? I would
never believe there was another such
watch unless I saw it. Left yours at
home, I suppose, sir? No. Well, I
should like to look at it, but as to its be-
ing as good as mine, cannot credit"
Chow did you get on with the rob-
bers?" interposed, feeling interested in
his tale.
"Why, they scarcely left us our clothes.
We had a weary walk to the nearest
village. The ladies were halt dead with
terror. But my watch, that was the loss.
l vowed never to carry anything valued
about me in future. Why, sir, that watch
was wortn fifty guineas in hard cash; but
to me it was worth more than money"
''Mine is worth more than double tifty,'
said I. 'It was my grandfather's and I
believe his fathers before him. The Jew
els in it are worth little fortune; and as
to keeping time, there may be as good,
but there cannot be better timekeeper"
"And you say you have that watch on
you at this minute? Why, my dear sir, if
that fact became known, you wonld have
all the thieves in Londen on the alert. I
dare not ask you to show me this gem on
the street, even if we could see. But step
into this coffee-hOuse; there we can look
dl IL WlluOuC dCLTdCClNH uOClCe.
Nothing 10th, followed the Captain,
for l felt cold and tired, and said cup
of coffee was the very thing wished for.
1t was long room we entered, with
small tables ranged along the sides. A
low bench ran down by the wall on each
side the length of the room, and two
chairs were placed to each table.
At the end of the room, to the left, a
bright fire was burning; over the mantle
piece small looking glass was hung in
such manner that no reflection but the
ceiling could be seen except you stood
close to it. At the opposite end of the
room was door covered with baize
and about half way down the room, to
the right of the door by which we en-
tered, was folding serene. We seated
ourselves behind the serene.
"Shall we call for coffee, Captain?"
asked.
Coffee! My good sir, have a negus
or bowl of rum-punch. Coffee! nj ght
like this. Why, coffee is only fit for ba
bes."
"Have what YOU choose for yourself.
Captain, and I will pay for it, if you
will allow me; but for myself I " ill have
Coffee"
chi, waiter" shouted the Captain.
The summons was answered by a
smooth faced, middle-aged man.
"Ha, Rowley, serving yourselts John
got his holiday; ha, ha' laughed the
Captain
This sally was answered by Mr.. Row.
ley in pantomimic gesture; he rolled his
eyes till only the whites were visible,
stuck his tongue in his cheek, put his
finger to his nose, and lolled his head
on one side in such a, knowing fashion
that laughed outright. Immediately
his posture changed, and he was the
smooth-faced man again, asking what we
gentleman might want
"My young FRIEND" said the Captain.
Then turning to me: "Pardon me, sir; we
are all friends when we drink together"
"Certainly assented,
"My young friend will take cup of
coffee. 1 would persuade him to take
something better; perhaps after the cof-
fee, he will. For myself, will have a
glass of Cognac, eou-de-u:e, Rowley.'
"Whatever you like, Captain" I inter-
posed.
'You are too obliging, sir. Yes, I will
have brandy; your very best, Rowley. 1
look upon brandy as siren 9Th, sir; it slim
ulates, it revives, it strengthens
''Now I will show you my WATCH"
said as Mr.. Rowley quilted the room.
l had lost all my distrust of the Captain,
and looked upon him as a gentleman.
Having no suspicion, did not observe so
quickly as l should have done; and, seeing
the house clean and orderly, with respect
able-looking man for its landlord, I had
no thought of thieves or caution, and
some time elapsed before my suspicious
were aroused.
unbuttonlug my coat, I drew nv
watch from my inner pocket, saying at
the same time that it was a good plan,
thought, to have secret pockets where
thieves hands could not penetrate.
every true,' observed the Captain,
but If you put nothing in them, as you
said, they are not Of much service
"Ah, that was in the street, I replied.
slapping my breast.
The Captain raised his eyebrows and
uttered long "whe-e-e-w," as he held
out his hand for the watch. It was not
till afterwards that thought of the look
OF exultation that passed over his features
as he looked at the jewelled case of nv
old favorite. He examined it narrowly.
Taking magnifying- glass from his peck
ct, he scrutinized the works; then hold
hight close to the light, he examined the
stones. At last no exclaimed:
"Ihat watch is worth hundred and
fifty guineas, if it's worth penny"
Then, instead of returning it to me, he
was about to slip it into his pocket.
II stopped him, saving. tsHOld Cantain