The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-05-19
LAMBERTvILLE n J., wEDN EsDAY, MAY 10, 1880.

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We have orders to hold our men until the
Council of Safety decides
But am friend of Independence. Ego
to join Washington to morrow, said Joseph.
SO might the gallant Robert Esteleck al
lege,' answered the Captain.
Captain, know you this man Esteleck ?
asked Joseph.
Not I comrade.'
Then, returned Joseph, slet me tell you
what he is like. He is like any other sneak
ing, smiling, smooth faced little villain you
ever saw wears his own red hair tied up
with black ribbon and powdered. Only he
limps little. A bullet wound, they say
Oh, know him | ,
Where is he !? asked the Captain.
Everywhere answered Joseph, and In all
disguises-but Captain, on my parole of hon.
or as soldier, promise to appear tomorrow
before the Council and take oath of allegiance
If there be need Leave me alone for this
night
So be it, said the Captain, but we must
find Esteleck. The town is incensed against
traitors and spies, and will mob your house
If you harbor them. Can you not point him
out?
Good sir, said Alice, the man you seek
hath often visited this house, but will do SO
no more. Though hate him, will not
SANDER him he is a true patriot and no
spy
Tut, tut ! blurted Joseph, "a patriot for
sooth-- Tory scamp a renegade Art thou
mad Alicep'
I'VE have no time to lose, said the officer,
brusqueiy. Lady, farewell. Soldier, remem-
Der tomorrow. Goodnight, MASTER
So saying, Captain Tamper and the Corpo-
raj left the room abruptly, followed by Jo-
seph, who opened the street door for them.
'Ha ha y exclaimed the Captain, as he
looked across the street. Did you notice
thatp
A muffied figure sank into the shadow of
the great church opposite.
we must keep our eyes open, said the
Captain.
so, SO, cried Joseph. There Is some mis-
chief afoot tonight. Captain, stay in the
neighborhood, for Gods sake. That looks
suspicious. Goodnight to ye'-and Joseph
slammed the door and ran shivering into the
room.
Haste thee, while hide myself behind
these folding doors.'
Alice opened the door to tall man wrap
ped in wet cloth and wearing long, horse
mans boots.
With cry she recognized him and strove
to keep him out. He pushed her aside gent
ly and entered the parlor.
Abraham Shipper glared at the intruder
moment, and then cried
Evil on evil Hath the wicked night
brought thee to punish us? Away, wretch,
for as old as am will myself drag thee forth.
Away, Robert Esteleck will not harbor
thee.'
Robert Esteleck smiled. He was always
smiling, always smooth-voiced. He threw off
his cloak, and said
Peace, good sir. Listen to me. / am your
friend, and you will find it out. Do you know
the danger YOU are in? The British are even
now at the threshold of the city. They will
STAY all revenge and death await us ! But /
see way to escape. / come to rescue you
and your daughter
Stop 7 interrupted Alice, with defiant
gesture. Robert Esteleck, thou hast sought
to dishonor me--do not insult me further.
forgive thee all. Yet beg of thee leave us
instantly. Thy life is in danger. Already
have the officers been here in search of thee.
Stay not moment. Forget thy wicked de-
signs and save myself. The town is alarmed
against thee
He smiled at her, but his smile was the
smile of anger now.
20, my beauty, care not for myself nor
care I for your devoted father l want you.
Come =
He seized her hand. She withdrew with a
scream, and the old man, clasping his hands,
cried
God deliver us from this scourge.'
At this instant the door flew open. There
stood Joseph Stamforth.
The villain did not forget his smile. He
drew pistol from his inner waistcoat and
aimed 1t at the soldier.
Fortunately it missed fire. In an instant
more the old man wrenched the weapon from
the rascal's grasp.
/ arrest you as traitor and spy cried
Joseph, drawing his sword and rushing OF
Esteleck. Give me your sword
The coward yielded the weapon without a
word.
! Alice, let in the officers = cried Joseph,
and shortly afterward Captain Tamper and
the Corporal who had been waiting in an al
ley-way, re-entered.
Here's your man. continued Joseph
breathlessly. A spy, a villain, keeping NJ
communication with the enemy-carrying OF
Il illicit trade Numbering, thieving, disguis
ing himself. Take him OF, have all the
proofs. Tomorrow the Council shall heal
me. Strip off his uniform, he disgraces the
holy cause of liberty =
And they took him well-guarded to thu
Walnut street prison.
Il did not tell the for fear of irking thee
said Joseph, pressing the beautiful Alice te
his bosom, and kissing her fair forehead
that this man fired twice at me ON High