Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1884-04-24

IS well As 1draDce-anQ YOU YourSelI
have acknowledged that firm resistance
put them to fight for once"
a. But there were numbers opposed
20 them. senor. and YOU are only one !"
g But. fortunately, I have q couple
of revolvers. which. in two good hands.
amount TO some ten or = dozen shots.
and my friends have repeatedly told
me l am not q bad marksman-"
% All. Santa Mariai YOU viii think
better of this. senori-the very idea of
resistance terrifies mef'
But not the ides Of robberyr'
Because l have never met with
violence"
We continued to converse In = SINH
lar strain for some time longer-my
fair companion gradually changing the
subject. and seeming much interested
in myself learned that her family
name was Yslersla. that she was un-
married. that her father and brother
were officers in the army, and so forth.
and so on. and in return gave her my
own name, stated something of my
history. business and prospects. and.
zltogtther.- became more cOmmuuica-
tive than would advise any friend TO
be with any stranger of either sex in =
strange country.
As we continued our journey, the
conversation gradually changing from
one thing to another. Sen0rita Paula
suddenly brought il back to the point
where il first opened
1--WE sre coming upon . dangerous
part Of the road. she said: "are You
stil: resolved 70 defend yourself If as
sailedS'
with your permission. senorita,"
Il do not think il advisable" she re-
piled; ..but still. II such IS your infen-
toe. think IL no more than right that
You should give me = chance 70 take n
part in my defense, since my risk of
danger will be Is great rs yoursF'
"And have you really the nerve, sft-
er all. 20 defend YOURSELF" inquired
IF had the means. senor."
hare two pistols. y said 1; :" If you
viii accept Of one OF them. Il Is At your
service"
- You are very Lind. senOr-but can
1 ire itP'' -
with ease. senorita;' and producing
one Of my rer0ivers, explained 10 her
the manner In which il was 70 be used
"Ahd this. you say. viii shoot some
half dozen times?"
Il think il safe 70 calculate that five
charges out Of the six viii explode.
senOrita-"
a very formidable weapon, indeedi'
ssss Isplied; -and with such can al
most fancy We are safe You have an
other. YOU say. Ike thiss"
prod1ced ID. t.
What a beautiful invention she
Observed, reaching over and taking il
from my hand Then extending her
hznds. one of the revOlvers in each, she
continued Armed like this, one
might almost count himself safe against
host You say TINS is fired in this
nsnner? she proceeded. cooking one
of the weapons rs she spoke. and point
ing il toward the road
''Have \ care, senorita, or you viii
discharges itIs
The words were scarcely uttered.
when her finger pressed the trigger. and
one Of the barrels was exploded with a
sharp report A minute after. and
while was gently chiding Der. we
heard : loud. quick tramp of horses.
and several sharp. rapid ordinations.
The next moment our conveyance was
stopped suddenly, and we sawourseives
surrounded BY some eight orten mount
ed men. one Of whom. in 4 loud voice.
exclaimed.
Yield you prisoners. or der
~Quick senoritar' said ]. extend
ing my hand; quick in Heavens
name give me one Of those weapons.
for now Is the time for decisive action"
NAY" she replied. putting the weap-
ons behind her, syou viii be too haSsy.
Lst them suppose we yield--let them
open the door"
s-Oh. no. Il viii then be too later
As l spoke the door was suddenly
thrown open and three or fOGr swsrthT,
men presented them
selves 20 NV view.
Quick, senorita. for the love Of God-.''
cried. grasping at her arm
Holdr' she exclaimed. instantly p-e-
senting one Of my own revovers TO my
head Z" Resistance is useless-you are
our prisoner
-6racious Heaven exclaimed /,
perfectly ast0unded. a. Our prisoner,
did you says II is not possible that one
% fair and lovely as yourself is in any
manner connected with these ban
ditfi.''
1t Is even 50. senor." she replied.
with one OF her most bewitching smiles;
still keeping one Of nv own weapons
turned against myself and significantly
pointing the other to the door "You
viii Oblige Us BY stepping forth and
giving Yourself into the care of these
good gentlemen. who viii see that you
are treated IS a brave mzn should De,
but who viii trouble YOU meantime for
any little change and valnables You
may have "a sparer'
There seemed to 5e no help for it
the beautiful Senorita Paula VaIerde
was spy and accomplice OF the Ia
ifro1es. She had entered the diligencia
AZ PerOte for no other purpose than to
ascertain the exact condition of things
inside and be able TO signzlize her assO-
Biates rs she passed along 80 that they
night know exactly in what manner to
sondnct themselves and make thor
Eork sure without rex By : simple
'tratagem she had obtained NV arms
'ust ~ the pint where she knew the
attack would be made; and her dis
.harge Of the pistol. as if BY accident,
was the sign 70 show them that all was
'ecune. n ---f
Il ackncwledge myself conquered BY
oeing Outw'ttedr' said I. bowling to Is
lenor,tA
Then turning to the robbers, who had
low collected in q body in front of tie
iOor of the diligencia, I continued;
''6entlemen, viii you permit me to
light and make yOa some valuable I
Dresentss In the language of your
AL have l. yours
The leader of the party bowed po- |
litely in return and said. with 4 grim /
mile: