Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-16
CHAPTER xJ.
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"Who could have attempted the as.
sassinationT he thought where was
a rumor at BHshvilla that he was a de-
tective, or q rich man returned from
California. Which can IL be? II he is
n detective, was he after Walter and
was It Walter and his gang that
knocked him downp Bahl why DO I
do the poor lad the Injustice to IRiS
him up In this aifairP Il was that in-
fernal lie Dave Black told mo-"
After another period of thought he
would come round upon the subject
again, and wish in vain that he could
drive it from his mind.
Never mind, I'll watch the boy and
see what can discover in this affair.
DO you feel better now, strangcrPn he
asked, aloud
II am not so stunned and confused,
but am suffering severe paln,' was
the answer.
"Are you sufficiently recovered to
tell how this happened, and who it was
attacked you, and what for?" asked
the farmer
IL know but little about L.; Mt I
know is 1t was an attempted diGri '
and robbery"
"How many were there of the rob
bersf"
Three or four, 1 could not say
which,
81 heard a shot; was you hitp"
mo, fired the shot myself"
"Did you hit any of the rascals?"
81 can not say, for just as / fired
some villain struck my arm and
Knocked the pistol from my hand"
"Did they take any thing from you?"
IL think not. l had but little they
could take, except my life. and I'm
sure it was only your opportune ar
rival that prevented them taking that.
''Ilavo you any idea who thoy were?"
"No, sir. | am an utter stranger
here" answered the wounded man.
They drove along slowly. for the
stranger was suffering intense pain.
When they arrived at farmer Miles
house, they found the wounded
strangers horses standing meekly by
tho gate with remnant of the shat
tered buggy attached to them. The
farmer went in aud broke the news to
his wife and daughter. who were still
up in the sitfi1g-rOom. ~
"Where are the> ooysl" asked the
They are in bed" answered his
wife.
I'm 60 and meet them" said Mr..
Miles.
lie hurried upstairs to their rooms.
John and Bon answered his calls.
"Where is Wa.ter?' he asked, as
John appeared at the door of his room,
rubbing his eyes rather sleepily.
''ln his bed" said John.
Hurry up you fellows; there's been
a robbery down the road. and almost a
murder. I've got wounded man in
the wagon, You must all come ont and
help carry him in.
As Walter Browniicld still did not
answer, he entered his room and ap-
preached his bed, and found it unoc-
cupicd
"Waltcr Is not here, where is hep"
asked Mr.. NJ les.
"Hc went TO bed there, - said John,
who being now thoroughly awake, was
dressing rapidly.
Yes, but he got up two hours ago
and went out, " said Ben; "he's not
been back since"
The farmer staggered as il he had re-
ceived blow. "Dave Black must be
right and Walter is one OF the robbers
who attacked the stranger on the
Bushyillc road"
He said nothing, however. but hur-
ricd out with John and Ben 10 carry in
the wounded man. When Mr.. Brown
had been placed in bed and made as
comfortable as possible. Ben Miles was
sent to put away the horses and John
10 Bushville 10 inform the sheriff and
bring doctor.
Upon examining Mr.. Browns iniu-
ries, Mr.. Miles discovered that he had
several bruises about the head and
shoulders, and his left arm was brokon.
John had been gone nearly an hour
when the door opened and Walter
Browntield entered the sitting-room,
his face flushed and paled by turns,
and to Mr. Miles appeared decidedly
guilty. His astonislimcht knew no
bounds at the sight Of the wounded
man.
where have you been, WalterP"
asked the farmer.
II did not feel well. and arose from
my bed TO take a walk in tho night
air.
THAT settles II. thought the farm
er, though he said nothing "lIe is a
robber and 10 think that / have been
harboring him."
The farmer po longer doubted Wal
tors guilt, but his great desire was to
bring the entire gang to justice.
Should nc have Walter arrested the
others wound leave the country; there
fore he must hide his time.
Ben told Walter all he knew about
the attack on Mr.. Brown, and how. If
his father had Ot.charged down 10 the
Rescue in a twO-hOrsa Wagon. he would
have been Killed. Water listened In
real, though Mr.. Miles construct IL 10
be only a fcigned. wonder Tho aoc-
Ior came, as did the sheriff. The form
1r set the arm and dressed tho wounds.
and the latter had long conversation
with Mr.. Miles and departed. For
three or four days the sheriff with
posse of men rode about the country,
but found no clue 20 the wOuld-be rob
Dors and assassins
The next day Mr.. Miles met Hawk
ms. bis ihr.ftless nelghbor. and gave
aim an amusing account Of how he had !
dozen brigands. and run |
hem from an Intended victim.
"Who were theyP' asked Hawkins.
- have no idea
"Couldn't you see emp
SEQ tilemP no; IL was dark az q
stack Of black cats ! couldn't see my
hand before me. bui hcnrd ihen I
,uocking aud swearing. heard K
pistol shot and knew that budnoss of
, SERIOUS patgre was going on.
F" And i1fo you no dfa who fhol
secret asked Jack haWkips. Nith &
onk oI Ininnae Interest
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