Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-12-11

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 English thought SO, said another voice. And then out of the group of faces which seemed to swim around him one bent over him which had vaguely familiar look-a face deeply sunburned, yet fair underneath the tan, as was proved by the dark blue eyes and the luxuriant brown beard The exclama- tion which this person uttered had been in Spanish, but he now spoke to the young man in his own tongue
 ''The wound is in your shoulder" he said. "Yes, see you have bled copious- ly. Lie down while we cut away your coat and bandage it.
 Derwent was very glad to obey this direction, for blackness was gathering around him again. He had lost a quan- tity of blood, and this, together with the blow on the head which he had received in falling, made him feel faint. He lay down obediently, and the stranger began to cut away the clothing from his wound in very practiced manner. He nut tered several comments in Spanish when he saw the wound but he bandaged it skillfully, administered to Derwent an- other dose of the sti1nulant, and then asked him how he had been shot. The account was briefly given. The last thing recall" said the young man, lis falling down the precipice. l must have struck my head against tree or 8 rock, and from what remember of the l blow, which instantly stunned me, it is wonderful that it did not kill me-"
 "Your head is badly cut and bruised" '" said the other, examining it. But if the last thing you remember is your fall, how did you get back here in the road?'
 Did you find me in the road?" asked | Derwent with surprise. Then l can only imagine that the man who shot me had sufficient humanity to drag me back where might be found. suppose that he robbed me--yes. my watch is gone and also my purser'
 But were you travelling alone?"
 No. had dropped behind my party because was tired of riding and wanted to walk little. Of course they will dis cover my absence soon, and return for me-"
 Ut is strange that they have not done so before this. At what time were you shot?
 About two o'clock. am certain o1 that, for had glanced at my watch not long before"
 Ut is now four Is it not little strange that they have not returned be- fore this time to look for your Ut is incomprehensible," said Der
 went Can they have been killedP' That is very unlikely. Nothing O. this kind has occurred before in years and while robber might be bold enough to attack a solitary traveller, he would consider long before attacking party How many were you2" s "Five-and well armed" ''The thing is impossible, then. Bu , this is not the time or place to investi I gate the affair. That must be done later
 Meanwhile the sooner you get medica , attendance the better. Do you thinl f you can manage to sit in saddle an' l ride few miles?'
 a "If it must be done 1 can do it," sail Derwent with certain grim resolution a Help me to rise"
 f It was with gentleness equal to hi d strength that the tall, strong strange n assisted him to his feet. Then he calle a a mozo. who brought up richly capari !, soned horse of beautiful build and chest . nut color.
 oSsA " the gentleman, because he walks vel # and will carry you with as little jar as a. compatible with any motion" F You are truly good samaritan, Ie sad Derwent gratefully May ask f. we are countrymen%
 le "Only in tongue, fancy" answere Ia the other Il am an rishman-Mauric 70 Ormond by name. You are, if mistal i. not, an American"
 "Yes; my name is Derwent. kno
 now," he added quickly, "why your fat
 has seemed so familiar to me. 1 saw yo m the other day in Guadalajara." q. "That is likely. have been thel A lately Now, Senor Derwent, make ,d little effort as possible and let us lift yc If into your saddle. There"-as half as dozen ready hands did the work-"thi $. is accomplished; but if you are to sts n there you must take more brandy" as The deadly faintness that almost owe if powered him warned Derwent that th aa was indeed necessary. He took u ,d stimulant willingly, and, thankful f #. the deep Spanish saddle which affordt
 him some support, they set out id He perceived, now that he had gather' in
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