The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-08-06
DY 7. DIX BoLLEs, U. 8. N.
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whose fcrocity was duly set forth. Knowing
the character OF the people among whom We
were going, We carried our ship revOlvers,
heavy navy seyen-shoOters, besides our light
Smith aud Wesson's, which we always carried
while in foreign ports. The light ones went
In the pockets of our loose blue sack coats. but
the heavy ones We ostentatiously strapped on
our hips, that their presence might possibly
prevent trouble.
We stradded our horses and set OF from the
hotel in Gibraltar at 10 a. m, and squirting our
nsgs soon left the town and entered the strip
Ia mile wide) which is called the neutral
ground. Here we rode moro slowly and talked
over tho probabilities Of good bull fight. and
Of the precautions necessary in crossing the
cork-wood belt
We all had good horses, and decided that II
we were mOlested we would make running
fight and trust 10 the speed Of the retreat, as.
sisted by the heavy pistols. 10 take us out Of
the danger. Nothing would be gained by a
stand, for II we should
HAPPEN TO KILL ANYBODY,
we were not anxious either 10 know il or risk a
Spanish trial. The neutral ground Is kept
clear Of houses and trees, 50 that any person
crossing IL is easily seen both by the Spanish
sentries on their side aud the English guards
on theirs, and extends from tho shore Of the
Mediterranean TO the Bay Of Gibraltar about
three miles.
We were hailed as we passed through the
gates Of the village, but when they saw that we
were only out for ride, were passed with:
Good day, SenOrs. A pleasant ride. Are
you going . the bull 1ght?" and upon our
answering Yes" we were cautioned about
the robbers in the cork woods.
Cantering through the narrow street OF the
post, We took tho road leading toward the
woods and instinctiycly drew closer together.
The road wound around good deal, as the
ground was hilly and there was no reason 10
mount the hills. as the general lay Of the land
was level Tho road ascended a little and the
hills rose on both sides; there was little or no
underbrush, aud our minds were relieved by
the lmpossibility Of
AN AMBUSH.
As We rode along we took a good survey OF
the hillsides, both TO assure ourselves that they
were clear Of foes and TO know what we should
nave 10 deal with on our return ia case We Wero
pursued or attacked.
Alter an hours ride through the woods, we
emerged from them some half mile from quite
goOd-sized town. The flags were flying aud
drums beating, and we could SEQ numbers OF
people along the various roads which led to the
gates. As we entered the town we were the
object OF quite a little comment, aud we heard
several uncOmplimentary remarks about the
English" Hating before hotel, which was
little better than hovel, we placed our horses
in charge Of an old Spaniard.
IN answer 10 bis many questions we osten-
tatiously announced the fact that We were
Americans, and had come TO see IL the bull
fights Of Spain were as good as those VIC had in
America. This piece Of gossip was communi.
Gated 10 the crowd, and scowls turned "a
smiles and mods. Not waiting TO DO further
catechised
WE BENT OUR STEPS
TO the entrance Of the bull ring, and paying
half dollar got the best seats ia the house,