The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-07-11
ONE THAT FOLLOWED.

UNE THAT FULLOWED
Two men, John and David. walked
side by side along dusty road. They
were returning from the great town In
the valley to their homes In the ham.
let hanging high above them against
the mountain.
The sun struck down fercely upon
their backs, and shimmered on the
dust OF the road.
'Ah. the heat! Let us go more
slowly, John"
NO" replied the other. 1T will
be cooler higher up. Let US make
haste and reach the shade OF the
woods and beyond there will be a
breeze blowing"
Suddenly, as they walked, David
felt that they were not alone, and,
turning his head, saw third person
following a few PAGES behind them, an
extremely tall man. wrapped In a black
cloak. As David turned the mans
eyes looked into his with n steady.
unflinching gaze. The black-robed
figure was only short distance behind
him, walking with a long, even stride.
without sound his cloak drawn up to
his ears, covering his mouth and chin.
As David looked he shivered, then,
turning his head quickly. he walked
rapidly on, urging his companion to
hasten.
"But just now you were calling to
me to go slower. and now you want to
hurry"
Yes, let us hurry" And they
passed on. the ardent sun beating on
their backs.
As they went forward David turned
over in his thoughts the strange sight
he had seen, that was behind them
now, he felt certain, though not daring
to look again. And John, had he also
seen FTP Did he know what came
swiftly, without sound, mt their heelsp
He looked cautiously from the corner
of his eye Mt his friend. John plodded
on, his eyes on the ground, and his
big shoes white with dust grumbling
ut the heat his face dull and express
sionless.
At length they reached the cooler
air where the road climbed between
the arching trees OF the forest, and
John halted to rest in tho shadow. He
was older than his friend and tired
Smore easily.
Now" thought David, che will
look back and will see." And he
watched the others face narrowly.
They sat on the edge OF the road,
their legs hanging down the bank.
Johns gaze wandered back, down the
long stretch over which they had
come" How white the road is!'' he
said.
"And not many travellers on it,"
said David, in half question, still look
ing earnestly Mt his comrades face.
mot creature in sight" answered
John. quietly. "Others are not such
fools to come out in this sum-
David, treasured by this, turned
slowly and looked back. just below,
by the first tree, in full view, silent,
motionless, stood the tall figure, a little
nearer than before.
David leaped to his feet and ran
along the steep road, stumbling, terri
fed. John saw nothing, and this crea-
ture so close, in plain view! Hurry,
hurryr' he called back, and ran on.
What has come to youp Are you
crazyp" cried the old man.
IL am not--well. / want to get
home, painted David. "Yes, yes; we
will stop ut Old Andrews. He will
cure me-"
Again they walked rapidly onward,
the old man full Of concern for his
friend. the young man looking straight
ahead.
At the border OF the forest the small
brown house stood on the edge OF Old
Andrews scanty farmland, the poor
half-barren land Of these mountain
farms Beyond the few fields that
stretched up gradually from the back
OF the house, rose abruptly The Rocks,
high cliff, reaching far along the side
OF the mountain. sheer, forbidding, its
bald face crossed by rough, narrow
pathway. BY using this steep way the
journey to the cluster of houses above
the cliff was made much shorter than
by following the gradual, winding
ascent Of the road.
The two friends turned in at Old
Andrews gate. At the door they were
met by the farmers wife, her sleeves
rolled up to her elbows.
David cast one brief glance back
ward as he followed the others into the
house. In the road just beyond the
gate, and looking over it. stood tho one
that followed.
Old Andrew was held in high esteem
among the mountain people, as half
doctor. half wizard with his knowl-
edge Of the use OF roots and herbs.
He brewed muddy, pungent tea
which David drank. and Mary. the
wife, placed extra plates ut the table
and insisted on the travellers taking
supper.
LET David rest" she said, land II
, he Is better after supper you can go
home In the evening by the short cut
There will be moon. Or he may
stay the night II not strong enough TO
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