Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-08-29


ms four horses from q Am.r;ee,.
They had evidence that he Wa to -
up sne canon that evening about 10
After taking supper with one Of their
number who lived on : croes-road -.
low, they were to pursue him IN tha
character OF vigilance COMMITTEES.
Five Americans and one SpauiartI
composed the party. And that one va
Senior Casper
Are you sure his horses are thu ones
stolen from the American ?" one of them
inquired.
.sss. senor,' replied Casper, Il am
sure
Them" exclaimed the rider.n by
c., we will give him what horse
stealing deserves!"
The riders burst into Impressions,
showing the sentiment of the times
when DEMONSTRATING and murder were
regarded Is equal crimes.
When. they had gone, Amata hurried
home. Her father was asleep. She
told the servant she was tired and would
retire early. Then she went to her
fathers wardrobe and taking out q COM
plete suit, with hat and revolver.
dressed herself in them. Then opening
her window she dropped to the ground
below.
It was now dark, but the moon
would rise within few moments.
She went up the canon short dis
lance and around the curve that hid the
road below, and there waited. After an
interval that seemed an age, she heard
the tread of five horses and knew he
was coming.
Stepping into the road, she ordered
him to halt.
@Who is there?" he demanded. Her
heart bounded at the sound of his voice.
1T is !, Amata, who have come to
save you. You are supposed to have
stolen these horses, and six men are
after you! Hide quickly; they will
soon be here. Do not utter word
There is not time. know it's q mis-
take and you did not steal them. But
the men are determined on your de-
struction. Quick! I hear them COM
ing. For the sake of Heaven do a. I
bid you'll"
He. too, heard them. what shall
do, Amata?" His voice trembled in
pronouncing her name and she knew it
was not through fear.
'Hide in this tree. I will take the
horses and lead them past, and in the
chase you will have time to escape.
They will overtake me ana see it is not
you. I will give them the horses, and
they will not harm q woman. Do, you
foolish boy. I shall not be in DANGER"
she said as he began to remonstrate.
@Get out of the saddle, she ordered.
he obeyed, and in an instant she had
mounted and was galloping up the
road.
He climbed the tree she had indica-
ted, and an instant after the men passed
with threats that confirmed Amata's
story.
A few rods beyond, they came in
sight of her. and one of them yelled,
"There he is, boys, we forgot the rope,
so Just fire, one! two! three!"
The report Numbered down the
canon, and Roberto, frozen with horror,
heard q man shout: Rush the horses,
boys, and come back. He is done for,
the damned Greaser"
In moment or two they all rushed
past him down the road. An instant
more and he found Amata, blood
stained heap at the roadside.
He called her name with infinite an
guish and tenderness, pouring wine be-
tween her lips and holding her in his
arms. Then she opened her eyes, and,
seeing him, the look of pain gave place
to the sweet smile of happiness, he re-
membered so we'll
"Amata! my darling! speak TO me!
say you will Twelve to forgi7e mel"
"Roberto, do you understand ]
was true-that she lied about me-that
Love your"
eyes, yes, dearest; l know it all. ]
learned it only this afternoon. My
Amata! have been cruel, and you
you have given your life for me"
He wiped the warm, red drops from
her lips and kissed her in the well re-
membered way. 80 long and sweet.
With her remaining strength she
lifted her arms and clasped them about
his neck.
'"This little hour is..worth thousand
lives without you. love, she said.
"My brave girl; and I have let them
kill you!"
mo, no; we both supposed they
would capture me before firing. But,
thank God, you are saved"
"What will life be worO without
you?" he said despairingly.
1--WE shall love each other, dearest,
always, lin heaven, You on earth. Be
brave, my Roberto. and our separation
may not be long,"
Darling, my Amataw he said bro
kenly.
She lifted her head to kiss him but
fell hack from weakness He felt he9
heart dutter and then stop. She closed
her eyes with little sigh - Of happi'
ness, and he was alone.
For long time he "a. holding her to
his bosom. Then . mocking bird be-
gan its singing near him. First the
low sweet notes - of love to its mate,
than fiain0 Nloap akrou0 kriumnh2nf in