The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-04-20
THE cHlLIAN OATH.

The city Of Valparaiso is one OF III,
most important upon the Pacific coas;
Take them altogether the people Of Chil
show the most enterprise and seem the
best adapted for Republican Government
Of any in South America, yet the com
mon people are Of dark, revengefuI na
ture, and few foreigners find favor il
their eyes. Bat with the dark eyed
maidens of Chill it is different, and Van
kee sailors always Ike to run into "VaI-
paraios" for a cruise on shore, and hap
py time they have generally.
Ned Wilton landed from the brig Yes
per, which had sprung topmast and
stove in her quarter in storm in the
South Pacific. II was two weeks job to
refit, and Is Ned was a man to be trusted
the @old man" gave him free run on
shore.
Ned wasn't much of a man TO drink,
and most Of his time Was spent in ramb-
ling about on the beautiful mountain
slopes. getting acquainted with the dark
eyed beauties Of the city and country.
and enjoying himself generally.
One day while exploring the country
ten miles 10 the north and east of the
city, he was attracted by the sound Of
voices loud in dispute, and then came a
womanis CRY for help. Dashing through
the bushes Ned came out in a little open
spaee, where he saw q beautiful girl,
whom he had met at a fandango in Val
Paraiso, struggling in the grasp Of a dark
boxing Chilian, who, if he was not a
william, ought to have had Z quarrel with
his face
See here, my man, said Ned. "yoa'd
better drop it, or you may chance 10 get
youself into trouble
That advice might be as well applied
10 yourself, senor,H replied the man with
3 dark, savage frown. IF yoG wiz take
ny advice, given in the most friendly
spirit, you viii take y5urself or and at
tend to any business Of your own which
you may chance to have on hand. No
man ever intsrfered with Manuel Code
"a who did not repent it
~I1i have to leave il 70 the.ycung lady"
aid Ned, quietly. @If she says that I'm
IN the way III walk OF, as you say. but
not before"
"No, nom cried the girl @Do not
cave me alone with this man."
''Thafs all right said Ned. "You
zee that the senora claims my help Man
lel Godena, and III have to trouble you
10 get up and travel"
The man drew 4 knife and made a
lash at him. Ned knocked it out Of his
hand and then and there gave him such
/ thrashing as he had never received in
ais Life. Then stripping him Of his
weapon, he kicked him industfiously
down the slope, for It ariled- him to have
! man draw 4 knife
The Gillian al last took 70 his heels,
md when once out Of reach Of Ned's No.
boot turned and shook his hand ST him
n 4 menaeing manner.
Hear me, Americana he hissed, Il
sow to the saints not to take rest orsleep
until ] have revenge on you"
Ned answered By 3 :contemptuous
augh, aud whirIing on his heel went
back to the lady, who was trembling with
ear.
@Let me escort you safely from this
,.sce," he said. ~You are hardly safe
lere.H
Thanks, sensr. That man IS my
.ousin, and this morning he undertook
o escort me to the house Of my uncle,
Who hass cattle ranch over yOnder. But
when We reached this place he seized NE
nd swore that he would carry me to the
rsunt Of the bandit Rosas and there keep
ne until promised to marry him"
"He is land pirate said Ned, ~and
deserves keel hauling fever a man did
Il DO not understand that senor." said
ne girl. with a merry smile "But
ball be your debtor forever if you viii
% with me to my uncls's house.
Il am quite at your service, said Ned
"but I do not know the way
-ou wish to 60"
This way, senor.'
She struck into forest path after
lance at the manly face Of the Yankee
ailor. That glance was enough, for il
howed her that she was absolutely safe
Fith him, no matter where she might
hoose to 60.
An hours ride brought them to an
pening, and on the slope Of the tobIsdo !
isfore them thev saw q fine ranch sur
ounded oy buildings and corral for cattle. |
This IS the place, senor Americana"
be said. ~will you not come to the |
opse and let nv uncle thank your
SI DO rot want any thanks for an act |
7hich no man could have refused TO per
lrm, but | will 20 in. VIII you give me
our name? Mine is Edward Wilton,
nd am second mate of the brig Vesp-
r"
@And mine is IsolA Mendez, reuem-
er you. senor. / danced with you st
be fandango in Valparaiso last week
They entered the house and we're met
" Senior Mendez, the uncle Of Isolz- he
.ezrd her story and thanked the young
american warmly for the part be had
'erformed. But Ned stopped him
at annoys me to be thanked for 50
ligh. a service said Ned -Piease do
lot say anything more about il"
Il viii try and thank you in some
isher way, senor," said the ranchero,
wow you must make stay
With me, If your business viii willow II,
md will try to make it pleasant for
Tou--
q have q week Of liberty on Shore
aid Ned, "and then ust be Of I &C
.ept your invitation with pleasure senor.s
Three or four dzys passed pleasantly,