The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1893-09-06

puttoning " round him, and then pro-
ceeded 70 hurl cocoanuts at me with
such precision that | WINS glad 10 quick
I ~ Temp into the snddie and ride on
But my troubles had inst begun. I
had reconciled myself 70 the loss ~ my
coat Ms Jackson's money was ia an in
sido pocket OF my waist, but tho m0n-
key showed disposition 10 follow me.
| After firing az him several times gave
II up. Ills tough hide seemed bullet
| proof. and there was no chance to XIII
him unless ] shot him In the eve.
The declining sun warned me that II
WINS time 70 sock shelter for the night,
and knew that in these tropical soii-
tudes there was no twilight saw no
cultivated fields, no houses, no signs OF
tho hacienda Of Don Francisco Mendez.
| The situation was growing serious.
Occasionally u stone weighing a pound
or two was hurled at mo from some
leafy covert and then the gigantic
monkey would give q horrible laugh
and scamper away. He WAS funny
looking chap in my blue flannel coat.
but WINS too angry to enjoy the comic
Ijnspcct u the matter. Itstruck me that
II The brute caught me IN the dark no
would make an end Of mo In no time.
II was both horrible and humiliating,
such death In the tangled forests Of
this savage land,
just then saw short distance on,
In q clearing, a square stone hut.
Here was shelter and protection.
was not disappointed much 10 find II
nninhnhited. II was strongly built,
with no windows, and one entrance,
from which tho door had long since
rotted away A stepiadder led 70 the
loft Ascending, found small apart
ment dimly lighted BY round holes In
the wall which had evidently been used
by sharpshootera at some revolutionary
perlod In the history of the country.
My mind WIS made UP III an instant.
went back 70 my mustang aud picketed
him about one hundred and sixty yards
from the hut Ia the bushes Then re-
turned 10 my fortress just as darkness
closed III upon me, and sought refuge In
the loft, pulling up the ladder after me.
| was safe hcreg even from the mon
kcyA and Iny down feeling sense Of
perfect security
II must have been late III the night
when heard something moving In the
room under mo. Looking through the
opening in the floor could see moth
ing ! struck d match, and by the flick
ering flame recognized the monkey.
The wretch still wore my coat, and In
the dim, uncertain light his appearance
was more repulsivc than ever.
! lay down again knowing TINT the
beast could not get into the loft. and
commenced planning for his dcstruc-
tion In the morning. ! was satisfied
Of mountain apes, 81 great strength
and terrible fcrocity, Their cunning,
heard, was almost human, and they did
not scriiplc 10 attack mon and rend
them limb from limb. ! concluded,
when the morning light appeared. 70
draw the brute's attention and shoot
him In ono Of his eyes. Having set
tied on this plan, was about drop
ping into doze, when ] heard voices
outside the hut. 1 listened with alert
ears.
III, as you say. Pedro, this American
is inside. we should ambush him and
shoot him when he comes out In the
morning. .
Now, by all the saints, Juan,r wns
the reply OF Pedro, you are coward
ly fool. The Englishman, like MI his
countrymcn, has his eyes open, and
may get the drop on MS.
Wonder what they'll do with the
monlSey2a said to myself with .
chuclxle.
" hear the American moving said
Pedro.
1t was the monkey. The monster
was walking In the circle all the time.
and the dead leaves that had drifted
into the hut rustled under his feet.
There was another whispered consulta-
ton, md the Mcxicans rushed into the
room below. The outlaws saw dark
form and charged with their long. MUIR
derons knives.
heard two dull thuds, and knew
that Pedro and Juan had been dashed
hcadlong against the walls.
Mother Of Mosesl'' gasped Juan.
"Knife hint
The robbers made another rush.
.Ahl ahi'' yelled Pedro. Where are
yon, Juan? This hog Of an American
has me by the throat. and have lost
my knife.
AIG - u NSuiOhl kEo0-kCu ~ u4n. no 3
is pounding my head against the walll,'
A volley IL yelis followed and then
chorus Of groans. Through II all !
heard an ominous dull thud. At length
silence prevailed, and ! knew that all
was over.
My last match was gone, but TO my
great delight it was almost morning.
With the first rays Of daylight peered
through the hole In tho floor. 1t was
CHASTITY sight that met my gaze, The
two Mexicans lay ON the floor quite
dead Their heads had been smashed to
jelly against the walls and their throats
bore dark blue marks.
SittiNa in the corner was the monkey.
He " bleeding profusely and was
evidently seriously hurt. At first
thought would spare him. He saved
my life and was grateful. But when
fixed the ladder and descended the
beast prepared for spring,
and there was such evident malice In
his eyes that aimed at his eye and
fred onelshot did the work. He rolled
over dead.
1t was no place for me after such an
adventure, and / at once went in search
81 my mustang. TO my great Joy he
was all right, and was soon In the
saddle and on my way TO Aspinwall.
an Depositing Jackson's money In the
bank when ! arrived, l Immediately
the Htaatnal. I knew that ~