Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1894-04-05

not reached the men were doing, or in
low, awestricken tones talking of the
tragic events of the night. Near the
east gate, reverentiy and deeply covered
with the only shroud to be had, the
newest of the saddle blankets, lay the
stitfening remains of poor Donovan and
his comrade. Lurking about the west
ward end of the Enclosure, their beady
eyes every now and then glittering in
the freight, the Mcxicans, mon and
boy, were smoking their everlasting
papelitos, apparently indifferent to the
fate that had deprived them of home
and occupation.
One of the troopers had burrowed
hole in the sand, started little cook
fire and was boiling some coffee in
tin quart mug. Overhead and far down
to the horizon on every side tho stars
shone and sparIled through the vapor-
less skies. Eastward toward the Chris
tobal they were just beginning to pale
when n faint voice was heard pleading
for water. Sergeant Butler sprang
from his seat and FASTENED to where he
had left Mr. Harvey but few minutes
before, still in deep and obstinate
swoon.
Water, is it, sir? Here you arel
I'm glad to see you picking up little.
Mr. Druinmond left this for you too
sir. He said you would maybe need
it" And the sergeant raised the dizzy
head and held a littlo flask to Harvey's
lips.
Where is he?" at last the sufferer
was able to gasp.
"Overhauling the outlaws, hand over
fist, by this time, sir. He has 30 good
men at his back, and we'll have the la
dies safe tonieht-see if we don't"
"Oh, Cod" groaned the stricken
brother, burying his face in his arms rs
the recollection of the fearful events
Of the night camo crowding upon him.
For n moment he seemed to culver and
tremble in every limb, then with sud
den effort raised his head and turned
again, the blood trickling anew from
a cash i'll his face rs he did so.
Give me more of that" he moaned,
stretching forth trembling hand
More water too. Lend inc horse
and your carGine. must go! l must
go!" But there his strength failed
him, and grasping wildly at empty air
poor Harvey fell heavily back before
the sergeant could interpose an arm to
save.
Don't think of it, sir. You're far
too weak, and you re not needed. Never
fear, the lieutenant and G troop will
do all that men can do. They'll bring
the ladies safely back as soon as they've
hang what's left of that numbering
gang. Hello! That you, Fox" he
shouted, springing up Is two or three
hOr5emen came squirting in.
Its Wing" was the answer in
ringing tones Fox is coming slower.
Quick now. Is it so that that gang has
run off the young ladies'"
Its Gods truth. Here's Mr.. Ned
Harvey himself. "
In an instant Wing was kneeling by
the side of the PROSTATE man.
Mercilul heaven, my friend, but
they've used you fearfully. They only
bound ana held me till Jackson got
back from Ceralvo's a couple of hours
ago, Are you shot-injured:"
"No, no., groanod Harvey. But |
am broken, utterly broken, and my sis
ters are in the hands Of those hounds "
Never worry about that, man. |
know young DFummond well, There
isn't Drawer, better officer in the old
regiment if he is but boy. He'll never
drop that trail till he oyertakes them.
and by the tlmo lie needs us old Pike
here and will be at his side. Thank
the Lord, those louis We're frightened
off and never took our horses. They re
fresh as daisies, both Of EN-. Cheer up,
Mr.. Harvey. If hard riding and hard
fighting will do it, we'll have your sis
tiers here to nurse You before another
night. Come, Pike" he cried as he
vaulted into saddle. Now for the
ivaliest gallon of Your lazy, good for
nothing life. Come on"
To BE CoNTINUED.l