The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-01


danced on before. They rode in silence,
save when horse slipped or SHE'D and
needed a kindly word. In mile the
fugitive had doubled his lead aud was
beyond their ken. The sergeant swore
Justify, and, putting on pace, drew
ahead Of his fellows. His was the best
horse. But at crossroad he was forced
TO await his tagging men and call
halt.
Rack me II know which way the
rascal's gone!" he growled. Keep your
horses still moment. Hark!"
he lowered bis head and listened At
once the night seemed thick with
noises. An old corncralSe in some frs at
haud uttered a rasping croak, and twen-
ty smaller birds in the trees and hedges
twittered in low, sleepy protest. The
horses ratified their bits. An owl
hooted mournfully. In the bitches the
rushing water purled and bubbled mer-
rily. The trees rustled in the breeze.
Two dogs from rival farmhouses strug-
gled for the last bark.
The sergeant fingered his chin rue
fully.
"Three roads three men,"
he said, at last. ITO the right. you! To
the left, you'll I'll GO forward"
As those in the van of the townfolk
came toiling up the soldiers separated
The sergeant ralloned on. pravinp
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