New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-19
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IN Lanes cOrralS ana pasture there were no
horses. in his yard visitors saddles. but the
trader himself stood stroking his red chin beard
by the door OF the log cabin.
Well Mr.. la Marcha." he asked. as the riders
dismounted. what's your best news?"
The Backyard watched Mss Lane steal past
into the house. then turned his back upon the
trader and unsaddled bis morse
How do ColoneI?' Lane rubbed his hands to-
gether. grinning cheerfully as he addressed the
Corporal Come after deserters?" He knew that
the Outfit had no earthly for deserter.
cause I got one for you he added Game in
yesterday"
You're a special constableT' asked Dandy
casticaIy.
oh that's all right. General always glad to
o5Iige the police. KEEP him locked up until saw
you come along. It's kinder handy for Mr. la
Mancha here. prisoner being his brother, reckon.
it's all in the family
The BLACKBOARD swung round and spat on the
traders dos. For that" said the Corporal ''you'H
apologize, Il Mancha."
The trader was cursirg voluby but the Black
he smiled innocentiy With pleasure sehor. I beg
your pardon" Taking of lis sombreTo. he made
a sweeping salute to The dog i mistook you for
shi.Jy Lane and owe you thousand iapOogies Sues
upon IN Mancha's brother VINO had come 70 the
Hello. you Pup" said the Blackguard.
What are you doing ere?'' asked the Corporal.
FqP WAS very sa dS}is 9nd deep SHADOWS OF SUI
u have no pass He was looking the Corporal
You young fool explaini"
"A la Mancha' said the Blackguard. haughtily.
And the Corporal sighed. IAN right You
The Pup WINGED bowed slightly. then turned
Come Blackguard" the Corporal walked OF.
Wen see TO the horses. Go and lie down; Pup,
pup went nmpng back into the Rouse. -.
Here. yOu!" the trader broke forward grabbing
the Blackguard's arm. you're gong 10 wipe my
'sEh?'' The back Of la Mancha's hand sent Lane
reel1ng against the house w no parked
q and I can bite, too yelled the trader. Dandy
yinE above ' the '' root then drew of gssping for
breath. his hand to his nip as he waited
can 70 the hills Yes whistle said Dandy. pre-
Whe ne ca Py Your Tfze ends a. want int S
Lane stopped. gari1g in horror down the barrel
La Mancha said the Corporal handcuns'
The Backyard locked the irons on Lanes wrists
Take the prisoner to the cellar" said Dandy,
chuckling. then search the house for arms and
contraband- I'll see to the horses"
The Blackguard whispered a suggestion but
Da9Gy shooS RS head 6 ne 9as f0 as5
and we'd have no chance in the dark Watch that
girl. though"
The moonlight below the window spread like
pool OF silver at Ia Manchas feet then eTep' along
He watched the crumblins embers in the hearth
were lost in fathOmless depths OF night Somewhere
IN the darkness lay the trader, bound hand and
FRI sfP crouchad yonder by the hearth with corner
Of her blanket lifted while she stared-he could
release her father Behind on the bed ISy Corporal
Irvine and the Sup saqeK HfsS %r 5 70 The
mooneht stole along the carbine. silyer1ng the
foresight, the bands the backsight, until Ia Man
cha's hand shone like white marble where 1t
gripped the breech His head dropped
The girl was creeping to her IA Tiers side. wn ,
Of the breathless shadows the Pup stirred with
sHGaen {ansI rs o. Inc TaI f mis- bi frse hand he
reached out. grasping his brothers arm. loser
"Eh? What's up-an ri
Hello. Pup-can't you sleep?'
TIL e-i-T bac bar
MY foot is hurting" said the lad. in Spanish "a
little, and I want to speak about those horse
zoe and the Alabama Kid? Go on. Pup"
to Chris and She is terri6ed she wrote to me-
And why you
She is my wife"
do 5 6 knG syt.4 E Ss f9 so P Shf to
"Tramped with an open wound on your foot II
II have not complained butt The Pups small
thnk ITe essrted and ia rather be dead than
put TO shame Ike that"
You little owl; you did desert" -, -, .
trial only Fly. mganJ9S cRP 0f bav the on w ffs
my honor! Think Of my mother and father looking
They're with the saints. much too busy to worry
lose lend me your gun"
ITO blow your SHY head of? No. WON'T
Let me escape-zto die in the open. under the
You sentimental ass! Fine high-hovn honor to
run N away away and e35, leave the blame to Dandy
- You never thought of CORPORAL Irvine tried on
witnesses
prisoner run. He'd get reduced 10 the ranks. and
ION. help me Somehow can't bear it. Jose"
Help YOU to XIII yourself? live pups better
Help me to get back my honor"
The rays OF the setting moon shone full on the
faces Of these two brothers and their hands were
clasped together while they shared this bitter hour
You see Pup the BLACKBOARD threw his arm
about the lad. us so awkward about this Lane
then trussed him Ike hen there on the floor. We
know he's bad; he's suspected Of trying all the
he's enterprising and progressive at everything.
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house and MS barn teeth and trousers pockets,
but the trouble is there's not shred Of evidence.
But l say him Try TO shoot your
and b his lawyer would Prqye you didn't see an,
gun; he's got feartuIly dannaging case gainst
the Officer commanding won't be at all pleased
He'll behave Ike a bear in a fit"
cause we don't know where they are"
',I~to traHs She's not pleased with US. Pup"
With her husband and her father prisoners? No
And we can't hunt the thieves. cause we're all
cluttered up with prisoners: Don't you seq
You've taught DaEdy 70 trust youth irOns''
The moon had set. and in the utter darkness
there stirred no sound until Dandy rolling over IN
back 5roken with long hours Of seepIess pain
jose he whispered. you'll laugh at me. but
by arresting these horse thieves myself chris and
planned eyerytnins Lane vas vas, to be called away
was 70 lead me to the place where the robbers are
camped-a mile from hereto creep into their
camp, 10 disarm them while thew slept. 10 wake
them up. and herd them to Lanes wagon When
I got hack 10 Regina with NY prsoners-Oh it was
all so easyl And then YOU came"
That was hard luck"
Jose. 7 can't explain all that. and I won't 1--we
dissraced. but when I'm gone youu know at least
Pup. suppose take your place while you
round your thieves"
''Put DANDY would be ruined
| Who could blame him If he finds me his prisoner
I when ne wakesr''
You take the blame
I'm the BlaCkEuard-a HOPELESS Case-SO i don't
I nh Ho lot