The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-04-28
CHAPTER XIV.-(Continued.

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"But haw shall 1 get out?" inquired
the Frenchman, who could not see how
he was to be greatly benefited by the
operation which the black had suggest
ed.
1.-THE best way you ken; you can't
come frew de door," was the rejoinder.
| Get me an ak, then, and let me cut
my way out"
How much money!" asked Andrew.
Three silver dollars-more than you
ever had In the course Of your whole
life, probably"
Hand out the currency" said the
negro.
After few moments of reflection, lie
Bland was about to pass out the money,
when he heard the voice of Ebony with
out; but this did not discourage him,
for he believed that the African would be
disposed to sympathize with his master,
and so be inclined to favor his escape.
Accordingly the prisoner did not hest
tate to state the proposition which he
had made to Andrew. The matter was
discussed in low voices by the two wor-
titles; and they finally concluded that for
an additional dollar, they would be COM
pletely justified In disclosing the place
where the ak was secreted In the block
house.
Should the Frenchman be fortunate
enough to free himself by the aid Of that
Implement, Andrew and his friend sup
posed that they could not be very deeply
implicated in the affair.
80 the stipulated sum was duly trans
ferred Through one of the port holes
pierced In the wallis to the hands of the
negroes, and the promised information
given.
But here a new difficulty presented
itself; would not the sound Of his blows
alarm all the sleepers In Boonesborough ?
After considerable searching, aided BY
the faint light shining in at the loop
holes, and by the sense of touch, LIE
Bland discovered a place where his op-
erations promised to be most successful.
But the first blow resounded loudly
through the empty structure.
stop dat noise darr' cried Andrew.
authoritatively. "Massa Boons's down
BY de gate"
must abandon the attempt" said
lie Bland, thoughtfully, for a new and
more feasible plan had suggested itself
10 MS mind. You may keep the money,
andrew, and say nothing about what
has taken place"
Il knew you could not do nufin In
DAT Hne," replied Andrew; and wishing
the prisoner good night, he walked away
with the silver safely deposited In his
. pocket, singing In the happiest possible
frame of mind.
The moment Andrews voice had ceas.
ed to be heard, LIE Bland FASTENED to
: sound Ebony's feelings In regard to his
imprisonment, and to ascertain so fast
as he was able, whether he could reason
ably expect any immediate assistance
from Mr.. Aston.
, The result was satisfactory. He SCOT
! discovered that Exquisite Ebony had re-
ceived instructions, and was ready tc
FAVOR his escape. providing that 1t could
be so adroitly managed that he could moi
well be suspected Of having any direct
agency In the same.
> While a low conversation was going
l on between the Frenchman and the ne
> gro, Mr.. Aston himself cautiously ap-
, preached the block house.
!, "Yes, l am here, my friend" said the
person referred to. How do you find
yourself7"
II find myself a prisoner and very
poorly treated" replied LIE Bland, rather
haughtily. "Free me from this disgrac e-
full thraldom. Let me not be pent UT
! here. while every moment seems an age
, to me, and, while appear to hear each
+ instant the despairing cries of Rosalthe
, and for my apparently objectionable tar.
: diness, to meet her reproving glances. ]
am ready to pluck out my beard with
vexation. My impatience to serve and
I save the best Of women drives me to the
3 confines of madness. And yet you come
i and say, am your friend; l spoke In
a your behalf Thrice accursed are these
. unyielding walls! they hold me from
action when 1t Is most needed. Perhap.
1t Is already too late; the pile may b.
: lighted-the fagots even now blazing II
flames mounting to the SKIES
"Holdw exclaimed Mr.. Aston. "You,
words torture me beyond endurance. The
shrieks of my idolized girl are in my ear.
her agonies penetrate my soul"
a "Demolish these walls! open the door
give me liberty! give me the free air
This restraint will make me frantic
1 To breathe this air another moment vii
j suffocate me. l am, while here, lik,
i the poor fish transferred from his loyef
Q element to dry land. l gasp-I strug
( gle with my fate like 1t. Make haste
4 then, to relieve me. Consult not col,
: and selfish prudence; think not of falls
fears of professed friends, and the false
hood of concealed enemies. Act, and ac
quickly. Your friend demands 1t; you
daughter invokes it."
Before heaven" cried Aston. 'T Will
y comply with your request, let the consa
quences be what they may. My doubt
o Qf ever entertained a single doubt van
ish; give them to the winds. When
a hear your tones, l hear only the voic
v of sincerity and truth; feel that ther
! il no hypocrisy within you, let other
, cry out as they will Now I am read,
i to serve you"
l. "Is Captain Boone still walking abou
II within the worksT asked LIE Bland.
n mo; he concluded his observation
"a and returned to his cabin a few moment
, since" replied Mr.. Aston.
- THAT Is well; now l must contriye +
escape without duplicating you"
Generous friendr' said Aston. plea
ed to behold so much ingenuousness