The Mercur miner. [volume] (Mercur, Utah) 1895-1913, 1907-11-27

doughty planter. halfdressed and
Wholly alarmed, for the dreadful con.
ftsion which had aroused him from
slumber could have but one meanin.
the hostile army had arrived and
was engaged in bombardlng the castle.
When. therefore, a weighty object
came crashing down upon him. the
squire promptly went to grass. but
In his desperation wrapped his arms
around the escaping soldier and at
the same time beloved Justify for as
sistance.
Colonel John was not In a condition
to offer such resistance as his superior
strength might guarantee, since his
arms were clasped at his sides by the
frenzied embrace OF his enemy.
Had they been left to themselves.
In all probability he would In due
time have overcome the squire. but
this chance was not given.
Attracted by the bull-like roars OF
the gentleman planter. his overseer
and some OF the help fastened TO the
spot.
Colonel John was quickly bounced
upon and tightly held.
The scene was very impressive as
the squire arose to his feet, feeling
Of his collarbone to make sure II had
not been broken by the tremendous
shock of a falling human planet.
"Skaggs!" he called out.
I'm here, sir" answered the over.
seer.
you were with the boys when they
captured my--er-son-in-law Colonel
Emmett OF the Yankee army of In.
vasion?"
81 helped get him." growled the
other.
you said there was another with
him?"
That's true, sir"
And he got away?"
Sorry to say he did, sir, though.
I'd a sworn fired clean through the
varmint." continued Skaggs.
Colonel John. he rejoiced at the
news, for the honest sergeant bad
been with him on more than one
dangerous mission, and he felt more
interest In his welfare than common.
IL see It now" declared the squire,
that fellow has not deserted his com.
panion, but has lowered around seek.
Ing a chance to assist him. Well, we
have two prisoners In place OF one.
| think | deserve some praise from
General Johnston for such meritorious
services. II every man did as well
we'd soon have Sherman's hosts back
OF the stockade at Andersonville."
Reckon you're kinder little mix.
ed, squire" said the overseer, with
a grin-trust his sharp, ferritlike eyes
for discovering the truth.
How so--this can't be one OF our
fellows?"
Take a look, sir"
The lantern was raised until It's
rays fell upon the smiling counter.
ance OF the soldier.
How are you, squire? Really,
ought TO apologize for dropping so
Unexpectedly on your shoulders. II
events that could not have been antici.
reted have made you my respected
father-in-law on this night, l assure.
lOu ~ vi oO nOOu Dt
coming a burden upon you. Besides
you spoiled my little plan Of escape"
"Confusloni how did you get there?'
Surely you OF all persons ought
to know that descended from above
"But-how did you get out, sli?"
"a little breach OF etiquette that
is all. I am not stone mason or a
hrlck-layer by trade. but In an emer
gency a man can do almost anything.
you know" laughed the prisoner
by all that's wonderful believe
he dug outl" exclaimed the planter.
amazed.
That's easily seen. SIR"
Bring the fellow along while we
investigate never would have be-
lieved II possible. Why. the wall ia
six inches thick. I'll take my oath"
Nearer ten. I'm willing TO swear"
returned the cool customer. as he
walked along in the midst OF his enc
niles without sign OF fear.
ITO be continued)