The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-08-22

was a sudden CLINT in the faint star
light as he struck. and the stunned
maniac went down quiyering. and lay
motionless on the hard ground. With
the quick decision Of one long accus-
toned TO meet emergencies, Hampton
unbuckled the lariat from one Of the
led animals and bound Murphy 8 hands
and limbs securely.
As he worked he thought rapidly.
He comprehended the extreme des.
peration Of their present situation.
While the revolver blow might possi-
bly, restore Murphy to degree Of sam
ity, it was far more probable that he
would awaken violent Yet he could
not deliberately leave this man to
meet a fate OF horror In the wider
ness. That which would have been
quickly decided had he been alone be
came a most serious problem when
considered In connection with the In
sane, helpless scout. Then, there were
the dispatches! They must be OF vital
Importance to have required the send
sing Of Murphy forth on so dangerous
a ride; other lives, ay the result OF
the entire campaign might depend
upon their early delivery. Hampton
had been soldier, the spirit Of the
service was stiIl with him, and that
thought brought him to final decision.
Unless they were halted by Sioux bui
lets, they would push on toward the
Big Horn and Custer should have thu
papers.
He kneft down beside Murphy, un-
buckled the leather dispatch bag, and
rebuckled It across his own shoulder.
Then he set to work to revive the
mpstrate man. The eyes, when open
ed. stared up at him, wild and glaring;
the ugly face bore the expression oil
abject fear The man was no longer
violent; he had become child, fright
ened at the dark.
Securely strapptng Murphy to his
saddle and packing an their remain
fng store Of provisions upon one horse,
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expostulation seeking to calm the 9th
e1rs Wild fancies and to rurb his vie
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