Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1909-01-20

Portable in the hall. One would have
| to keep guard outside the door where
Martin was confined, the other two
would spend the night in the hail. the
window of which commanded the court
and the stairs that led to the corn
chamber. I won't have the men in the
kitchen, said Barbara, or the maids
will lose their heads and nothing will
be done Besides, the kitchen was out
of the way of the corn chamber.
We shall want the key of the corn
store said Joseph, If we may have it,
miss
Why not stow the fellow in the eel
lar?' asked a constable.
For two reasons answered Joseph.
| First, because he would drink the ci-
der; and second, because-no offence
meant, miss-we hope the maids IL
be going to and fro to the cellar with
the pitcher pretty often
Joseph was counting the maid of the
house, and therefore thought it well
| to hint to Barbara what was expected
| of the house to show that it was free
and open.
| The corn-room was unlocked, a
| light obtained and it was thoroughly
explored. 1t was floored with large
slabs of slate, and the walls were
lined six feet high with slate, as a
protection against rats and mice. Jo-
seph progged the walls above that. All
sound, not window. He examined the
door; it was of twoinch oak plank,
and the hinges of stout iron. In the
corner of the room was heap of
onions that had not been used the pre-
ceding winter. A bundle Of straw was
procured and thrown down.
Lie there, you dog, you murderous
dog!' said one of the men, casting
Martin from him. Move at your
peril!'
| 'Ah!' said the lame warder, I only
wish you would make another attempt
to escape that I might give you a
leaden breakfast He limped badly. In
running he had cut his bare foot and
it bled, and he had trodden on the
prickles of the gorse, which had made
it very painful.
There's heap of onions for your
pillow said Joseph. Folks say they
are mighty helpful to sleep this
was spoken satirically; then with a
moral air-'But, sure enough, there's
no sleeping, even on an onion pillow,
without a good conscience
| A. 10 In Mi
without sleep-one out of doors, to be
relieved guard by the other, the lame
warder alone excused the duty, as he
was unable to walk-Barbara ordered
a. fire to be lighted in the great hall.
The nights were not cold, but damp;
the sky was clear, and the dew fell
heavily. 1t would, moreover, be cheer
full for the men to sit over wood fire
through the long night, and take maps
by it if they so liked. Supper was pro-
duced and laid on the oak table by
Jane, who og1ed Joseph every time she
entered and left the hall.
She placed a jug on the table. 10
seph went after her.
You are dear maid he said but
one jug don't go far. You must mind
the character of the house and main
tain it. I see cold mutton. 1t is
good but chops are better. This
amt an inn It's a gentleman's house.
I see cheese. Amt there anywhere a
tart and cream? Mr.. Jordan is not
a farmer; he's squire. I'd not have
it said of me / was counting a young
person in an inferior situation
The fire was made up with fag-
got. 1t blazed merrily. Joseph sat be-
for it with his legs outspread, smiling
at the flames; he had his hands on his
knees. After having run hard and
got hot he felt chilled, and the fire
was grateful. Moreover. his hint had
been taken. Two jugs stood on the
table, and hot chops and potatoes had
been served. He had eaten well, he
had drunk we'll All once he
laughed.
What is the joke, Joe?'
Use an idea, brother. If t'other ward
err dies l shall not have to pay the half
guinea because lost my bet. He was
so COMPOUNDED long in the arm. That
will be prime! And-we shall share
the reward without him! Beautiful!
sUmph. Has it taken you all this
time to find that out? I saw it the
moment the shot struck. That's why
| ran on with a bad foot
To be continued.