Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-03-25

which his conscience whispered was
not altogether so wide OF truth
There are many brave men, be re-
flected. who have q constitutions
objection TO lighting In the dark
and he was rather inclined to ranb
himself in that class. Ia tbs
dark, said he. as be sat down BY
the Ere, with his hands locked
across his knees. which were drawn
up before him 10 grasshopper angles
and looked steadily at the blazing
brushwoud; In the dark a man can
not see--that stands TO reason. And
1t makes great difference, let me
tell you, masters. when you cant
see your enemy. A brave man. by
mature, requires lighs. And be-
sides. what sort u an enemy do we
fight2 Hobgoblins mot mortal man
for ! would stand up to any NOR
tal man 10 ChrIstendom; ay. and
with odds against me. have done
II before now. But these whirrinR
and whiszing ghosts and their
crimes. that ay about ones ears like
cats, and purr and new like BATS
what am saying2 no, fly like bats
and new like cats--one may cut and
carve at them with bis blade with
no more wound than boys wooden
trunoheon makes upon the wind.
Besides, the Captain, who il oil In
ell la bis command, hath setme here
to watch, which, as II we're, Was o
forbidding Of me 10 90 onward.
He must be obeged: good soldier
disputes no order. although ID 60
against his stomach. II was the
Captains wish that should keep
strict watch and ward here on the
skirt Of the wood; otherwise !
should have followed him rand with
stout heart and step, | warrant you'll
But the Captain hath q soldierly
sagacity In his cautions; holding
this spot. as he wisely hath done.
TO be On open point Of danger, an In
let, as 1t were, TO c!rcumyent his
march. and therefore straightly 10
be looked TO. Well, lei the world
wag. and the upshot DO what II may,
here are comforts 81 hand, and ] will
not stint 10 use them"
Saving this The seli.saAisfled mar;
tialist opened the basket and solac-
ed bis appetite with slice OF pasty
and drauRht Of wine.
Il will now perform turn Of
duty" he continued, after bis re-
freshment; and accordingly drawing
bis hanger, he SCI forth TO make 0
short circuit into theopen field. He
| proceeded with becoming caution on
| his perilous adventure, looking slyly
at every weed or bush that lay Ii
his route, shuddering with o chilly
| fear at the sound OF his own foot
steps. and especially scanning, with
disturbed glance, the vibrations
| OF bis long and lean shadow which
was sharply cast by the fire across
| the level ground. He had wander
cd some fifty PAGES into the field
on this valorous outlook. when b
bethought him that he had yentures
far enough, and might now return
deeming 1t more safe TO be near th'
! fire and the horses than out upon
lonesome plain. which he believes
to beinfested by witches and thei
kindred broods. He had scarcel,
set bis face towards his original pos
when 40 apparitIon came upon bill
, sight that filled him with horror
, and caused his hair TO rise lik
, bristles. This was the real bodil.
form and proportions OF such
spectre as might be supposed d
, prefer such o spot--an old woman II
q loose and ragged robe, who wa
seen gliding up TO the burning
, fagots with billet Of pine 10 he
hand, which she lighted ct the FIR
and then waved above her head q
she advanced into the field toward
the innkeeper. Wessel's tongu
clave to the roof Of his mouth, an
, his teeth chartered audibly agains
each other, bis knees smote togeth
] or, and his eyes glanced steadfastl.
upon the phantom. Fora momen
be lost the power Of utterance o
! motion. and when these began TO RI
turn, as the bag drew nearer, hi
Impulse was 70 fly, but his bewild
! cred reflection came 10 bis aid an
suggested greater perils In advance
, he therefore stood stock still.
Heaven haye mercy upan meI-th
Lord have mercy upon me, q sinnerl
be calculated; II am alone. and th
enemy has come upon me. /"
Watcher Of the night" said
! voice, In . shrili note, draw nigh
What do you seek on the wold2"
"Tetra grammaton. Ahaseel--i
, the name Of the Holy Eyangels, spar
| mai, rnuAtarad the innkaenar frni,