Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-05-06

and ofa Life q William Writ.
reprint from shs Iapplncots edition Of 1854 ;,
CHAPTER XVI.
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"why here yos nhali ses onen
They are qzacksalvers,
Fellows that I've ~ vending oils and drugs. -
VoLPNNE.
The council had been summoned
TO meet on the morning following
that OF the Incidents related in the
last chapter, and the members were
now accordingly assembling at the
Proprietary mansion. The arrival
OF one or two gentlemen on horse
backs With heir servants, added
somewhat 70 the hustle of the stable
yard. which was already the scene
OF that kind Of busy idleness and
lounging occupation so agreeable TO
the menials ola large establishment.
Here. In one quater. q few noisy
grooms were collected around the
watering tronghs, administering the
discipliens Sethe. currycomb or the
wash bucket to some half score of
horses. In q corner Of the yard Dick
Pagan the courier and Willy o. the
Flats. with the zeal of amateur vag-
rants. were striving to cozen each
other out OF their coppers at the old
game OF Gross and Pile; whilst. in an
opposite direction, Derrick was ex-
hibiting to o group Of spectators,
amongst whom the young heir appar-
ent was o prominent parsonage, .
new set of hawk bells just brought
by the Olive Branch from bort, and
lecturiDg, with q learned gravity,
upon their qualities, to the infinite
edidcation and delight OF his youth
full pupil. Fox hounds. mastiffs, and
terriers. mingled indiscriminately
amongst these groups. as IL conf.
dent OF that favoritism which is the
universal privilege OF the canine
race amonst good tempered persons
and contented idlers all the world
over. Whilst the inhabitants OF the
yard were engrossed with these
occupations, q trumpet was heard
al Q distance in the direction of the
town. The blast came so feebly up-
on the ear as, at first, to pass unreg.
arded. but being repeated at shor,
intervals. and at every repetition
growing louder, it soon arrested the
general attention, and caused an in.
quiry from all quarters into the mean.
ing OF so unusual an incident,
L think that there be an alarm Of
Indians in the town." exclaimed the
falconer, as he spread his hand be.
hind bis ear and listened for some
moments. with solemn and portent.
Gus visage. Look to oit, lads-there
may be harm afoot. Put up your
halfpence' Dick Pagan, and run for.
ward 70 seek out the cause of this
trumpeting. / will wager 10 means
mischief, MASTER"
Iadians!" said Willy; Derrick 3
five wits have gone on a FOOLS ar.
rand ever since the murder of tha,
family at the Zschaiah fort by the
savages. II the Indians were com
ing you should hear three guns
from Master Randolph Brandt Z
look out on the Motley road. II Is
more likely there may be trouble Al
the gaol with the townspeople. 70,
therewas whisper afioat YESTERDAY
concerning o rescue OF the prisoners
Truth, the fellow has a lusty
breath who blows that trumpet"
Az, and the trumpet, said Der
rick, is not made TO dance with
masters: there is war and throat cut
ting In it, or / am no true man."
During this short exchange of CON
lectures, Dick Pagan had hasten ed
to the gate which opened towards
the town, and mounting the post, foI
the sake Of more extensive view
soon discerned the object of alarm
when, turning towards his compan
ions, he shouted.
"W0unds,-but here's q sight
Pike and musket, belt and saddle
boysl To IL quickly;-you shall
have rare work anon. Wake M the
ban dogs Of the fort and get inte
your harness Here comes the Dutch
Doctor with his trumpeter as fiercs
as the Dragon Of Wantley. Buckle
20 and stand your groundl"