The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1911-09-01

somewhat larger. arranging the bench
itself so as to afford the necessary
weight failed to either start the
spikes. or crack the plank. Some al.
tercation began in the other room. the
sound Of angry voices and shutting
feet being plainly audible. 1t was clear
to Keith that they must take the
chance Of a noise. and no better time
than this could be chosen.
Here, Neb, take hold with me. end
bear down-put your whole weight on
It. boy"
The two flung themselves upon the
end Of the bench. leaping up and down
so as to add weight to power. Some
thing had to give. either the stout
wood Of their improvised lever or ellie
the holding Of the plank. For an In
mer; then. with a shrill screech. the
long spikes yielded and the board
suddenly gave. With shoulders in
serted beneath, lie two men heaved
1t still higher. ramming the bench be-
low so as to leave the opening clear.
This was now sufficiently ample for
the passage of a mans body. and
Keith. lowering himself. discovered
the earth to be fully four feet below.
The negro instantly Joined him. and
they began creeping about in the dark
ness, seeking some way out. A rudely
laid foundation Of limestone along OBJ
structed their patch to the open air.
This had been laid in mortar. but OF
inferior quality. so that little difficulty
was experienced In detaching sufH
Client to obtain hand hold. Working
silently, not knowing what watchers
might be already stationed without
they succeeded in %loosening enough o.
the rock to allow them to craw
through, lying GREATNESS in the open
Accustomed al they were to tn
darkness. they could yet see little
They were upon the opposite sid'
from the town, with no CLEAN Of ight'
visible. prairie and sky blending to
gether into spectral dimness. with NJ
sound audible but the continued quar-
rel In the front room Of the Jail. Keitl
crept along to the end Of the buildinI
from where he could perceive tn
lights Of the town twinkling diml
through the intense blackness. Ev
IDENTIFY the regular evening saturnall
had not yet begun, although there wa
a already semblance Of life about tn
numerous saloons, and an occasions
d shout punctured the stiffness. A do
howled In the distance, and the pount
ing of swift hoofs along the trail tol
of fresh arrivals. An hour later an
- the single street Of Carson City woul
n be alive with humanity, eager for an
excitement, ready for any wild org.
II only once turned loose. THAT
d would be turned loose, and also d
10 rected, the man lying on his face l
the grass felt fully assured. He smile
grimly. wishing he might behol
n. Black Bart's" face when he shout
discover the flight of his intended vi
d Tins. But there was no time to lose
every moment gained. added to the
,e chance of safety.
10 Are those horses tied there by tn
,e blacksmith's shop?" he asked, poin
le Ing.
h. The negro stared in the direction II
n dictated, confused by the shadow
ID thrown by the dim lights.
le Il reck'n dey am. Massa Jack;
done make out TO-"
re Then two Of them must belong
K us; come on. boy"
He ran forward, %crouching benin
se every chance cover, and keeping we
le back behind the line Of shacks.
ut slight depression in the prairie helpe
re conceal their movements, and neitht
Is spoke until they were crouching t
lg gether beside the wall Of the sho
1t, Then Neb, teeth chattering, manage
to blurt out:
IN "Fo' de Lawd's sake. y ; don't act
i'd ally mean ter steal dem JOSS 81"
or Keith glanced about at the other
BY dim, black shadow.
Is. Sure not; just borrow EN-"
q But dat's a hangin' Job in dis vel
We country. Massa Jack"
Sure 1t is II they catch us. b.
we'd be strung up anyway. and v
be can't be hung twice. Best les there
ob a chance for us with the ponies. az
none at all without. An hours sta
1e in the saddle, Neb, and this bunc
back here will never even find OF
trail; l pledge you that. Come. DO
d. stay close with me-"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)