Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1911-02-17
CHAPTER XII.
THE LAW STEPS IN.

RI Lie as the hurry of feet
along the walk threatened
4 L another attack. Ross Cava-
nagh again drew his revolver and
stood at guard, and Lize recovering
her own weapon, took a place by his
side.
With the strength of bear the new
me i'm he roared
ITS dadr called young Gregg. go
away, you chumpw
Let me In or I'll smash this door!"
retorted Gregg.
You smash that door, old Bullfrog,"
announced Lie, "and I'll carry one of
your lungs away. If you want to get
in here you hunt up the judge of this
town and the constable"
The old rancher muttered a fierce
curse, while Ross explained the situa-
ton. I'm as eager to get rid Of these
culprits as any one can be, but they
must be taken by proper authority.
Bring a writ from the magistrate and
NOu lltlli anu NClIOIlC'
Gregg went away without further
word, and Lie said: Hell find Hig-
ley If he's in town, and he is in town,
for l saw him this afternoon. He's
hiding out to save himself trouble
Lee Virginia, with an understanding
Of what the ranger had endured, ask
ed: Cant get you something to eat?
Would you like some coffeeT'
II would indeed" he answered, and
his tone pleased her.
She hurried away to get it, while
Cavanagh disposed his prisoners be-
hind a couple Of tables in the corner.
Il guess you're in for night of it."
he remarked grimly, 80 make your
selves as comfortable as you can.
Perhaps your experience may be a
encouragement to others of your
kind"
Lee returned soon with pot Of
fresh coffee and some sandwiches, the
sight Of which reused young Gregg to
the impudent remark: "Well, notice
that! And we're left out" But Ed
wards shrank into the shadow, as if
the light hurt him.
Ross thanked Lee formally, but
there was more than gratitude in his
glance, and she turned away to hide
her face from other eyes. Strange
place it was for the blooming of loves
roses, but they were in her cheeks as
she faced her mother. and Lie, with
fresh acknowledgment Of her beauty,
broke out again: "Well, this settles it.
Pm going to get out of this town,
dearie I'm done. This ends the cat
tie country for me. l ought to have
turned you back the day you landed
here"
The feet halted. A sharp rap sound.
ed on the door.
Who's therer' demanded Lie.
'"The law!" replied wheezy voice.
"Open in the name Of the law!"
It's old Higley," announced Lie
"Open the door, Ross"
Come In, law" she called ironical
ly as the justice appeared. "You look
kind of mice eaten, but you're all the
law this blame town can sport. Come
in and do your duty"
Higley "a tall man with rusty
brown beard, very much on his dig
nity) entered the room, followed by
short, bullet headed citizen in a rum
pied blue suit with big star on hi
breast. Behind on the sidewalk Bal
lard and a dozen of his gang could b'
seen. Sam Gregg. the moving cause O
this resurrection of law and order, FOL
lowed the constable. Higley opened
upon Cavanagh. "Well, sir, what's al
this row? What's your charge agains
these menT'
killing mountain sheep. | caugh
them with the head of big ram upol
their pack"
Make him show his commission,
shouted Gregg. Hes never been CON
tlissioned. He's no game warden"
Higley hemmed. "I-ah-oh his AT
thority is all right. SAM I've seen Il
If he can prove that these men kille
the sheep we'll have to act"
Cavanagh briefly related how he ha
captured the men on the trail. 9Th
head Of the ram is at the livery bar
with my horse"
How about that?" asked Higley
turning to Joe
II guess that's right" replied the II