Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

from the scene of action, and Yancy
loaned him his mule and cart for the
occasion. Yancy led the struggling
procession. with the boy trotting by
his side, his little sunburned fist
clasped in the mans great hand.
The squire's court held its infre-
quent sittings in the best room OF the
Balaam homestead, a double cal bin OF
hewn logs. Here Scratch Hill was
gratifed with view OF Mr.. Blount's
battered visage.
Whats all this here fuss between
you and Bob Yancy?" demanded the
squire when he had administered the
oath 10 Blount. Mr.. Blount's state
ment was brief and very much to the
point.
He done give me the order from
the judge of the co't-l was TO show
il TO Bob YaEcy-"
squire sharply. With a smile, dam
aged, but clearly smile, Blount pro-
duced the order. ''Hmn-appinted
guardeen of The boy" the squire was
presently heard to murInur The
crowded room was very still now. and
more than one pair Of eyes were
turned pityingly in Yancy's direction.
When the long arm OF the law
reached out from Fayetteville, where
there was real judge and real
sheriff. it clothed itself with terrors.
We'll, Nr. Blount. what did you do
with this here order?' asked the
squire.
Il showed Yancy The order"
You lie. Dave Blount; you didn't"
said Yancy. But can't say as it
would have made no difference,
squire. He'd have taken his licking
just the same and Id have had my
nevyy out OF that buggy"
Didn't he say nothing about this
here order from the cot, Bob
There want much conversation,
squire. invited my nevvy TO light
down. and then snaked Dave Blount
out over The wheel
WHO struck the first blow"
"lIe did. lie struck at me with his
buggy whip"
Squire BALKAN removed his spec
tacles and leaned back in his chair.
Its the opinion of this here cot
that the whole question Of assault
rests on whether Bob Yancy saw The
order. Bob Yancy swears he didn't
see it. while Dave Blount swears he
showed it to him. If Bob Yancy didn't
know of the existence OF the order he
was clearly actin on the idea that
B!ount was stealth his nevvy, and he
done what any one would have done
under the circumstances. Ii, on the
other hand, he knowed of this order
from the cot, he was not only guilty
of assault, bit he was guilty OF re-
Sistin' an officer Of the cot The
squire paused imprcssively. His audi
cnCe drew long breath.
Can body drap word herc?"
1t WIS Uncle Sammys thin voice that
cut into the silence.
Certainly, Uncle Sammy. This
here cot will always admire to listen
TO you"
well, Id like 10 say that | con-
slider that Fayetteville cot mighty OIL
ticious with its orders. This part or
the county won't take nothin Off
Fayetteville! We don't Interfere with
Fayetteville, and blamed il yell let
Fayetteville interfere with as
There was a. murmur Of approval.
Scratch Hill remembered the rifles in
its hands and took comfort.
The Fayetteville cot air a higher
cot than this, Uncle Sammy" OK
planned the squire indnlgently.
I'm awcer Of that" snapped The
patriarch. I've seen hits stecplc."
Air you finished, Uncle Sammy"
asked the squire deferentially.
81 low | am. But | low that If
this here case is goin again BOB
Yancy I'd recommend him to 60 hnmo
and not listen to no mo- foolshncsS.
Mr.. Iancy will ohiiSe this cot by
setting still while ! finish this case
said the squire with dignity. MIR.
IanCy has swDrn TO one thing. Nr.
IIlouut to another. Now the Iancy5
air an old family In these parts MIR.
Rlount's folks air strangers. COGSe-
ruently," pursued The squire, some
what yindictiyely, we ain'L had any
time in which TO form an opinion III
Inc Blounts: but for myself, I'm %uS'
piCious of folks that keep movIn
about and who don't seem able tn get
located permanent nowhcres. who ar
here today and away tomorrow. i'ut
You can't say that Of the Iancyj.
They air an old family in the country,
and naturally this cot feels obliged
TO accept a Yancy's word before the
word Of stranger. And, in view OF
The fact that the defendant did not
cock litigation, but was perfectly sat
i-ied 10 let matters rest where they
MAS. it is right and iust that all costs
should fall on the plaintiff.