New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-12-27

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~Oh'" cries out the girl on the pilon.
licked a kcrchcf at my ear. "Lord save you,
have bcd like pig before now said, "and no harm
doncl Yet young Sir YOU are 10 these things, as
see warn YOU there rude. rough fellows III inns
wood Pray let rs make journey together
Now whether twas mere pride on his part OF
whether ne had took oilcnsc at my laughing audi'S5
and amusement, whether there was leit III MN "'c'
all sou,c fear and mistris or suspicion Of me, know
not but he drew himself up snly in his seat and says
ne codlv but civiy, "Sir, thank you; but there IS
no need for as to incommodc YOU. ! see your horse
is frcsher than Nine being lighter loaded. Pass on,
beg. and we will give you goodday
"Asyou will, said lightly, and pushed on the mare
indIcrcntly; though there was thought IN my NINA
that was not done with the adventure. yet what mat
tered If 10 me that couple OF children should go torth m
10 the night and the darkness and then fall by the way
NOV there was in that Forest Of lIoyake, as ! re-
uernbcrcd = little gorge that went down twiXt two
hills: and there had been once challenged and attacked
bv gang Of dirty footpads that rkod there Tor unpro-
tcctcd Travellers and had put them TO rout 50 when
was come far as this rcncd IN, and pulled INTO the
shadows of the thicc which were now deep and heavy
Presently heard the sound Of hoofs at jog tro', and
upon that the sound OF a voice singing. II was open
starlight in front Of me, that could make ont all
that passed Sure enough twas my pair Of innoccnts
singing bravcly to keep their spirits up and Jogging
lightly down the HILL | let them go and followed;
for there was any bad place in IIoyakc twas here
had Judged Alright: for out Of the twi dusk ahead Of
me strcamcd next noise voices and cries and the re-
port Of pistol
"'Tis Black Mikes gang said to myself, and put
Calypso 10 a cantcr.
came up with them in a brief time, and there was
the couple still ahorsc the youth struggling with tall
fellow on one side while the girl fought with another
on tothcr and sent her voice through the silent woods
made no pause, and said word, but my slug took the
tall fellow hat was Black Mike himself, | believe,
in the shoulder and ne turned with an oath. With my
bodkn slit a hole in tothcrs ribs, and he clapped
hand to his side and began to illuminate Then Of
sudden someone says:
"'Tis RYDER and both culies took to their heels,
stumbling and staggering over the dark way along OF
their wounds
~Dammc," says looking after them, 81 half in
the mind 10 follow We, and squcch We like fcas.'
But ! did not; for there were the twins by me,
needing care and attention both.
"Sir says the youth. painting loud from his struggle,
81 owe you a deep debt and apology. ! know you now
for an honorable gentleman and brave one. ask
your pardon that | at first mstrustcd YOU yondcr.
young sir, said l. "as YOU live longer you will find
life is full Of plumbers. Say no more. am glad 10
have been Of service
At that up spoke the lady. "AIy brother and
thank YOU, Sir" in a very pretty voice.
well" said l. 81 will take thanks if We will take adj
vice: which is that YOU ride in company with me.
Bac; night is not far away and the wood maybe IS a
nest Of wasps.
at will be privilege Sir says the youth gravely;
and at that we went on.
YOU find yourself bcnighted,' said l. ~Do you Jour
nev far?~ for this riddle tcked me- and | was for
finding an answer 20 II.
"Why. only to London Sir he answered.
Faith, says |, you far from London still, and