The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-08


blew out his light. hnrrieily resumed
his clothes aud paused out into the
darkness. He was armed. but, Tor
that matter had worn pistol IN his
belt all Inc evening, Nolseicssly he
grorcd along TO the stable, where he
found TIE surveyors pack and I'm.
RULED the damp blankets Not nm In
vting he'd. surely. for rheumatic.
but be pulled on hts boots and hat
and lay down with The blanket drawn
over his head after the manner of the
accustomed camper
The hrst duh light NJ a cloudy morn.
ing scarcely showed between the
chinks of The log stable when two MEG
with savedoH shot guns In hand en-
tered II and. stirring ap the sleeper
with foot, commanded nyrnes 10, put
up his hands, lie was not easy 10
rouse, but a, the third call scrambled
up. saying: Look out for that sorrel
horse. ranger, he's n kicker"
Nov who are You and what are you
doing here" dcmarded one Of the
men.
I'm surveyor, and I'm looSinR FOR
t.laus OUTFIT replied Ryrnes prompt
ly; have You seen them
who Ia In the cabins" a,ked the
man, talk fast. | am the sheriff Of
this county; Jim, here, is my dep
u;y"
One cabin Is emr;y, far as ! know"
raid nyncs, and The man that owns
the place is alone In the other"
Il appoint you deputy 10 help me-
arrest him" said the sheriff Got a
gum"
Yes, ! got gun" said Byrnes.
but don't want anybody TO waste
any powder on me. The county don't
pay me any salary TO 20 up against
things"
rCohe along Yen have no choice.
! appoint you, said the sheriff
What do you want this settler for?"
asked Byrnes, as he examined tie
loads In his revolver; "he don't look
like bad one.
j want him for dGzcl hoidsups
on the stage road" he answered, 'and
for letting his gun 90 of few times.
and fer rabbing the mails ana for some
other triiles. Rcady?"
z The young surveyor Weakened soon
after dawn, and looked ont Oh the cab.
ms one window just rs the three arm.
ed men quickly and silently came to
the door lie recognized his host among
them. and his instant conclusion was
that he had fallen amcng thieves The
door had no fas.enings and had a.
ready been pushed aiar when he
crowded the heavy table against IL,
bracedsAimself, and cried out THAI the
first man WHO stuck his nose through
the door would lose It.
"Pluhk him through the door" sug
gested Byrnes as they paused
Il would" said the sheriff, only
want to get him alive, SO as TO find
uot where he caches his plumber Now
listen, you man inside" he continued.
you are only one against three, and
You are bound to lose, You may get
one Of US, but you can't get us all and
II you don't walk out like gentleman
We will fire this shanty and smoke you
out You know me. I'm the sheriff
Of this county, and want you"
you cant hold me up II there
were 30 Of you" said the surveyor.
'and you wouldn't get five dollars
apiece II you did"
"Holdup be damned replied the
sheriff impatiently; you've got hold
up on the brain. You know me, I've
got warrant for you. LCok here"
said he, poking 1t through the door
Why" said the surveyor, you are
barking up the wrong tree, sheriff"
md he got down from the table and
flung open the door; I'm not 10
3yrnes; that's the man you want"
pointing at his host
That's all right" said the sheriff
Just keep your hands UP until get
he bracelets, will your And despite
lis protests the surveyor was hand.
'uffed and disarmed.
Now, where's your plunder?' asked
he sheriff. You know ! can make II
J little easier for you II you show up
What you've got"
I'll make II easier for you II you
AXE me into town handcured retort
d the indignant surveyor Why, so
nen In that town know who am
Lots Of people will know you be-
ore you get out OF this scrapc," re
lied the sheriff. you have been
retty smooth. II You want to be q
Dol now you got caught, suit yourself,
ut we'll find the stun just the same.
into his deputy-"put the pris.
ner on my horse and take him in. Put
i'm In the steel tank Come back
18th two more men to search for the
tuff. There must be fortune In
DIN lying around here somewhere,
nd ] am going to stay and look 1t
D."
The sheriff was 30 eager 10 begin
le search that he scarcely waited to
Ell his prisoner mounted and started.
you will consider yourself special
equity 10 assist me until my men
t.<.