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“Since this punishment is for thef promotion of one of the great virtues,’ chimed in the Rev. Mr. Jonas. ‘1 may I help you." The exertions of the two robbers. availed and in a minute the unfortun- ate Lifter, his face convulscd with agony was hanging by one arm four feet from the ground. Our hero had . looked on, a silent spectator, while' this brutal act progressed, lamenting I his powerlessness to prevent it. But when the robbers coolly took their pipes and began to smoke. pay- ing no heed to the agonized moans of the victim, a courageous resolution ' formed itself in Roland’s brain. “I desire one and all to know why this punishment is inflicted. It is for treason My mother was about to take vengeance for insult offered her by this man.” pointing to Roland, “but my son interfered in a way that you all know. Now I am glad that my mother did not succeed, for I have an object in keeping this young man here for the present. Nevertheless the fact remains that The Lifter broke the compact which binds us loyally to one another. Hoist him up, Murfrey!” She warns him against Silent Poll and Joe who are his deadly enemies but Gray has no fear. He learns 1hat The Lifter is his friend. This streng- thens the hope he has of securing his own and Nancy’s escape from the den in the near future. He tells Nancy of his plan and a new light comes into her life as a result of the utter faith Gray has in her. This burly robber threw the rope over an oak limb, and directed the Lifter to stand “plumb under.” Mur- frey now tightened the rope but could not raise The Lifter from the ground. “It is so far can release him er will he han these words h tree. Facingi SYNOPSH The story starts about eighty years ago in a small village near the town of Little york. Mr. Roland Gray is fleeing for his life as the result of having shot Mr. Ham in a duel caus- ed by the affection each has for Miss Astor who lives with her father. Gray is captured by the chief of the rob- bers of Markham Swamp. AWhi-le hel<l ‘ This was more than the bully had looked for; and upon noticing that no one seemed disposed to assist, he turned away and joined the group. With one blow of his knife, then, R01- and severed the cord, and The Lift- er fell like a log upon the turf. Descending then he found that the miserable wretch had fainted from his sufl’ering; indeed for a time he could discover no trace 70f a pulse. captive he learns of the evil doings of each member of the gang. In the previous chapter he hears how one under the assumed name of Rev. Mr. Jonas preaches every Sunday in a nearby church as well as performing a minister’s duties during the week. While doing this he steals, commits murder or carries off to the swamp any one he may choose. Nancy also begins to tell Gray her life history before being taken captive. ” “Namâ€"{fetal me a glass of brandy immediately.” Na-ncy looked at the chief as if to ask his permission, but he merely said : The following story is founded on fact and as the author aptly said “everyOLe in this part of the country who is not deaf has heard of the gang at Markham Swamp.” The story was first published in 1886. It will run as a continued story in The Liberal. “I have no concern in the afiairs SOGTFflE “A FOE TO SOOT” The Modern Chimney Cleaner. A Small amount will clean your Flues and Prevent Fires Save Fuel Give More Heat. The Rebbers of Markham Swamp FOR SALE BY C; N. COOPER 5®$ theen I ought to look to ?” “You have my opinion.” “Then I pledge myself to do as you desire, and I shall be ready to leave here when you say “go” or “come.” “It is Well; It is a bargain. Leave Iyou all the rest to me." I “I should like to ask you a favor in return for what you consider my genérosity, then,” Roland said, lookâ€" ing at his companion. “Name it; and if the thing be poss- ible, I shall do it.” “I would not think of asking if I did not know it to be possihle.” “Well, the favor is not for myself, but for another.” His eyes sought those of the robber, and held them in their earnest, entreating gaze. "‘V‘Enit‘rviéhbqrhay it bev tEat you ask this favor for?” I “Besides. you may be sure that the law will not much longer permit this lair to remain undiscovered. Your captain is now busy planning the abâ€" duction of some young lady, who is so far as I can judge, a person of note. This will once more incense public feeling against your band; and judge how it must fare with you' should the law be triumphant.” “Upon earth there is notheen that I should prefer doeen to what you say. But do you really think it is some- theen I ought to look to ?" of this Whelp.” “Then I win go,” the girl said and darting below, she soon returned with a flask. Forcing open The Lifter’s mouth, Roland poured in about a glass of brandy, which in a few sec- onds brought back the sufferers pulse. When he had recovered his conscious- ness, he said in a low voice. ""Ah but it was aifierent. I did it among my friends; you among your enemies.” ' “1h, his companion replied, With a deep sigh, ‘you ask me to do what is impossible.” “What has this place pome to?” she screamed, “if the master is to be bullied before us all. Is there no one here who will take this impudent up- start and tie him up?” Nobody moved. “Pack of cowardly curs." she screamed, “to allow a thing like him to frighten you, so}: “Peace, Mother," interposed the Captain. “Some things are to be punished, others to be tolerated. I think you may safely allow all these matters to remain with me. For the present let nothing further be said about this business.” The old wo- man subsided with a scowl; and Murfrey’s eyes gleamed like a beast who has resolved that his prey shall not escape him. The robbers threw themselves around on dried bushes strewn about for such purposes; but Roland and The Lifter took their guns and set out through the bush to hunt partridge. “You saved my life to-day,” The Lifter said, as he looked in our 1Hero’s face; ‘ and if ever the opportunity comes I will show you that wicked as I am, I can be grateful.” “And why impossible? Is it that you are too deeply attached to the ties of this place to your mode of life to break the one and give up the other ‘It is not that; no indeed. But what would become of me were I to leave this place? I am not so good at dis- guises as the rest. I would certainly be caught and given the gallows.” “Stranger, you have made me your frlend. You are a man.” Meanwhile the old woman had be- gun tp stprm and gegticulate. ~“i’éééé. There is nothing to be said on that point. You saved my life; and We are square.” After they had roamed the woods for some hoursâ€"during which they secured a dozen brace of birdsâ€"The Lifter said:â€" “Are you aware that you are to be a prisoner to-night?” “You will allow that I know as much at least as you can know on that mat- ter. I do not consider the risk great at all. Your disguise would carry you through Canadian territory. and once in the United States you would be free to go among good men and earn your bread. It is true that you never can make thorough reparation for all the crimes to which you haVe been an accesory, or all the misery you have helped to create. But you can atone to some extent for the past. You have many gifts, and I am sure that you would win a comfort- able position in a world that guessed nothing of the early chapters of your history. “Suppose that instead of doing this you may elect to remain here. There is one chance that you may go free through all the dangers of your blood trade; but there are ninety and nine chances that a violent death or the halter shall be your ultimate fate supper wés ended that even- Well, there i: hand to-night m safety to pre 5 you both I a negro 'ealthy : ‘evera kno“ he is oblige pretend that 1 dangerous tov N anc mm: ['1 hway robbery am to go with the m a The ‘bbery 11 SE!“- “I have no reason to put any trust in you. Therefore you shall hence- forth be treated like a mad dog. Go now to your room; for the door must be secured before I leave.” “My only regret to-night,” replied Roland, “is that it lies not in my power to thwart you in your infamous “My only regret to-night,” replied Roland, “is that it lies not in my power to thwart you in your infamous plot. 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Come in and Fee this King 63 today. Note its bcauty. Hear its marvelous quality, And we will send it out whenever you say, install it Christmas cvc if you wish and have it ready to tune in Christmas mom- Like an automobile this King Radio 63 can be bought out of income instead of capital. A small down payment, than convenient monthly amounts 1111 it’s paid for. HALL’S SERVICE STATION imam mu, our. ' robbers Before ‘sed our 175095! gleam: Hear It Today 2 well as of the tunnei’s mouth. The /chief shouted, and Silent P011 came forth with an extremely hang- dog expression. Then Roland descendâ€" ed entered his room, and closed the door. In a moment it was securely fastened upon the outside with sturdy iron bars. The robbers then set out through the wood for the road by which the unsuspecting negro must pass. The heavy clouds which had crept in upon the sky at the set of the sun now be- gan to part, and. before the miscre- ants had emerged‘from the bush, the deep dark of their path was here and there parted by a shaft of silvery light. Through the tree tops a glimpse of the sky could occasionally be obtained; and although no leaf quivered in this sombre swamp the clouds raced across the face of the moon, sometimes shutting up the heavens in dark, again allowing the glory to stream forth and bathe the sky in pure splendour. “We had better be mounted,” the chief said “The negro is a good horseman, and he will likely have one or two others with him. We have lit- tle time to lose.” The robbers then bent their steps to the stables, where the horses of the band were kept. A deaf mute cared for the horses, a man with a face so villainous looking as to be indescribable. 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