93 that if they are called out they will side with the company, whose object is to take their lives? ‘Is there no one who will stand by you to prevent so dastardly a murder?’ rejoined Wright. ‘None but Me C mnel. who captured them-.’ “Have you any arms?’ ‘None but an old broadsword and a pistol.’ ‘Well.’ replied W.. “‘go call McCjnnel, get your weapons, and come up to the taveru; I’ll put away my horse and make a third man to defend the prisoners; we must not have so disgraceful murder committed here. ’ Wright put up his horse, and was join ed by Laffer and Me Connel. About this time the military company came up to the tavern door, and there halted for some refreshments. Mr. Wright knew the captain and many of the men. and went along the line, followed by the sheriff, inquiring their object and remonstrating pointing out the disgrace of so cowardly an act as was contemplated, and assuring them, incase they carried out their brutal design, they would be prosecuted and punished for murder. Several left the line, declaring the would have nothing more to do with the matter. The captain became angry, ordered the ground to be cleared. formed his men and moved toward the
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