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? ? ? ? "Oh, you did, did you? Strike a light there, somebody.

? ? ? ? What did you say your name was?"

? ? ? ? "George Jackson, sir. I'm only a boy."

? ? ? ? "Look here; if you're telling the truth, you needn't be afraid- nobody'll hurt you. But don't try to budge; stand right where you are. Rouse out Bob and Tom, some of you, and fetch the guns. George Jackson, is there anybody with you?"

? ? ? ? "No, sir, nobody."

? ? ? ? I heard the people stirring around in the house, now, and see a light. The man sung out:

? ? ? ? "Snatch that light away, Betsy, you old fool- ain't you got any sense? Put it on the floor behind the front door. Bob, if you and Tom are ready, take your places."

? ? ? ? "All ready."

? ? ? ? "Now, George Jackson, do you know the Shepherdsons?"

? ? ? ? "No, sir- I never heard of them."

? ? ? ? "Well, that may be so, and it mayn't. Now, all ready. Step forward, George Jackson. And mind, don't you hurry- come mighty slow.


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