Beadle's Dime Novels No. 13 — page 42: what you’re looking at

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aa CEDAR SWAMP; OR, WILD NAT’S BRIGADE. Preston dangled before the eyes of the base wretch a purs¢ well filled with gold. : “While you give gold I will give service,” said Turner, “When you find me shrinking at any piece of work where there is money to be made, then just shoot me. I ain’t fit to live.” ‘The Briton smiled in real satisfaction, as he noted how eager was the thirst for gold in the heart of the scoundrel before him. With gold he could lead him anywhere, even to the very gates of death. He had found his man! “Take this purse,” continued Preston; “and now listen to what Isay. You have, I suppose, a pretty good idea already of what it is; hear these particulars. This Kate Vale must pe abducted, but it must be done in guch a manner that none of the blame can rest on me. Persons may suspect, but they must have no prof on which to hang their suspicions,” “ Well, what else.” Bi “Return to the city and search out a private in Hyde’s company. ‘The fellow’s name is Blanchard. find himyfr he passes all his time, when n small tayern in the lower part of the city, kept by one James Fagan. After finding him, explain the state of affairs, and lay your heads together. If you two can not abdtict the woman between you, I would not give much for your services,” “Js Blanchard entirely and devotedly in your confidence ” queried Turner. This ‘asking him, to assist in the abduction of an “honest woman, whose only crime was her not being able 468 appreciate the good qualities of a British officer was a Baier which required every caution. ) “Bully. He was in my service before he enlisted and you need not be afraid of his betraying you. Tom Biancitakd may be a villain, but he 1s one who will neyer stoop to betraying a confidence, orturning on a friend.” «Phen that is all I wished to know. TI suppose you*want the thing done aS soon as possible; go, without Waiting any longer, I am off for Charleston. Ag it will cost considerable, I suppose this purse is only for expenses; our reward is to come afterwards.” “Yes yes; leave now. Do your dest, and if you succeed, you shall be fully paid for your time and trouble.” You can easily ot on duty, in a Conniclsooks.com