larger
"Coonskin and I took shelter behind our donkeys."
[CHAPTER L.]
Encounter with two desperadoes
BY PYE POD.
Here, brother Sancho, we may dip our hands up to the elbows in what they call adventures. But take note, though thou seest me in the greatest danger on earth, thou must not set thy hand to thy sword to defend me, unless thou shouldst perceive that they who assail me are rabble and low people, in which case thou canst come to my aid.—Don Quixote.
It was early evening, October 5, at Green's ranch. The somber quiet of the place seemed to indicate a deserted estate, but a dim light in the window invited me to knock. At once I heard feet shuffle across the floor, and a bolt slide in the door.
"Who be you?" called a woman, distinctly.