to Mz. Nichols, which was declined with thanks but accepted on behalf of his servants, helpers' wives and children; these were all sent to a place of safety." The mob were parleying as to who should in making a further attack. Presently leader appeared with a lantern wh n a well directed shot with a brickbat destroyed: the lamp and sent the leader away yelling that he was killed. By this time the officials with their runners were on the ground and in short order, after four arrests were made, the crowd had disappeared. Soldiers were left on guard all night. No blame in this case can attached to the officials or gentry. The officials were prompt to respond as soon as word reached them, and a number of the gentry came in and volunteered their services to help to keep order. Several of the gentry offered their homes as a place of safety in case of further trouble. By ten o'clock a large enough crowd of Christians and friends had gathered to protect the missionary and his home from any mob that might gather.
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