The Pillagers

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An Arab encampment is attacked by a band of pillagers, who put to flight many of the party, and carry off the principal members, namely a young woman, her husband and child, together with the asses laden with bales. An old man, the grandfather, is left lying on the ground tightly bound with cords, and a little black dog also escapes destruction. Attracted by the old man's cries, a troop of soldiers comes to his aid; the dog, set free from its leash, tracks down the robbers and whilst they sleep releases the Arab woman from her bonds. It is then the work of a few seconds for her to snatch up her child, sever the cords which bind her husband, and for them all to steal away with the asses, the dog leading the way. Upon perceiving the disappearance of their captives, the pillagers give chase, but the fugitives succeed in reaching their camp, now guarded by the soldiers, who open a sharp fire upon the robbers, taking some prisoners and putting the others to rout.