[{"id":128151,"title":"Kidnapped by Brigands","subtitle":null,"description":"\"We had left the fountain about fifteen minutes, and I was\" fifty paces ahead, winding round the side of a steep and wooded hill, in a narrow path ... when I was arrested by a loud shriek, followed by sounds that boded no good. I saw through the trees the crowding of men, white fustanells and arms! Whether or not escape was practicable, it did not enter into my mind to enquire; resistance was out of the question; but, in the confidence which extensive practice among these men had given me, I felt only incensed at the outrage, and reckoned on instant submission* I therefore turned and galloped towards them. I was certainly led into another train of reflection, when I saw a couple turn at me, holding their muskets levelled. I held up my hands, unarmed, (I was unarmed, except a pair of horse pistols in my holsters,) but they made a rush on both sides, vociferating imprecations, and distorting their faces into the most hideous and exasperating grimaces ... The next thing I recollect was a blow on the back, as I was raised on my knees, which is generally preparatory to the act of decollation... I leaped up, and stood prepared with a stout stick to do what might be practicable, to prevent myself from being bound... One of the party ... turned to me with the cord. I offered him my breast to strike. His yatagan was in an instant bare.. I told them ... that I was perfectly resolved not to move a step, unless not only relieved from all insult, but treated with respect: \"nor will I stir from this spot,\" I continued, \"unless that man,\" pointing to one who seemed the chief, \"whose countenance I will trust, gives me his word that the wretch who has insulted me shall not be allowed to approach me while I remain unarmed.\"","image":"http://www.biblionet.gr/images/covers/b130773.jpg","isbn":"978-960-98171-0-3","isbn13":"978-960-98171-0-3","ismn":null,"issn":null,"series":{"id":8320,"name":"Grecian Journeys","books_count":5,"tsearch_vector":"'grecian' 'journeys'","created_at":"2017-04-13T02:05:30.833+03:00","updated_at":"2017-04-13T02:05:30.833+03:00"},"pages":110,"publication_year":2008,"publication_place":"Αθήνα","price":"9.0","price_updated_at":"2008-04-16","cover_type":"Μαλακό εξώφυλλο","availability":"Κυκλοφορεί","format":"Βιβλίο","original_language":null,"original_title":null,"publisher_id":1547,"extra":null,"biblionet_id":130773,"url":"https://v2.bibliography.gr/books/kidnapped-by-brigands.json"}]