The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1829-02-28
" Rest, Warrior, rest. -


He was in that kind of reYere from which it is
painful to be aroused and the indulgence of which is
marked with all the Joy of grief. George Wortley
entered deep gloom on his countenance, lndl-
catiye of feelings which brooded over some blighted
hope-some fond remembrance which had once been
all sunshine but which now darkened on his SOUL
lie entered but without any military formalitles and
was kindly received by his superior officer, who
considered his presence as an intrusion Georges
countenance assumed if possible a deeper shade of
melancholy as he opened the conversation, informing
the General that he offered to go upon the proposed
adventure.
The General warmly answered: George, there
are many whom can better spare an ignominl-
Gus death awaits you if discovered and should you
return you will only have the honor due to spy"
g 1t is my wish to co. resumed George " these
brave fellows have something to bind them to the
world: You know ny tale misery has made me
drink of his cup, and broken heart little recks of
JOY or life. All things are ready and GO tonight ;
if fall give tear my memory, but let my fate be
unknown" As he spoke he extended his hand to the
General who, rising from his seat, shook tear from
his eye lid and ferveny graspng Georges hand with
soldiers farewell greeting, said, "Good bye George,
and may God bless you"
The American encampment was but few miles
west of the town of Buffalo, and commanded I'M
INSTRUCTED view of the whole of that part of Lake
Erie. The morning previously as the sun arose
Z" slow wheeling from the Deep and rolled back the
curling vapor from the bosom of the lake, several
vessels bearing the British flag rode at anchor in full
view, with stately PRIDE and looked like spirits OF the
waters. 1t was known to the American General that
they bore important dispatches, and that it would ia
citate his cause and perhaps save his army from
some meditated danger to become acquainted with
the designs of the opposing enemy The vessels still
rode in full view, and the breeze of the evening fire.
quenty bore to the l-provded Americans the sound
of uncouth nirh and wanton revelry. The delay of
the vessels occasioned by desire of the British
officers learn the situation and force of the Ameri-
can Army, but the disposition Of the men by the
Commandant was such as rendered every attempt OF
the kind impracticabe. To propose himself as an
adventurer to discover the designs of the enemy by
visiting the vessels was the object of George Wort
10 undertake the pcrious task but George claimed it
as matter of right well as favor which was how
ever reluctantly allowed. As he departed from the
Generals tent unusual fire beamed from his long
Tranquil eye and unusual glow threw a light on
his heretofore and pallid features. He felt the
warm blood rush TO his heart and invigorate his whole
system; he was then happy, but why, he knew not
He hastened to his tent to make preparation for the
nights adventure his companions in rank sighed, as
he passed by and the old soldier turned away, he
thought that perhaps long the muffed drum might
give to the signing gale the story of his ignominous
fate.
The sun had gone down, and but one lone and
lovely star shone amidst the dying glory of the West
George Wortley passed from his tent disguised in the
habit of British sailor, and as he supposed, went