The native American. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1840, 1840-10-03
REVOLUTIONARY "REMINISCENCES.
A TALE OF TRuTH

One pleasant evening in the month of
June, in the year II, man was obser-
we'd entering the borders of wood near
the Hudson river; his appearance was
that of person above the common rank.
The inhabitants of the country would
have digniied him with the name of
Squire, and from his manner have pro-
nounced him proud: but those more ac-
customcd to society, would inform you
there was something like military air
about him. His horse painted as if it had
been hard pushed for some miles, yet
from the owners frequent stops to caress
the patient animal, no could not DO claarg-
ed with want of humanity, but seemed
to be actuated by some urgent necessity.
The riders forsakinga good road for
by path leading through the woods indi-
Gated desire to avoid the gaze of other
travellers. He had not left the house
where he enquired the direction of the
path, more than two hours, before the
quietude of the place was broken by the
noise of distant thunder. He was soon
after obliged to dismount, travelling be-
came dangerous, as darkness concealed
surrounding objects, except where the
|lghtning's terrific flash afforded momen-
tary view of his situation. A peal, louder
and of longer duration than any of the
preceding, which now burst over his head
seemed as if it would rend the woods
|asunder, was quickly following by heavy
fall of rain, which penetrated the clothing
of the stranger, ere he could obtain the
shelter of large oak, which stood at
little distance.
Almost exhausted with the labors of
the day, he was about making such dis
position of the saddle and his own coat,
as would enable him to pass the night
with what comfort circumstances would
admit, when he espied light glimmer-
ing through the trees. Animated with
the hope Of better lodgings, he deternin-
ed to proceed. The way, WHICH was
steep, became attended with more obsta-
cles the farther he advanced, the soil be-
ing composed of clay, which the rain had
rendered so soft that his feet slipped at
every step. By the utmost perseverance,
this difficulty was finally overcome with.
ont any accident, and he had the pleasure
of finding himself in front of decent
looking farm house. The watch dog be-
gan barking, which brought the owner of
the house to the door.
"Who is there?" said he.
"a friend who has lost the way, and
| is in search of SHELTER" was the reply.
"Come in" added the first speaker,
"and whatever my house will afford, you
shall have with welcome"
81 must first provide for the weary
companion of my Journey" remarked the
other.
But the farmer undertook the task, and
after conducting the new conner into the
room where his wife was seated, he led
the horse to a well stored barn, and there
provided for him most bountifully. On
rejoining the traveller, he observed, ''that's
q noble animal of yours, sir"
YES" was the reply, aand l am sor-
Try to be obliged to misuse him, so as to
make il necessary to give you much trou-
bic with the care of him but have vet
to thank you for your kindness to both of
u.s."
al did no more than my duty, sir" said
the entertainer, sand therefore am emit
tied to no thanks. But, Susan" added he,