Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-04-07
THE REFUGEE.
ThriHing Tate Of the Americsn Revolution.
BY JAMES II. DANA.
(coNcLUDED.)

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She recognised the place at once, and
followed The bunk soon arrived at soli,a.
~ farm house All was still around, and
she did not wake the inha btants, for they
were suspected of being uufriendv TO the
wings. 80 she merely uno, scd b a,
which she found lying by the waters
side, and entering 1t, waited brealhlessl,
Tor the appearance Of her lovers sloop.
"A quarter VI an h ur pissed, which
seemed an age and yet no signs Of the
vessel were visible.
Surely II cannot have passed. she
said anxiousiy. Yet the wind is fair and
the tide strong
Another interval elapsed which her
alarm magufied into an hour; and at las,
she burs, out:
lie has passed. and l shall never see
him agai'.' she sobbed. %! God of
mercy spare his life! and ciaspiny her
hand convu.sively, she looked up 10
heaven.
Suddenly sound met her ear, which
she 'nisto'k for the creaking OF block
She started up in the boat, every feature
OF her face radiant with h ppe, and looking
eagerly toward the bend Of the river
above. But she was doomed TO disap
Po'n'ment. For five minutes she gazed
i'm vain.
II was only the signing cfthe wind, '
she sobbed, again overcome by tears. 90,
what shall | doi-what can dor she
said pi'eously, wringing her hands.
All at once the apparent sound of the
sheets traversing their iron guide broke
the stiffness; and this time she was no,
mistaken. Brushing the tears hurriedIv
from her eyes, she was able to discern
The shadowy form ola sloop rounding the
point IN the river above.
1t is hint is him., she exclaimed
agila.ejly, and falling on her knees, with
glad tears she returned thanks TO Cod
Then hurfedly and nervousy taking the
oars. she pushed off into the stream. and
suffered the boa TO drop down with the
tide. As she expected, the sloop soon
overlook her.
Boat ahoy!' came well known voice
that made her heart leap, as the s,ou,
vessel came surgng toward her.
James don't you know me2' she
articulaed family. all the modesly Of hcr
nature suddenly aroused at perceivipo
now for the first ;ime, the appa rem, indie
icacy Of the behaviour.
Ellen ! cried The voice from the sloop
IN tone OF surPr Sc, and immedlateI
the vessel was rounded 10, and The ath lei
lc arms Of her lover, liz ed her on deck;
Tor overcome with shame she could
neither STAND npr look up.
What is the ma,ier?' said her lover.
as he held her in his arms, has ANYTHING
happened ut hnmei Speak You don't
know how you alarm me.
HIS anxious tone recovered moor Ellen
her Confidence. and she fastened TO tell
| him what she had heard.
could no., she said, with her fnce
hidden on his broad rest, sstay nj
nome, and leave you TO the peril. Fathe,
Is old. and was afraid he could NOT he
here in time
God in heaven bless you. How can
ever repay you for thi>!' Blu, mus,
IND shelter Tor you in the cabin for no
time is to be lost. We are already in
sight oil tlogan's place, and ii is too late
10 retreat. Even II we anchor they will
come alter us; bu, now that know their
intentions, there is nothing 10 fear. and
our best course is TO avoid suspicion by
going on
Ellen would have onstrated, but at
maj instant the moon broke forth. and n,
mat instant large boat was seen pullipo
OUT in,o The stream some distance down
the river. She suffered herself therefore
10 be LED IN o the cabin, where she walled
WIN GREATNESS heart, the termination
Of he contest.
Tradition, tells how, in a few words
their leader informed The crew of tho
approaching attack, and Of the vigorous
measures taken 10 defeat it, The sloop's
course was retarded as much as possible
while the wood, which formed a mar, Of
her cargo, was hastily arranged i'm piles
around the quarter deck as well as for.
waro' so as COMPLETE v 10 barrcade every
siie OF the vessel. Fortunately. there
was double supply Of muskcts on board,
and these were ranged ready for use. in
mat critical hour the hand end voice ol
! briggs were everywhere. lie fell .ha,
not onl y his own life. but what was dearer
even than that depended on success in :be
present struggle.
For some time, the refugees. who CON
tlnued pulling lazrly 40 the river. ne Il
not caring 10 excite suspicion, did moi see
'he movements on board the sloop, bur
when preparations for defence became
visible IN the growing bulwark on every
side OF The vessel, they gave a loud cheer
aud pulled Justify towards bcr.
they arc coming, said Briggs, placing
the last arm full OF wood ON the pile Mono
the quarter deck Take your nmske,s'
lads' and be ready for a yoley; the bloody
relugees!'
Qoick and shlrp came the rolickinp Of
mo oars, TO their ears. and even those
manly hearts beat fster, as they counted
'he iearful odds against Them. and recog
nlzod The burIy figures Of Hogan, and one
or Two more OF his desperate assoc iales.
run away-around by the stern m,
lads' shouted the refugee leader, rocking
~ tho Stern sheets with the n oti,,n oC he
boat. " '"o
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