The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-04-25
EMILY GEIGER;
TALE OF TnE RENOILITION

lCer addressing DOlu fchOiuIC lOOhllS man
in the garb ola soldier.
NO, Captain, cannot am no coward
as every body knows, and am always ready
TO meet the ememyin battle, but TO venture
through n country infested with those blood
thirsty Tories, who wish no better sport than
TO butcher every Wing they find, is what
cannot think of
it was late in the evening, and the stars Of
cloudless sky were mirroredin the bosom
ofthe riyer,on the banks of which General
Greene and his weary army had for short
time, been encamped, after retreating from
Ninety-SiX before Lord Rawdon. few
buildings gave shelter 10 some, others were
screened from the heavy night dews by tents
or merely canvass awning. All was silent
as the young officer passed rapidly along to-
wards one of the better looking houses, the
only one where light was visible. A light
tap at the door was answered by voice that
bid him enter.
well, Egerton, what success" said Gen.
Greene, rdising his eyes from some papers
which he had been examining.
Bad enough. The bodest refuse TO go on
an errand, which they all consider to be GER
tain death. But can we uot,now we are GER
tain that Lord Rawdou has divided his force,
venture to attack him without the aid of Gen.
Sumter
No, Egerton, no--hs force is still so SUI
pcrior TO ours that it would he certain defeat
since no one can be found TO convey the or
der, we must be content to suffer Lord Raw
don to wear the laurels he has won from us
The beams ofthe morning sun were still
bright in the east when Gen. Greene, unable
TO rest, rose and throwing on danask dress
Jug gown, seated himself at the open window
As his mind reverted TO the subject, which
the evening before had been the theme of
conversation between him and Captain Eg-
erton, he grew more and more impatient at
the idea OF being obliged to remain innctive
for the want of u force TO cope with LORD
Rawdon's. The day star had began to pale
amid the rosy flush ofdawn, when he arose
and traversed the room in manner that par
took of his impatence A low tap AT the
door, which failed TO arrest his attention, was
twice repeated, with the like i'll success,
when it was gently opened, and girl Is or
90 years ofage entered and stood before him.
Her figure though rather slight. was well
knit, and though there was but little OF the
rose in her transparent, and somewhat dark
complexion, no one, who for n moment be-
held the freshness of her firm, red lips, and
clear sparkling light other black eyes, could
have imaginad that the absence ofcolor WINS
the result ofill-healh. Her dress consisted
of black satin bodice exactly fitted TO her
fine bust, and full skirt ola dark colored
stuff that fell so low il would have swept the
floor, had it not been gathered up in her hand,
partially covered by a black silk init, which
likewise held a riding whip. A profusion>o f
glossy curls, dark as her large, brilliant eyes,
were revealed beneath the rim of small, |
black beaver hut, ornamented with several
feathers of the same hue, one of which fell so
low rs to touch her left shoulder Nothing
could have better accorded with that classic |
style other features, than this little round hat,
a fashion that has been found so trying TO |
many smiling, plum damsel, who
would have looked very pretty in cottage
bonnet.
Surprised at so unusual visitor, at so car |
ly an hour, he made her rather n stiff bow, but
did not speak. a bright color then kindled
OH her cheeks, and she looked down with an
embarrassed and hesitating air. This was
only for moment.
Il understand then she said, shat you wish
to have an order conveyed to General sum
ter, for him to Join you
q do-have you heard ofany person who
will be willing TO so" he eagerly inquired.
Il will CO. she replied.
But have you, my brave girl, thought OF
the danger you must encounter
i have and weighed them well, and have |
come to the conclusion that should be more
likely 10 escape than one Of your own sex.
My helplessness will prove my shield
1T may he as you say, and yet though the
advantage to be gained is so important, be-
lievc ought not to consent for you to under
take task from which the boldest soldiers in
the army have recoiled.'
ooh, say not So she replied, and with an
that made her cheeks glow and
her eyes sparkle. she again urged her request.
II. -, 10 ia TpnIipU
will you be ready" .......
am ready now. A horse,feet and gentle
is at the door, ....
q will write the orderto Gen Sumter. BY
what name shall designate you"
Emily Geiger.'
The order was soon written, which, previ-
Gus to folding and sealing, he requested her
to read. ... .... |,
Make yourselfwell acquainted with its
contents,' said he, $50 that you may remem-
Der them, should it become necessary for you
to destroy it,
A smile like sunshine broke over the
features of Emily as she received IT. Having
piven it n careful perIsal, she returned it to
Gen. G., who, having folded and superscrb-
ed it,spoke of dangers to which she would
he exposed, before he gave it back to her
But her resolution did not waver,alld bidding
him good morning. she left the apartment
and was already in the saddle, when he reach
pd the outer door to offer his assistance.
1t was cool, dewy morning, the air tuli
,f srsbipe and the incense of flowers, and as
the glossy, coal-bluck steed dnrted forward Ia, at
rbe Clear musical voice that babe him go, the
heart of Emily was as happy and as fearless
as the Young bird, when having become wei
assured ofthe strength of lis wings, 1t lakes
its first bold flight towards the summer SKY
The tall trees which skirted the road shaaoM-
ed it, as in passing, she felt green oousn
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