Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-04-28

burden and awaited himself of the open inquire
bu, his half Illuminate charge chung him. and he
shrank from exposing her to chance shot by rushing
ont into the melee He did have long to wait howev-
the uproar deepened every minute and grew nearer
At length there sound like the crashing Of door.
and rush made into the passage leading TO his cell
.Huzza.-the days own.' shouted manly voice
in great excitement and Captain Elwyn recognised the
of the faithful trooper who had apprizsd Miss New
ton of his capture. Marion forever-the swamp-fox
agin the British lion any day Huzza. How are you.
captain You're all safe and the nnimy crying for
ter, and Selling his hand the honest fellow shook
it with frenzy of delight, at the tme jerking his
hat from his head he whirled it to the ceiling.
The uproar without suddenly ceased; but sud
denly transferred the prisoners cell dozen sturdy
yeomanry rushed in and seized Captain Elwyn's hands
of those he seemed to know others strangers
to him. though he recognised their uniform, which
that of Maron's men, The whole passed SO quickly
that the nruders had tim perceive Emily, whom
Capt. Ewyn still partially supported though fully
restored consciousness, se shrunk blushng behind
him. At length a small, swarthy man appeared for
whom all made way He eagerly seized the prisoners
hand.
God bless you, General Marion, said Captain Ewyn,
in deep emotion, Il owe you my life.
Say nothing of it, We happened to meet you. brave
fellow there, and hher spurs could bring
The post was surprised beautifully, though Col
Thorne made desperate resistance and died sword in
hand But, all Miss Newton. said he. SUDDEN rccog
missing heroine and comprehending the situation Of
affairs at glance he said, turning to his followers But
come, my bravo boys let US, that have freed
Captain Elwyn, that victory secure, and then
prepare to be of-fo the Of this surprise will bring
hive of those English bees about stay
here all aybreak.'
/ His men hastily obeyed their beloved leaders order
when Gen. Marion whispering to Captain Ewyn to lead
Miss Newton more private room followe them
Shall attempt to paint the emotions that swelled in
Emils bosom, when she found herself again alone
her betrohed, longer under Of DEATH bat
free! The first Of the lovers, when they had
closed the door of tho little parlor whittier Captain Ell
wynn led Emily, to kneel down and return thanks for
this deverance-Not till that did Emily under
stand the minglng of hope and resignation which had
followed the prayer in the prison. but she knew that
it prophetic CLEAN of her present happiness
cifully sent to cheer her soul
1t was many months after that eventful night when
horseman covered with dust, arrived At Mr.. Newton's
door. Dismountng, he hurried to the paror. without
waiting to be announced Emily the first to
him. ~
Henry, she exclaimed. springing ard him. Faith
er, mother here is Captain Eiwyn--'
Returned to claim his BRIDE he said. CO ntnung her
sentence and extending his hand Mr.. Newton Corn
wallis has ndered ashingon Yorktown,
peace is now secure My country no longer needs my
aid, and hereafter shall my sword into a reaping
hook-shall I now claim your daughter, Mr.. Newton?
God bless you, said the old man. joining their hands.
This day have long prayed for; when my country
should be free, and Emily have protector say
with Simeon, Lord, ettest thy servant depart
in peace
And Emily and Captain Elwyn united, and lived
long and happily. After the close of the Cen Ma
visited them, and many pleasant day spent by
him and Captain Elwyn, in fighting their battles DER
again.