The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-06-23

ton she saw seated upon the we'll curb the
wounded soldier.
He could not speak, but pointed TO the wa
slant she forgot all fear. She remembered
only her humanity. The soldier wore the
uniform Of the invaders, but she only saw in
him the image of God. She fastened TO the
well and drawing up water, gave him 10
drink, holding the bucket to his lips.-When
he had drank. he thanked her with few
grateful words, and then pointed to an elm
few feet distant. She looked in the direc-
lion and saw a wounded officer, who by his
elegant uniform she knew must be of high
rank. He sat supported by the tree and as
pale as death. His hand pressed handker-
chief, red with gore, against his breast.
His eyes family regarded her, and once or
twice he made an effort to speak. 1t was
the British Colonel when her lover had shot.
The remaining grenadier had fled and left
him TO perish alone.
As sson as Catharine saw him, she felt as
sured that it was the officer " no had fallen
by Georges rifle. She haslened to him with
4 prayer that he might live and not die.
She carried water n her hand and placed it
to his lips. He revived and family smiled.
At this moment village surgeon and three
men rode by in pursuit. Catharine with
great difficulty prevailed on him to stop and
dress the wound. He pronounced a
possibility of recovery.
But it is bad policy Miss Catharne,' he
said,' 'to take care of our foes. But | will
help you with him into the house, and dress
his wound, but you must answer for his ap
pearance ifhe lives, as prisoner of war;
Il will answer for his appearance replied
the noble girl.
The wound Of the officer did not prove
mortal. Owing 10 the kind care and nursing
of the lovely girl. aided by George who was
quite as anxious TO save his life as she was.
he recovered, and was in few weeks ex
changed. As he took leave Of her he placed
upon her finger costly and singular loo king
ring, saying
Should you or any one dear to you get in
to trouble, during the war. and it is in my
power TO aid you, l will do so. Whoever
bears this ring to me shall be my friend
Two days after the departure, George and
three other daring young men. who had
formed a. plot to seize the person of Gen.
Gen. Howe, by entering the town in dis
guise, were discovered, imprisoned, and
pCOIp Dis tuCH Nds ~ "
shot as 4 spy.
An hour before he was to be led forth TO
suffer the sentence, Col. - sought an
interview with General Howe. He told his
story of being wounded, and how his life
was saved by Catharine Acton and that he
had promised his influence and aid whenso-
ever she should send him a ring he left with
her, or ask for it in behalf of herself or any
person.
Just now continued the Colonel, i had
this ring presented to me by young farmer.
with letter from her, asking pardon for
George Monroe, who is your berhrothed.
| shall esteem it a favor done to me person
ally if you will pardon him.
Il cannot refuse you Colonel -, for
thrice in ten years you have saved my life in
battle. | cannot refuse to pardon in so ro-
mantle an affair. Wait moment and will
write an order for his release.
The same evening George Monroe, with
deep gratitude, thanked Caiharine Acton for
his life.
But for your Christian benevolence, which
saw only fellow being in wounded foe,
this officer would have persisted, and should
have been no more among the living.
Thus, dear Kate. has virtue and mercy its
reward even in this life. No man will ever
suffer by kindness to an enemy.