American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-07-15

llo IOau OelOre nlIn' IL was hdIFoW paeSnEe,
through thick growth of woods, beyond which
lay an opening and clearer and wider read,
and further beyond some billy or rising ground.
There was 10 sound, and nothing TO be seen
indicating the appearance of an enemy. All
trate the thickets on either side, but yet it was
not improbable that an enemy would lie in
wait for them. Having completed his survey,
he returned with care and caution
The little group anxiously awaited his re-
turn, while Philip Arundel gave his instruc-
tions as to their proceeding.
"What news, Jacob? is all clear?"
81 have seen nothing, master, and all looks
fair, but in the fairest sky rises the blacklist
cloud. The thIcket is close, and many might
find covert there, Nevertheless, heard no
one"
"Be it as it will, there lies our way, and we
must on. You, Jacob, take the rear. will
lead. Mabel, dearest, keep close by Arthur.
Marion, come TO the side of your mistress
Silence all, and keep steady rein. Onward"
The hltle party rode on IN perfect stiffness;
even Arthur was silent, oppressed by the evil
dent anxiety of those around him. The tread
ofthe horses hoeis was hardly heard, the turf
was so soft and smooth. No sound but the
harsh cry OF the parrots broke on the ear. As
Arundel emerged from the thicket, an exulLing
smile played over his countenauce. In an i'll
sta mt more that smile was changed. An armed
band of twenty men or more sprung up like
magic before his way. A harsh voice cried,
Surrender yourselves prisoners or die"
Arundel cast glance around him; armed
men were before and behind. He was brave
as a lion, and, had he been alone would have,
perhaps, had the rashness to bid defiance to the
challenge, and to cut his way through.
Resistance now might cost lives dearer than
his own. The odds were too fearfully against
him. With proud indignant glance towards
the enemy, he said to tn ir commanding officer,
81 yield from regard to those who are with me-;
were lalone, 1t were otherwise. AS you DO not
war OH women or children, you will be courte-
Gus to these ladies and this boy"
ave are not to be dictated to by our prison.
ers," said the officer, with low and malignant
expression. ave know you, sir; and know
you well enough to take good care Of you.
Dlsmount."
The Indignant blood crimsoned Arundel's
countenance at the insulting manner Of the
petty tyrant. He half drew his sword, but
prudence restrained HIM. He restored it to its
sheath, and dlsmounted III silence. In few
moments he was disarmed, and oh, igno uiny!
he was handcuffed by the unmannerly villains.
''ls this the conduct of British soldiers!" said
he bitterly.
"SIence, or l will strike you with my
sword!''
The proud blood of Arundel boiled in his
veins like fire. He bit his lips till the blood
spTang the effort to be silent almost choked
him.
The rest of the prisoners were soon disarm.
: ed, and handcuhed Pale as death, Mabel
looked on the scene, dreading every moment
to see her husOand put TO death before her,
/ With some slight regard for courtesy, Mabel
was suffered to retain her jennet, but Marion
and Arthur were compelled to walk with the
rest
In this manner they were marched towards
a British fort which lay at no very great dis
lance, there to be sub ected to the orders of its
commander. The British officer, mounted on
Arundel's horse, led the way. The noble ami
NAL seemed to feel the change and to hate his
rider, for he soon became fierce and unmanage-
able. The brutal soldier spurrcd his sides
till the blood flowed. Arundel's clenched
hand and flashing eye showed his feeling. The
generous steed reared mpati ntly, the soldier
with an oath struck and wounded him with his
drawn sword. The charger reared again, and
so violently as to throw his rider.
1)ihfo Odyo uOUIJ ohIu <1lOlluSl
as Bayard galoped off at full speed, while the
enraged officer snatched musket from sol
der and fired alter him harmless shot. Bay.
ard, good steed, rested not TIL he reached his
mas ers stable.
With all the petty spite Of low and little
spirit, the British officer subjected his prisoners
TO every annoyance he could nfiict upon them
andas Arundel's naughty spirit chafed under hi
treatment, hr almost wished he had fought his
way through his enemies. Mabel rode along
in silence, fearing lest if she spoke some new
indgnty might be offered for many instances
Of wanton brutality towards unoffeDdlng wo
men and children had occurred but lately. Lit
tie Arthur trudged on foot with Marion, every
little while asking why Jacob didn't take him
up TO ride, and what those bad soldiers had
done to his papa! And in this guise the prise
ners were conducted 10 the British fort.
"Why do you feel so anxious brotheIl-
There's no one here knows me. ] shall begir
to think you are not glad to see me, you seem
to wish me away so much" And the daih
eyes of the speaker shone with a merry ligh
as he spoke
"By the honor of soldier, you wrong me
brother Joseph; but how can | see you here
and know that if you were discovered TO be-
8-a-"
"a Rebel, Thomas" said Joseph smiling. %
"No, a soldier of the American army
yours would be q short shrft and a strong cord
and the bough Of the nearest oak would beal
the weight of a spy, as they would call yor
brother.''
81 cry you mercy, Thomas don't alarm me
by such horrld visions. Certainly | should be
in worse state Of suspen e than | have ever
been before. But seriously, to please you, Tho
mis, will go to-day the reader,as think oaI
general will soon have need of me. My prayer
Tor US both, dear brother is, that we may never
meet in battle"
81 pray not. God forbid that we should shed
each others blood. would that you would be-