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man neutrality. Large numbers. even Of the
wings accepted these terms: and had Coruwal.
US adhered 10 his promises, then indeed might
liberty been despaired Of Bot the royal leader
soon threw of the mask, and required all who
nad accepted the protection, rs il was called, 10
declare themselves openly on the royal side, in
'he further prosecution Of the war. Finding
themselves thus basely deceived, many flew TO
arms but such, whenever captured, we're execn-
ted as rebels. The fate Of Colonel Hayne, who
was put 10 death at Charleston under these cir
cums'ances, was but type Of that Of hundreds
oil lesser note, who penshed often without a trial.
! The war, meanwhile, was carried on with saw
age ferocity against ihe>Whigs. Their pIanta.
tions were laid waste, their negroes carried oil,
their houses given TO the. flames. The seven vi
ais Of wrath we're literally poured out on South
Carolina. Instances Of cruelty without number
are left on record. One may suffice. An limo.
cent Quaker who took care Of sentry's musket
for few minutes, while the soldier went on an
errand, was seized for this pretended crime and
thrown into prison. His wife hurried 10 the iail
10 see him. She was told to wait few minutes
and she should be conducted TO him. With this
brutal jest on their lips, the royal myrmidons hur-
red to the mans cell, dragged him forth and
hung him in the Jail window: then, returning to
hiswiie. iheyled her intothe yard, and showed her
husband to her quiverng inthe agonies of DEATH
But God at last raised up an avenger for these and
other atrocities. Suddenly, in the very heart Of
the oppressed district there arose defender, Bit
ter, sleepless, nforgiying-seemingly endowed
with miraculous powers of intelligence-whose
motions were quick as lightning-who dealt
blows now here, now there, at points least expec-
ted-and who, by a series of rapid and brilliant
successes, soon made his name a terror to the
British. Volunteers hockedincrowdst to his STAN
dard. His bodness and gallantry filled the COL
ony with astonishment and rejoicing. Wherev-
er surprise took place-wherever convoy was
cut ofF-wherever gallant deed was unexpect-
edly done, men said that Marion had been there
Preston had succeeded in raising troop, for
his name was an influential one in his neighbor-
hood. and he was one Of Marion's most trusted
adherents. man who is willing to throw his
! life away on every occasion, speedily acquires
the reputation of daringand bravery. The coun-
try around the Santee, which was the chief scene
of his exploits, rung with the name Of our hero.
Norwas his foster-brother, now a serieant in Pres
toms troop, and one of Marion's acutest scouts,
without his share of renown.
| Meantime the gay society of Charleston had
suffered considerable diminutions. Many of the
royal officers were absent with their commands,
and large portion of the gentry had retired 10
their estates. Among these was MIR. Mowbray,
who secretly meditated joining the continental
side again. Kate, too, was absent with her aunt,
at the estate of the latter.
To this place the course of our story now car
ries us. Mrs. Bakeley's mansion had horeto.
he tiei ,f,
few days detachment under Colonel Watson
had halted there on its march to Camden. With
him came Major Lindsay, still an eager suitor for
Kate. But scarcely had Colonel Watson en-
camped on the plantation, when body of Mari.
on's men, conspicuous among whom was Captain
Preston, made their appearance, and daily har-
assed the British officer, by cutting off his COM
muncations, assailing his pickets, and sometimes
even beating up his camp.
One evening Kate was sitting sewing with her
aunt in the parlor, conversing with Colonel Wat
son, and several of his officers, who were their
guests, when the servant came in to light the can
dies. Old Jacob, as he was called, filled the of.
flee of butler in the family, and was quite char
acter. He was Wing at heart, and cordially
disliked his mistresss compulsory visiters. Ha-
wing been his deceased masters personal servant
he had thusacquired afooting of familiarity which
allowed him to have his joke even at the table
where he waited. He piqued himself moreover
on what he thought his breeding and fine diction.
He was a source of constant amusement 10 the
British officers who, however, found him some-
times their overmatch in reparee.
swell, Jacob, what news!" said Major Lind
say. "Any more rebels capured!"
r., Ill
and showing his teeth in broad grin, said
''Dare is no news yet, sar, dat know on but
'spose dare will be some afore mornin'; for, sar-
tain, Captain Preston will beat up your quarters
as usual: and den, how de red coats rum"
Kate looked up archly, yet colored when she
caught the Majors eye. That parsonage bit his
lip, and remarked
"Never mind Captain Preston, Jacob: he'll be
our prisoner very soon. Has the flag of truce
come back!"
'Oh! yes, sar," said old Jacob, his face radi-
ant with delight. "Hab Mt you heard! Dat
great news, sar. 'SPose you know Sargent Mac
donald!"
"What of him?" said the Major beginning to
suspect he was making ardcuIous figure. "He's
a savage. Why he shot Lieutenant Torriano
yesterday three hundred yards Off"
"Dat he did, said the old butler, waxing gran
diloquent, she hit de Leftenant automatically,
insure you. But dat is not de news. You
knows Sargent Macdonald sent in word, toder
day, dat if his baggage, took in de sally, was not
recorded Immediately to him again, he would kill
eight of your men. Youknow dat? To-day de
baggage was sent back, for dat sargent be de Der.
ry debbil, and now he send word dat since his
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kill four of yourmenl'' And the speaker, though
good joke, grinned from ear to ear.
"The cannibal" said Lindsay, Struggling hi'
shoulders, 'but what can be expected ofthe mer
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