Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-09-12

she road could bear withouttoo great ia
tIgue.
The important work upon which she hat
entered, and the enthusiasm with witch i
:. had inspired her, kept her heart abose til,
influence of fear. tr
No event of moment happened dariag tht
first day of her journey. In passing asnal
settlement known as Morgan's Range, auC
which she did at four o'clock in the after
noon, she took the precaution to. sweer
around in u wide circle, as some Of ttt
most active and evil minded tories IN the
State resided in that eigborhood. Success
/ ful in making this circuit, she resumed the
road upon her course, still urging for
ward her faithful animal which, though
much fatigued by the rapidity of his jolrney,
obeyed the word of his fider as if he .on-
pretended the Importance Of the message
he bore.
Gradually, now, the day Declined, and as
1 the deep shadows mingled more and more
with each other, a feeling of loneliness moi
before experienced, came over the MUD Of
Emily, and her eyes were cast about more
warily, as she feared the approach Of dan
1 ger.
The house at which she had proposed to
spend the night was still ten miles if not
more, in advance, and as the shades of eve
ming began to gather around, the hope oil
reaching this resting place was abandoned ;
1 for there being no moon she was in danger
/ OF losing her way in the darkness. This
conviction was SO strong, that Emily turned
her horse in the direction os the first farm
house that came in view after the sun had
fallen below the horizon
As she rode up TO the door, she was met
by man, who, accosting her kindly, asked
! her where she was l.om and how far she was
going.
:" had hoped to reach Elwoood's te-
night replied Emily. :" How far away is
i'll"
" Over ten miles, and the road is bad and
very lonely said the man, whose wife had
by this time joined him a; the door. ''Y on
had better get down aud stay with US ill
morning"
"lfyou win give me that privilege" re-
turned the maiden, shall feel greatly
obliged"
The man promptly gave bis hand to as
slst Emily to dismonnt, and led her tired
horse away, his wife invited her to enter the
house.
g Have you come far? enqulred the wo-
man, as she united Emiy's bonnet strings,
looking very earnestly into her face as she
spoke.
Emily knew not whether she was among
the friends or enemies of the Amercan
cause, aud her answer was therefore brief
and evasve
Your horse looked very tired. And
YOU must have ridden him long distance"
81 rode fast" said Emily " Sill, |
have not been able 10 reach the place for
which | started this moaning"
at is hardly safe for IA young girl Ike
you to take such long journey alone, in
these troubled times"
"pm not afraid. No one will harm me, ("
said Emily.
"rm not so certain o. that, child. It's
only day or two since Green passed here
in full retreat, and there are many strag-
Cling vagabonds from his army roaming
around whom Il would moi be safe for one
like you to meet"
AS the woman said this, chill went
over the frame of the girl, for in the tone Of
her voice aud expression Of her face, she
read an unlrieadliness to the cause that
was so dear 10 her heart. She did not ven
ture to reply.
Might ask your name,'' said the wo-
man. breaking in upon the anxious thoughts
that were beginning to pass through her
mind.
Emily reflected hurriedy, before reply
ing, and then, without hesitation answered
" Geiger"
The quick conclusion TO which she came
was, that in all probability the woman did
not know anything about her father as fl
voring the wing cause; bu. even if she did
suspicion Of the erraud upon which she
was going was not likely to cross either her
own mind or that of her husband.
g Not John Geiger's daughtei r. exclam-
ed the woman.
Emily forced an Indifferent smile, and re-
Piled,
Eyes"
ssl'rc heard of him often enough as "a
bitter enemy to the royalisis. Is it possible
YOU have ridden all the way from home to-
day." .niea ? ~
Before Emily replied, the husband of the
woman came in.
" Would you think iti'' said the latter,
"ihis is John Geiger's daughter, of whom
we have SO often heard"
I" Indeed Well, if she were the daugh-
ter Of my bitterest enemy, she should have
food and shelter tonight. No wonder your
horse is so tired" he added, addressing EN-
i!y, If you have ridden from home to-day.
And no doubt, you are yourself hungry as
well as tired-so, wife, if all is ready sup
pose we have supper.
The movement of the supper table gave
Emily time for reflection and self-possession.
No more pointed questions were asked dur
ing the meal, and after it was completed,
she said 10 the woman that she felt much
fatigued, and if she would permit her to do
so, she would retire.
The young girls reflections were By no
means pleasant when alone. She thought
seriously of the position in which she was
placed. .anrsrf
Her father was well known as an active
wl.ig-and she was in the house OF tory,
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