Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1850-10-23

;. about four O'Clock in the afternoon, S
u took the precauIion 10 sweep around in
: wide circle, as some Of the most active a
evil minded Tories 10 the State resided
that nclghborhood.
j Gradually the day declined, and as /
. deep shadows mingled more and mo
with each other. feeling Of loneIine'
, not before experienced. came over the mil
Of Emily, and her eyes were cast abo
more warily. rs il she feared the approat
Of danger. The house at which she hi
proposed 10 spend the nigh, was still IL
miles in advance, and as the shades
evening began TO gather around, the boz
Of reaching this resting place was abal
doned for there being no moon, there W;
danger Of losing her way in the darkness
This conviction was so strong. that Emil
turned her horse in the direction of lf
first farm house that came in view afte
the sun had fallen below the horizon. A
she rode up TO the door, she was met by
man, who accos'ed her kindly asked wher
she was from, and how far she was going
hope to reach Elwocd's TO night,
replied Emily. " How far away is it p
"Over ten miles, and the road is ba
and lonely" said the man, whose wife ha
by this time joined him. "You had bette
get down and stay with US till morning."
If You will give me the privilege" re
turned the maiden, IL shall feel greatly
obliged.''
The man promptly offered his hand te
assist Emily TO dismount. and while h
led her tired horse away, his wife invited
her to enter the house.
Have you come far % enquired III,
woman, as she united Emily's bonnet
strings, looking very earnestly in her face
as she spoke.
Your horse looked very tired. You
must have ridden him long distance,
81 rode last," said Emily, " but still
have not been able to reach the place for
which ] started this morning."
g It's hardly sale for a young girl like
you TO take such long journey alone, in
these troubled times"
"l'm not afraid. No one will harm
me. " said Emily. forcing a smile.
d" Pm no, so certain Of that, child. LIS
only day or two since Green passed here
in full retreat, and no doubt, there are
many Struggling vagabonds from his army
roaming around whom il would not be
bale for one like you 10 meet"
As the woman said this, chill went
over the frame Of the girl, for. in the lone
Of her voice and expression Of her face. she
read an unfriendliness TO the cause that
was so dear to her heart. She could not
venture to reply.
Night ask your name," said the wo.
nan, breaking in upon the snxious thoughts
ha, we're beginning to pass through her
mind.
Emily reflected hurriedly, before reply.
ng, and Then answered, "Geiger."
The quick conclusion 10 which she came |
vas, that in all probability the woman did
lol know anything abou; her father as ia
oring the the Whis cause but. even i'll
he did, suspicion Of the errand upon
Which she was going vas not likely to
ross either her own mind OF that of her
usband.
"Not John Geiger's daughter ~ exclai.
ned the woman. Emily. forced an indli-
.rent smile. and replied. ''Yes."
''lve heard OF him often enough as a
liter enemy 10 the Roy yalis,s. Is i, posi-.
lie YOU have ridden all the way from home
, day!
Before Emily replied the husband Of the
oman came.
"Would you think it, said the latter,
this is John Geiger's daughter Of whom
e.have so often heard I"
"lndced! Well, if she we're the daugh-
r oi my bitteresl enemy, she should have
'od and shelter tonight. No wonder your
orse is SO tired" he added, addressing
"iIy. ",f you have ridden from home 10
ay. And no doubt, you are yourself hun. I
~ as well as tired /; so.wile, if it's ready. (.
oppose we have supper"
The movements Of the supper table gave ,
mily time Tor seIi.possesslon. No more {
,inied questions we're asked her during
,r meal, and soon after it she retired Tor
e night.
The young..gi'rs reflections were by no {
cans pleasant, when alone. Her father i
as known as an active Wing and she
as in The house Of Tory. who might
spect her errand, and prevent its con- i
mmation. She mused for long time as
the course to he taken, when over wear &
d nature claiming its due repose, locked I
her senses in sleep. Q
Just as her host and hostess were about S
tiring, the sound Of horses feet we're
'ard rapidly approaching. On going to 8
e door. young man rode up and called
], in familiar way," Halo. Preston, O
we you seen ANYTHING Of stray young 5
RI in these parts !" a
Bill Mink what in the world brings
" out ct this time o night" Il
"A fools errand. il may be. ! received S
letter from Loire. about an hour ago. sta C
q that Geiger's daughter had volunteered O
carry important despatches to Sumpier; b
as on her way and that mus, over. Il
ke her al the risk Of everything" :
81, is no, possible! :" said the vile. s
''It is, though, and j, strikes me that she Il
ust be confounded clever girl" b
ut strikes me so,too," said Preston. ."bu, Y
rather think your errand will be that Of a I,