Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1851-08-28
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EMILY GEIGER,
THE GALLANT COURIER
a Revolutionary Story founded on Fact
BY THOMAS S. Arthur.

In the meantime, Emily, who had received
minute information in regard to her journey,
and who was, moreover, no stranger to the
way, having been twice to Camden, struck
boldly into the dense forest through which
she was to pass, and moved along bride
track at as swift pace as the animal she rode
could bear without too great fatigue. The
importance of the work upon which she had
entered, and the enthusiasm with which 1t
inspired her, kept her heart above the intiu-
ence of fear. No event of moment happened
to her during the first day of her journey
In passing small settlement know as Nor
4gaa,s Range, which sshe-did at about four
o'clock in the afternoon, she took the precau-
tion to sweep around it in wide circle, as
some of the most active and evil minded to-
ries in the State resided in that neighborhood.
Successful in making this circuit, she rcsuT;-
ed the road upon which her course lay, urg-
inc forward her faithful animal which, though
much fatigued by the rapidity of his Journey,
obcyed the word of his rider as if he COM
pretended the Importance Of the message
she bore.
Gradually, now, the day declined, and, as
the deep shadows mingled more and more
with esch other, feeling of Loneliness, not be-
fore experienced, came over the mind OF Emf
ly, and her eyes were cast about more warlly'
as if she feared the approach of danger
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 evening be-
gan to gather around, the hope of reaching
this resting-place was abandoned; for there
being no moon there was danger of her losing
her way in the darkness. This conviction
was so strong, that Emily turned her horses
head in the direction of the first farmhouse
that came in view after the sun had fallen be-
low the horizon. As she rode up TO the door,
she was met bya man, who, accosting her
kindly, asked where she was from and how
fur she was going.
81 hoped to reach Elwoods tonight" re-
piled Emily. "How far away is it"
"Over ten miles-and the road is bad and
lonely" said the man, whose wife had by
this time Joined him. "You had better get
down, and stay with us till morning"
aIf you will give me that privilege" re-
turned the maiden, II shall feel greatly
obliged"
The man promptly offered his hand to as
sist Emily to dismount, and while he led her
tired horse away, his wife invited her to en-
ter the house.
sHave you come far!" enquired the wo-
man, as she united Emily's bonnet strings
looking very earnestly in her face as she
spoke.
Emily knew not whether she were among
the friends or enemies of the American cause
md her answer was, therefore, brief ant
evasive.
aYour horse looked very tired. You mus
have ridden him long distance"
IL rode FAST" said Emily. "But still,
have not been able to reach TIE place 10
which started this morning"
ats hardly safe for young girl like yo'
to take such long journey alone, in thcs
troublesome times"
sTm not afraid. No one will harm me,
said Emily, forcing smile.
@1,o{ oh
ly day or two since Greene passed herc' j
full retreat, and no doubt, there are man
struggling vagabonds from his army roamin
around whom it would not be safe for on
like you to meet"
AS the woman said this, a chill went ove
the frame of the young girl, for, in the ton
of hcr voice and expression of her face, sl