Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-05-26

take you by direct path through tht
woods, so that by daylight you VIII b
safe-alnlost within view Of the American
camp. Say not word if you would hv,
to fight for our country, but follow on.
! LEAD the way!" cried Corson, foaminG
with enthusiasm.
The footsteps of the brave boy were Sc
| light that Corson could hardly distinguish
them, and it being too dark to follow hin
by sight he approached and took him BY
the hand.
Corson complied, and thus, they pass
ed on in silence, following beaten track
through the black and dismal forest.
"My brave boy" said the spy at last,
beg of you to give me yonr name."
I "You may call me Edward" returned
the youth.
But your other name
rs Barley
"Bartley Why, that is the name 0
the man whose house the insolent Bniisl
soldiery have possession Of. | didn't oh
serve the old man had son. So you
name is Edward ?"
"Heis my father" said the boy.
Then you are the brother Of the brave
and beautiful girl"
mo fattery now" interrupted the boy
You saw my sister but a moment"
"And that was enough" exclaimed Cor
son warmly. Il loved and respected hel
at the first glance. Had it been on any
other occasion
"You would have observed her more
closely, and been less pleased" said the
boy.
Il saw enough TO assure me that il
would be just the contrary" replied
Charles, in a fervent tone. "My dear
Edward" he continued with much feel
ing, "when you return to your family, you
will assure your father OF my respect and
gratitude-and say to your sister that
that thank her for the interest she seemed
to take in my welfare-and that hope
shall be able some day to see her again
| shall never forget that | owe my life tc
The cxertions Of your family, Edward, and
shall some time try to repay you in a
measure for assisting me to escape
The boy, anxious to change the subject
spoke of the movement Of the British and
| American forces. and asked Corson' opin-
ion on many matters relating to American
Independence. Thus the conversation
was changed, and the enthusiastic Corson
was led to dwell at length OH the subject
nearest lis heart.
The two travelled very fast, but the woods
were extensive, and daylight was begin
ming TO appear before they reached the
borders of the forests. Corsou then look
ed in the face of his youthful guide, and
saw by the dim morning twilight that he
was very pale, and evidently fatigued-
He was u beautiful boy, and reminded
Corson of the lovely countenance of his
sister, though he appeared at least two OF
three years younger than she.
You are exhausted said the SPY kind
ly. you have already gone too far with
me, and earnestly ontreat you to return
at once"
Il will keep on now said the boy, for
have an uncle not far ont Of the way you
have to go; will go to his house for rest
and refrcshment."
"You n9edi it," said the spy, gazing on
the fair face of the boy with emotion.
Again they pursued their way. AT the
end of an half an hour they had cleared the
forest, and the sun was just rising.
"You are now safe," said the boy, "and
we must part. My uncle lives in this house
far on the right The American camp is
before YOU"
"Shall ever see you again!'' he asked.
As he spoke, the boy changed color, ,and
became deathly pale. Suddenly he raised
his hand to his brow staggered and fell
fainting into the arms of his startled com
panion.
Poor boy" exclaimed Corson; "this
excitement and excrton has been too much
for him"
There was brook near at hand, and
Charles carried the delicate youth to the
bank to bathe his brow in the cool water
As he stopped TO place his burden on the
grass, the boys cap fell to the ground, and
in an instant down flowed over his cheeks
and neck rich profusion Of auburn trcsses
betraying his disguise!
Corson's guide was no boy, but Catha
rine Barley herSelf-the lovely girl who
had captivated his heart at the moment his
body was taken captive, on the night before
The sun had Just arisen, and its warm
rays fell upon the beautiful features of the
young girl Corson held in his arms, as she
opened her large lauguid blue eyesand met
his ardent gaze The water revived Grand
she blushed crimson as she struggled to
free herselffrom his arms. With respect.
ful tenderness the spy assisted herto arise
and stood by her transhxed with adnira-
ton.
1t is impossible to say which was the
most embarrassed, or to describe their feel
ing. The girls disguise had been discover
ed,and Corson learned that his life had beer
saved by woman.
How gladly would he have laid down his
life for her at that moment
mo explanations are necessary" said
the girl at last, Il have worn this disguise
before when occasion required, and last
night TO save your life. Forgive my weak
ness"
Lady" interrupted Corson warmly, "i
is impossible TO say how much | admire
and respect your courage and generosi
ty. Allow me to accompany you to your
uncle's house where l will take leave OF
you--hoping that l shall some day see you
again.
This was uttered in tone Of such deer
feeling. that il brought tears into the eye:
of the girl who suffered him to accompany
her in silence.
Half an hour afterwards, with his hear
overHowing with emotions oflove and mel
ancholy Joy. the SPY was pursuing hi'
way rapidly towards the American camp
whittier he arrived in safety after meeting
with all the strange adventures we have re
lated.
And here we might close our story did