Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-02-18

he drew it forth and cOntounded ana
horror stricken read" Beware! you
are betrayed .s.ff.E ...a0
1t was now apparent that he was
within the den of the tiger, but to
quit it abruptly might only draw the
consultation of treachery the spec
der upon his head. He resolved
therefore, to disguise his feelings, and
trust to that power which had never
forsakcn him. The festivities were
again renewed, but almost momenta-
rily interrupted by the sound of the
cannon. The guests now began to
regard each other with mistrust,
while many and moody were the CLAN
ces cast upon Rugsdale, whose coun-
tenance began to show symptoms OF
uneasiness, while ever and anon he
looked from the window out upon the
croad green lawn which extended to
the river, as if in expectation ofsome
ones arrival. .....
What can detain them2', he NUT
tered to himself" "Can they have
deceived me?' At that moment a
bright flame rose from the river, illu-
minating for moment the surround
/ ing scenery, showing small boat
filled with persons, making rapidly
towards the shore.
"All's welln hecontinued; lin three
mihutes ! shall be the possessor of q
1kAt, and tbs cause Of the republic
s..s5 4. more" Then turning tt
8, lhimgton, be aid, "Come, Gener.
al pledge me the success of oul
ARMS
| The eye of Rugsdale at that mo,
ment encountered the scrutinizing
look of Washington, and sank to the
ground; his hand trembled violently
j even to so great degree as tc
partly spill the contents of the goblet
With difficulty he conveyed it to his
lips, then retiring to the window, he
waved his hand, which action was
Immediately responded to by a third
sound of the cannon, and at the same
moment the British anthem of Coo
save the king, burst in full volume
upon the ear, and a band of men at
tired in British uniform, with theil
faces hidden by masks, entered the
apartment. The American officer.
drew their swords; but Washington
cool and collected, stood with hi:
arms folded upon his breast, quietl,
remarked to them. "Be calm, gentle
men; this is an honor we did not an
ticipate.' Then turning to Rugsdale
said-''speak, sir: what does thi:
mean?"
cit means replied the traitor, plac
ing his hand upon the shoulder o
Washington, shat you are my pris
oner. In the name Of king George
| arrest YOU'D "Never!' exclame.
the General. ave may be cut t.
pieces, but surrender we will not
Therefore, give way!" and he waved
his sword to the guard, who stoo'
with their muskets levelled, as
ready to fire, should they attempt t.
escape. In an instant were thei
weapons reversed, and dropping thei
masks, to the horrorof Rugsdale, an
the agreeable surprise of Washing
ton, his own brave party, whom h
had left in charge of the barge, stoo
before him. "Seize that traitorn ex
claimed the commander. ain te
minutes from this moment, let him b
a spectacle between the heavens an
the earth!' The wife and daughte
clung to his knees in suppl GATOR
but an irrevoc able oath had passe'
his lips, that never again should trea
son receive his forgiveness, after tina
Of the miscreant Arnold. For m,
own life he said, while the tears roll
ed down his noble countenance, a
the agony of the wife and daughter
'tor my own life, | heed not; but tn,
liberty of my own land the welfare
of millions, m lnds III sacrifice
for the sake Of humanity | pity him
but by my oath and now in the pres
ence Of Heaven, swear | will no
forgive him."