The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-11-30

s..She can be naughty enough" answer
ed Wosley. ";rhe general did right in
arres,ing her. She is the most dangerous
person in Boston, ls.s 8ea1.
"Andsth most captivating. BY the
girdle Of Hebei she fairly took my hear.l
She is not so much prisoner as am!
But here is the old woman whom Howe
sends on board to wait on her,
1 As he spoke the woman appeared. The
officer called to a seaman, who was wait
ing by4a boat at the foot of the pier stairs,
who conducted the old crone on board.
81 ain going to the airigate. Percival, .
said Wesley. "IIere is the generals per-
mission"
81 should like your company"
..Did you take her on board without
trouble. last night2' .e
! .'Yes. She went with US like a lady.
| felt my conscience shifting me. Old
Griffith, when presented her to him, seem
ed all taken aback! He raised his little
blue cap from his gray head and bowed
TO the deck. When told him she was
his prisoner, and that he must be respon-
sible Tor her safe-keeping, he looked blank
and uneasy. Bpt | saw him lock her. up
safely in the cabin. before | took my
leave.'
| Lawrence waited till he saw them en-
bark. lie then wen, TO a boatman and
said. in the country dialect:
..Friend. | would much like to have a
nearer sight o. them big ware craft, with
their black guns poking out o them win
| iers il, their sides. What do you OK for
bit OF d row that way?"
1.-Two shillngs, bumpkinl"
"Wall, there they be; but IT'S mighty
big price to pay for little paddlin' about." !"
Lawrence having entered the hired boat.
directed the man to pull after the other
boat He followed it until they saw il,
Stop along side of one OF the irigates. and
the party get on board. From the boat
man he learned that it was 1.-THE George, :"
the very vessel he sought.
.Sposen YOU row me round it. and let
me see it all over, bit.' he asked of the
man while with a keen eye he was scru
|tinizing every part of the ship which con-
|tained the maiden for whose safety, though
she returned II OF his love with one ray OF
hope. he would, have laid downshis life.
AS they rowed under the lofty stern. he
saw through the cabin windows female
figure. closer glance enabled him, TO
recognize the face of the maiden. Bni
scarcely had he discovered her beiors
she disappeared. lie was no longer now
in doubt. lie knew where she was i'm,
prisoned. j But one thought took posses
sipusni- his bosom; this was her sresetre!
Bn, how should he attempt an impessibili-
ty? As he srowed roundslhe ship he in.
spected every part OF it, observed the
means OF ascending and descending its
sides, marked the position OF every rope
that hung over the si,ies.s
But as he gazed upon the formidable
battle ship, bristling with cannon. crowd-
ed with hostile men, and full three quar-
ters of rnils from the shore. his hear.
sank Within him; and he sfelt sensation
of despair creeping cold!y about it.
sWall. .bnmpkin. how d 'ye like the looks
o the kritier! Aint she tall one. hey?F
asked the boatman. patronizingly.
Ills voice recalled Lawrence to himself;
for he had forgotten for the moment his
assumed character. 1t was difficult for
him to assume it and its dialect in the
present aspect of his feeling.
Yes, it is a large ship he answered
as the boat once more came under the
stern. ..Row in closer"
The m an obeyed until they were nearly
under the taffrail. when the sentry ordered
them to keep away. But Lawrence had
noticed all the particulars relating to the
stern and treasured them in his memory;
and now, fearing detection, he returned 10
thestown. resolving that he would rescue
Al. Il bnr
Elizabeth Hancock, our patriot heroine :.
was standing at the cabin window, looking
after the boat as it receded, for she thought
she recognized the disguise OF Lawrence
there, when she heard her name pronounc-
ed behind her. Upon turning round. she
beheM Jenkins Wesley, who had passed
the sentry at her door by means OF per-
mit from Captain Griffith. who had receiv-
ed orders from General Howe 10 that ef
feet. The British general had been led to
believe by him that he could obtain from
her facts of importance TO be made use of
in the campaign. In word, he had per-
,nitted Wesley 10 bribe or menace her into
giving information. ~. g. ass.
~. Sir, what brings thee here?" she de-
manded. haughily. "Have they made
thee my jailer? II so,they know wellthy
capacity, and how TO annoy nie!' lt
Miss Hancock. i am sorry for your
misfortune, and-'
Sir. | 10 not deem any suffering formy
country misfortune; and did | regard it
so. i should feel it a tenfold misfortune,
with your sympathies added. Leave me,
your presence here only insults me, and
dishonors you'll"
| 81 have come to tell you ] have your
fate in my hands!" he answered, fercely.
$50 i have guessed. In rejecting by
what malice or treachery | have fallen into
this snare, my mind fastened upon thysell
as prime mower = 'lsss4 s -
You have well guessed. | did it!''
..Go and boast among thy fellows how
Eyou have avenged yourself upon a wo-
mani" she said, with a curling lip and
flashing eye. that cast upon him withering
]lightnings Of contempt.
IsasJenkins was awed and fell his own in
significance; yet he thought he never saw
her look SO sPlendidly beautiful. He stood
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