Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-11-09

= On no p answered dozen, "Captain
Converse said he'd trust no ey. but his ownto
draw bead when your life was al stake. ard
so he did the business" =
"lt was shot in time" replied Michael,
with much emotion.
Lieutenant Allscoi," said an officer stem
ping up and tapping him on the sboplder.
| "yol are wanted at the generals tent"
"True, said Michael, starting ub, az have
not yet paid my reSpects.to Marion. Lead nm
however and will follows
Marion had already taken possession Of N.
we'll furnished tent, so lately occupied by tbe
leader Of the tories, who with many Of The
misguided men whom he had seduced from
the path OF duty, were sleeping the lonp
sleep of death on the field Of battle.
ConyerS and some two or three of his most
confidential Offices were in the tent with M
rlon, and they all rose upon the entrance an
Michael, and greeted him with warmth aud
coFdlallty which showed the deep interest he
had excited; among them in expressing his
congratulations was Marion himself. When
the nrSt word OF welcome was over, Marion,
who seldom descended to jest, turned with
quiet smile upon his countenance, TO Michael,
an Saic: 81 am SorrY, Lieutenant, 10 find so
praVe and gallant soldier as yourself def
CieRt Of gratilude.".
Michael started and Redeemed.
"Dehcentln grtttude, general" exclaimed
ne; surely you estimate my character better
thSn accuse me Of that. | have but few
minutes since returned from following aftEr
nay Trend and captain and had intended 10 call
upon you, and fOrthe soici;ous care of ene of
tie humbleSt OF your soldiers, so soon as | be-
lleved you at leisure TO accent o. INV thsnksn
"lou mistake me, lieutenant" said Marion,
graYtiy. "You have not yet inquired how
became aware Of your dangerous si,uation.-
You should reward the messenger who brouebt
me such timely information"
Most gladly will do sc, sir" replied Mich
sel, go the extent of my ability. But know
ing hat our scouts in this quarter were out
off, am loss 10 know 10 whom nv thanks
are due. had verify abandoned all homes of
my lille, and was as much astonisbed as reioic-
td' when first heard the signal of our men
from the swamp. Show me the friend IN
whom owe the preservation Of nv life. and
believe me, | shall not SOON forget the sllyi-
crS.'
Marion nodded to Conyers, who rose and
issued from the marquee. In short wbiir
thereafter he returned with a lady leaning upon
his arm. Michael stared with surnriss AMI
as she threw back her liding veil. there
heamtd upon him the bright eyes and the etear.
fui smile Of Dora Singleton!
few words Suniced to explain TO Michael
all the events connected with The movements
OF Maron'S force for the last two DAYS. Af,sr
lingering short time with Marion, at Dora,.
request she was permitted TO return to her
home, only few miles distant, accomnanIed
by Michael with aSuitabe escort. Their mar.
rage was not long delayed. In fact, before
the rarizan leader lcf; that nortlon of The
country he attended tleir nuptials, and gave
them ms blessings. Long they wed 10 enjoy
that ndependtnc so dearly bought by he
army Of freedom.
But they had not long been unified wb.u
they We're called 10 mourn over ueospreS
Trend stern patriot.
But lew weeks after they were morri.l
and before Michael had returned 10 the dn,iss
ot the camp, as they were riding out upou tbe
highway, which passed near the old family
mansion they met mounted servant retn,n.
ing from the camp Of Marion, leading by his
Side coal black charger. The empty saddle
was OMNIBUS Of evil. Tie sword wreatbed
WIN Grape, and strapped to the pomnel toId
the mournul story Of lis fallen lord. II 70.
CURED no lcie question TO ascertain the trutb.
The preSentment OF Conyers had met with
us ultllment. The lion heart of the BRIGADE
wns told--'.s Bayard had gloriously fallen in
the fore fornt of the battle!