Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1854-11-11
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reacneu Inc place Oh rendezvous, and hnding iha
Elliot had not arrived, she determined 10 ride on
little farther she accordingly proceeded, alnos
unconsciousy, though iu OF apprehension, sh,
knew not why, till al last, the barracks lhemseIve
lay before her. Observing ,ha, the troops were Of
parade, her deIicacy would not allow her to ap
proach nearer ; so she reined in her little seed
and partly conccaling herself behind The branche
OF ree she resolved 10 wait there, ill the soldiers
should be dismissed 5.aa aaa..
In the meanwhile, The battalion formed itsell in
TO hollow square apiece of timber, OF a iransu
lar shape, was erected in the midst OF il. All wa,
now silence and Elliot, mounted on black charg
e!, took his station without The ranks. A momen
or two had only passed, when there came, from
part OF the building, guard OF soldiers, con 1uctins
a man handcufed, and arrayed in an undress, to
wards The battalion. This last body had hardly
entered The square, when wild shrek, and in {
woinan's voice, struck upon Roses ear. A female
at the same instant, rushed from one of The houses
with her hair disheyelled, and garments disorder
ed she held up her clasped hands, and falling
down upon her knees, before Ellol's horse, seem
ed 10 urge some petition, with all the energy o
profound sriei. But Elliot turned away from her
and rode within The ranks. The woman rose, vi
Tered another wild scream, and began 10 Tear hel
hair; when suddenly, as il would appear, her eye,
fell upon Rose, and she ran towards her. Rose
lrembled exceedingly.
"0h, Lady," cried the woman, frantcly seizine
Roses bride !; " Lady, surely Heaven has heard
my prayer, and sent you hilher! Save him! FoI
The love OF God, save him! know you have only
to speak the word, and ii will be DONE"
Save whom, my good woman 2" replied Rose
deeply affected. " Whom am TO save and from
what am TO save him r'
Ny husband! My husbsnd!r exclaimed the
unhappy petitioner, ROW dropping upon her knees
90 Save him from the lash They are about 10 fog
never did it, lady! Indeed, indeed he did mol o
lady, save him know the Major can refuse you
nohing-speak for hm, good lady, and God will
bless you for IL" ...... ..
Rose was quite overcome, and burst into tears
Heavens blessing be upon those dear eyes ~
cried the soldiers wife, as Rose pu, her pony 10
speed, and made towards the square. But there
was no need 10 enles ii-Eol saw, and few 10.
wards her.
Rose,' cried he, refining up his horse, when
they met, " this is no place for you. Go, my love
go from the ground you cannot Stay TO witness
what is going forward"
Nay, Elliot" replied she, " will uot GO
beseech you not 10 hurt that poor woman's hus
band. He is innocent; ; he must be innocent. In.
deed, indeed, caunot GO I'LL you promise me, thai
he shall no. be punished!' . @
fou know no, what you ask, Rose" rejoine>i
Elliot " Believe me, love! | am not cruel
wouA not willingly injuIe hair Of his head. But
q couH martial and discipline must be preserved
would refuse you nothing, aEd that yon know,
which could grant consistently with my honor
but you would mol have NE 10 sacrifice that ~
No, Elliot, would Rol have yon sacrifice youG
hoaor Tor .hai is dearer 10 me than life but what
fellow creaturei Is it not The mobiles, use we can
nuke Of power? Oh, Elliot, remember how much
We ourselves stand in need OF pardon And as you
hope 10 be forgiven yon own sins, forgive The OF.
fences oil this criminal. Look to his wlie dear FL.
liot, and think what should iee were her and my
position reversed"
'Rose, you have prevailed answered the
Major {" but, in truth, wish il had been other.
wse-you have exposed us both. But, yet, ] will
do as you desire, and follow yor."
So saying, he turned his horses head, and gal.
lopod back TO the square.
A IN Horn her ypry hra:n cwor, rrunI Tu,o
she had performed humane aclian, and for That,
her conscience rewarded her but she had hur or
offended Elliott and even an approving conscience
was incapable OF comp mpensains for that Besides,
had She not, in some degrae oyefslepped the line
OF female deiicacy, in appearing before a parade
OF soldiers, and openly exerisng her influence over
The commanding officer Such were The thoughts
which hitlsssd across her mind, as she rode leis
utely towards home but she not suffered 20
pass thus. The noise of persons running vas be
hind her ; and in moment, the woman and her
husband were al her side. .
g That is The lady, Will" cried the poor wife !;
g that is she that save you. Bless her, Will; thank
her aud bless her, as she deserves" --
I" cannot thank you, as you deserve, young la
ny" SAID ine man, " Out fsedseu VIII iS"d'o you
Ay, and even | may yet do You service. Lady,
have care OF what you are about. have seen
you ollen, where would no, see you again and
have heard ofyou, what must not be again spoken
Farewell, lady Your goodness shall not go anre-
Quilted but beware Of" .-
The soldier looked as If be were about 10 give
Inference 10 something of Importance, when his
speech was interrupted by The coming up OF Major
Elliot .-.....,.... ........
/" Eegole, sir y said the Major, addressing the
man. in a lone more harsh and auhoritiye than
appeared 10 Rose, to be requisite. Besone, 10
your quarters; and take care how you get into
scrape again. There may no, always be friend
at hand 10 save you". The man touched the poln,
Of his foraalng cap, and casting ANXIOUS glance