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

Sation between them, and The motives whc
had induced the young whig TO intrust he
with the secret of Marion's camp, whlc
he held
ait is the good providence of God,' said tn
old man after he hae heard her story. "Bu
DO you think to go alone %
"Altogether alone," she replied. al dare
no. risk exposing our generals secret hidin
place, by carrying even single domestic witt
me-"
The camp is full fifty miles away" said tn
| old man, "can you undergo the fatigue p"
al am ready to lay down my life, so cal
but see my brave general" she replied witt
warmth.
"Be it so then, my child" answered tn
old man, and stopping down he displaced
stone from the rude hearth, and drew forth
| map, upon which were laid down the chic
roads OF that section of the country, and tn
hiding places frequented by the partizan.
With great care, and in succnct and in
telligble manner, he pointed out to her tn
| route she must take to reach the camp, o
ralher TO fall in with guide, who would con
duct her to Marion; for the camp itself, whc
| lay in the heart OF an extensive swamp, coul
only be reached by one thoroughly acquainte
with the inLrcacieS Of the locality.
"Thank you, Mr.. Kerr, thank you," replie
Dora, when the old man had conclu-
ded, II now feel secure of my object, an
rest assured that Marion's secret is as saf
with me as with the best soldier Of his camp
81 believe you, my child" answered n,
old man kindly; al had judged you only b
what knew of old Isaac Wharton. | knew
tina, lie was bitterly opposed 10 US, and did no
dream that Michael had converted you to ou
cause"
"Nor did he indeed" Ieplied Dora, quickl
al bresthed in Independence with child
hoods breath. My covenanting ancestor
brought the spirit of freedom with them from
Scotiand's mountains and moorS--it lives il
my blood, and beats in my pulses; and believe
me, if our people would take counsel of me
they would fight while there is one arm lef
to raise up in an oath ofresistance TO tyranny
The old mans eyes flashed with delight a
he looked upon the mob woman, whose ear
nest features gave additional force TO her Ian
guage.
"God bless you for descendant Of Scot
lands glorious martyrs p was his sole mn nyo
cation GOO will prosper our righteous cause
WNen even lIlS WOlnCn VI Jul ldhu ulC ltiopllCI
with the spirit of liberty"
"I must leave you now, Mr.. KerT," sale
Dora, rising; II have brought thus far will
me faithful and discreet servant, who vii
! remain and nurse you during your sickness
until my return. Nay, can take no refusal,
continued she, seeing him about decline tht
offer. al dare not carry him with me, AM
were he to return alone, fear lestmy friend
might conjecture my euand and pursue me-
| And only think what danger it would bring Of
| Michael, were it only suspected at the tor.
camp that L was on my way to seek out Ma
rion. No, my.good friend, for many reason
you must permit Nero 10 remain with you
and as time is precious, must be on the road
"Ah! dear young lady," said the old man
shaking his head doubtingly, "bave you wei
thought of the distracted state Of the countrI
of the lawleSS and violent men whom yol
may encounter VIII not your maiden mod
esty shrink back from dangers greater thar
death?"
"Believe me mol" replied Dora, firmly. "l
trust in a brave steed, feet as the wind, tha
would bear me off in safety though the blood!
Tarlton with all his troop were at my heeSP
"a horse is a vain thing for safety: neithe
shall he deliver any by his strength" replied
She old man, in the beautiful language oftha
book that was his daily food; "but 'beholr
the eye of the Lord is upon them that fea
Him. to deliver their souls from death, and II
keep them alive in famine. lie is our he'll
and our shield Trust then in Him"
The old man pressed her hand kindly as HI
spoke, and with slow and feeble steps follow
ed her 10 the door, and watched her with IN
tsrest as she proudly and confidently took he
seat on the back OF her impatient steed. Eli
| followed her with his eyes as she turned ava.
on her strange and romantic mission, and a:
she disappeared from his sight, seized with I
| sudden faintneSs, he made an effort to fega!l
his seat by the fire, and when about half wa!
across the room staggered, and would have fal
len; but for the timely assistance of Nero
who at that moment entered with capaciou
basket of provisions for the use Of the nva
lid. ......-s ...-
Overcome by the intense excitement t.
which his feeble and exhausted frame had beeT
subjected, he became rapidly worse and per
mitted himself TO be assisted TO his bed by Ne
ro, who with a rueful. countenance walket
about the room like mute shadow, CAREFUL!
anticipating the wants of the sick man, anC
now and then dashing tear from his homes
eye, as the sad memory crossed him OF his kint
mistress departing on some mysterious mission
the secret of which he was not permitted t
share. 81.