The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1854-11-29

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howed with wrinkles. His face was lons
Tithered and darkened by exposure; hi
long and aq1iline nose added determ inatio
and expression to his features, while hi
full projecting neither lip gave additiona
harshness to his countenance.
Dora gazed silently upon him for mo
ment, and then advanced to the spot wher
the old man sat Hearing the rustling o
her dress, he turned suddenly around, ra ise,
himself erect on his seat, and fixed upon he
his keen gray eye, that twinkIed suspiciousl,
under the long coal-bIack bushy brows tha
projected over them.
II have heard, Mr. Kerr; you were ex
ttemely ill.," said she advancing and kind
ly extending her hand, sand have come tc
visit you" '.. ',.'..
The old man received her hand, while hi
face relaxed somewhat of its sternness, ant
gently motioned her to seat. Dora, tool
an arm chair opposite to him, and made At
effort to engage the old man in conversation
by kindly inquiries as TO his health and wei
fare. The old man answered her inquiries
courteously, yet briefly, and it was not diff.
cult to.see that some secret distrust of his
visitor, or the object connected herewith,
haunted his mind, and rendered him the less
communicative.
"Mr. Kerr" said she atlength, II am told
yon know how to direct me on my way to
Marion's camp. Can you do SOL"
1"The old man started wildly, and fixed on
her gace of wonder and suspicion, while
he glanced apprehensively towards the door,
as if fearing he had been betrayed to the
tories. :. r.'.
"Marion's camp!" calculated the old man
in surprise-"who told you so?'
"One moment, Mr.. Kerr, beg you will
listen to me patiently" answered the maiden
in an earnest and appealing tone "You
cannot be ignorant of the gathering Of tories
which is to take place within a short dis
tance of this place on tomorrow"
The old man held his peace, and Dora
continued, with her dark eyes fixed upon
him:
"Marion ought to be informed of that"
Kerr still continued silent.
","Have you," she continued, "no means
Of forwarding to him information SO import
ant as this!":::: .:..
The old patriot groaned aloud, but an
swered:
"What business is this of miite! If Ma
rion or any other general wishes information,
think you it is my business to embroil my
self by mixing into his affairs? If he wish
es to be informed Of all that is passing,
think you not there are spies and scouts
enough in the country, already!"
"But if his scouts are all taken!" sug-
ge=tod Dora, :.>..,, j.. ,s...
"AIl taken,'' e7:claiT1od the cid man earn
estly and wildly, while his eye began to
flash with Where's-but what DO
you know about it, my child! Speak," and
he leaned over and gazed earnestly upon her.
"Jamison is taken," replied Dora.
"Well! we'll, asked Kerr impatienty
and rly-"what next!"
Games is takep," she continued.
"Well! well!'' cried the old man, uncon-
scously rising from his seat, while his gray
eye twinkled with fearful interest, and his
hands were pressed nervously together,
"what of = never mind-tell me! what
more?" I:
"And Richbourg," she began
"What of Richbourg!" he cried in tone
of thunder.
"Ts killed." she replied.
The old man sank upon his seat ovewhelm-
ed by powerful emotions. His lips grew liv
id from the violence of his excitement He
had already been made aware of the cap
ture of Ames and Jamison, but he had still
trusted that ,Richbourg had escaped to bear
the news of the tory gathering to Marion.
GAIL gone!" he at length groaned aloud,
"and only am left, feeble, shattered and
impotent for good. Q, for half score
hours of health and strength, and would
then Willingly lie down and die!"
"Mr. Kerr" said Dora in firm and .un-
shaken tone, "will you not trust me! L am
on my way to Marion's camp; will you not
lay aside your prudent distrust and direct
me thither}''
Chow knew you aught of my connection
with Marion!'' inquired Kerr sternly "Whe
tod you that l knew the secrets of hi.
campw ,i.a....... ..,
"Listen to me patiently, my honoret
friend and will tell you the whole story;'
and without moments hesitation she tolt
him cf the capture Of Michael, of the las
nights conversation between them, and thu
motives which had induced the young whit
to intrust her with the secret of Marion
camp, which he held. 81 i ys.ua.a ,a...
"It is the good providence of God," sal
the old man after he had heard her story
"But do you think to go alone!'' aa -
"Altogether Alone" she replied. Il dar,
not risk exposing our generals secret hiding
place, by carrying even single domestic
with me. .&s
"The camp is full fifty miles away" salt
the old man, " can you undergo the fatigue!'
81 am ready to lay down even my life, 81