Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-09-24

What is it that palsied the arms o
] those two strong men? What caused tn,
craven-hearted band to shrink together
! like herd of frightened sheep? VIVA
low, deep cry that fell upon their ear,
like death knell! Clear and deep il
sounded on all sides.
Doacn aoah the traitors ?
, They glanced around them for some
way to escape, but found themselves sur
rounded by American soldiers. Surprised
and unarmed, they were easily secured
then, as Henry Starr stood beneath the
tree, the rope about his neck, and his
hands bound, girlish form glided to his
side, whose dark, beautiful eyes belonged
alone to Miriam. 1t was she; with cry
of joy she sank upon bis bosom, and then
the warm tears stole down her cheeks
tears of joy that he was safe.
+ Harry 7
Ny own Mirianr
Love- she whispered, thank God
you are safe 7
And how came you here, Miriam p
First let me set you free, Harry, then
4 I will tell YOU
I With the aid of old Jake; he remem-
bered of trap door in the ceiling of the
room | was in, and thus | escaped. He
had the horses all ready, and we set off
for Morristown. We were pursued. but
fortunately Jake had not forgotten my
pistols, so wounded the former tory, and
with that they gave up the pursuit We
arrived at Morristown about daylight
where saw Washington. He expressed
his warmest sympathy for me, for you
know my father was one Of his warmest
friends; and as knew where the tories
were stopping. he granted my request
and allowed me score or more of nv
friends. the Husbands, and brothers. and
sons Of the women Of our village to &C
company me"
IBat how did you know this place
: NJ s?a'-
i 4 used often to come here before thE
war broke out; you remember was quite
a sportsman. and when I heard Merwick
say the rendezvous of the tories was near
the great pass, and describe the place, /
knew exactly the spot"
+" But your horses ?"
E" We left them about mile from here,
as we could not climb the steep aseents
with them"
But were you not fearful to trust your.
self, lone woman, with these men ~
asked her lover, at length.
Afraid do you think they would
harm me? No, no, Harry. know them
all, and they are true as steel. You have
often asked me if / ever expected re-
ward for what / have done for our neigh
bors: believe me, Harry. there is not a
husband, father, or son among them all
who would not protect me with his own
Iife."
"You are brave girl, Miriam. God
bless you dearest, as he has already done,
said the lover, tenderly pressing the beau
tiful girl to his bosom.
We will go now Harry; they are wait
ing for us, said Miriam, and they joined
the others at the cabin door.
The tories were all bound two and two,
ready for the march; the most conspi-
cious among them being Merwick; he
had sworn and struggled, and found it no
use. so, as Harry approached, he knelt
humbly exelaiming.
Lieutenant Starr, take pity on me;
let me go; do not, for heavens sake take
me to the American camp; did not in
tend to hang you. only brighten you; let
me go! let me go!" and the wretch shrek
ed in his terror.
/" William Merwick," said the young
officer, calmly, as he took musket from
one of the soldiers, you know / am not
u man that will handy words with one
like you! you have a choice-arise this
instant aid lead the way to the wagon
Won have already loaded, or die this in.
slant.
i The tory saw the firm determination OIL
the speaker and knew it was no.idle jest
Il will, / will,' he gasped, trembling
from head to foot.
Lead the way and we will follow"
The tory did as he was desired. The
wagons were indeed all ready for start.
ing; there had been man left in charge
of them, but he was asleep, and was east
ly bound. A number of American sold
iers took possession of the wagons and
turned them into the road leading from
the tories place of concealment. The
horses were all equipped, and these the
American soldiers mounted, while the to-
lies marched between them and the wag.
ons. tied two and two, and thus they pro-
ceeded.
When they had reached the place where
their horses had been left, the prisoners
were placed on horseback. So thus they
entered the little village about daylight.
1t would be impossible to express the
rejoicing Of the inhabitants of the village
at the MEETINGS their husbands and broth
ers as well as the gallant young lieuten-
ant and the beautiful Miriam. The prop
erty which had been stolen from the vii.
lage was restored, and after good break
fast the little company proceeded on their
way to Morristown. The provisions, arms
ammunition, horses, &C., were quite little
prize at that time, and the joy of the
young Lieutenant Starr, at being again