Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-12-16

hem. But be prudent and cautious in
our actions, and do not lead your men into b,
danger
4 will heed your advice, General replied ec
he Captain. Twenty FIVE men are as v
many as will be needed. The Tories num-
Der about fifty, and if one of Marion's men 81
IS not equal to two r~ascally Tories, then V
they have profted but little by your in f
structions, General a
WELL replied Marion, you have but lit
tie time to lose, for l see the Colonel is all l
anxiety, and | dare say you too are impa-
tient 10 be off; besides / wish Henderson
disposed Of in some way quickly, so select
your men at once and set out
The Colonel and the Captain left the
presence of Marion, and the latter began
to make preparations for his expedition
Calling his company together, he stated to
them the nature of the expedition and the
number of men required, and asked who
would volunteer to accompany him in pr
suit of the Tories.
The whole company at once pressed for
ward and every man eagerly entreated to
be one Of the party.
Thank youamy brave comrades said
theI Captain. III expected as much, and
! regkt4k Got takSyou all. know
nos1hogk to sei9a the number required from
amongst you. / therefore propose that
you draw lots to see who shall accompany
me-
Agreed was the unanimous response.
Lots were prepared and drawn, and the
ll,ol-v oroc vonoa1 TAnoo rIo IoI 4-
remain behind were sadly disappointed,
whilst those who had been chosen to make
up the party began making preparation for
their journey quickly and cheerfully,
Soon all was in readiness, and every man
stood by his horse awaiting the coming Of
their leader and the order to mount and
march.
In a few minutes the Captain made his
appearance, attended by the Colonel who
looked melancholy and detected.
Cheer up, Colonel, cheer up said the
young Captain, rest assured that Isabel
shall be returned to your arms safe and I'M
harmed. And as for the vilIainous Tories
who robbed and destroyed your house
not one of them shall escape our vengeance.
'Ah my boy replied the Colonel, 'hov
can | be cheerful when the light of m,
soul has been ruthlessly torn from Inc, b,
those who know not how to respect eithe
virtue or innocence. | know your ow
! heart will prompt you to deeds of daring t
rescue her you love. But for her sake an
/, for mine, as well as your own, be pruden
) | shall be in constant anxiety and impa
| thence until your return, and if you shout
: fail in the attempt, L
DO not think OF that, my FRIEND reptile
l the young Captain, Marion's men know 4
d such word as fail, when fighting in beha
of beauty, innocence and Libertyp
Y well, WE'LL said the Colonel, go, al
may God prosper your efforts! Farewell
S Goodbye replied the Captain, retur
ing the hearty grasp of the Coloneps han
5. and giving the order to mount, he spra1
8 lightly iuto his saddle. Forward ! n
d men + ! he he S GaSp and and t HBoh pity 1T r Ssfe SOC
r, Taking the direction in which the To
messenger had come, their route lay alol
l, the banks of the river for many miles,.
i Placing two of his best men several hu
le dred yards in advance to ~reconnoitre
they went, they pursued their way CT
at tiously and silently for about four hou
Is, when the Captain, ~supposing himself son
is where in the n~eighborhood of the pls
g, where the Tory camp was thought to
ed ordered a halt, and led his men some
lance from the road, so as to be out
he sight of any straggler that might hapl
et to pass.
m 1t was about six o'clock when they
ng the camp, and was quite dark, 1t
therefore about ten when they halted
1.-THE Captainnow selected two of his men
up sent them forward with instructions
ed search for the Tory camp, ascertain Il
to numbers and position and report as 81
Oily as possible.
mel The two men left their comrades
ut started off on foot to find the Tories.
The two hours they returned, and reported
un- the Tories were encalnped about tt
ING miles off on the banks of the River
re- they judged their number to be somewl
the near fifty and that all was quiet in
her camp, and no one stirring, except a squa
four tories on duty as se%ntinels and
pom were sitting around one of the fires engs
his in playing cards.
by Orders were Immediately given to
fac sumo the march and the patriots a
Irh- moved forward as cautiously as possibl
and In less than an hours time they arrive
the sight of the Tory camp which could bt
con- tinguished some distance off by the
lay. Hating once more, preparations
the made for the attack. Every man wa
d be dered to loosen his pistols and draw Ii
the bre, and to charge swiftly upon the 1
the at the word. Everything being ready
moved forward towards the camp and
lger. ceeded in reaching within one hur
de- yards of the Tories without being NO
when placing himself in advance c
pres men, raising in his saddle and wayin
m of sword aloft the Captain shouted
forward to the charge my q
men! Death and destruction to tn
,raln ries On to the rescued Marion ant
long erty forever
' To. And the gallant little band of pa
s Won swept down upon the doomed Tore:
escue the speed of the whirlwind. Firing a
- with their pistols as the astonished
!. "let started to their feet, they replaced til
anced their holsters, and with their sabr
ne to down all that stood IL their way.
save The Tories being taken complete
lido surprise, were entirely defeated, al
sabeTs larger portion being cut down by Il
Tories lets and sabres Of the patriots the re-
he re- to flight.
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