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Meanwhile her brother had been sorely
troubled at heart by the invitation to lead
his fellowci citizens. Like every true Vir-
ginian, he felt that his country was in
danger; for death was ravaging the land
under the hideous form of savage cruelty.
The force out under the command OF
Captain John Washington had proved
entirely insufficient. yet the Governor, in.
stead of aiding to it, had rebuked them
for killing party of chiefs, because it in
jured the beaver trade, of which lie had a
monopoly. That an armed resistance to
the Indians was necessary, he did NOT
doubt, but the thought Of rising in arms
against the will of the Kings Governor
rather staggered him.
"At any way" said he TO WHITLEY,
as they sat enjoying their wine after din
ner. 81 will 60 10 jamestown and see
how matters stand. Let The news reach
me that single white man has been
harmed by The savages, and will lead
you on to vengeance, commission or no
commission" E.
A long storm. at the conclusion oil
which the fords were impossible, detained
Rupert WHITLEY week with the Bacons.
tie we'll improved the time for ere he
lett, Henrietta acknowledged that she
was not disinclined TO treasure up the rich
harvest of affection which be laid at her
feet. Nay, she was rather disposed to
become more republican in her feelings,
and to admit that Virgnians might be
capable Of self government.
Weeks passed, and in vain did Ma.
thaniel Bacon urge Governor Berkeley to
abandon his scheme of detached forts and
organize a volunteer force of rifemen.-
AT last he left Jamestown in despair, and,
ere going home, paid visit to Henrico,
where the sparp shooters were encamped,
unappalleG by The edicts of the Governor,
commanding them to disperse. The men
soon went on parade, under the command
of Rupert WHITLEY. but ere he had learn,
ed the reports of the sergeants, horse
man approached at full gallop. Riding
up in front of the line, he checked his
fcaming steed and shouted:
"The savages are at the falls of James
River, killing and plundering. Turn out,
turn out"
"Where are they :" asked Bacon, pale
with apprehension.
"They first killed all at the mills, and
then camped around Bacon's house on
the hill. They say it is Powhattan's
council grounds and no man shall possess
it," ...
"And Miss Bacon" eagerly inquired
WHITLEY.
II heard they'd got white gal pris,
oner, and meant to torture her in few
days at great war dance"
"Bacon - exclaimed WHITLEY, edo
you now hesitate :"
"No! mol" Then raising his voice
until il rung in trumpet tones over the
field, he continued, "Virginians, forgive
my hesitation. Now that my own home
is desolate, can | ask you to follow me to
the rescue of loved sister"
About scouts, off "Lead on ~ made Ahe
hearts of Bacon and WHITLEY beat high
again, nor was it many hours ere the force
was in motion. A braver set of men
never fastened to the fray. The sun had
set in clouds behind the ridge, and the
woods grew dim, as the Vrginians ap.
preached the house of their general
Scouts had been sent in advance to re-
cOnnoitre, reported that there was an
entrenchment around the house, within
which huge council fire had been lighted
exactly at sun rise. II was evident no
time was to be lost. The mounted cav
alters under the command of WHITLEY,
we're ordered to sweep around to the right,
while Gen, Bacon led the bulk of the
force directly up the hill, against the
frowning silent breastwork.
On they moved, with cautious tread
uncertain as to whether their coming was
I'm Iwn 10 the entrenched foe.
But when they were within about
twenty PAGES of the breastwork, there
came along from its whole front cloud
of arrows making many brave man
bite the bust. The scene which followed
is described as one of deadly warfare, for
no sooner had Virginians reached the
breastwork, than a yell was given, and
the rude terrace swarmed with painted
warriors, each bearing in his left hand .
blazing torch, and in his right war club.
Springing into the midst of their assail.
ants, the savages dealt their murderous
blows on all sides, often ihrus,ing their
burning torches into the faces of the
whites, who could not use their fire arms
SO close was the encounter.
"Sound a retreat!" shouted Gen. Ba.
con, and in obedience 10 brazen trumpet,
his men fell back.
AT that moment, the cavaliers under
WyIhely, charged through the savages,
and when they had passed, the infantry
poured in murderous volleys, Again the
cavaliers swept through their painted
ranks, and, then with cheer, the en-
trenchment was stormed. AT the head
Of those who entered the breastwork,