Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-11-25

expressed MS regard, and informing lie
that be should visit her on the succeedin,
night. But however insignificant the con
tents seemed, the officer regarded then
otherwise; for as be pursued the word
pencilled there demonical smile flittet
across his face, and placing it in his bosom
determined to make the information there
in found the basis of his revenge Witt
such thoughts coursing through his brair
he left the mansion and strobe rapidly to
wards the encampment of his companion.
in arms. Another day, with its lights and
shades, its sorrows and its joys, had passed
and another night, calm and beautiful a.
its predecessor, was ushered in Rose Lin
don occupid the veraidah of her mansion
home, as on the evening preceding but now
she was alone. For while she thus sat
deeply merged in thought. ''.'5 '7au-
She dwelt upon the scenes shortly pass
ed, and strove to augur from them her fu-
ture life. The galIoppihg of horse sud-
denly arrested her attention, and turning
to whence the noise proceeded, she saw a
single horselnan rapidly approaching. The
one who rode thus rapidly was a fine and
comey youth, a noble specimen Of mental
symmetry and grace. For while be thus
dashed along the road until arriving oppo-
site the mansion, he suddenly checked his
horse, and vaulting lightly from the sad
die, revealed to her gaze the futures of
Charles Sommerfeld. A has,y ejacula-
tion, mutual embrace, spoke voluins. Of
the love existing between them aud long
separation. q aot -4- f2 ''l q -o7'. .1' .a7i
aOb, Charlesw exclaimed the maiden,
show dare you seek me thus? how dare
Won trust yourself amoug your foes p 81 1
ITO see thee, love, partly was the object
Of my visit, TO venture thus among my foes
tie rest. Did you receive my uotes'' h4'
u did, j" replied Rose, -'but oh Charles it
has been the cause of much anxiety to me.
You know not what fear.' s a@ ae
"Why, how should it thus distress 2"
"I receieed it yesterday morning, and
had it in my possession at evening, but
now it is gone, Charles" continued the mai
den almost fearfully. "Lieutenaut Bonde
had been here, and | fear has obtained pos
session Of it. Oh, how detest that man.
He is a desperately deepdyed william, and
from his language means to harm. you
He is cognlzant of the fact of your having
entered among them as a spy, and as he
fears you as rival, will strive to crush you.
Even now l trernble for your safety"
"Heed him not, Rose. You are too
sepsitire for my safety. The danger here
cannot be greater than where / serve, for
at best the fortunes Of war are tickle. But
as to this band of tories in which he held
command, where is their camp, for to OBJ
tain this information ! have sought this
vicinity" a. a= a.4ss
"a mile from the bridge below upon the
banks of the Mingo, replied Rose; "but
bark, there is sound of approaching cav
airy. 1t is Lieutenant Bonde and his band,
dearest fly for your life. Oh haste for the
love you bear for me, to seek your horse ere
it be to later' ir.4,.., a.I
Snatching kiss from the pallid lips of
the one beside him the youth sprang for
ward and darted down the walk.
Let US now return 10 Lieutenant BoIde. |
After obtaining possession Of the letter in
the manner We have seen, he determined |
to avail himself Of the contents. He zap
idly paced his way to the camp and there |
singled out from among the motley crew
a half score of bold desperate ruffians, who
were sufficiently in his interest to insure
success, and tEen instructing them in the
duty allotted to them impaitenily awaited
the hour for him 10 act. The night sue
ceeding his interview with Rose Lindon
had scarcely obtained the mastery over the
light of day before be placed himself at the
head of his little troop and was dashing ST.
lently but rapidly toward the mansion Of
the Lindons. He had scarcely gained the
bridge which passed over the dark waters
of the Mingo, in sight of his destination,
when young and fragile man darted down
the walk which led up to the house, and
attempted TO regain his horse. The officer
had no doubt Of his being the one he
sought and accordingly urged his men for
ward at the hight of their horses speed and
succeeding in surrounding him ere he had
time 10 mount. ,..f, IL, s.,,,.i -,
"Selze him capture the spy" command
ed the Lieutenant. - ..,.r. ;.,....,.- l.
But the youth whom they had surround
ed was no coward, and with no unskillful
hand with the sword, as more than one of
the desperadoes found to their cost. But
the odds were too overwhelming to make
it long doubtful as TO the issue. The young
man was overpowered and wounded; faint
from loss of blood. he was placed upon a
horse, and the cavalcade galloped back TO
camp. u = .f.-..7I ....i-,o...,, .-,r
Rose Lindon had been a mute but all
witness of the scene. With the
keenest anguish she saw the capture Of her
lover, almost despairing she saw them bear
him hence. But she was one that scared
above the trials that surrounded her, rather
than one who sank beneath the weight
Instantly her resolve was taken. Calling
the negro servant she bade him prepare
her horse, and then returned to her appart-
ment, where she disguised herself in a suit
of male attire that exactly fitted to her per-
son. The dark shining ringlets were care
fully concealed beneath black velvet rid
ing cap, from which draped single plume.
Thus arrayed she mounted her horse and
sped almost with the rapidity of thought in
the direction of the camp of Marion. 1t
was indeed lovely, a brilliant night. The
moon, which by this time had arisen, roll
ed mystically through the arch of heaven,
bathing the scene in food of golden light.
1t was scene and time calculated to
call forth feeling, and the generous hearted