American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-12-02

ndsLlly plCkeu " up abu eagerly scanned
its contents. It was note from her lover
Charles Sommer6eld-a few words merely
expressing his regard, and informing her
that be would visit her the succeeding
night. But however insignificant its cou.
tents seemed, the officer regarded them
otherwise, for as he perused ths words
ps6eiIed there, - de16nihcai smile sA4tted
across his face, and placing it in his bosom
he determined to make the information
therein found the basis Of his revenge
With such thoughts coursing through his
brain, he left tho mansion and strobe rap
idly toward the encampment Of his COM
panions in arms.
Another day with its lights and shades,
its joys and sorrows, had passed. and an
other night. calm and ,eautifu vs its pre-
decessors, was ushered in. Rose Linden
occupied the verandab of her mansion
home. as on the evening preceding, but
now she was alone. For while, she thus
sat. deeply merged in thought.
She dwelt upon the scenes so shortly
passed, and strove to augur from them her
future life, The galloping OF horse sud.
denly attracted her attention, and turning
to where the noise proceeded she saw
single horseman, rapidly approaching.--
The one who rode thus rapidly was fine
and comely youth, a noble specimen Of
manly grace. F5r while, be thus dash
ed along the road, until. arrived opposite
the mansion. he suddenly checked bis
horse, and vaulting lightly from his saddle
revealed to her gaze the features Of Chas.
Summerfeld. A hasty ejaculation.a a mu.
tual embrace spoke volumes Of love exist,
ing between them and long separation.
"Oh. Charles exclaimed the maiden,
show dare you seek me thus? how dare
you trust yourself among your foes?"
"To see thee, love, partly was the OBJ
ject of my visit, to venture thus among
my foes. dearest. Did you receive my
note?"
Il did" replied Rose; "tut, oh, Charles
it has been the cause Of much anxiety to
me- You know not what fear"
why, how should it thus distress
you?" .
81 received it yesterday morning, and
had it in my possession at evening; hut
now it is gone. Charles" continued the
maiden. almost fearfully, "Lieutenant
Blonde has been here, and, | lear. has OBJ
tanned possession oft. Oh, how l detest
that mtn! He is a desperately deep dyed
villain and from his language means harm
to you. He is cognizant Of the fact Of
your having entered among them as spy,
and, as he fears vou as a rival, will strive
TO crush you, Even now tremble for
your safetyP'
Heed him not, Rose You are to sen
si!ive for. my safety. The danger here
cannot be greater than where l serve,
Tor at best the fortires Of war are but fckle.
But as to this band OF tories in which he
holds command, whore is their camp, for
to obtain this information l have sought
this vicinity"
"a mile from the bridge below upon
the hanks of the Mingo," replied Rose,
"but bark hear the sound of approach.
ing cavalry. 1t is Lieutenant Blonde, and
his band, dearest. fly for your life. Oh,
haste for tie love you bear me, 10 seek
your horse ere it is too latel'
Snatching kiss from the paid lips oI
the one beside him, the youth sprang for
ward and darted down the walk.
Let us now return to Lieutenant Blonde
After obtaining possession of the letter
in the manner we have seen, he determin-
ed to avail himself of the contents. He
rapidly paced his way to the camp and
there singled out from among the motley
crew a half score of bold. desperate ruff
fans, who were sufficiently in his interest
10 insure success and then instructing them
in the duty allotted TO them, impatien,ly
aW aited the hour Tor him to act. The
night succeeding lis interview with RISE
Lipdou, had scarcely obtained mastery
over the light Of the day, before he placed
himself at the head OF his little troop and
was dashing silently but rapidly toward
the mansion Of the Lindons. He had
scarce gained the bridge which passed
over the dark waters Of Mingo, in sight o.
his destination, when young and agile
man darted down the walk which led up
to the house, and attempted TO. regain bis
horse. The officer had no doubt of bis
being the one he sought, and accordingly
urged his men forward at the hight Of theiI
horses speed and succeeding in surroun
ding him ere be had time to mount.
"Sez him! capture the sPyl'' com handed
T, the Lieutenant. &, sE
But the youth whom they surrounded
was no coward. and withal no unskill
fu! hand with the sword, as more than one
of the desperadoes found to his cost. Blu
the odds were too overwhelming to make i
long doubtful as to the issue, The young
man was overpowered and wounded; fain
from the loss of blood. he was placed upor
his horse, and the covalcade galloped bacl
10 camp.
Rose Lindon had been mute but all
absorbed witness Of the scene. With th,
keenest anguish she saw the capture o
her lover, almost dsspaiting she'saw then
bear him hence. But she was one tha
SCARED above the trials that surrounded he
rather than one that sank beneath thei
weight. Instantly her resolve was taken
Calling the negro seryant, she:bade hin
prepare her horse, and'then retired TO he
apartment, where she disguised hersel
in suit Of mans attire that exactly fttet
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