The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-11-02
was.enveloped in deep darkness.

shaking voice.
Indeed Some Of the pickets have
found us out, suppose, but whether
friends or foes remains to be seen. II is
as likely to be one rs the other, for we
IL was scarcely prudent to remain here
just now, and must have been crazy
not to remember that before
Again the raps fell upon the door.
What shall we do. husband z inqur-
ed Mrs. Kenton, anxiously.
Face them, be they friends or foes I"
rejoned the patriot, sternly, at the same
moment resolu,ely taking up his gun
i tread the soil OF my native Iand-am
arrayed in an honest and righteous cause,
and have no reason to fear any man on
earth and, as the Lord Iveth. do mott
Yes, yes, husband but will it be pru
dent 2 demanded his wife, excitedIy.
Mr. kenton did not reply, for the words
Of his wife recalled him to a fuller sense
Of his danger.
'For my sake, husband-for the sake
of our child I! and Mrs Ken;on clasped
her hands before her husband-'io not
he rash. IL these are English soldiers at
our door, there NAV bc number Of them
and then capture, At least would be GER.
tain.
But what course is left rue Z demand.
ed Mr.. kentOn. anylously.
Hide yourself till they go away re.
sponle his wife eagerly.
Where that thes may no, search 2
l'!l find place, il yoa will only con.
sent
A d it should consc:t what will he.
come of you and Martyr demanded the
patriot.
The Lord will take care of us husband
and we will trust IN him y responded his
wife, with nervous anxiety.
Mr.. kenton still hesi,ated. lie knew
not what to do.
Besides, husband. you will be near to
aid us il any danger threatens !! added
the painfully anxious woman.
But for the sake Of your family, till
then hide yourself.
The patriot gave way, for he could not
but acknowledge the j"stness of his wies
position.
I'll bide me by your wishes. wife. he
said reluctantly, though it goes aga'ns,
my nature 10 hide away like skulking
criminal
oh think not Of that. but only think
Of what is for the best" " responded NJ :.
kenton earnestly.
All this conversation had been carried
on quickly, only consuming few mn
utes time Meanwhile, the person or per.
sons out side had been hammering away
AT the door in the most impatient mani
ner
In the back room or sleeping apart
ment, there WAS large closet, Of clothes
press, IN which the mother and daughter
Kept their wearing apparel. The clothes.
Il course, hung suspended from nails and
bv little arrangement Of :he articles
MS. kenton was SO well concealed behind
them that no one would have detected his
hiding place without n peculiar examina-
ton. With a swelling bosom the high
hearted patriot followed the directions OF
his anxious wife. To be prepared for any
emergency, however, lie KEEP: his gun 10y
his side.
At length the door Of the closet was
closed, Mrs kenton aud her daughter
the latter following the directions of
the form then divested themselves OF
portion Of their clothing, so as TO make il
appear tina; they had just gotten out OF
bed.
TO accomplish all this the candle had
to he lighted, but the glare had been con-
siderably deadencd by placing a tin pan
over ii. The door between :he rooms
had also been closed, and every precau
ton taken TO prevent discovery.
But, mother, these NAV be friends at
the door after all = said the daughter,
Meantime.
1t may be so. my child was Mrs.
kenton's reply but in such times as
these it is we'll enough TO be always pre-
pared Tor the worst. At this time, espe
cisIIy, with the British so near US. We
cannot be too cautious. But now. let us
see who knocks
Rap rap rap fell upon their ears.
Mrs. Kenton took up the candle, aud
followed by her dsughter, repaired TO the
front apartment.
'Who knocks 7 she demanded, stop
ping about the centre Of the room.
Open the door AID you'll see + was the
coarse and insoent answer
1T is late fnr unprotected females to
open their house = rejoned Mrs Kenton.
Open the door, or well batter il down.
was the savage response.
In moment. gentlemen
BE quick, II you'd save your head y
Mrs Ken'on's hand WAS upon the bar
when her daughter exclaimed.
These are British, molher!'
'Yesr
God help US
'Amen
Must we let them in, motheri'
You see, my child. we must
Open the door there ~ss shouted
from the outside. accompanied by sue
cession OF heavv Taps.
Mrs Kenion took down the bar, and
the next moment the room WAS swarming