Smyrna times., 1859-04-21
WHOLE NO., 421.

loud shout arose from without. The Tories
were exulting in their success
what must be done 2 asked Paul, in an
agony of anxiety.
I'VE can do two things replied Hu,ter.-
Neman here and be burnt, or rush out and be
shot
'We'l neither be burnt nor shot! . retorted
PodlJah, sI"nIly. Pm bound to live as long as
uppers and unders III hold together. | aia'&
to knock under in the mornin' O. my days, by
gum | know that all flesh is grass, but I
don't want my grass cut while IT'S so green.-
III hold on to existence TO the last grasp, I
swow! Tom tlulter, I'm goin' TO cut Jest about
my blgneSs and the bIgness of one O. these
gals through the 'tarnal Tories, leete quicker
than you ca load load o. hay when there's
thunder shower c0min' up like a race.horse!'
LaurclwOod House shook with the violence
ofthe devouring fame which had eaten through
the ROOF and now enveloped tile and rafler.-
While the group looked up in alarm, a red
sword OF flame was thrust down through the
ceiling.
1T is the flaming sword it waves us from
our Paradise ! cried Jessie.
May SAID Paul, lmprcssvely, some of US
may be going 10 an eternal Paradise
The fire above growed angrily in answer,
and the black smoke curled into the room like
Let each man see that his weapon is loaded.
Take care gals! Stand back as far a you can
from the fame and smoke. There's a burnin'
cInder on your dress, NJ iss Ruth-it blazess'
1T is out said Podlja composedly, smother.
ing the inciplent glow with his great hand.
I'VE must rush out two abreast said Hut
ter. 'POdljah and | will 60 first. Hazcl-
hurst. you aud Blnko keep near the ladies'
Bllnko, be brave, and use those large arms of
yours to some purpose. Give 'em the contents
of the bunderbuss in the face and eyes, then
club 1t and break their heads
Yes, mars'r Tom. This chile know what he
bout. Habbent to'git dat hangin', yit. Thought
Is done for dat time. Oh, golly didn't it hurt
when dey run me up TO the limb 'Peared to
stop my breff like. You stood by me, mars'r
Tom, and III stand by you. Loi' won't make
dis ole btunderbuss spoke to 'cm, de minute /
hab chance to obsquintfy cross de sightsf
The parties were now driven 10 the remotest
corner of the room by their new and irresistible
enemy, which was gathering strength and
herceness with frighttul rapldlty. Hutter un-
fastened the door, and the fresh access of the
air gave additional lervOr TO the conhagration.
lie stood moment alone in the outpOuring
smoke, but not shot was fired from the con-
cealed and watching foe
There is no help for it, added Tom. We
must try it now or never Podijah :!
AT your side : responded the Yankee, who
exposed hmself to danger as if he had been ac-
customed to it from childhood.
The walls shook with the vehemence of the
fire, aud there was a warning creak and groan
among the crumbiing josts and trembling raft
ers.
The roof will fall in a mon ent!' cried Ha.
zelhurst. ave are ready. Quick. Hulter.
quick!
The heart Of Tom swelled with courage and
resolution; his form dllated; his muscles quiv-
cred for the contest.
TO the right, trIends-to the right! Keep
under the smoke as much as you eau and stoep
as you go"
They gided unmolested TO the end of the
dwelling.
Now for the shrubbery in the direction of
Laurel Swamp!' whispered Iutler.
"A crisis approaches. Dear young ladies', be
brave admonIshed Paul, whose steady bearing
and flashing eyes told that he was ready to do
battle for the fair beings under his protection.
Now for dash-fasl, taster-stop-give as
small a mark to the enemy as possible =
When two three rods from the burning
building. the flames shot up with increased
brillancy, throwing a strong glare upon the
tugItIves. A dozen men sprang from the grass
and foliage TO dispute their progress.
Stop shouted voice that was starlliuplv
familiar to Jessie Burnside
Down : thundered Hulter. spriuging toward
him with fierce bound, and aiming blow at
his head tn his rifle. Vantasse staggered
and fell upon one knee. The tail Yankee
pressed to the side of Huuer aud the Tory fell
crushed al his feet.
Lave at you. you 'tarnal critters Podiah
Makepeace didn't come out here for noihin'.-
Come on-a dozen of ye at eGce! Theresa
score Of earthquakes shut up in my bones!'
Shoot down the rebels-shoot EN- down.
cried Vantassle, over whose PROSTATE form four
stout fellows were contending.
Bnko discharged his blunderbuss, and the
scattering storm OF bnckshot wounded several.
Seize the gals seize the gals : shouted
Langtord.
I'm with you! ! exclaimed Nat Herrick, and
both approached the terror-s,ricken girls.
'Oh, Paul, save US from those wretchesr =
shreked Judith.
Here's for you, Mister! said Herrick, level
ing a pistol at Paul. A bullet whstled clese
to the young mans face, who, putting himself
between the young ladies and The villains, held
them at bay. HIS person was the target for
dozen furious blows, with surprising adroitness,
he turned aside and batlicd
The four men were now engaged in an nn-
equal conflict.
Fly to the swamp, girls, while we keep the
miscreants in check! admonished IIazelhurst.
The maidens like frightened deer, bu,
their defenders had the modification TO see two
) Tories in pursuit of them without being able 10
90 TO their assistance. Overpowered by num-
bers they gave ground, but inch by inch. They
! were bruised and bleeding they began TO de-
r spar.
Take 'em alive, boys; take 'em alive, thai
+; we may have the pleasure OF hangin' 'em |!
V shouted Vantassle.
; A single rifle shot rang sharp and deadl.
through the air. A Tory, who was pressing
j. hard upon Hutter threw up his arms and fel
1. dead al the feet of his comrades. a
sHounds of hellr cried lhunderous voice
I. You 1--we blood and slaughter and carnage
n you shall have it!'
Q. An athletic man, with black patch over hi