White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-05-12

/ VI MI iatHSi hau hept MIN neutral NTH
to, and Emily was unwilling to compro
mise him now, and, by so doing, endan
ger his life. Every other consideration
connected with her situation also passe,
rapidly before her. In few minutes he
plan was resolved on; and it was one tina
called for all her energy and high resolv
to execute.
Emily, however, was a woman to shrinl
at no common obstacles in the cause o
those she loved. And fervently, av ! will
her whole heart, she loved the gallant an,
courageous Captain Elwyn. They hat
been acquainted from childhood, the fathe
of Captain Elwyn having resided on
plantation contiguous to that of Mr.. New
ton. On the breaking out of the war o
Independence, the young man had entered
the American army, and his father dyins
shortly before the fall of Charleston
Capt. Elwyn's estate had since been con
seated by the royal government. Emily
had been long secretly engaged to tn,
active young partisan, but her father
though he had consented to the betrothal
had refused to assent to the nuptials unit
the termination of the war.
Such was the condition of the circum.
stances when this note was put into En-.
ilv's hands. The missive was written BY
one of the troop of mounted volunteers
which Elwyn had raised on his own re-
sponsibility, after the fall of Charleston
In hasty words the note informed her that,
on the preceding evening. detachment Of
their force had been assaulted by superior
numbers, most of them slain, and their
leader made prisoner. The writer had
with difficulty escaped. He had fingered
long enough in the vicinity of the enemy s
post, whittier Captain Elwyn had been
carried, to learn that the young officer,
after a hasty examination, had been or
dered to be hung as traitor, on the en-
suing day. Lost to all hope, he had sud
denly thought of Miss Newton, whose
betrothal to his leader, he was one of the
few cognizaHt of. and had written and
delivered this note, after which he had
made the best of his way ont of the per-
ilous neighbOrhoOd.
johnson" she said, looking up, ''you
did right in not alarming my parents.
Say nothing to them of this. But go
quietly and saddle two horseshoe for
me, and one for yourself Come for me
at nine o'clock, by which time my parents
will have retired. l am going over to
the British post"
The old butler looked up in surprise.
Every trace of paleness had vanished
from the cheek of his mistress and in
her brilliant eye and heightened color
shove forth decision and energy.
When Emily found herself alone in her
chamber, however, her composure again
deserted her, and she burst into food of
tears. All the perils of the expedition
rose before her. The world might say
harsh things of maiden who thus, in the
dead of night. would ride forth on such
an errand. Besides, it was a two hours
journey to the British post, and when she
arrived there it might be too late to see
the commanding officer. She knew not
for what hour the following morning the
execution was fxei, but if she did not
see the British commander that night, she
feared she would fail to obtain an inter
view in the morning. Yet she dared not
set forth sooner, lest her parents should
discover her intention, and interpose their
authority. Thus, this noble and heroic
girl was the prey of harassing emotions
But religion in that hour of anguish, came
to her aid, and kneeling by her bedside,
she prayed fervently for strength on high.
She was still at prayer when the old but
Ter came to announce to her that all was
ready.
1t was approaching midnight when
Emily and her attendant rode into the
little Village of -. The lights in the
inn proved that some of the villagers were
vet abroad. Shrouding her face in her
veil, Emily waited, with a palpitating
heart, while her companion inquired for
the quarters of the commanding officer.
They were at the inn itself; the officer
was waiting in his room and sending up
word that lady wished to see him, En-
ily was soon ushered into his presence.
Her limbs almost refused her support, as
leaning on the old buffers arm, she ap-
preached the door of the parlor where the
interview was to take place.
''Miss Newton p exclaimed familiar
voice in strong surprise as she entered
while the occupant of the room hastily
rose to hand her chair. "This is an
unexpected honor" and his eyes sparkled
with pleasure.
Colonel Thorne - exclaimed Emily,
in no less surprised tone; for in the
commanding officer she recognized re-
iected admirer, nor did the discovery calm
her agitation or lessen her fears.
81 beg you to be seated" said he, with
loyer-like Difference, "pray, has anything
happened to Mr.. Newton? Your coming
alarms me. But rely on my aid to do
anything you ask"
These encouraging words partially al
layed Emily's fears, yet she felt strong
repugnance to ask a rejected lover Tor the
life Of Captain Elwyn. For a moment,
therefore, she shrank from her task. But.
seeing that Colonel Thorne still kept ST.
lence, she remembered all that hung on
her interview, and gathered boldness to
speak.
Nothing has happened to Mr.. Newton.
All is well at the Park. But we have Just
heard that an old and esteemed neighbor
has been made a prisoner, and is to die