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


"Away P' said the prisoner, as the SOL
der, advancing, would have taken the
insensible form from the prisoner. 81
will bear her myself to the door, and COM
NIT her to her servants care. Oh ! EN-
lily, do we part forever? Ha what is
that % he suddenly exclaimed, stopping
quickly.
The soldier, too, stopped. A shot rung
across the night, then another, then a
third and in rapid SUGGESTIONS followed
shouts, the clash Of ssbreS, with huzzas,
and all The tumult Of life and death
struggle. The conflict, whatever 1t was
about, was close at hand.
"Huzza-we have them-down with
the British murderers-liberty or death %
These were the words that, pronounced
within few feet of the prisoner, appar-
emily by voice outside the inn, thrilled
through the heart of Captain Elwyn, and
made the inanimate burden on his bosom,
family open her eyes. The soldier darted
into the passage, forgetting to close the
door; while sounds of hurrying footsteps
were heard from the upper rooms. Could
the post have been surprised? Captain
Elwyn would have lain down his precious
burden and availed himself of the door
to inquire but his still half inanimate
charge chung to him, and he shrank from
exposing her to chance shot, by rushing
out into the melee. He did not have long
to wait, however the uproar deepened
every minute, and grew nearer. At length,
there was a sound like the crashing of a
door, and rush was made into the pas
sage leading to his cell
"Huzza the days our own !" shout
ed a manly voice, in great excitement,
and Capt. Elwyn recognized the tone Of
the faithful trooper, who had apprised
Miss Newton of his capture. "Marion,
forever-the swamp fox agin the British
Lion, any day Huzzal How are you,
Captin ? You're all safe, and the inemy
cryin' for quarter" and seizing his lead
er's hand, the honest fellow shook it in a
frenzy of delight; at the same. time jerk
ing his cap from his head, he whirled it
to the ceiling.
The uproar without suddenly ceased |;
but was transferred to the prisoners cell.
A dozen sturdy yeomanry rushed in and
seized Elwyn's hand (; some of these, he
seemed to know, others were strangers to
him, though he recognized their uniform,
which was that of Marion's men. The
whole passed soquickly, that the intruders
had not time to pecceive Emily, whom
Captain Elwyn still partially supported,
though now fully restored to conscious
ness, she shrank blushing behind him.
At length, small swsrthy man appeared,
for whom all made way. He eagerly
seized the prisoners hand.
"God bless you, General Marion, said
Captain Elwyn, in deep emotion. al
owe you my life"
"Say nothing of it. We happened to
meet your brave fellow there, and came
thither as fast as spurs could bring us.
The post was surprised beautifully. tho
Colonel Thorne made desperate resist
ance, and died sword in hand. But, all !!
Miss Newton" said he, suddenly recog
nizing our heroine, and, compromising
the situation Of affairs at a glance, he
said, turning to his followers, "But come,
nv brave boys. let us, now that we have
freed Captain Elwyn, see that our victory
is secure. and then prepare to be of-for
the news of this surprise will bring hive
of these English bees about our ears, if
we stay here till day-break.
ri His men hastily obeyed their beloved
leaders order. when Gen. Marion, whis
pering to Captain Elwyn to lead Miss
Newton to a more private room, followed
them,
Shall we attempt to paint the emotions
that swelled in Emily's bosom. when she
found herself again alone with her be-
trothed, no longer under the sentence of
death, but free? The first movement of
the lovers, when they had closed the door
of the little parlor. whittier Captain Ell
wyn led Emily. was to kneel down and
return thanks for his deliverance. Not
till that moment did Emily understand
the mingling of hope and resignation
which had followed the prayer in the
prison cell I; but now she knew it was
prophetic CLEAN Of her present happiness,
mercifully sent to cheer her soul.
1t was many months after that eyentful
night when horseman, covered with
dust, arrived at Mr.. Newton's door. Dis
mounting. he hurried to the parlor, with
out waiting to be announced. Emily was
the FIRST to see him.
"Henry," she exclaimed, springing to-
wards him. Father, mother, here is
Captain Elwyn-"
Returned to claim his bride" he said,
continuing her sentence and extending his
hand to Mr.. Newton. "Cornwallis has
surrendered to w ashington. at Yorktown,
and peace is now secure. Ny country no
longer needs my aid: and hereafter l shall
turn my sword into a reaping hook
shall / now claim your daughter, Mr..
Newton 90 70. el
"God bless you % said the old man.
joining their hands. ''This day ! have
long prayed for-when my country should
be free, and Emily have protector. i
can say with Simeon, Lord, now lettest
thou thy servant depart in peace"
And Emily and Captain Elwyn were
married [; and lived long and happily.
After the close of the war, Gen. Marion
visited them, and many pleasant day
was spent by the General and Captain
Elwyn. in lighting their battles Ger
again."