Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-06-21
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minutes more 1t will be too late-dress
quickly, and come to the room opposite
TWAS evident that the Tories, impatient
at Jerry's slow motions, were about break
ing down the door, and again she called to
Major Davie to hasten. Almost instantly,
he came from his room, buokling his sword
on as he crossed the passage.
'What do you propose for me ? his dark
eyes flashing in excitement; for even as be
spoke, the sound of the opening door with
the Immediate entrance of the Tories was
distinctly heard.
Here, herep cried Ellen, catching his
arm, drawing him into the room and lock-
ing the door. THERE'S no help for 1.-THE
tree ! the tree it is your only chance
'Ah! I see,' said dhe, and glaneing out of
the window to measure the distance, he dis
covered the sentinels below. The bright
moonlight would surely discover him if he
attempted to escape, evenif the noise of the
yielding branches did not.
lit will not do,' said be, sbut I will not
be found here; !; you must not be compro-
missed -; let me out and meet the danger like
manj it will be but an imprisonment at
any rate. -. .'."
No, no. cried Ellen mildly, sthey will
kill yeu you do not know their hate against
you. Captain Hardy commands the troop
| 'And how have I exasperated him? ! do
not even know the man. -
y Il cannot tell you how cried Ellen,
wringing her hands in distress. Il can on
! ly think of saving, you,' said she, as, voices
were heard in the opposite apartment
She looked round the room in despair.
Here she cried, opening door into an
inner room, 'enter quick, quick why do you
delay? For Gods sake, Henry cried Ell.
len, almost beside herself with terror, this
is no time for pride, ....... .... > .
by Heaven, no! I will make my way,
were they backed by regiment. Icannot,
4 Miss Ellen, I cannot replied the trooper,
folding his arms calmly, though the invol-
(untary mention Of his. name quickened
every pulse; 'let them take me-, though l
regret it should be here. could not stand
being drawn like coward from such con,
cealment.' Ellen buried her face in her
hands in utter despair; there seemed no
appeal from that proud resolve, but the
knocks at her own door reused her to ac.
ton. Her resolve was at once taken, and
nobly did the high souled girl carry it out.
There was neither tremor in her voice nor
flush On her check, as she fmrly said
Henry, ask this for my sake. Do not
doom'me to maiden widowhood:'
The warm blood mantled his olive cheek,
flushing it to damask hue; an instant
more he hesitated-not longer could he re-
sist the sad entreaty of those eyes Clasp
ing her hand and murmuring, Heaven
bless you, Ellen he entered the room.
sWhat means this rude summons cried
Ellen, in answer to repeated knocks
open the door, said Ferris fercely I'VE
have no time to handy Words
This room is my chamber, sir; if you are
gentlemen, you will leave lady's privacy
undisturbed.'
I'VE respect no privacy that conceals q
rebel; open at once, or by heaven we'll
break the door down And he shook it
nearly from its hinges. 49,
Your words are as insulting as your con.
duct is dishonorable and cowardly. I will
not open to such ruhians, replied Ellen.
Then, we'll not ask your leave, Madam
replied Ferris, who seemedto be the spokes.
man of the party; and applying his giant
strength to the door, be busrt the lock from
its fastepings. Ellen wrapped her shawl
more closely around her, and standing i'm
mediately in front of the door, seemed to
forbid their entrance.
'Who are you, sir, that dares this rude
entrance she cried. what cause is it that
bids men fight against old men and helpless
women, and bids you seek the hour of mid
night for your triumph? If you seek booty,
you must look elsewhere than in maiden's
chamber for it,
I'VE seek the rebel, Davie; you've got him
hid here, and we'll settle his account first
and take the booty afterward, pretty miss
cried Ferris, coarsely. so stand one side
and let US pass
do not dare to touch me- cried Ellen,
shrinking from his rude grasp; you pass not
this threshold but over my dead body
but I demand to see your master am not
accustomed to deal with such rufians as
you,' said the uudaunted girl, who espied
Captain Hardy hanging backin the distance,
ashamed of the part he was acting.
i OWE no MASTER replied Ferris, surlily
'and if you would save yourself from what
you call insult, you had better keep a civil
tongue in your head
Capt. Hardy was not, won't cried Ellen
contemptuously, ito need a spokesman, and
if the choice he has now made is an evi-
dence of his general tastes, can well un-
derstand the disposition that leads him to
waragainst women and fly from his own SEX
Capt. Hardy is here to answer for him
SELF the Captain replied, advancing toward
her, stung by her sarcasm 'and if Miss
Campbell cannot understand the delicacy
that would have saved her from meeting an
acquaintance under such trying circum-
stances, will not attempt to explain. I
come in the discharge of duty to capture
noted rebel.against his king and country.
and I command you in the kings name to
allow me the right of search
Miss Campbell is singularly obtuse in
perceiving the delicacy that would send
such rufian as you into her chamber,
said the girl with proud contempt, pointing