Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-16
KINGS MOUNTAIN.
O BY MRS. NARY A. EWART.
CHAPTER Xxx.

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aFriendship above all ties. does bind the heart,
And faith in friendship is the noblest part
Saddle my horse and bring him round
instantly thundered Graham, as he en-
tered the piazza, booted and spurred TO,
riding. .A-..,
.sAud Jerry, bring mine also. Itappears
that must ride with you said Mr.. VIII
loughby, following him out
sYou, sir; how so p
my person is arrested. It seems that
have come under suspicion replied Mr.
Willoughby, who seemed much more calm
under the circumstances, than one would
have supposed. .,- -
sAnd Ellen?' "
sShe can get Mr.. Adams to remain with
her few days, till these unhappy matters
are settled TRUST to be able to arrange
them in that time I would advise her to
90 to them, but the place must moi. be left
unprotected, and her presence may preserve
it from ruin,'' said he, sigbing deeply.
What aposition for a young girl! Alone
and unprotected Can nothing better be
thought of ?. said Graham. .
at present, mo- said Mr.. Willoughby
sand our women are used to such trials
Mrs. Adams is as good as an army herself,
She is perfect hero, and you know Ellen
is not easily intimidated. Mr.. Adams, too
will be much help, though he will have to
take supervision of his own place, for the
same reason that mine needs protection
But my time is limited, and | have much
vet to attend to- he said, as he left him.
Davie was standing at the extreme end
of the piazza, with his arms folded, leaning
against a pillar, calm and collected. A
guard was slowly passing to and fro, on
either side of him. Graham stood for a
moment, besitating--contendiu emotions
battling in his breast. At length, with
firm step and resolute air, he approached
the place where Davie stood. zr
you can retire to little distance, said
he to the guard, as he passed him.
well, Graham said Davie, without
moving. Graham stood near him in silence,
Il hear you are to accompany me; but what
is this about Mr.. Willoughby? said Davle.
He, too, goes as aprisoner,' replied Gra'
ham, with lowering brow.
MY poor Ellen murnured Davie -
Graham started violently. Il told you this
morning, Graham, I would remind you that
the brave are ever generous. Will you lei
me do it now"
Graham did not answer, but the hitherto
flushed and angry face, became as pale as
death. Comprising his lips firmly, he
turned full fierce look on him, as he
haughtily bowed his head. Dashing the
clustering hair from his high brow, and
erecting his manly figure, Davie returned
the defiant look, challenging with his bold,
free gaze, all suspicion.
Il had hoped this morning, to give you
confidence which considered my own hon
esty required me to make, aud which be-
lieve your friendship demanded. How
was interrupted, you know. The trust
have in that friendship urges me to ask
favor, which iu other circumstances, would
hesitate to demand
He waited for an answer.
Speak said Graham, in choking voice,
tnrninp his face from him.
lam now in the power of one who will
not hesitate at any crime to work my ruin,
and though higher powers should decide
my fate, know too we'll that my partisan
mode of warfare has made me peculiarly
odious to those powers. I neither ask mol
hope for mercy said he, proudly. But
there is one on whom this will fall with
crushing power; of her I would speak
nv plishted wife-Ellen Campbell
sAnd to me- said Graham, turning fierce
" upon him. us it not enough that I have
been encouraged, been duped, led on, fool
that was, to believe a lie-but you must
insult me with the tale of your love. BY
Heaven, have been deceived long enough
It is time some atonement was made
Il do not know what you mean by atone
ment in this case, COL Graham but this |
tell you, that ere you again couple my name
with such terms as you have just used,
will, unarmed as | am, revenge the insult
on the spot, if my life, the next moment
pays the forfeit replied Davie, speaking
in the low tones habitual to him in moments
of strong passion, his fiery black eyes flash
ing and dilatiug.
Graham uttered deep curse, as drawing
his sword, be cried
Were you armed as I am, and we Oh
Won hill side alone, l would better teacf
YOU what atonement is; but your helpless
ness ties my hands and saves you from
Hold, Graham; another word and you
own sword shall chastise you,' said DAVE
springiug on him, and catching his arm II
his powerful grasp, he held it with the up
lifted sword high in the air, while with the
other he clasped him as he would child
The commotion attracted the attention o
the guards, who rushed to the place, ane
had not Graham interferred, would at once
have made an end Of Davie. But quietine
them by declaring that he had provoked the
attack, Graham again prevailed upon then
to retire. The confusion incident to this
,ove Graham time to collect his thoughts
and always acting on the impulse of th'
moment, whether right or wrong, he said
i have been passionate and insulting
Davie. Will you forgive me? l canno
ask your hand for I do not deserve it, bu
I ask YOU to forgive me. do not fear tt