The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1860-03-22

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All the rest were far on their way but
that commanded by Harry Morgan
still fingered. The miserable husband
gave no orders to move, and the men,
wondering at the delay, and every mo-
ment expecting an attack from the en-
emy, had still too much love and re-
spect for their leader, to intrude upon
the grief which had so suddenly over
powered him, and for which they could
not account. The pedlar had urged
his horses to the utmost, and painting
breathless, and covered with foam,
they at length reached the dock, Just
as Morgan, unable to bear the suspense
under which he labored, was about to
leap again on shore, and dare every
thing to encounter the villain who had
wronged him. David saw the dark
line of boats bearing away, and feared
it was to late-but one still remained
anu W dSSuIc Lli1Scli Iudt IL Uc-
longed to the Americans, he left the
females in the carriage, and with long
strides approached the wharf. Harry
instantly recognized him, even in the
uncertain light, for the gaunt uncouth
figure of the pedlar was not to be mis-
taken. A new hope sprang up in his
heart, and leaping on shore he grasped
the hand of his strange friend, with
out being able to utter syllable.
David understood him. "Now, Cap
tain put off that gloomy look-we have
but little time, and few words must
pass between us. l see you have heard
a black story, but it's all a lie, man; a
vile lie, and I'll prove it. Do you
want an answer to the letter We gave
me 2"
"Give it to me-" gasped Harry.
"Wait minute, Eve left it yonder,"
and without further explanation, he
strobe backto the carriage and returned
with his fair charges.
"Here tits, safe and sound" and
Laura sank fainting upon her husbands
BOSOM.
The honest pedlar stood by, with
tears glistening in his eyes, and his
broad chest heaving with the excite
mcnt of his feelings. But his good sense
told him it was no time to give way to
such emotions, however stake
her on board, Captain, take her on
board, she's tender lamb, and needs
gentle care. Here is one will aid We;
/ know she WILL" and turning to Alice
who stood weeping at the scene
'sHere's one Mr.. Morgan, who will ex-
plain all. You may believe her"
"There they arc, there they are"
shouted voice, " On men to the com
bat! England and King George, down
with the rebels 70 and Vernon with a
large body of men rushed down the
hill toward the ill-fated boat. Harry
bore his recovered treasure on board
the boat, and leaving her to the care of
Alice, seized his arms and telling his
men it was strife of life or death,
rushed to the encounter. A few mo-
ments more would have enabled the
little crew to escape, but now it was
too late.
Morgan and Vernon were instantly
engaged, and Thomas agreeably to the
direction of Vernon, leaped on board
the craft for the purpose of again Sc
curing the person of Laura. She had
recovered from her swoon, and sat
with clasped hands, and eyes fixed up-
on the door of the cabin where her
husband had disappeared. The villain
rushed towards her, but stopped as if
paralyzed, "Alice % he exclaimed,
"Alice Edwards, can that be you ?"
"Mr. Clarke are you then armed
against your rcountry? andmore than all
against your benefactor one who has
been the greatest, the only real friend
you ever had ?"
"My friend Alice! he who lured you
from me, and has been the bane and
curse of my life"
He he entice me to evil wretch,
how you have wronged hint was he
who warned me against the arts of the
man who has ruined me, who under
pretence Of honorable love lured' me
from my home, but whose wife I firmly
believe in the face of heaven / am,
though he denies it now"
"His name, asked Clarke seizing
her delicate wrist with vice like grip
that caused her to utter cry of pain.
"Vernon-Captain Vernon and a
greater villain does not live" Dash
ing away the hand of the girl, Clarke
rushed from the boat. Harry was fast
yielding to the numerous enemies
around him, the sword of Vernon was
raised to kill his defenceless victim,
when like tiger, Clarke sprang at his
throat, not a word did he utter, but as