Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1860-12-01

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There was one, however, as might bav
been expected, in whom the heart Of the big
minded Edna could turn with full confidence
That person was Ellis Danforth--a privat
in the Federal army, under Gen. Putnam.
Ellis, by bis upright department and brt
very, had obtained the good opinion OF b
general, and the confidence Of bis fellow so
diers. He was generous, kind, courteous an
condescendius yet resolute and determine
when in pursuit Of right, ard exhibited wi
and fxedness of purpose of more thu
ordinary capacity.
Forty.eigbt hours preceding the intervie,
between Henry and Edna, Ellis, having bee
intrssted with the important duty of spyiD
out the movements of the British garrison a
Brunswick, was detected and captured. Tb
appalling news fell heavily upon Edna's heart
and we'll nigh crushed it beneath the over
whelming grief.
The young man Henry Rausford-wh,
held the oolloquy with Edna, was her owl
cousin. Five years before this period, be wa
a suitor for ber hand and had been most de
termined in his endeavors to win her heart
She, however, had never encouraged him
and supposed that be had long since relin
qushed oil claims ss lover, and abe hat
even taken him into her confidence to Ger
tain extent.
He was a captain in the American army
and very intimate with General Putnam, who
looked upon the young officer as brave
honorable man.
Edna, being anxious to secure the aid o.
the commander in rescuing her lover from the
British, bad, perhaps, opened ter heart too
freely to her cousin yet she had never ques.
toned bis faith, nor doubted bis professions
OF friendship, until that evening, and the fact
that he still entertained such feelings, had
chilled her heart to the very core, causing her
to start back with mute astonishment.
CHAPTER II.
We now turn back to the time when Ellis
Danforth took bis leave OF General Putnam,
and started on the hazardous undertaking o!
reconnotering the British Camp. The move.
nent would necessarily be attended with
great peril, and there was not man in the
American garrison better qualified for the
mission than young Danforth, nor one in
whom General Putnam would have placed
more confidence.
Ellis Danforth had received careful instruc.
tions in the course which he was to pursue
and with fsttering prospects of success, be
passed the outer sentry on his way toward
Brunswick.
He bad not, however, proceeded two hun.
dred rods from the sentry post when three
men sprang suddenly upon him from an am.
bush. and before he could give the alarm he
was firmly bound, gagged and blindfolded. In
this manner he was conducted, not toward
the British camp, nor toward the A merican,
but hurried OF in q northesly direction.
AS they we're moving away from the scene
OF capture, hunchbacked individual rose IN.
from behind q bush near by, and followed
cautiously after them.
At distance Of three miles north from
Princeton was an old castle residence, to
which young Danforth was conducted, and
there placed in a cell, after which his captors
toward the American camp, followed
closely by the hunchbacb.
We will now return to Edna in the wing
room of the "Willow Cottage"
81 may as we'll tell you now, as at any future
period" observed Henry, the moment he had
recovered his self possession, subsequent to
Edns's exclamation Of surprise, that my
heart is fully set upon obtaining you as my
wife. This has been the sole purpose OF my
life for the past FIVE years, and cannot give
you up-l cannot see you another's."
For an instant there was o slight curl OF
on Edna's finely turned lips, and q
deep crimson tinged her cheek but in mo.
ment the sentiment subsidized, and she replied
Henry, years ago you sought this object,
and was made acquainted with my feelings on
the subject. then told you plainly aud de.
cidedly. that could not. or would not, become
yonr wife. Henry, you have deceived me
While l was opening my heart to you as a
brother you was secretly plotting my ruin.
Hereafter, ] wish to have no acquaintance
with you. do not wish to have you intrude
upon my privacy. Leave me now Leave
me instantly |"
"You are mistaken, cousin Edna" he re.
piled, with cold, insolent sneer. IL shall
not 60 until you accompany me and you
must do that Immediately. | have come at
this time for that express purpose. My car.
rlage is waiting at the corner above SO be as
expeditions as possible"
Henry, for shame to insult your friend, or
1t least one who has been your friend
Leave me, or will ring for assistance"
You are alone. There is not one living
'oul in the house, except you and me. l
rave planned this myself, and it is the result
'f months OF study. All things are now
esdy, SO prepare yourself as soon as posi-.
de-"
II will not go !" she replied, sternly. II
believe that you have asserted falsehood, for
ny father was 10 the room not more than two
hours sgo;" and she sprang to the bell cord.
Her movements were SO nervous that the
cord parted, and she could distinctly hear the
Jingle OF the bell.
A moment Of painful silence epsued, when
10 said
81 told you that you were alone, but you
would not believe me. i"
Atthat moment heavy footsteps were heard
approaching along the hall. and moment
hereafter the hunchback stood in the apart.
neDt. His loose mantle. bis white hair and
beard, aud his drawn sword. which he used
Is cane, rendered him an interesting object.
What business have you here, old beg
gar J" exclaimed Henry. with q menscing
gesture, at the same time drawing his sword.
81 may ask tho same of you! !" rstorted the
lunchback, bestowiog o withering look upon
,be young captain.
20, save me |" cried Edna, springing to
he side OF the old man. Save me from the
insults Of this foul, wicked man."
There is the door," hissed the foiled vii.
ain, pointing with bis sword toward the pas.
sage, which had been left open "snd unless
you leave the house instantly, l will hurl
FOUR carcass into the street. Co."
The hunchback gave two heavy stamps with
his foot on the floor, when Immediately file
of soldiers. headed by a young man in the
'nlform oil captain, came into the apart
nent.
ELLIS o. Ellis |" exclaimed Edna. and
he next moment she was casped iu the arms
u the young captain who had Just entered