M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1860-03-29

man on earth; and, as the Lord livpth, u
do not" -..T 4.-q 81
Eyes, yes, husband, but will il be
Eprudent-,willit it be prudentap demand.
ed his wife, excitedly. ban Ira,)
Mr., Kenton did not reply, for the
words Of his wife RECALLED him to a
fuller sense of his danger. .l ps.
"For my sake, husband--fo the
sake OF onr child!" and Mrs. Keuton
clasped her hands before her husband
--"do not be rash, lfthese aye Eug-
lieh soldiers at our door, there may be
a number Of them, and then capture,
at least, would be certain tp}ag ,elg =.
But what other course is left metz
demanded MIR. Kentop, snxiously 1.T
slide yourself till they 60 away"
responded his wife, eagerly.
Where that they mag not searchlp
-""Ill find a place, if you win only
consent y'. l...'. I.,.Il
"HAnd if should consent, what will
become OF you and Mattyl' ,,sr s..
'"The Lord will take care of us,
husband, and we will trust in him."
responded his wife with nervous anx,
iety; y;7g.l-.., ..a.aasl .raae -g
Mr. Kenton still hesitated. He
knew not what to do. , .n.
Besides, husband, you will be near
to aid us, if any danger; threatens.
But" added she, "for the sake of
your family, till then hide yourself"
he patriot gave way, for he could
not help acknowledging the business
ofhis wiie's position: -, u'l -
"rll bide by your wishes, wife," he.
said reluctantly, ,though it goes
against my nature to hide away like
a skulking criminal" ".r., 8gN ...a
20! think not of that, but only
think, of what is for the best" respon |
Ged Mrs. Kentpn. ,44 .ro.r5l.1
All this versation was carried
on, quickly, only consuming q few
moments time. Meanwhile the per-
son or persons at the door had been
hammuring away in the most impa-
tient manner.i ni r,faf uav a-a't
In the backroom, or sleeping apart
ment, there was a large closet, or
clothes press, in which the mother and
daughter kept the wearing apparel -
The clothes, Of course, hung suspend.
cd from nails, and by a little arrange
ment of the articles, Mr.. Kenton was
80 well concealed behind them that no
one wonld have detected his hiding,
place without a particular examina-
.tion. With a swelling bosom the
high hearted patriot followed the di.
rections of his anxious wife. To be |
prepared for any emergency, however,
he kept lis gun by his side. .I .rE
A. length the door Of the closet was
closed. Mrs. Kenton and her daugh-
ter-the latter following the directions
OF the former, then divested them
selves Of their clothing, so as to make
| it appear that they had just got
ten out Of bed. ..a 81 gHf .n .a#
To accom- plish this the candle had
to be lighted, but the glare had been
considerably deadenedg by placing
tin pan over it. The door between
the rooms had been almost closed, and
every precaution taken 10 prevent dis.
cDvery. ,.-,9hG
? Shut mother, tliese may be friends
at the door after oil, /" said the daugh-
ter. i. i,lml. aNt lid anIa.1trI
| sit may be so, my child, but in such
times as,these it is well enough TO be
always prepared for the worst AT
this time especially, with the British.
so near us, we cannot betoo cautious.
But now let us see who knocks" '.. |
Rap! rap! rap! rap! fell upon their
Mrs. Kenton took up the tist1le,
and followed ny her daughter, repair
ed to the. front apartment, -' 'hi n.0
! "WbO knocks!n she demanded stop.
| ping about the centre of the room. .l'
."Open the door and you'll see" was
the coarse and insolent answer. ma sh
SIT is late for unprotected females
10 open their spoSe," rejoiued Mrs.
Kentcn. ..&'ui .. .'H
/
"Open the door or we'll batter it
down." was the savage response.
''In a moment, gentlemen" . s''
"Be quick, it you would save your
lheadl" 'gaHU..I fs..aas" "9io1 Aa' p
l"These are British, mother2' @ b..
/ "Yes." or .uEs .gs .
fGod help usl" .Ge. E... ...
/ "Amen!" 4 a..d.Igl. a
"MGst we let them in, motherV
"You see, my child. we mqst."r D.
I HOpentbe door, tllere!n was shout
ed outside, accompanied by a success
sion of heavy blows. sl,sil0 5'r'1 u.
/ Mrs. Kenton'itook down the bar,
and the next momentuthe room was
swarming with English soldiers. gt
s'Youhad better keep us waiting
allinight, y wrathfully cried the chiet
| officer n eserCeant TO Mrs Kenf6n