Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-08-02
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er tell of that atrocious attempt on your life
I'll have him answer for it yet
ooh! that is nothing said Davie, lightly
Il suppose he Thought it all fair in war
And he was here last night?
yes, and Tam somewhat surprised Il
see you venture here just at this time
sFor fear of Tarleton, Ell? Oh I CLAIM
more friends in the country than he cau
besides knowing every foot of the grount
about. I could entangle him in the by
paths, and then take the main road to tn
camp while he was extricating himself.
Il DO think, Henry said Mr.. Willough
by, you ran a great risk in coming her
tonight. Think of the imminency of you
peril before -, -.
Il do think of it, said Davie, gravely
i am not so fool-hardy as you suppose; bu
I am on my way to Green with dispatches
Morgan had not quite prepared them, SO
begged a few hours for you, and Sewer viii
be on with them tomorrow
sAnd you leave US in the morning?' said
Mr.. Willoughby, with more interest tina.
he had yet manifested.
yes, I must be off; ; CORVALLIS is growing
uneasy at our many depredations, and We
anticipate the pleasure Of hearing from hin
shortly. I would be back to assist in the
warm welcome with which we hope to greet
him. r-.....='-- -. : r. 8 .--..
sAnd you intend to stand fight p said
Mr.. Willoughby. Davie smiled.
sWe'll be apt to defend ourselves, sir. .
But their superior numbers, their dis
cipline-for I understand they have twelve
hundred regulars-will not this intimidate
you p
MY boys would not understand you, sir,
and their major is just as obtuse. We
know no such word as intimidation, replied
Dayie, proudly. But when do you act on
your exchange, Graham?'
4 do not know replied he, coloriug.
Il suppose 1 should do it Immediately, but
my arm is rather stiff yet.
you must not think of it, Graham. We
cannot give you up said Mr.. Willoughby
You might be weary Of my prolonged
visit, sir, and duty's calls should not be uu
answered. said Graham hesitatingly.
NAY then, Ellen must plead with me,
said Mr.. Willoughby. Perhaps her per
suasions will have more influence
Il doubt if Miss Ellen would think i
worthy of her pleadings,' he replied bitter
ly.
sAnd I know to the contrary said Mr.
Willoughby, emphatically. ...
Here is Miss Ellen herself, to decide
the vexed question: said Davie, as she en-
tered the room and advancing to meet her
he took her hand and led her to a seat. d,
sAud what Gordian knot do you expec
me to unravel p said Ellen, looking up a
Davie, who leant upon the back of he
chair.
Graham started as he looked up at her
What metamorphosis had thus changed her
who had so lately been the pale and silen
girl, to the radiant beauty before him
She was attired in pale blue silk dress
which contrasted admirably with the clea,
white skin, so transparent as to show tn
delicate tracery of the veins beneath. Th
soft peachy tingeo of her cheek, flushed ant
faded with every emotion. Her dark blu
eyes seemed swimming in sea of .liquit
tenderness, and ever and anon, the heav,
lashes dropped as if, unable to bear thei
sweet burden. Smiles, like cupids, played
around her arching lips, and the di'nple
merrily chased each other in glaucing flight
The square bodice was laced over ricl
lace stomacher, which but partially conceal
ed the swelling bust, heaving in rapid res
pirations, tremulous in bounding JOY.
what Gordian knot do you expect n
to unravel?
Her eyes dropped, and the rose on he
cheek tinged to damask hue, ere Davie re
Piled:
sGraham is to leave you. What induce
ment will you offer for his remaining"
She started as she heard it this was Joy
full news, but courtesy as we'll as the kind
ness of her nature, forbade her woundin
him.
IF the inducements are to be otfere
against the calls of duty, far be it from m
to counsel against his interest," she replied
There was no flush now, no dimpling smile
as calmly and coldly her eye met his.
He laughed bitterly. i told you SO, Nj
Willoughby. My departure shall NEE
with neither opposition nor regret
May said she, with great sweetness
IDOL not fill the Office of true trlendshl
when 1 counsel and encourage you in tn
pursuit of honor? Would I not be re
creaut to that trust, did l not assist you /
the discharge of the duty%
'And you would bid MIN go, to fgt
against the cause you have espouscd " sal
Mr.. Willoughby, reproachfully.
That cause is lis honor said Eller
gently.
But ladies of old persuaded men to whs
they considered truth and justice, and the
armed their knights to higher ACHE,
ments,' replied Mr.. Willoughby, anxior
that Ellen should be interested in pleadin
with Graham.
NAY, uncle, you mistake; the knigl
adventurer must himself weigh the justi'
and danger of the cause, and it would i'll b