Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-07-26
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Hardy bit his lip in cbagrin, and turn
ing to Ellen with what suavity of manner
he might command, said:
1T has been sometime since We have had
the pleasure of meeting
She did not think it necessary to reply,
save by the slightest inclination.
Il fear you will be disposed to quarrel
with me, Miss Ellen, for robbing you Of q
guest, whom I have no doubt, has proved
very entertaining.'
81 can relieve you on that score,' said
Graham: who had rapidly scanned his dis
patches. Miss Campbell (laying stress
on the name) 'does not condesceud to such
pastimes as quarrelling; or, if she did,
doubtless she would seek worthier subject
and excuse me-a nobler adversary
Ellen's quick glance thanked him far
more gratefully than words could possibly
have done.
Nevertheless, know that Miss Camp
bell can take q much more active part in
such matter, than you suppose possible,
replied Hardy, maliciously.
Ellen looked up imploriugly.
Il must take it there was worthier sub
ject, as the adversary in the case was the
same, he continued, with coarse laugh
Capt. Hardy, I beg you will not refer tc
scenes, which, for the sake of all parties
had better be forgotten said Mr.. Willough
by, in trembling for Elen's cherished Sc
cret.
Certainly he replied, in affected aston
ishmeut. Il had no idea Miss Campbell
would be so affected by an incident, tina
for her sake, am thankful, ended so hap
ply And he bent curious gaze upor
her blushing face.
i have no doubt Miss Campbell will be
obliged to US all, if we could find othe,
themes for discourse, said Graham, wht
could not understand the illusions, but see
ing they were painful to Ellen, continued
Miss Ellen, there are some prints in the
other room for your inspection. ALLOW
me- and extending his hand with grace
full courtesy, he conducted her 70 the mex
room.
How her heart cleaned toward him fol
this tender watchfulness! Looking up ir
his face with glistening eyes, she whisper
ed Brother He shook his head mournful
ly.
1T will not satisfy. l can never call yor
Sister, again. and pressing his lips tc
her hand, he returned to Hardy.
Where is CORVALLIS, now, sir p he ask
ed
Moving up to Kings Mountain
sAh why is tbat?'
Going to pen Morgan, who has grown
too audacious Of late,' said Hardy.
but how does he expect to do that p
Morgan is over here to the west
oh, he has sent Tarleton to drive him
up; and you know it does not take long fol
him to execute business
They want to prevent his escaping,
suppose. As he flies from Tarleton, Corn
wallis will be down on him.
Exactly so, and we will make Kings
Mountain the scene of another drama, with
another finale laughed Hardy.
May not Morgan stand fght?' SAID
Mr.. Willoughby.
Scarcely, with Tarleton's superiority Of
numbers, in the proportion of five to four
and particularly of his cavalry, standing
three to one,' said Hardy.
What force has Tarleton p said Graham
Twelve hundred regulars, and five hun
dred of them are his legion that carries
terror and conquest to every quarter Nor
gan will have to use light heels to escape
him.
Did CORVALLIS give you any private ir'
structions for me p said Graham, who had
evidently been very uneasy since reading
his dispatches.
None, said Hardy.
is the country pretty quiet now ? said
Graham, seeming much relieved by the
answer.
Quiet for u.s. replied Hardy. Cornwall
lis and Tarelton make it no risk for US to ride
about. I could not have ventured so neal
the rebel camp alone, were they not pro
tecting me.
1T is as well to respect the prejudices Of
those whose guests we are,' said Graham in
low tone.
Hardy elevated his brows, his coarse
mind scarcely mprehending the delicate
reproof.
Il was not aware of offending any preju.
dices,' said he, 'and if rebel is too rough a
word, why III call them cursed traitors,
said he, with fierce oath.
Graham colored, and rising said:
Il will at once reply to my Lord, and not
detain you, sir
You may write if you please, Colonel.
I'll not leave before morning
Graham glanced at Mr.. Willoughby, his
high-toned breeding not mprehending the
want of delicacy that should so boldly ex.
tort hospitality. But Mr. ~illoughhy was
too we'll practiced in the art of the times to
be other than the conciliating and courteous
host. Calling Jerry to attend the uucere
monious guest to chamber, he for while,
dismissed the intruder.
Il do not WONDER said Graham, unable
longer to restrain his impatieuce,' that the
British officers character has fallen into
such odium, when such men as Hardy are in'
vested with the dignity. How do you suffer
such impertinences And to have your
house made a common hostelry it is NOR
tifying in the extreme
'Oh we are used to it, said Mr.. VIII