The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-11-30

bis General, and the confidence of his fell
low soldiers. lie was generous, kind.
courteous and condescending; yet resolu;e
and determined, when in pursuit of right,
and exhibited a will and fxedness of pur-
pose, of more than ordinary capacity.
Forty eight hours preceding the inter
view between + Ina. Ellis, having been
entrusted with the important duty of spy
ing out the movements of the British gar
ri-on at Brunswick, was detected and cap
tured. The appalling news fell heavily
upon Edna's heart, and well nigh crushed
it beneath the overwhelming grief.
The young man Henry Ransfor4-
who held the coloI Iuy, with Edna, as her
cousin. Five years before this period, he
was suior for her hand, and had been
most determined in his endeavors to win
her heart. She, however, had never en-
couraged him, and supposed that he had
long since relinquished all claims as low
er, and she had taken him into her conf
Lence to a certain extent.
lie was captain in the American
army, and very intimate with General
Putnam.
Edna being anxious to secure the aid Of
the commander in rescuing her lover from
the British, had, perhaps, opened her heart
too freely to her cousin she had never
questioned his faith. nor doubted his pro-
fessions of friendship, until that evening :;
and the fact, that he entertained such
feel ngs, had chilled her to the very core,
causing her to start back with mute aston
ishmpnt
We now turn back to the time when
Ellis Danstorth took his leave of General
Putnarr, and started on the hazardous un-
dertaking of reconnitering the British
Camp. The movement would necessarily
be attended with great peril, and there
was not a man in the American garrison
better qualified for the mission than young
Dantorth, nor one in whom General Put
nam would have placed more confidence.
Ellis DaDforth had received careful in
structions in the course which he was to
pursue, and with hattering prospects Of
success, he passe the outer sentry on his
way to Brunswick
lie had uot, however, proceeded two
hundred 70 $ f,o,u the sentry post, when
three men sprung suddenly upon him,
from an ambush, and before he could give
the alarm, he was firmly bound, gagged,
and blindtolGed In this manner he was
conducted, not toward the British camp,
nor toward the Americans, but hurried off
i'll a northerly direction.
AS they were moving away from the
scene Of capture, a ahunched back individu-
al rose up from behind IA bush near by and
followed cautiously after them
Al distance OF three miles north of
Princeton, was an old castle residence. to
which yonng Dantorth was conducted, and
then placed in cell, after which his cap
tors returned toward the American camp,
followed bv the lunch back
We will now turn to Edna in the wing
room Of the " Willow Cottage"
a. may as well tell You now as at any
future period" observed Henry, the mo-
ment he had recovered his sefpossession,
subsequent to Edna's exclamation of sur
prise, " 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-I
cannot see you anolhers"
For an instant there was a slight curl Of
contempt on Edna's finely turned lips and
a deep crimson tinged her cheek but in
and moment the sentiment subsded, and
she replied
Henry, years ago you sought this OBJ
ject, and was made acquainted with my
f. sselings on the subject. | then told YOU
plainly and decidedly, that I could not,
nor would not become your wife. Henry
you have deceived me- While | was
opening my heart to you as brother, you
was secretly plotting my ruin Hereafter
wish to have no acquaintance with you.
| DO not wish to have you intrude uDon
my privacy. Leave me instantly !"
You are mistaken. cousin Edna" he
replied with cold insolent sneer. ~
shall not go until you accompany me, and
you must do that immed ately. | have
come at this time for that express purpose.
My carriage is waiting at the corner above;
50 be expeditions as possible"
Henry, for shame to insult your friend,
or at least one, who has been your friend.
Leave me, or | will ring for assistance"
+" You are alone. There is not one liv-
inc soul in the house, except you and me-
| have planned this myself, and it is the
result of months of study. All things are
now ready, SO prepare yourself as soon as
possible"
q will not go!' she replied sternly.
Il believe that you have asserted false
hood, for my father was in this room less
than two hours ago )" and she sprang to
the bell cord. Iier movement was so
nervous, that the cord parted, and she
could distinctly hear the tingle of the bell
A moment of painful silence ensued,
when he said:
:" told you that you were alone, but
you did not believe me. r
At that moment heavy steps were heard
approaching the hall, and moment there
after, the hunchback stood in the apart
ment His loose mantle, his white hair
and beard, and his drawn sword, which lie
used rs cane, rendering him AN interest
ing object.
"What business lave you here, old beg
garw exclaimed Henry with menacinc
gesture, at the same time drawing bis
sword.