Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-08-11

started on the hazardous updertakingot Iecon-
noitering the British camp. The movement
would necessarily be attended with great peril,
and there was not a man 10 the American gar
rlson better qualified for the mission, than
young Banforth, ner one in whom Gen. Put
nam would have placed more confidence.
Ellis DanfoTth had received careful instruc-
tons in the course which be was TO pursue,
and with hattering prospects of success, he
passed the outer sentry on his way toward
Brunswick.
He had not, however, proceeded two hundred
rods from the sentry post, when three men
sprang suddenly upon him, from an ambush,
and before he could give the alarm, be was
firmly bound, gagged ana blindfolded In this
manner be was conducted, not toward the
British camp, nor toward the Americans, but
was hurried of in a nOrtherly direction.
As they were moving sway from the scene
CT capture, a bunchbscked individual rose up
and followed cautiously after them.
At a 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 big captors re-
turned toward the American camp, followed
closely by the huuCbback.
We will now return to Edna in the wing
room Of the Willow Cottage"
"I may as well tell you, now, as at any fu-
ture period, p observed Henry, the moment be
recovered bis self-possessiOn subsequent to
Edna'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 I cannot give
you up-I cannot see you another's."
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 a mo-
ment the sentiment subsided, and she replied {:
+" Henry, years ago you sought this object,
and was made acquainted With my feelings on
the subject. | then told you plainly and de-
cidedlV that l could not nor would not become
your wife. Henry, you have deceived me.
While | was opening my heart to you as A
brother, you were secretly plotting my ruin.
Hereafter wish to have 10 acquaintance with
you. 1 DO lot wish to have yeu intrude upon
my privacy. Leave me now Leave me in
stsntly I"
"You are mistaken, Cousin Edna" he re-
piled, with a cold, ~insolent sneeT. al shall
not 90 until you accompany me and you must
90 that Immediately. / have come at this
time for that express purpose. Ny carriage
is waiting a. the corner above; so be eXpedi-
tious 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 living
soul in the house, eXcep you and me. / have
| planned this myself, and it is the result Of
months study. All things are now ready, so
prepare yourself as soon as possible "
al will not 60" she replied steTAly. "I be-
lisve that you have asserted a falsehood, for
my father was in this room not more than two
hours ago." and she spraBg to the bell cord.
Her movements were so nervous that the cord
parted, and she could distinctly hear the Jingle
Of the silent bell
A moment Of painful silence ensued, when
be said
al told you that you were alone, but you did
not believe ne. i"
At that moment heavy steps were heard ap-
preaching along the hall, and a moment there
after the hunchbsck stood in tie apartment.
His loose mantle, his white hair and beard,
and bic draTn sword, which he used as a cane,
rendered him an interesting object.
What business have you here, old beg
CARP" exclaimed heRry, with a menacing
gesture, at the same time drawing bis sword.
81 may ask the same Of you !" retorted the
Eunchback, bestowing a whitening look upon
the young captain.
"Oh, save me-" cried Edna, springing to the
side OF the old man. "Save me from the in
suits of this FOUL wicked man"
"IbPTe is the door" Kissed the foul william,
pointing with his sword toward the passage,
which had been left open, "and unless you
leave the house instantly, I will huTl your car
cass into the street. Go :"
The hCnchbark gave two heavy stamps with
his feet on the floor, when Immediately a file
Of soldiers, headed By a young man in the uni
form Of 2 captain, csm into the apartment.
"Eliisl Oh, Ellis" exclaimed Edna, and
the next moment she was clssped in the arms
Of the young captain, who had just entered the
TOCm.
A low, audible curse escaped Henry Rams
ford's lips as be made a furious pass at his
rival, but bis weapon was knocked down BY
the hunchback, who stepped quietly between
them.
"Holdl" shouted the hunchback, " Captain
Ransford, You have been detected, and I COM
mand your arrest"
While he hunchback was speaking be he'd
thrown of his cloak, the back Of which had
been stuffed to represent a dsformity Of figure,
and tearing of his white hair and beard, Cen
eral Putnam stood before the b fl ed william.
"HsnTy Ransford," continued the general,
" your commission is taken from you and Civ
to Ellis DsnfoTth. You are dismissed from
the army, for we want no men with US who
war against women.