The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-15
CHAPTER III.

few hours afterwards the stiffness was broken
by the thunder OF households over the stony road.
The moon had risen, and was shining brightly
downward as the rider approached the opening in
the forest. The smoke of the dying fire arresed his
attention, and reigning up his horse he regarded it
ixedly.
At length he caught sight of the body of the
youth. Uttering an exclamation, he turned his
horse toward it.
Upon reaching the spot he dsmounted and
turned the face round so that the full rays of the
moon were cast directly upon it. Scarcely had he
done so than he uttered q cry.
"Tom Poole!" he cried; poor, poor fellow.
Have you come to this?''
lie examined il then more closely He dstin-
guished the mortal wound, and felt that the heart
had ceased to beat forever; and upon the top of
the head he found the trace of the rem0rseess saw
age-the trace of the scalping knife. But this was
peculiar mark, for 1t was cut of In the shape of
triangle and the scalp was fastened on the breast
of the dead.
1.-THE Triad" cried the new conner.
ooh, assassins Whoever we be, base towards,
that strike in the dark. Would that had few
resolute souls to follow me so that might trace
you ont. i would find you then, even if it were in
the very heart of the British camp"
"Too latc!' he continued. IL can do nothing
here, and time presses. ] must away"
Hastily mounting his horse, he continued his
journey ut the same rapid pace.
He was young man, with fine martial figure,
and handsome, Open-hearted face, with hair that
clustered round his brow like the locks Of Anti
nous. He was dressed in the uniform of captain in
the continental army, and was armed to encounter
the dangers of the road.
His horse was a powerful animal, which kept on
for long time at one rapid rate Of speed, until
the dawn gradually woke over the eastern hills.
By this time he drew near to village.
There the wearied rider stopped and slept for a
few hours. Rising again, he went out and pre-
pared to resume his journey. While thus engaged
a man drew near, who clapped him brusquely on
hn Shn lHar
' Halo, Harry Temple! Why, thought you
were at West Point
Captain Condo" cried Temple, looking up and
smngly shaking hands. Glow are you? Yes, |
was at West Point but had to leave on important
business
.'Whither?"
ITO Philadelphia"
''Despatches!o
"Yesn
And when did you come through?''
"Last night"
'Last night!''-a perceptible shadow passed over
Condos face-"how many were with your
None? Did you come alone?'
Yes
at was the boldest thing you ever did ] hear
the Tories are out, all through the intervening
country"
81 believe they must be- said Temple, sadly.
'Did you hear or anything Of them,'' asked
Condo with unfeigned anxiety.
''Yes.'
s'Where?,
"At Jenkins Opening, lonely place, too said
Temple, with slight shuddcr. 81 iosnd there the
dead body of as noble hearted and as true fellow
as ever breathed. Poor Tom Poole.'
''Tom Pooe!' cried Condo al have heard of
him. He was brave little fellow. And do you
say that he was killed?'
''Foully killed.
sHow!''
.'By that assassin's band-the Triad
Good heayens'
'He was alone, and had been assassinated."
"What wretches!'
II feel as though he calls on me to avenge him.
If can obtain leave, will take q band of resolute
men and hunt out these villains, ii have to march
through the whole country
And will join you cried Condo, with fine
burst of Indignation Count on me, first of all,
my dear Temple
~ will will To tell the truth I did think OF
you as the first man that would ask"
"That's right. And if we could get enough men
would like nothing better than to hunt ost every
Cowboy also, and hang every man Of them up
from the nearest tree"
"Ah if the men could only be spared'
"And why can they not?'
because every soldier is wanted. The army il
concentrating, you know, so TO act with the
French, in striking decisive blow upon the Bri
fish. But you know all this as well as /. Have
you not got your orders!'
"Oh yes"
"And when are you going?'
"rm going to Philadelphia this morning." said
Condo.
fare YOU cried Temple, with delight =" Then
We can 60 together
eyes, If you can wait three hours for me-"
'Three hours ~ and Temples countenance fell.
Z" My dear Condo, cannot wait three minutes"
"Are You in such hurry?'
eyes, cannot wait another moment"
"And, unfortunately, I%have much to do here
before go,'' said the other.
"well, well, I'm very sorry but well meet again
soon" said Temple, who now mounted his horse
Bidding his companion adeu, the young soldier put
spurs to his horse and was of like fash.
Condo watched him in silence for some time. Hi:
dark complexion sharp and jet black eyes, and thir
aquiline nose all heightened the sinister expression
OF his face. As he stood watching the rapidly de
| parting rider, another.joined him.
| The continental uniform is more becoming thar
| the dress of sachem,' said the new conner, Will
| his usual sheer. Condo turned and saw Arnold.
when you go to West Point you will do well Il
| get rid OF that man. said he.
81 have been thinking so.''
.He would be veryapt to interfere in any plana,
al must see TO it.'
"what time viii you start for Philadelphias'
"Immediately."
CHAPTER III.
WASHINGTON AND HIS STAIR.
4 In chamber in Philadelphia there was at thu