The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1861-11-13
THE STORY OF A BRAVE WOMAN.

1t was warm and sultry morning in
the last of June. The inhabitants of
Monmouth were all astir with the knowl-
edge that the two armies were in their
midst, and by their motions sustaining
the probability that n general action was
about TO be hazarded. The British army,
now commanded by Sir Henry Clinton,
had assumed one of the strongest situa-
tions. Upon high grounds about Mon
mouth Courthouse lhev laid their flank
on the border of small wood, the last
guarded by deeper one, and the rear
running towards morass.
The American army was disposed in
such adjacent positions as TO be able to
harrass the enemy in the rear, and take
advantage of their first movement. The
other generals, Layfayette, Green, Wayne,
Stewart aud Scott, were directed TO hold
their troops in readiness TO support the
front.
Early in the morning notice was given
that the van of the enemy was in motion.
General Lee Immediately prepared to
make an attack upon chem, and he was
joined by Generals Dickinson and Nor
gan, with their spirited troops.
In full view Of the house of Hollis and
Molly, this action commenced. Hollis put
on his military suit at once. The spirit
which animated every true American was
newly aroused at this spectacle, and he
was impatient to mingle in the strife.
"Will you go, Hollis7' asked Molly,
anxiously.
"Yes, dearest. Can | remain here
tamely, and not offer my assistance in de-
fence of my countryG shall be only a
private but there will be work enough for
me to do"
Remember the fate of your father"
faltered Molly.
81 thought you were brave, my own
wife," said Hollis, with smile of afec-
tionate pride.
battle scenes have not lost their
charms for me yet, though | confess to
unusual misgivings this morning." replied
Molly.
Z" / shall return at night, darling, il
may be with new glory attached to the
honorable name which my father trans.
United to me. / must fight those RED
coats. Molly, God bless you, and good
bye for the present." returned Hollis
bringing her to his heart with a parting
caress.
"a blessing go with you, husband,
said Molly, as Hollis sped rapidly from
the door.
The enemy advanced so near Molly
house, that she could quite plainly distin
guish their motions.
90 that | were manw she exclaim
ed, al would give those British tyrant
free doses of death. To think of thei
approach to our very doors! Of thei
burning the beautiful homes of our neigh
bors, because they would not turn traitors
She discovered Hollis engaged in th
duty of cannoneer, and she watched hi
motions with the deepest interest. A
the morning deepened into day, the weath
er became intensely warm, not leaf Of
tree moved, and the sun poured dow
such volumes of heat, the earth SCENE
brazcn and parched to a painful endu
rance.
"Holls will suffer with thirst" Moll
bethought herself; 81 will 60 and carr
him pitcher of water from the coo
/ spring"
/, She hastily communicated her inter
tions to Mrs. Rodgers, the housekeepe
r and threw on her hat.
81 would advise you," remonstrate
= Mrs. Rodgers, "to keep within the hous
to-day. The Britishers will kill you, lib
4 as any way, if you go out there"
! 4" | will 60" replied Molly. Ho
|; ;; good the water will taste TO him when i
is struggling so hard in this heat|
Her glance now fell upon Hollis agar
i his hair was thrown back from his for
!, head, he had cast aside bis coat, and |
! was loading and dischargiug the cannc
4 with an admirable coolnes, while the bal
oc the enemy whizzed about his hea,