The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-07-07

horse, admired mine a. he strode past them.
observed that Miss Annie was not with her cousins
A few moments after saw her 1t one Of the win
dows Of the house, and remarked that she was
waving her handkerchief. Rcb was warming 10
his work. and was just thinking Of giving the
ladies an idea OF his great speed when felt him
bound under me. The bugle sounding. IL
was some distance OF; but Reb heard IL. and was
mad to get away. All at once thought struck
me. knew the extraordinary capacities Of Reb.
I hooked at the brick wall. Ny God, how
high II was. StI II was neck or nothing,
and ] resolved l would dare to make the At
tempt Turning Reb TO the farthest corner
of the lot, reined him In for moment. Just
then saw Miss Annie wave her handkerchief, and
heard the buglc. Reb heard it too. Settling my
self for the struggle, with . brief but fervent
prayer, dashed my noble horse At the enormous
wall He rushed at 4, slackcned his speed ~ he
drew near, and then with the spring Of lion he
rose at the obstacle. The ladies' shreked and
looked away. The officers were spellbound st
the audscity Of the attempt.
Brave Reb went over that wall like rocket, and
sped down the road like whirlwind. We dashed
past the pickets, who fred . voey at us- felt
a. II hot iron had entered my LEFT arm, which fell
powerie~ TO my aide; but Rob was untouched, and
away be Rew, bearing me 70 freedom.
. We soon left all pursuer miles behind
and long ere night had reached the Union forces
and been duly cared for. was sent 10 Washing.
ton, where Ike found me. To the faithful fellow
narrated my escape.
"Golly, Massa Jack. good day for you when you
found Ike and Reb." Why he made the matter
OF his finding one Of congratulation ! could mot
clearly see, although did certainly feel that
owed much TO Reb.
''Ill bust dat hosa wild OATS" said Ike afirma-
lively. Eyes, sab, I just give that black Reb all
he kin eat, day and night"
My wound very painful. The arm had been
broken; but q strong constitution and youth over
came the intense suffering, and was slowly get
ting better when an event occurred which greatly
accelerated my entire recovery. Ike came 10 me
with most consequential look one morning.
Here, Massa Jack, you just let me take OF dat
flannel shirt. Put on dis white one" Mechani.
caly underwent the change.
'Now, den, where's your puttest neck banker.
cher' Dese amt nice enough" he asserted - he
tossed out my black silk cravats.
IL have no others, Ike"
"wat, no yaller or red ones, Wat kinder taste
yer goty Sposc must use one Of dese," he mat-
tered, a. he proceeded 10 tie my cravst In very
artistic knot.
what are you dressing me up for, Ike'' In.
quired At last.
Look at dis.n said he triumphantly. He held
bouquet In his hand.
"wei, Ike, what Of that,'
"wst OF dau vat Of dat," mimicked Ike, his lip'
curling At my obtusensss. "why, dere'x . lady, I
beautiful lady, out dere come 70 us, and gues
| we likes to look nice when de ladies around" 81
saying. Ike gave me . last inspection. and thel
l abruptly left the room. A few moments AFTER b
ushered In Miss Annie.
A this interview was . strictly private one, n
frain from giving any details concerning II.
shall simply state that | learned from Ami
| that she had nattcrsd the rebel bugier Int
| Ne belief that she admired the notes Of hi
instrument above all others; that she requesse'
he should 60 70 che copse, which was some dstanc'
from the house, and sound his bugls. ~ she wiset
70 hear the effect produced. To crafty the young
lady the man did ~ she desired, and the result
have already described. I am now quite recov.
cred, save the weakness which attends . convs-
lescence; but ~ am to-gst married to dear Annie
next week II may readily be supposed that am all
right. Ike and Reb are also quite well. The for
mer remarked TO me-
Captain. as we Ia gwinc 70 get married, guess
we'd better resign" think I shall take Iks's
advice.
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