The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-09

made no reply at first. SO hated the ruiian; bu
reflected that it was better 70 avoid his Ia will
and 30 l commenced a conversation with him
He drank freely, and 1t last bessmemSst devoted
In his attention to me. When we all rose from
the table he hastened to ofIsr ma hts arm, and
could but accept it. The Colonel and his officer,
went out to smoke on the porch. We followed
them. The conversstion became moro genera
here; but it was evident I had made conquest Of
the guerilla chieftain. He wasconstantly treadine
upon my feet, to my great annoyance, and whom
ever he could catch my eye he winKed and blinked
Mt me in the most significant manner.
az tell you what, Colonel" said he, interrupt.
ing conversation going on Bssweeis that gentle
man and myself, II tell you what, my style Of
warfare has its good side. get plenty Of booty
and run no great risk. have made some good
hauls, and I think I'll look around for wife
now;,' Here he haw-hawed, and looked at me
steadily. I made no response II hated the brute;
but was afraid II angering him.
A few moments after the Colonel announced to
me that might retire. $3.50 ,,.sg
II will see that you arc not disturbed,n said he,
land that you ara dPly aroused In the morning.
We get our breakfast very early, Miss, and you
win have 70 be up with the lark tesmorrow. We
viii see about your friend IN the morning" All
the onicers now pressed around me, and I babe
them one and III good night. The guerilla alone
said nothing: he was apparently in brown study.
Glad to escape his notice, hastily followed the
black servant to my room. ,,.t # ,a.s.,.., rs..
"Good night, mssis," said he, with grin.
"Want your shoes blackedt''.o Il said no. and the
fellow retired. Left alone, I rejected sadly upon
my position, what was to become of me and how
should manage to escape. Il was clear
that the next morning should be unable to de-
ceive the Colonel, whose suspicious would then
be aroused. and be detained as Spy, perhaps i'm
prisoned at Richmond. felt decidedly uncom-
Portable, and was Illuminating sadly when heard
noise ct my window. gsfs ytsa NJ Is aasf
50 Tap. tap, tap. There could be no mis-
take; there was some one j. rapping there.
went to the window and there saw
the dark outline OF . mans head and shoulders.
When the person saw me approach he tapped
more loudly. What could this mean! A sudden
thought entered my mind: It Was some enterpris-
ing gallant, some wonld-be lover, who, taking me
for girl, was anxious to attract my attention. I
pondered upon it ALL, and finally concluded it
would be better to see the person and endeavor to
make him assist me to escape. Iopened the win
dow, and, to my intense disgust ascertaned it was
the guerilla. He had placed some boards against
the side of the house, and had managed to mount
upon them high enough to just reach my window.
II say, my dear, you are the incest girl KNOW"
said the fellow, land if you will come with me i
will marry you, 80 help me lingo. have o Moe
farm in Tennessee; have got sack full of monsy--
none. OF your scrip, but greenbacks--and / will
make you the mistress of all have. You've just
taken my fancy, and I'm man Of few words.
Get out Of this place, come with me, ANA to-mor-
row I win marry you, SO help me God" It
would escape with him, and that once out would
make an effort to get away from him.
! "Wiu you swear you will deal honoraAly by
mer' asked. vlBs af8as avaf So IS
"Iswesr Twill take you withms to my camp,
that you shall be well treated, and that tomorrow
will marry you, all above board am in dread
full earnest, said he. with an endeavor to be ten
der. I no longer hesitated.
Get down, said I, and turn your back. win
climb ont, and then we must get away as fast as
We can" He got of Of the boards and turned
away. clambered out a. best could with those
COMPOUNDED skirts and that crinoline. When
reached the ground the rufian made an effort to
embrace me. s9gl a4at *aA
"None Of that, or 60 In sgain, said frmly."i
He subsidized, but asserted with show Of warmth
that had the incest ankles in all virginny. The
wretch had looked, that was evident. However, i
had no time for display of maidenly reserve, and
SO eagerly inquired how we were TO get away.
II have little the incest horse you ever saw"
said the guerilla. IL shot the Yankee officer
who rode, him. and took him in for my own use.
An likely critter as one would meet with in all
the States. He's hitched up just near here
Wen just take q sup Of this drink to the health
Of Cousin Sally Ann, and then both jump on
Niger, and of we CO."
made face at the whiskey but took good
pull at it, nevertheless, as was determined
would make an effort to escape from the guerilla.
That's gal after my own heart" ssid the
fellow as he shook the flask. Here's to Cousin
Sally Ann.n did not know what he meant,
but assured him that was quite ready to drink to
his relatives health. He chuckled immoderately
ct this. s la s a'r iaal g. e % y 7la
Don't you know" said he, "Cousin Sally
Ann-C. 8. A.--Confederate States America" I
didn't see the-fun Of the thing; so urged our
departure. The man went for his horse,
. fine animal I mounted him, and we
US; but the guerilla, Of course. knew the
countersgn, and, we were soon far from the
outposts. We rode along for some time ere either
spoke. The guerilla WAS more than likely affected
by the chilliness Of the night. was revolving in
my mind plans Of escape. Embarrassed by my
dress, felt that to jump OF and run were danger
ous experiment. faaa 4 .fa @
"wo won, get tony camp for some time yet"
said my companion, at last. ave are nearer the
enemy than the army is. You see the country
folks sympathize with US and keep US informed Of
the movements Of the Yankees, and show us whore
all the safe hiding places are" -. IA
made no reply. was rejecting. noticed
that the dawn was near at hand. The horizon be-
came streaked with red lines. Just thsn We
reached a crossrcad. The horse made an attempt
70 take TO the right. 1tA
"Halloo, Nggsr!" shouted the guerilla. "You
damned fool. do you want TO go right into the
Yankee camp ~ He turned In M nTs~ r>aies