Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-10-07
THE STORY OF 4 BRAVE WOMAN.

Il was a warm and sultry morning in the
last Of June. The inhabitants of Monmouth
We're all astir with the knowledge that the
two armies were in their midst and by their
eFa action was 86 va To- Be hazarded The
British army, now commanded by Sir Henry
Clinton had assumed one Of the STRONGEST
situations. Upon the high grounds about
Monmouth Court House, they laid their flank
on the border of a small wood, the last guard
ed by deeper one, and the rear running to-
ward a morass.
The army was disposed in such an adjacent
position as to be able to harass the enemy in
the rear, and take advantage of their first
movement The other Generals, LAFAYETTE
Green, ayue, Stewart and Scott. were di-
rcctcd TO hold their troops in readiness to
support the front
Early III the morning notice was given that
| the van OF the enemy was in motion Gen.
Lee Immediately prepared to make an attack
upon them, and he was soon Joined by Gcner-
ais Dickinson and Morgan, with their spirited
troops
Ia full view Of the house of Hollis and Mol
y, this action commenced. Hollis put on his
military suit at once. The spirit which ami
mated every true American was newly arous-
cd 10 this spectacle, and hc was impatient to
mingle in the strife
iou-ly
Yes, dearest. Can remain here tameIv.
ana not offer my assistance in the defence of
my country: l shall be only a private. tut
there viii be work enough for me to do"
: remember the fate OF your father" fall
tered Molly.
" Thought You were brave my own wife"
said Hollis, with a smile of affectionate pride
Battle scenes have not lost their charms
Ter me yet, though / confess 10 unusual mis-
siyIngs this morning" replied Molly.
SHALL return at night, darling. 1t NAV be
with new glory attached to the honorable
name which my father transmitted to me.
must fight those red coats, Molly. God bless
Eou and good bye for the present" returned
Hollis bringing her To MS heart with part
ing carcSs.
-" \ blessing 20 with YOU husband" said
Molly, a. Hollis sped rapidly from the door.
he enemy advanced 30 near Nollv's house
that She could quite plainly distinguish thsir
motions.
OF, that I were manr' She exclaimed
would give those British tvrants free doses
Of death. To think of their approach to our
very doors OF their burning the beautiful
homes of some of our neighbors. because they
would not turn traitors :"
She discovered Hollis engaged in the duty
of caunoneer and she watched his motions
with the deepest interest. As the mornipc
opened into day, the weather became intense
iy warm not a leaf of tree moved, and the
sun poured down such volumes of heat. the
earth seemed brdzeu and parched to painful
endurance
Hollis viii suffer with thirst :" MoH, be
thought herself; " viii go and carry him
pitcher of water from the cool spring"
S-e hastily communicated her intentions
10 VIZ hodzerS, the hoUsekeeper. and threw
on her hat
/ would advise YOU" demonstrated Mrs
Rodgers, =" 20 keep within the house TO-DAY.
Inc hritlsaers Will kin YOU, like as any way.
if YOU 20 out there"
: shall GO replied MOLLY. How good
the water viii taste to him when NJ : srr-,,
Cling 80 hard in this heat"
Her glance now fell upon Hollis arafn his
hair was thrown back from his forehead ba
had east aside his coat, and he was LOADING
ami dIs-.iargiug the cannon with an admiral
bile GOODNESS, while the balls of the enemy
vhlzzed about his head Molly was strongly
impressed by the picture ne had never
looked - glorious TO her before, save when
he was about 20 sacrifice his life at the pine
tes, the central object Of savage ire. She
Could not be restrained longer. Skipping
=" way 70 tue cold spring, few rods distant,
ne nl.e0 the pitcher, and, remembering Hol-
~ HN.lS ior spearmInt, paused moment to
ote'+> on a lew leaves of the rich bed firing
lh7 the bank a. her feet. These She settled
III ne P,lcheF as she ran up to Hollis He
IgectN ca uei offering gladly, blessed her for
'-S t''o"7"' III low voice, and drank the
whole before he resumed his duty
Molly ran away again REGARDLESS Of +t,.
many eyes which had been attracted by ths