Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-10-09
alistella aurnu1.
The Rebel Spy.

The other dag | met friend who was
formerly Que Of the Rcd Devils. Daring
the conversation which en>uel he asked
whether | remembered Bill, who de-
serted the regiment at Fortress Monroe.
a slender, dafk-cyei young fellow,
was he not ~
The SAM, replied ny frienl. w
became chums from the iiFs; moment We
met at Fort Schuyler, ana If You vii
give me your attention i few moments
YOU shall hear how he came 10 desert the
regiment, and Il few other facts that will
surprise you
by all means" sail |, ''lct me hear
the story"
"Weil," began M frieni "oue day We
were sitting in the shallow Of 4 pine tree
near our eueampment at Fortress Monroe,
when ms chum commenced to speak OF 4
beautiful girl in the village OF Hampton,
who he was in the habit OF visiting oceas-
ionaly.
"She is beauty" he exclaimed en-
Enthusiastically; "and jack he added,
laying his hands upon my arm, you shall
20 with me to see her.
At first | objected, pleading as an ex-
cuse the modcsty and bashiuuess al
ways experienced in tie presence OF the
fair sex.
But she isn't fair" said he; "she is
aquadroou.'
when do You think Of going?"
asked.
"To-night.' "
But we'll have to run the guard.
That's nothing" answered Bill we
can easily manage that.
So at length promised my chum that
would accompany him to the village oil
Hampton to see the beautiful quadroon.
When night came, and We started upon
our nocturnal expedition, we had no d'i-
6culty in passing our Inc Of sentlnels
for by some means or other Blll had sue
ceeded in obtaining the counterslsn.
This task accomplished, We now made
our way to the river beach, and after We
had walked short distance, my chum
paused near 4 rock that ja,tei over the
water. and showed me small skltt moor
ed beneath its shadow. We were soon
seated in the skitf which flew swiftly
over the waves before the vigorous strokes
of our paddles. La few moments we
reached the place Of destlnation-a small
dilapidated building which stood few
wards back from the spot where we land-
ed. There was sWal! archway beneath
the house, which egideruy led into the
cellar. aud it was to this quarter that the
steps of my chum were directed. Pass
ing through the archway, we found our
selves in total darkness but Btll shout
cd, Gone on :" and 50 followed, altho
| stumbled several times against some
empty casks, and once came very near
biens preeipitatel over barrel.
1t is all right" shouted Bill, "come
ona"
What the deuce tempted you to seek
;an entrance this way = | lnqalrei.-
There is good stooP on the outside oil
the house, for saw it,.
Its the shortest route. answered ny
chum. Here we arc--here are the ce!'
lar steps," he continued, catching me by
the hand and pulling me towards him
We were soon at the top eff the stepg
when Bill Knocked at a door in front oI
us. A musical voice said "Come IN -
and we entered small, noatly,turaIshed
room, in which were seated an old negress
and my friends quadroon.
The. latter was Indeed beautiful erea'
ture, with long bright hair which descend,
ed below her waist, aud eyes as dark and
soft as a summer midnight. She seemed
very glad to see us--Bill in particular
around whose neck she threw her arms
kissing him with all the warmth and fer
vor Of her Southern nature while he wa'
not backward in returning the compliment
The old ncgress rose and left the room