Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-02-11


encouraged him. and supposed that he had
long since relinq al claims as low
er, and she had even taken him into heI
confidence to . certain extent. He was q
Captain in the American army and very
intimate with Gen. Putnam.
Edsa. being enxious to secure the aid
, of the commander in rescuing her lover
/ from the hands Of the British. had. per
haps, opened her heart too freely to her
cousin; she had never questioned his faith
nor doubted his friendship until that eve-
ming; and the fact that he still entertained
; such feelings had chilled her heart to the
very core. caused her to start back with
mute establishment.
We now turn back to the time when Ell
lis Danforth took his leave of General
Putnam, and started on the hazardous IN
dertaking of accommodating the British
Camp. The movement would necessarily
be attended with great peril, and there
was not man in the American garrison
better qualified for the mission than young
Danforth, nor one in whom General Put
nam placed more confidence.
Ellis Danforth had received careful IN
structions in the course he was to pursue,
and with, fattering prospect Of success he
i passed the outer picket on his way to
Brunswick. He had not. however. pro.
ceedcd two hundred yards from the sentry
post when three men sprang suddenly up
on him from an ambush, and before be
could give the alarm he was firmly bounl
gagged and blindfolded. In this manner
he was conducted. not toward the Ameri-
can nor British camp, but hurried off in
a northerly direction.
AS they were moving away from the
scene of capture, hunchback individual
rose up from behind bush nesr by and
followed cautiously after them.
AT distance OF three miles north from
Princeton was an I'D castle residence. to
which young Danforth was conducted and
then placed in cell. after which his cap.
tors returned toward the American camp.
followed closely by the hunchbacked indi-
4 vidual
We will now return to Edna, in the
wing room OF the "Willow Cottage"
II may as we'll tell you now as at any
future PERIOD" observed Henry, the mo-
ment he had recovered his self possession
subsequent to Edna's exclamation of sur.
prise, 'rhat my heart is fully set upon OBJ
tanning you as my wife. This has been
the sole purpose Of my life for the past
five years. and cannot see you another's. u
For an instant there was slight curl Of
contemp. on Edna's finely turned lips,
and q deep crimson tinged her cheek, but
in moment the sentiment subsidized, and
she replied: -sNA 'A
Henry, years ago you sought this OBJ
ject and was made acquainted with my
feelings On this subject then told you
plainly and decidedly that / would not
become your wife. Henry You have de-
ceived me! While 1 was opening my
heart to you as brother, you was secretly
plotting my ruin. Hereafter wish to
have no acquaintance with you. do not
wish to have you intrude upon my privacy.
Leave me instantly.
"You are mistaken, cousin Edna" he
replied with cold, insolent sneer. Il
shall not go until you accompany me. and
you must do that Immediately; | have
come at this time for that express purpose.
My carriage is waiting at the corner a.
bove; so be expeditions as possible.
Henry. for shame to insul, your friend,
or. at least one who has been yoir friend.
Leave me or 1 will ring for assistance"
"You are alone. There is not one liv-
ing soul in the house except yon and me.
| have planned this myself and is the re-
suit Of months OF study. All things are
now ready SO prepare yourself as soon as
possible"
Il will not go" replied she sternlv. Il
believe that you have asserted a falsehood,
for my father was in this room no, more
than two hours ago." and she sprung to
bell cord. Her movement was so nervous
that the cord parted. but she could distinct
ly hear the Jingle of the bell.
A moment of painful silence ensued,
when he said:
Il told you that you was alone, but you
did not believe me. /"
At that moment heavy steps we1e heard
coming through the hall and moment
thereafter the hunchback stood in the
apartment. His loose mantle. his white
hair and beard, and his drawn sword
which he used as q cane, rendered him an
interesting subject. 81 alie ~
"What business have you here old beg
gar?" exclaimed Henry, with q menacing
gesture. at the same time dra wing bis
sword.
II may ask the same Of you'll" retorted
the hunchback. besto wing whitening look
on the young Captain.
80. save me!' cried Edna. springing to
the side of the old man. s'Save me from
the insults of this wicked man."
i There's the door!'' Kissed the foiled
william, pointing with his sword to the
passage, which had been left open; "and
unless you leave here instantly, will hurl
your carcass into the street. Goi' The
hunchback gave two stamps with his foot
on the floor. when Immediately file of
soldiers, headed by young man in the
uniform of captain, came into the apart
ment. w. 81 80 -.
"Ellis, o, Ellis!" exclaimed Edna. and
the next moment she was clasped in the
arms Of the young captain. who had just
entered the room. t-3t3fT ~
A low hiss escaped Henry Raynesford's
lips as he made forious pass at his rival.
but his weapon was knocked down by the
hmm chhact Who cfeorod nuietlv hefvae1