The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1864-11-24

informed by Trevor or the unsatisfactory
result. AS that officer handed him the
gold which had been promised, he threw
it to the ground with a violent gesture,
and, with an oath, swore he would murder
the informer, whoever it might be, that
had thus defeated his hopes. In vain the
kings officer strove to calm him the
darker passions of his nature were reused,
and would not be exercised. While he
was thus storming and invoking maIedic-
tions upon the head of the culprit, a fair
girl entered the apartment. There was
look of Intelligent frmness upon her pale
countenance, as her eyes met those of her
father and quailed not.
''Come hither, HesterI" he cried. "Do
tell me who sent word to Washington, re-
specting this expedition -
Hester cast an appealing look upon the
officer, who, however, did not interfere be-
tween thcm. M s.s-f .-str...
'.'Did you hear my question p roared
Jenning. ''Telr me, do you know aught
Of this 2"
"I do,'' the girl replied, in low tone.
81 thought so! Now, tell me the
persons name" ;..-
at was Iv'
"You Serpent You betray me-"
stFather hear me. [ did send word to
our general that the enemy were to make
an attack upon the fort, but your name was
not mentioned as being party to the ex-
peditiou. No harm can come to you. [
knew how ardently and long our country
men had struggled against oppression; how
nobIy they had contended against superior
forces how true was their devotion TO the
could not quietly look and see their de-
struction attempted. sent word of this,
but in saving them L did not betray you"
"Enough that you have come between
me and, my revenge. This be your re-
ward ~
He drew from his pocket a pistol, and
deliberately aimed it az his child She
moved not-did not even trembleAb but
Trevor, shocked beyond measure, at the
horror of the meditated beed, sprang
towards the wretch and raised his arm.-
The ball grazed her head, ard was buried
iu the wainscot.
"Shame On you, man p cried the officer
with indignation. Would you have her
blood on your hands! OF what are you
composed, Is she not your child Z"
''No !" cried Hester, with startling
emphasis,,1'1 am not, or at least shall not
be for the future. I viii not own parent
who to the crime Of treason can add that
and would do it again. Nay, you may
frewn, fear, you not This last base act
has frozen up the natural current of my
heart"
Then in calmer aud more feeling tone,
she continued: , -
"Father-'tis tae last time I shall call
you sol bid you farewell forever Your
malediction may be hurled against me, but
never again will you look upon my face.
Ere another day has passed, Washington
shall know of your treachery. Your only
safety is in flight. La England you may
enjoy the fruit of your baseness, but here
you cannot remain. Farewell, torever~
She passed from the room, as the tears,
which she could no longer control, coursed
rapidly down ber cheeks. She repaired at
once to the bedside of her mother, in whose
soul the last chickering's Of life were fast
falling She knelt beside her, and even
as she prayed the worn spirit was released
from bondage.
"Alone! an orphan! God help me p
she exclaimed, as she pressed her trembling
lips to those which had SO often met hers
in love.
Jenning fingered not long. Soon after,
he was ON his way to England, where he
lived, as traitors should, in splendid dis
grace. Hester became the wife OF young
Revolutionary officer, and lived long
enough to give to her descendants the
valuable example of the Christian and
patriot mother. PSI 10 7a5f