Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-10-06

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What is il prey p nterposed the colonel
Master Morgan has lex lawless life since
the war broke out, and 1t was thought best
TO remove to Texas; but nothing pleased him
better than to be called the terror Of the
border. After his reckless raids he would
come home with his officers and the favorites
Of his band, and set the whole family astr !;
meats must be cooked, the table laid with as
much care as il the Governor was to be pres
ent, and then they would spend hours over
their wine. OF course they could not rest
while they were there, but suddenly a spy or
scout would bring in some news and they
would set off again.'
One night my mistress looked pale, and
really i'll, and | ventured 10 ask
What's the matter, missis ,
/ do not suppose girl 30 unmansgsble
as you usually are, Lettie, cares what may
happen to me but tonight it is a relief to
tell even slave how am suffering
Are you sick. missis
NO, If your master we're at home | should
be well enough, but for week have been
expecting him, and he has not yet Come
Every traveller see IN the distance, watch
and till he is lost TO sigh, and when night
closes ] am doubly anxious. What can it
mean, Lettie l. he dead, or his he fallen
into the hands of the enemy, and been carried
to their prisons at the NORTH God only
knows how heavy my heart is, though there
is little reliance to be placed on you. must
trust you now. Go out, and see il you can
not find some trace OF him.
obeyed her orders, struck into cross
road, winding through a dense grove Of cot
ton wood trees, and then leading into broad
acres OF prairie land At length | reached
abe Red River and rowed over it in an Indi-
an canoe that took the liberty of appropra-
ting to my own use. On the opposite shore,
hid the canoe amid the canebrak and walk
ed on. had herd Of the Indian way of lis
tening, and now often bent my head to the
ground to see if | could hear the tramp of
horses feet. had not gone more than half
a mile beyond the river, when | heard the
sound had been listening for, and then the
bark of dog. and all was still again
When | ran away, the windings Of this rough
country had grown familiar to me; | had
learned caution, TOO, and could step wrily.
| do not know how long it was that stole
on 10 pursuit of my master, but finally heard
the dog give deep bay, and we'll known
voice said :
Down with you, Bruno you'll betray us
before we have chance to hide our treasure
The words startled me. Colonel lift had
not been for that one sentence, should have
gone forward, and told him how anxious my
mistress was, but now ! determined to see
what was going on. crept to place where
| knew | should be unooserved, and saw
Morgan and four of his band standing at the
foot Of bluff, hanging over a little creek
They had raised rock, and by their dark
lanterns, could see bank-notes, plate and
jewels. Then the rock was replaced, and
muttering, There, Morgan's bank is closed,
they darted off.
They had left their horses at a considers
BILE distance. and it seemed as if | flew in adj
vance till l reached the cottonwood grove
not far from my masters house. Then |
crouched down in thicket and waited per-
haps an hour, when the guerilla's caIses once
more aroused me. sprang up and saw his
men bringing him through the grove on lit
ter. | watched him a moment, and striking
into narrow path worn by us slaves, hast
ened on. My mistress stood waiting for me
on the yerandsh and isksd;
Lettie has anything happened ?
Yes, missis-they're bringing master
Morgan home on litter, | answered.
Dead-dead you do not mean thai she
shreked and darted past me to meet him,
and IN the tumuit that followed, took Jean
/ lie and fed.
resolved to keep On till I reached d
detachment of the Lnion army ! had over.
head my mistress talking about, and He " no
guides the birds OF the air, has guided me to
/ your camp
Indeed, my poor girl, you have double
claim to our protection. Your secret is val
liable and though Morgan is dead, before an
other day passes, we must have part of mis-
treasure in our hands. Tonight before your
absence is discovered, and you are tracked
to our lines, we must make raid across the
border. Our troops are tired enough to
need rest, out twenty picked men and two
gallant officers will be all We need for the
undertaking DR.. Greenhurst, summon Capt.
Ashley ana Major Read ?
FASTENED 10 obey, and an impromptu
council Of war was held, during which the
Colonel stated the facts he had gathered from
the beautiful contraband The officers con-
CURED 10 his opinion; the picked men were
hurriedly marshalled, and | am sure felt ii
! no little honor TO have share in the expedi-
ton. Paulette was just giving explicit di-
rections as to The route, when deep toned
voice exclaimed
If your guard will permit me to pass,
will be your guide and all eyes turned to
young man whom our pickets had just stop.
ped.
Paulette glanced at him, and the crimson
which surged over her face and the sudden
lights in her eloquent eyes told that he was
no stranger.
You may trust him, Colonel she muir.
INJURED /; Morgan has no bitteTer foe thar
Jules Cordiete and he, too, has been
slave
The next moment he stood before US, tai
and symmetrical as southern pine, and with
a face scar ely darker than Spaniard, hi,
fine head reminding US of some antique
bronze statue.
Friend he said earnestly, this girl i,
dearer to me than my own life for six years
] have never lost sight Of her. Secretly
have taught her the knowledge impaired b,
an indulgent master and have no hope il
which she has not share. Psulette. Paulette
thank God you are at last free and h,
wound his arm about her with lovers fond
ness and regardless Of our presence, kisseC
her repeatedly.
A few moments after we had started OF
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