The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-07-24
s CADIZ OHIO WEDNESDAY, JULY "a, 1857

[ ing tne Slcki you are mln1Sterlng angel
said the naughty Briton.
Thank you for the compliment, Guy.-
But must be going. Good night" Anc
Kate was again on her journey, while tn,
picket returned to hi post.
She had to pass four miles vet ere sh,
would be safe, so she urged on her stred
Before she had gone hundred yards from
Guy Jackson, dozen mounted Briton
rode furiously up to the picket, and thei
leader cried out
did any person pass this past a shor
time since?"
Yes, sir, was the ricket's reply.
DO you know who ii was?"
Il do; it was Miss Heath"
Had she the countersign, sir?'
''She had"
IL fear she Is safe. Forward. menI I
she escapes Greene is saved A hundred
golden guineas and comr ission to tn,
man who catches her?" cried the leader G
the band as they dashed fter the hrav,
girl. leaving the picket in a state of bewil
derment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her persu
ers, and she pushed on faster. II was 4
race for life or death. The British horse,
we're fresh, while hers was beginning tc
show signs of fatigue.
Forward, SeIim; von must take me tC
Greene S camp, said Kate to her horse.
But her enemies gained upon her, and
one of them seemed bent on catching her
for he was some yards IN advance of hi
comrades. Kate heard the ominous tranr
of his horse and drew her pistol. Near,I
he came until he was at her side, and then
cried out
Halt, you cursed rehelP'
Those wer, bis last words, for Kate fired.
and the bullet crashed through his brain,
The others did not stop to look at their
dead comrade, but pressed on. They near,
ed her again and another trooper received
his death wound. The remainder halted,
and a moment afterward Kate heard the
American picket Cry cut
who goes there?"
Kate Heath" cried our heroine. as she
dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, hut when
he heard her name it was lowered ard he
answered -
"Atl right"
The American camr.was reached; Kate
threw herself from the saddle and placed
Ter faithful horse in charge Of soldier.
''Where is Greene's tent?"
"To the right there, where you see that
light" replied the an pointing to the
place. r'r
She entered the generals tent, and found
him engaged in writing; he raised hi eyes,
then r Sc to his feet and said
You come here at late hour, Miss
Heath"
II do, general you are in danger"
"How is is that!' exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story, aid the
patriot grasptd her hand, While the tears
tlickIed Gown his wal. wpjn checks.
Thank Godl You have saved my army,
Miss Heath. | can never repay YOU.
81 want no payment. The thought thet
/ have done my duty, 4srd IL" thank~ Of
Nathaniel Greene, are worth more han gold
and diamonds, was the heroic reply.
Take my thanks my brave girl, and NAV
the Great Jehovah watch over and ouid"
yCu through the changing scenes of life, {"
responded Greene.
And my lie save my country, too," ad
ded Kate.
"You need rest. Here, sleep in my tent
tonight. while seek resting place among
my men, said the kipd hearted Greene.
Il do not wish to rob you Of your couch,
general
You will not. shall be engaged in
forming my troops to meet the attack"
and General Green left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that night, and
in the morning General Greene came to her,
and joyfully exclaimed,
Good news Lord Rawdon is in full re-
treat. We took prisoner this morning
who says you frustrated their plans and
saved the army. God bless you tor that
good act! But I must leave you, now, fer
| am going to follow Rawdon, and teach
him that we can fight. When are you GO
ing home?"
SIN few minutes general
Good bye; and may you have safe
carney" r sncnde Greene, s. akioe her by
the hand. Her horse was led olth. and
she was soon her way home, which wa.
reached in safety.
Kate Heath lived to see the war close
and peace and plenty spread their wing
over the land; and not long afterwards she
was welded to Walter Gordon, who haC
been colonel in American army.