The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-10-25

| we must crush Green, colonel. do
not want to 60 back TO England and let il
be said that was outgeneraled by rebel
No, never I" exclaimed Rawdon, rising to
his feet.
"Then we make that attack at daybreak,
do we not asked the colonel"
We do have your regitnent ready, aud
make your men fight like demons"
q" Let us 60 now. But hold what is the
countersign for tile pickets tonight, my
| lord I"
"England," answered Lord Rawdon,
lowering his voice.
Kate listened to the Briton's plan with
a wildly throbbing heart, and she resolved
to save the patriot army. When che heard
the countersign she left the door aud
busted herself in her household duties, aud
soon the two officers emerged from the
| room.
We must go, Mics Heath, but first let
me thank you for your Kindness" said
RawGon. L
"Your thanks are received" replied
Kate.
The horses were saddled, and the officers
were soon on their way. Kate watched
them till they were out of sight, aud then
| prepared for her perious journey. She
threw shawl over her bead aud went to
the stable. Her hoet.tooted horse neighed
as she entered aud she pstted him Oh the
head aud said
Well, noble Selm, you must AIRY me
safely through tonight, for il you do II, t.
| Green will be destroyed"
The animal seemed to understand her
for he gave loud whiunv.
0ur heroine saddel Sci m, ltd him from
the Stale aud was soon riding towards
G ee,'s camp which was eight miles dis
tant She rode swiftly, for she wanted to
reach her destination in time to let the
patriot General form his men in time to
meet the assault. The British p,ckets were
four miles distant, aud she would be com
PEELED to pass through their lines but as
she was in possession ot the cvuntersign
she did not fear the result.
Soon Kate saw the picket's bayonet
fleam in the moonlight, and heard him cry
tu-
"Who goes theref"
A friend, with the countersign."
Advance, friend and give the counter.
sign !"
she approached the picket, aud whis,
percd-
England" !"
"All right pass on. But stop T. cried
the picket, as he caught glimpse of her
face.
Kate stopped her horse, and laid her hand
or pistol. Tho picket approached and
said
ais that YOU, Miss Heath ?"
"Itis, Guy" return ed Kate, for she recog.
nizrd the soldier 10 be Guy jackson, who
had often Visited their house.
/. WI here are you going tonight, Miss
Kate q he asked.
"To sec Mrs. Blake she is very sick"
:" just like you Miss Kat, -liwayo visit
Ing the OK; you are mnis tering angel,
said the naughty Britor.
"ThaGk yOu for the compliment, Guy
But must be going. Quod.n CHI i And
Kate was again on her journey, while the
picket returned to his post.
She ad TO pass four miles vt ere she
would be safe, so she urged on her eed.
Before she had gone hundred yards from
Guy Jackson a dozen mounted Britons rode
furiously up TO the picket, aud their leader
cried out
Ibid any person pass this post short
time since ?"
Yes, SIR was the pickets reply.
DO you know who il wasF''
I" ! do; it was Miss Heath"
Had see the countersign, sir 7"
"She had"
fear she is safe. Forward. men II
she escapes, Green is saved. A hundred
golden guueas aud a commission TO the
man who catches herr cried the Il ader of
the band as they dashed after the brave
girl, leaving the picket in state of bewil.
derment
Kate soon heard the sound OF her pursu-
ers, and she pushed on faster. 1t was a
race for life or dealh. The British horses
were fresh, while hers was beginning to
show signs of fatigue.
Forward, Selim you must take me to
Green'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 sone yafds in advance Of his CONS
rades. Kate heard The ominous tramp of his |
horse and dew her pistol. Nearer he
came, until he was at her side and then
cried dut=
Halt, you cursed rebel p
Those were his last words, for Kate fred, |
and the bullet crashed through his brain.
The others did not stop to look after their |
dead comrade, but pressed on. They Deared |
her again and another trooper r. ceived |
his death-wound. The remainder halted
a moment afterwards Kate heard the Amer
ican picket cry out
w Ho kOCb
"Kate Heath r. cried our heroine as she
lashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but when
he heard her name it was lowered, and he
answered.
IAN righty
The American camp was reached Kate
brew herself from the saddle, and placed
Ter faithful horse in charge of soldier.
Where is Green's tent?
"To the right there. where yOu see that
ight," replied the man, pointing to the
place.
She entered the Generals tent, and found
lim engaged in writing he raised his eyes,
hen arose TO his feet and said
"YOu come here at q late hour, Miss
Heath"
do, General; you are in danger"
How is that exclaimed Green.
The brave girl told her story, and the pat
lot grasPed her hand, whIe the tears
rlckled down his war-wOrn cheeks.
"Thank God you have saved my army
Hiss Heath. | can never repay you"
" want no payment. The thought that
have done my duty, and the thanks OF
Green, are worth more than gold
md diamonds" was the heroic reply.
Take my thank; my bravo girl, and
nay the Great Jehovah watch over and
,uide you through the changing scenes Of
ife, !" responded Green.
And may he save my country too,
dded Kate.
"You need rest. Here, sleep in my tent
o-night, while seek aresting-place among
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