North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-11-27
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| Nas0 cnuuiOu OcllIl, leu lllm lTOUl Iut
stable, and was soon riding towards the
camp of Greene, which was eight miles
distant. She rode swiftly, for she wanted
to reach her destination in time to let the
patriot general form his men to meet the
assault. The British pickets were distant
four miles, and she would be compelled to
pass through their lines but as She war
in possession of the countersign she did
not fear the result. ,..ss. ~ f.:
Soon Kate saw the picket's bayonet
gleam in the moonlight, and heard him
cry out: So = ,,.,'3 ?, Z. .'l+ s'''"
Who goes there?' 'A ~ sl4
"a friend, with the countersign."
She approached the picket and whisper.
ed: England.
"All right; pass. on. But stop ~ cried
the picket, as he caught glimpse of hel
face. .' 9li
Kate stopped her horse and laid her
hand on her pistol. The picket approach
ed and said :,6-syqT
Is that you. Miss Heath p s ,...-.
| 1t is, Guy" returned Kate, for she re.
cognized the soldier to be Guy jackson.
who had often visited their house.
Where are you going tonight, Miss
Kate ?'' he asked.
d" To see the widow Blake she is very
sick.' - #a,.'
"Just like you, Miss Kate always Wis
iting the sick you are ministering an
GEL" said the naughty Briton.
Thank you for the compliment, GUY.
But must be going. Good night" And
Kate was again on her journey, while the
picket returned to his post. ~
| b, hol 10 r. II. 4. u 4
be safe, so she urged on her steed. Before
she had gone a hundred yards from Guy
Jackson, dozen mounted Britons rode fu-
riousy up to the picket, and their leader
| cried out: 3"as 7iaa@
Did any person pass this post short
time since ?' -. H..
Yes, sir" was the reply, ...
"Do you know who it was ?''
81 do it was Miss Heath"
Had she the countersign ?' y.aa
" She had .''-...- ..-...
! 81 fear she is safe. Forward, men! If
she escapes, Greene is saved. A hundred
golden guineas and commission to the
man who catches her. cried the leader of
the band, as they dashed after tho brave
girl, leaving the picket in state of bewl-
derment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her pur-
suers, and she pushed on faster. 1t was Il
race for life or death. The British horses
were fresh, while hers was beginning to
show signs of fatigue. -.
| Forward, Selim ; you must take me to
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 his
comrades. Kate heard the ominous tramp
of his horse and drew her pistol. Nearer
he came until he was at her side, and then
cried out
| "Halt, you cursed rebel II
Those were his last words, for Kate fir.
ed, and the bullet crashed through his
brain. The others did not stop to look at
their dead comrade, but pressed on. They
neared her again, and another trooper re-
ceived his death wound. The remainder
halted, and a moment afterwards Kate
heard the American picket cry out:
| WHO goes there p
skate Health" cried our heroine, as
she dashed through the line. .,
The soldier had raised his gun, but when
he heard her name it was lowered, and he
answered .,
"All right ~ s.
The American camp was reached Kate
threw herself from the saddle, and placed
her faithful horse in charge of a soldier.
| "Where is General Greene's tent ~
To the sight, there, where you see the
light replied the sentinel, pointing to the
place.
She entered the Generals tent, and saw
him engaged in writing; he raised his eyes
then rose to his feet and said:
" You come here at a late hour, Miss
Heath"
" do, General you are in danger"
"How is that p exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story and thu
patriot grasped her hand, while the tears
| trickled down his war-worn checks.
Thank God p' exclaimed the General
.syou have saved our army, Miss Heath
We can never rep ay you"
want no payment. The thought thai
l have done my duty, and the thanks q
Nathaniel Greene are worth more than
gold,' was the reply jrr.e
| Take my thanks, my brave girl, and
may the Great Jehovah watch over and
guard you through the changing scenes oil
life," responded the General.
AA0 Auy AC saw AHy CouulIy, lOVj
added Kate.
You need rest. Here, sleep in my
tent tonight, will seek resting place
among my men," said the kind hearted
Greene. rr..
II do not wish to rob you of your couch
General"
You will not. l shall be engaged in
forming my troops to meet the attack !"
and the General left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that night, and
in the morning General Greene came to
her, and joyfullyo exclaimed
"Good news! Lord Rawdon is in re-
treat. We took prisoner this morning
who says you frustrated their plans and
saved the army God bless you for this good
act !! But, must leave you now, for am
going to follow, Rawdon, and teach him
that we can fight. When are you going
home p @9i c4 atF ear
"In few minutes, General" &. s.l
I" Goodbye: and may you have safe
Journey" responded Greene, shaking her
by the hand. He- horse was led forth,
and she was soon on her way home, which
was reached in safety.
la Kate Heath lived to see the war closed,
and peace and plenty spread their wings
over the land /; and not long afterwards
she was welded to Walter Gordon, who
had been a Colonel in the American army.
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