Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-03-07

i ssIreckon hs'd rather be somewhere else. + Iva
tup there this morning. to leave some bread and ma
ter to keep life in him. Iguess be won't getf o.
Ibis living" said Dick with grin. ..ff5s y5ssz#s
To this Major Arnoy listened with satisfaction
s.You have done quite ight," said he. IhaE
good reason for wishing his condition to be 50 II
! from comfortable as possible. And now want yo'
to conduct me there as I have something to say 4
lhim.. You need not 60 the whole, way, however
abut can leayeme as soon sswe have got far enough
so that I shall be in no danger of making q mis-
take :; -. .r~.Es. -. . -,
fo this, Dick at once aooeded, and the two rod,
side by side. .~.. *. ~ .s.r'rs-: = e s. :!
4 Arrived at small eminenoe, from which, with
out difficulty Major Amory, could see the ice-hous
lin which his prisoner was confined, he dismisset
Dick, but first drew out his purse, and gave him
portion of the sum which he had agreed upon.
sThe remainder Twill give you, }" he said, sfwher
the object is accomplished for which / am nov
working" -.>-.. -.,..e..:, '.s..s r.
The purse from which he drew the coins witt
which he paid Dick was large and amply filled. =
Dick Gregson could see that the gold which wa
paid him was but small part of that which it con
tanned ..s. :,.s,.s..
His eyes sparkled as he caught the yellow glesm
and if Major Amory had been watching hun, b
would at once have detected his own imprldenee
ButDick quickly repressed these signs Of eovetoul
longing, and when the officer turned to him, hil
Icountenance was as solid and inexpressible as be
lfore. A moment afterwards and he was treadinl
b;e UNIV hack tn his cabin >.s.'5E : -. -
Major Amory soon reached the temporary. pris
| on. His heart thrilled with fierce joy when he
reflected that It contained his rival r,
After a moment hesitation he went In.
Captain Peterson had been tied with strong cords
| in such manner that, though his hands we're g
far free that he could use them for the purpose d
conveying food to his mouth, yet they were quits
powerless to release him, the cords being tied be
hind him in series of fingeniousR difficult knots
,He did not recognize Major Amory, never hay
| ing met him before, BE only recognized him as
British officer, and inferred that to him he VA
Indebted for his imprisonment. .. -, ,:-,.zs
He preserved digni6ed silence, waiting for ths
! other to open the conversation. :, :.
ssYou do not find your position particularly
teasant, fpresdme," (" said Major Amory. -
ssI do not, !" said the young officer calmly.
ssWould you regain your freedom ?'' asked Majol
Amory - 80. :. X
sThere are few captives who would not, return
led the prisoner. =. ~. =. -,
| 'I come then to point out the way. You are
suitor for Miss Westyelt' hand, as I learn ~,
/ Captain Peterson looked up suddenly and eyet
| the other sharply. -, :. - -;
/ II know not by what authority or for what pur
pose you ask this question, but have no objection
to answering you / am ~" =; -. -. -;
$50 am I, said Major Amory. -. -.
. The two rivals looked at each other with menta
dishust -. - -
tBut,'' continued the Englishman after pause
s1 find that you are her favored lover"
7 The prisoner s eyes spa,kled with JOY "a jos
which brought a ffowgn to the face Of the other. :
"At the same time" he proceeded, it is thai
must marry her." ...-
'Whatr' exclaimed Henry Peterson de6nantly
'I have sworn it" said Major Amory, "and
shall do all in my power to make good my oath.
For that purpose / caused you to be captured Fol
that purpose I have sought you to-day" :...
sSay on" said the prisoner in low voice, re
solved to know all. ..... ... ......,. -....-.-..
seYou are in my power. That you must know
and feel But your situation, bad as it is, may be
come worse You may die.
II do not fear DEATH" said Henry Peterson
proudly. ,....... s. -...., - -.,a.-.-s
'But probably you prefer life. That I come t
1 offer you-ife and feedom-and the only condn
ton -afixing your signature to this document
Gland it to me,n said the prisoner.
He read it with unmeaswed Indignation. L
was remuneration of any claims he might have II
the hand of Einor Westvelt ::..
,"And if sign this you will release me p .-
eyes, but notstil after the ceremony that makes
EEinor my wife, y said Major Amoy, hoping from
Captain Peterson 8 tone that he was about to com
ply. - -.
sThen here is your answer, said the prisoner.
EareaE he tore the paper In pieces, and scat
tered them over the floor of the building:
'sYou set life at little value, " said Major Amor!
with sneer. '.'-.S ~. ~
'T value honor more, said Captain Peterso,
proudly. .....s, .,..-, 80
'You have refused my offer, but it will avail yol
little. You shall live, but only long enough Il
know that Einor is my wife. :" - = - -
"Begone, miscreant thundered the prisoner =
ssYour presence contaminates even q prison. 81.
would be alone" :. - ~ - ,,.e,-.
ssYour wish shall be granted, and Major Amory
bowling in mock polteness, left his prisoner pre-.
to the most terrible apprehensions. -' zz