Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-11-16
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| countersign Tor Tue pickeis tonight, my
Lor -
"Epgland," answered Lord Rawdon. Tow
ering his voice.
Kate listened TO the Driton's plans with
a wildly ,hrobbing heart, and she resolved
10 save the patriot army. When she heard
the countersign she left the door and busted
herself With her household duties, and soon
the two officers emerged from the room.
"we must 60, Miss Heath, but first let
me thank you for your Kindness" said
Lord Rawion.
Your thanks are received" answered
ka.e
The hor,cs were ssddled and The officers
were soon on their way. Kate watched
them TIL they were out Of sight aud then
prepared for her pssilous journey. She
threw q shawl owes her head and wen, 10
the stable. Her deet-footed horse Weighed
as she entered, and she patted him on the
head and said:
We'll, noble Sslim, yoa must carry me
safely through tonight, for II you do not
Greene will be destroyed"
The animal seemed TO understand her for
he gave low whinny.
Our heroine saddled Selim, led him from
the stable, and was soon riding towards
Greenes camp, which WAS eight miles dis
tant. She rode swiftly, for she wanted to
reach her destination in time to let the pa
triot General form his men to meet the as
sault. The British pickets were four miles
distant, aud she would be compelled to pass
through their lines but - she was now in
possession Of the countersign she did net
fear the result
Soon Kate saw the picket's bayonet CLEAN
in the moonlight, and heard him cry out :
"Who goes there 7"
"a friend, with the countersign."
She approached the picket and whis-
pered:
England T.
IAN right; pass on. But stop" cried
the picket, - he caught . glimpse Of her
face
kste stopped her horse, and laid her
hand On pistol. Tho picket approached
and said:
us that you, Miss Hcaths"
ut 10 Guy. returned Kate, for she re-
cogn;zcd the soldier to be Guy Jackson, h.
had often visited their house.
Where ere you going tonight, Miss
Kate y he aaked.
ITO see Mrs. Blake; she Is very sick. i"
Just like you, Miss kate-alwsys visit
ing the sick; you are mnisteriog angel,
said the naughty Briton.
| "Thank you for the compliment, Guy
But must be going. Good night" Aud
Kate was again on her journey, while the
picket returned to his post.
She had 10 pass four miles ere she would
be safe, so she urged on her steed. Before
| sh. haI hnpAs~A ~apAa fvAnn l.nv
Jackson, dozen mounted Britons rode ~
riously up to the picket, and their leader
cried out:
did any person pass this post . shor'
tine sincsi"
yes, sir" was the pickets reply.
"Do you know who il was p
II dc; il was Miss Heath /"
clad she the countersign, sirf"
"She had"
81 fear ahs 10 safe. Forward, men, 1
she escapes, Greene is saved. A hundrst
golden guineas and a commission to tn
man who catches her,' cried the leader Of
the band, as they dashed after the brsv,
girl, leaving the picket in state Of BOWL
dermens
Kate soon heard the sound tof her pur
suers, and she pushed on faster. II was
race for lie or death. The British horse
were fresh, while hers was beginning &
show signs Of fatigue.
"for"ard. Selim: you must take m,
TO Grcenes camp ssid hste TO hci
horse
Bet her enomies gained upon her, and
ono oil them Sc med bent on catching her
ior hc WAS some yards in advance O! hi.
comrades Kate heard the ominous tram
ot his horse and drew her pistol. Nearer ht
came until he vas AT her sido, and then cried
out
"llalt, you cirsed rebel T.
Those were his last words, for Kate fired
and the bullet crashed through his BRAIN
Ihe others did not stop TO look at their dead
comrade, but pressed on. They neared
her again, aud another trooper received hi,
death wound. The remainder halted, and
= moment after ward kate heard the Amer
can picket cry out:
"Who goes there y
"kate HeAth,'' cried our heroine, as sh,
dashed through the line.
Tho soldier had raised his gun, but whcr
he heard her name it was lowered, and h,
answered:
"All right r.
| iue AMERICAN Chulp WbS tcsCucu, hWtt
threw herself from the saddle, and placed
her faithful horse IN charge OF n soldier.
"Wherc is Grccne's tent p
40 the right there where YOU see that
laht," replied the man, pointing to III,
place.
She entered the Generals tent, and found
tim engaged in writing, he raised his eyes
taeu rose to his feet aud seid:
you cone here at late hour, Mis-.
Heath"
- do, Geneval you are in danger"
''llow ia that y exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story and the
patriot grasped her hand, while the tears
tricklci down his care-worn cheeks.
Thank God you have saved my army
Miss Heath. can never repay you."
81 want no payment. The thought that
| have done my duty. and the thanks Of
Nathaniel Greene are worth more than gold
and diamonds" was the heroic reply
Take my thanks, my bravo girl, and
may the great Jehovah watch over and
guide you through the changing scenes OF
| lite," responded Greene.
And may he save my country, too" id
ded Kate.
lyon need rest. Here, sleep in my tent
tonight, while seek . resting place among
my men," said the kind-hearted Greene.
II do not wish to rob you Of your couch,
general"
you will not shall he engaged in
forming my troops to meet the attack ~
and Gen. Greene left the tent
Kate enjoyed good rest that night, and
in the morning Gen. Greene came 10 her,
aud joy fully 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 for thai
good acti Bat must leave you now, fos
| Gun going to follow Rawdon, and teach
him that we oan fghs When are you 60
ing homef'
"ln few minutes. general"
''Good.bys; and may you have safi
Journey" responded Greene, shaking hei
by the hand. Hcr horse Was led forth, and
she Was coon on her way home. which vas
reached in safety.
Kate Heath lived TO see the war closed
and peace and plenty spread her wings owe,
the land aad not long afterwards she was
weGdei 10 Walter (pvdon who had heeu q