Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1867-02-14

the fssure which would notadmt OF two uslng it at
a time. n
sNo. not that can see, said Dick, in the same
whispered tones.
''What weapon has he p
eHe has only his sword. At least, Isee no 9TH
er"
ssWhen do you propose to attack him?''
'Not at present He's going to meet his girl. "
"Old Westvelt's daughterP
'Yes. Hist, there she comes. /.
Elinor Westvelt was really approaching Her
lover saw her before she perceived that he was
present From mischievous impulse he hastily
entered the ruined cabin and concealed himself be-
hind the door.
Elinor approached, looking eagerly about her.
s'He is not here" she murmured, half aloud
II am afraid he could not come. How disappoint-
ed am."
The next instant aha shrieked, as she felt a-hAnd
upon her shoulder She had leaned against the
building close beside the door so that her lover
could easily approach without himself being heard.
She looked about her, pale with terror, when
her eyes met the smiling face of her lover.
20, Henry, you can't think how you frightened
mel I thought an Indian had got hold Of me, or
one of those evil men that live about here"
"What men do you mean, dear EGnor?'
'Those Gregsons believe their name is. "
IT have heard of them. I believe their reputa-
ton is none of the best Have they committed
any outrages recently2'
my uncle had sheep stolen night or two
since, and it is supposed that they had hand in
it."
IT thought so," goaned Mrs. Gregson, who
was near enough to hear what he'd been said II
knew Dick couldn't have come by it by honest
means O, why will he do so?'
''Dick," said Robert, ''you see they are pitchin
into u.s. They call us evil men"
eyes," growled Dick, ''and if I ain't mistaken,
they'll have more reason to say so before the day is
out. But hark to what they are saying
"Have you been quite well, Einor, since we last
met?'
'Wen in health, Henry, but very anxious for
you and for the country. 1t is very painful for
me, too, to have my uncle sympathies 80 opposed
to my own, so,that the news that effects him with
joy effects me with grief
"No doubt, no doubt, Elinor But tell me; {;
does he not exhibit any milder feelings towards
our cause?"
'tNo; he always speaks of General Washington,
as that rebel Washington and of his soldiers as an
undisciplned horde. -
'Elinor," exclaimed the young man earnestly,
his thoughts drawn aside by the mention OF this
name, "I find something new to admire every day
in the character of General Washington. To my
mind he exhibits the rarest qualifications of mind
and character His courage and fortitude are Of
the greatest value to thecountry tell you Elinor,
we have seen some dark moments, when it SEEM
ed as if there was everything to discourage, and
nothing to cheer times when we were destitute Of
the commonest necessaries and the most indispen-
sable comforts when distrust seemed to be uni
versa and suspicion even dared to point at our no
bic general himself At such times he has showed
himself so serene and hopeful. He has shown
such kindly sympathy for our distress, and mani
tested such willingness to share with us all that
he had, that felt myself elevated by the thought
of his greatness.
''You have described hero, Henry" said Eli
nor, struck by the young mans earnest speech.
cay and he is hero, Einor; remember when
boy, reading Plutarch's Lives-the most valu-
able work in my fathers scanty library and to me
the most attractive and have fetmy soul stirred
within me as read of the great men that he de-
scribes. I even thought that such men never
would live again, but I see that I was mistaken
Great as was, and still is, my admiration for them,
am ready to acknowledge that I know Of none
that would compare, as whole, with our brave
General There is no man, to my mind, so near ap-
proaches perfection. y
"b he then, 50 raised above human inhrmitles'
Henry?"
"Ony by his selfcontrol. He has passions, and
strong ones I have only once seen him angry,
and then he had every cause, but his anger was
like sheetIghtning. It was perfectly appalling
Yes, Elnor, sincerely believe that posterity will
give Washington his proper place among the great
est men that ever lived. And if he does bring the
war to a successful conclusion in the face OF the
numbefless obstacles which are perpetually arising,
it will be one of the greatest achievements on re-
cord l don't know but I may say, the very grand
est"
'tHeaven grant the day may soon come" ex-
claimed Einor
"Amen!' said her lover fervently.
We do not propose to follow the lovers through
their conversation. Many things they had to say
to each other of more interest to themselves
than to the reader Many anticipations they in
dulged in Of future happiness There is no one
50 skilful in building castles as lover, and we
make no claim for the young American officer and
his afianced beyond the wisdom of ordinary lovers.
They had been specializing upon the probability
of gaining Mr. Westvet's consent to their engage
ment. Elinor could give no encouragement upon
this point.
She said, II fear Henry, that my unce's mind
is bent on different match for me-
''Hal" exclaimed Henry anxiously, you said
nought of this before.
because did not wish to harass you by any
apprehensiony which, after all are idle, as tar as
my sanction is concerned.
''But who is this person u inquired the young
man. ''Let me know who is my rival."
''He is not your rival, Henry, since l do not re-
cognize him in that light, but his name is Amory
Major Amory of the British army
"And where did you get acquainted with him,
Elinor?"
"In New York. You know my uncle's position
as friend to the British cause led to degree OF
intercourse which could not very well avoid with
the officers at social parties.
'Then you met this Major Amory in society,"
Eyes"
''Did he pay you any particular attention?''
Ibid not think so then, but his subsequent accept,
ance of an invitation from my uncle, led me to teal