The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1867-07-24
BRAVE KATE.
BY VIM. HALL.

| kilug luI HDbTLy. III OUutil SdIOlua dudlI
were then in a critical situation. Genera
Greene made an unsuccessful attack on tn
British post of Ninety-Six, and Withdrew
his men beyond the Tiger and Broad riv
ers. Lord Rawdon followed him. but coul
not draw the patriot general into an en-
gagement.
At that period there stood, in Sout
Carolina, plain and unassuming house;
was one story building, neatly white-wash
ed, and surrounded by a fence. The gar
den contained many choice flowers, and III
beautiful hoheysuckle shaded the doors an,
windows 1t was the home of Mrs Heat b
who lived with her two daughters, while
her son George was in Washingtons army
| fighting for freedom.
| Kate, the eldest Of the daughters, wa
a beautiful girl Of aixteen summers; hu
auburn hair hung in graceful curlS down t,
her shoulders, and her face beamed witt
kindness, vile her eyes shone ike tn,
stars that light up the azure vault of heav
| en-.
One evening. as Kate was standing at thu
cottage door, she behcld TWO mounted of
fcers approaching. They were richly dress
ed, and one of them she recognized as Lore
| Rawdon, the commander cf the British
forces in that section of the country. They
rode up to her, and Ravd leaned oveI
in his saddle and said in kind voice.
well, miss can you let ME have the
use of room for few ninutes?'
"Yes, sir, our house is open to you.
Come, colonel, let us hurry up bu,i
ness said Rawdon, dismounting, while
the colonel did the sane, the latter leading
the horses to the stable.
Lord Rawdon advanced to where Kate
was standing, and said,- .........
"N hose house is this, miss?'
Mrs Heath sir
"Ha! her son is in the rebel army, under
Washington, is he nol?'
Kate trembled at the insult, and she
looked at the Briton with searching
glance.
My brother is no rebel, Lord Rawdon;
ne is fighting for his country
Il ain sorry for that; he is a brave hoy,
and would, no doubt, make a good British
solder, returned Rawdon.
Lord Rawdon, you insult me, sir |
would sooner see George die felnn's death
than see him in the King army was the
heroic answer.
Il see you are a rebel, too, Miss Heath.
But here comes the colonel, said Rawdon,
as he saw that worthy coming from the
'stub.e.
they entered the house and went into q
small T,om 70 hold a consultation. KATE
thought they might have something impor,
taat to saw. 50 She coueluded to Civ the
part OF eaveslropper. She told her moth
II Of her intention, who approved Of it.,
auo Kate placed herself in position TO
uyrrhear the Britnn's plans. ..
l. wa, a dangerous undertaking. and she
knry that II she was caught in the act nl
listening she would be treated as a spy. and
perhanS ,xecnted, for Lord kawdon knew
~ mercy She cautiously aplrnachcd the
,oor and look d through a creyice. Raw
i and his colonel w.re seated before a
small rable on whice Law mans. They were
examining ,hcm CLOSELY while Rawdun was
rxuIaimiug them to the colonel.
'sIiere is Greene's camp" said he, "and
here is ou,s. We must make A bold strike,
and if il he successful, Green will be de-
.,rnvpd ~
s.T dun't see why it should not .hcceed,
do Won. NV lor, ?''
.No; if our troops fight as well as they
have heretofore we shall succeed" said
Rawdon his face assuming a triumphant
exp,e, sion,
HI ,haIj feel happy when the cursed reb.
als arr. dry, away from Carolina, and then
hen ,ule will be over, said Colonel Rob.
at.
i've mn.t crush Greene, colonel; I do
mt want to 90 back to England and let il
he % said hat I was outgencraled by rebel.
Ma neverl" exclaimed Rawdon, rising tc
h. f4pt
..Then we make the attack at daybreak
do we rot?" asked the colonel.
"We do: have your regil. ent ready, anG
make your men fight like demons
LEI MS 90 now. But holdl what is the
countersipn for the pickets tonight, MY
lord?1
"Eprland," answered Lord Rawdon
lowerine his voice,
Kate listened to the Britor's plan with
wildly throhtinp heart, and she resolved t,
save The ,atriot army. When she hearc
The counte,sigp she left the door and busie,
herself in her household duties, and sool
The two officer, emerged from the room.
I've must 90, Miss Heath, Int first l..
me thank YOU for your kindness" sal
| Ravdon
"Ymr thanks are received" replie
Kata wa
The horses were saddled and the officer
we're soon ON their way. Kate watche
them % iii thew were out Of sight, and the
nrenared for her perilous Journey. Sh
Threw a shawl over her had and went t
the stable. Her feet footed horse neighe
as she entered, and she patted him on til
head and said d.
''Well. noble Sellm, you must carry III
safely through tonight, tor II you GO ne
Green VIII be destroyed .
The animal seemed to understand her if
he gave low whlnny,
Our heroine saddIed Sellm:: led hlm troi
the stable, and was, soon riding to ware
Greene's carp, which was elght mics ol
tant. She rode swltlv, TOR she wanted
r,,ob bor destination in fine to let her ma