North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-11-27
Brave Kate.

The year 1871 was dark and gloomy
one for our forefathers, who were then
struggling for liberty. In South Carolina
affairs were then in a critical situation
General Green made an unsuccessful at
tack on the British post at Ninety-Six, and
withdrew beyond the Tiger and Broad
rivers. Lord Rawdon followed him, but
could not draw the patriot general into an
engagement
At that period there stood in South Car.
olina plain and unassuming house il
was one story building neatly whitewash
ed, and surrounded by fence. The gar
den contained many choice flowers, and
the beautiful honeysuckle shaded the door
and windows. 1t was the home of Mrs
Heath, who lived with her two daughters
while her son George was in Washin gton's
army. '
Kate, the eldest Of the daughters, was a
beautiful girl of sixteen summers her au-
burn hung in graceful curls down her
shoulders, and her face beamed with kind
ness, while her eyes shone like the stars
that lighted up the vault of heaven.
Cne evening, as Kate was standing al
the cottage door, she beheld two mounted
officers approaching. They were richly
dressed, and one Of them she recognized
as Lord Rawdon, the commander of the
British forces. They rode up to her, and
Rawdon leaned over in his saddle and in q
kind voice said:
6 Well, Miss, can you let me have the
use of room few minutes ?'
s. Yes, sir, our house is open to you.n
Come, colonel, let us hurry up bust.
ness said Rawdon, dismounting, while
the colonel did the same, the latter leading
the horses to the stable. a7 -~- =
Lord Rawdon advanced to where Kate
was standing and said: r.............
"Whose house is this, Miss ~
Mrs. Heath's, sir.'' 30 -
u" Ha her son is in the rebel army. un
der Washington, is he not 20
Kate trembled at the insult, and SHE
looked at the Briton with Searching
glance. s@ ~ #a -"N92A
"My brother is no rebel, Lord Rawdon
he is fighting for his country. tr a,.ss
am sorry for that he is a brave bov
and would, no doubt, make good British
soldier returned Rawdon.
:. Lord Rawdon, you insult me, sir.
would sooner see him die felon's death
than see him in the kings army was the
heroic answer.
81 see you are rebel too, Miss Heath
But here comes the colonel"
They entered the house and went into
room to hold consultation. Kate tho'l
they might have something important to
say. She concluded to play the part Of
eaves-dropper. She told her mother OF
her intention, and Kate placed herself in a
position to hear the Briton's plans.
1t was dangerous undertaking, and she
knew that If she was caught in the act of
listening she would be treated as spy,
and, perhaps, executed, for Lord Rawdon
knew no mercy. She approached the door
and looked through II crevice. Rawdon
and his colonel were seated at table on
which lay maps. They were examining
them closely, while Rawdon was explain
ing them to his colonel. t...,.
I" Here is Greene's camp" said he, ''and
here is ours. We must make bold strike.
and if successful, Greene will be destroy
ed"
~ don't see why it should not succeed !;
do you, my lord?" "a boo" .E...,.,)a5gt1
"No if our troops fight as we'll as they
have heretofore, we shall succeed said
Rawdon, his face assuming triumphant
expression. ~
II shall feel happy when these cursed
rebels are driven away from Caroline, and
then their rule will be oyer,' said Colonel
Roberts.
eve must crush Greene, colonel !; / do
not wish to 60 back to England and let it
be said. that / was out-generaled by q reb-
81, No, neyer!' exclaimed Rawdon.
"Then, we make the attack at day.
break, do we not % asked tho colonel.
"We do have your regiment ready"
" Let VS. 60 now. But hold what is
the countersign for the pickets tonight
my lord p i.
:" England" answered Lord Rawdon,
lowering his voice. ia 23 o..i I
Kate listened to the Briton's plans with
a wildly throbbing heart, and she resolved
to save the patriot army. When she heard
the countersign she left the door and bust
ed herself with her household duties. and
soon the two officers emerged from the
room.
"We must go, Miss Heath, but first let
me thank you for your Kindness, said Lord
Rawdon. 1a...,.. -sius v ia 80
" Your thanks are received answered
Kate. ..4,
The horses were saddled and the officers
were soon on their way Kate awatchet
them till they were out of sight, and ather
prepared for her perilous journey. 6h,