Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-26

and said
els that you, Miss Heath?"
cit is, Guy" returned Kate, for she
recognized the soldier to be- Guy Jackson,
who had often visited their home.
"Where are you going tonight, Miss
Kate 3" he asked
"To see Mrs. Blake; she is very sick"
"Just like you, Miss Ka.n-always
visiting the sick you ~ Il "inister'ng
angel" said the naughty Brl'on.
"Thank you for the compliment, Guy.
But must be going. Good night" And
Kate was again on her journey, while the
picket returned to his post.
She had to pass four miles yet ere~sfe
would be safe. so she urged on her stesd'
Before she had gone hundred yss'd>
from Guy Jackson, dozen mounted
Britons rode furiously up to the picket.
and their leader cried out:
did any person pass this post short
time since ."
eyes, sir" was the pickeu's reply.
do you know who it was 2"
F" do; it was Miss Heath.
"Had she the countersign, sir?"
"She had"
81 fear she is safe. Forward, men!
If she escapes, Greene is saved. A hun
dred golden guineas and commission to
the man who catches her, cried the lead
er of the band, as they dashed after the
brave girl, leaving the picket in q state of
bewilderment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her pur-
suers, and she pushed on the faster. 1t
was race for life or death. The British
horses were fresh, while hers was begin
ming to shows signs of fatigue.
"Forward, Selim; you must take me
to Greene's camp" said Kate, to her
horse.
But her enemies gained upon her, and
one of them seemed bent on catching
her, for he was some yards in advance of
his comrades. Kate heard the ominous
tramp of his horse and drew her pistol.
Nearer he came until he was eS her side,
and ten cried ont
Halt, you cursed rebel"
Those were his last words, for Kate
fired, and the bullet crushed through his
brain. The others did not stop to look
at their dead comrade, but pressed on.
They neared her sgain, and another troop
er received severe wound. The re-
mander halted, and moment alterward
Kate heard the american picket cry out:
"Who goes there?"
Kate Heath" cried our heroine, as
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her Name it was lowered,
and he answered
Gall right"
The American camp WAS reached in q
few minutes Kate brew herself from
the saddle, and placed her faithful horse
in charge of soldier.
"Where is Greene's tent :"
sTo the right there where you see that
light" replied the soldier, pointing to
place.
She entered the Generals tent, and
found him engaged in writing; he raised
his eyes, then rose to his feet and said:
{" You come here at a late hour, MISS
Heath"
IL do, General; you are in danger"
aHow is that :" exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story and the
patriot grasped her hand, while the tears
trickled down his war-worn checks
"Thank God! you have saved my ar
my, Miss Heath. can never repay you" :"
81 want no payment The thought
have done my duty, and tie thanks Of
! Nathaniel Greene are worth more lbaH
gold and diamonds" was the her. c reli,
"TalSe my thanks, my brave girl. and
may the Great Jehovah watch over and
guide you through the changing oe's
of life," responded Greene.
"And may He save my country, 700, >
added Kate.
g You need rest. Here, sleep i'll my
tent tonight, while seek resting place
among my men," said the kind-hearted
Greene.
81 do not wish to rob you of your
couch, General"
"You will not. shall be engaged in
forming my troops to meet the attack;
and General Greene left the tent
Kate enjoyed good rest that night,
and in the morning General Greene
came to her, and joyfully exclaimed:
"Good news! Lord Rawdon is in full
retreat. We took prisoner this morn
ing who says you frustrated their plans
and saved the army. God bless you for
that good act But | must leave you
now, for am going to follow Rawdon,
and teach him that We can fight. When
are you going home?"
sin a few minutes, General"
Goodbye; and may you have safe
Journey" responded Greene, shaking her
by the hand. Her horse was led iorth,
and she was soon on her way home, wach
was reached in safety.
Kate Heath lived to see the war closed,
and peace and plenty spread their wings
over the land and not long afterwards
she was welded to Walter Gordon, who
had been a Colonel in the American
army.
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