Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1868-01-17

ever her head and went 10 the stable. Tier
feet footed horse neiahed as she entered, and
she pattcd him on the head and said:
SWELL noble Selim, you must carry me safe
ly through to night, for II you do not Greene
will be destroyed"
The animal seemed 10 understand, for he
gave low whinny.
Our heroine sAidled Selim, led him from
The stable, and wss soon riding toward.
Grcene's camp, which was eight miles distant
She rode swiftly, for she wanted to reach her
destination in time TO let the patriot general
form his men to meet the assault. The British
pickets were four miles distant, and she would
be compelled to pass through their lines; hui
as she was IL possession Of the couutersign
she did not fear the result.
Soon Kate saw the pickel's bayonet CLEAN
in the moonlight, and heard him cry out:
"Who goes there?''
"a friend with the conntersign."
She approached the picket and whispered
England"
"All right pass on. But stop cried the
picket rs he caught glimpse of her face.
Kate stopped her horse and laid her hand
on pistol. The picket approached and said
as that you, Miss Kats7s
at is, Guy returned Kate, for she rccoz
nized the soldier to be Guy Jackson, who had
often visited their house.
ts1.o San Mrc p1oLa. ,hn :. ..... -
Just like you; Miss Kate--always visiting
the sick, you are ministertng angel" said
the hanghty Briton,
THANK you for the compliment Guy, bu,
mast be going Good night Aud Kate was
again on her journey, while the picket re-
turned 10 his post
She had to pass four miles ere she would be
safe, so she urged on her steeI. Before she
had gone hundred yards from jackson. =
dozen mounted Britons rode furiously up TO
the picket, and their leader cried out:
"Did any person pass this post short inc
since ~
Eyes, sir,a wsstae picksts reply.
"De you know who II was ~, Afths4,~.as
"Ido; ii MAS Mice lIeasiss. s'.s.ss.ss Z ss1ss
sHad she the countcrssisn, Sir Sir.
.Shc had
y fear she is san a Fward men. II she
escapes, Greane is savlk A hundred golden
guinene and commission to the man who
catches ber. cried the leader Of the band. a.
they dashed away after the brave girl, leay.
ing the picket in .. state Of bewilderment.
Kate soon heard Che sound of her pursuers,
and pushed on faster. 1t was . race for life
or death. The, British horses we're fresh
while hers was beginning to show si9ns Of
fatigue. 81 s1G
Forward, Selim ;,.xeu must lake me 10
Gr"ene's camp" said lite to her horse.
But her cnemies gained upon her, and one
of them seemed bent upon catching her. for
he was some yards in advance Of his com.
radee Kate heard the oa,ineus tramp u his
horse and drew her pistol. Nearer he came
until he was at her side, and then he cried
out:
"Halt, you cursed rebel T.
Those were his last words, for Kate fired
and the bullet crashed through his Brain
The others did not stop to look at their dead
comrade, but pressed on. They neared her
again, and another received his death wound
The remainder halted, and moment after
ward Kate heard the American picket CRY
out:
''Who goes there z"
"Kate HEATH cried our heroine, as she
dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but when
he heard her name il was lowered, and he
"All rightr'
The American camp WAS reached: Kate
threw herself from the saddle, snd placed her
faithful horse in charge Of soldier.
"where is Greens's tent ?"
ITO the right, there, whore you see that
ight,' replied the man, pointing to the place.
She entered the generals tent and found
aim engaged in writing; he raised his eyes,
hen rose 70 his feet and said
"You come here at late hour, Miss Heath.
II do, general, you are in danger
"How is that Z" exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story; and The pat
lot grasped her hand, while the tears tricklcd
lown his war-worn cheeks.
'sThank Godl you have saved nv army,
Hiss Heath. can never repay you'
u want no payment. The thought that
ave done my duty aad the thanks Of Nathan.
el Greene are worth more than gold ami dia.
aonds, }" vas The heroic reply.
"Take my thanks, my brave girl, and may
he great Jehovah watch over and guide you
through the changing acenes of life," respond !
d Greene. "lind may he saye my country, !
%, added Kate. ~ Am
i"fou need rest. Here eleep in my tent to-
light, while seek : resting place among my
len,' said the kind-hearted Greene.
II 10 ct'wish v r66 you of your couch,
ssseasessassa /. - sss
"You will not. shall be engaged in form
,g my troops to meet the attack = and Greene
If the tent
Kate enjoyed good rest that night, and in 1
10 morning General Greene came 10 her and
'yfully exclaimed:
"Gcod newsl Lord Rawdon Is in full re- |
eat. Wo took prisoner this morning who
ays that You frustrated their plans and
wed our army; God bless you for the good
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