Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-08-26
A STORY OF THE REVOLUTION.

General Greene made an unsuccessful at
tack on the British post at Ninety Six,
and withdrew his men beyond the Tiger
and Broad Rivers. Lord Rawdon fol-
lowed him, but could not draw the pa
triot general into an engagement.
At that period there stood in South
Carolina plain and unassuming house !;
it was one-story building, neatly white
washed, and surrounded by fence. The
garden contained many choice flowers,
and the beautiful honeysuckle shaded the
doors and windows. 1t was the home Of
Mrs. Heath, who lived with her two
daughters, while her son George was in
Washington's army, fighting for.freedoln.
Kate, the eldest of the daughters, was
q beautiful girl of sixteen summers; her
auburn hair hung in graceful curls down
to her shoulders, and her face beamed with
kindness, while her eyes shone like the
stars that light up the azure vault OF hea-
ven.
One evening, as Kate was standing at
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 in that section of the coun-
try. They rode up to her, and Rawdon
leaned over in his saddle and said, in a
kinl. voice: 4
"Well, Miss, can you let me have the
use of roonl-for few minutes 2"
Yes, sir, our house is open to you."
Come, Colonel, let us hurry up busi-
ness" said Rawdon, dismounting, while
the Colonel did the same, the latter lead
ING the horses to Che stable.
Lord Rawdon advanced to where Kate
was standing, and said:
"Whose house is this, Miss 2"
"Mrs. Heath's, sir"
"Ha! her son is in the rebel army,
under Washington, is he not?"
Kate trembled at the insult, and she
looked at the Brison with searching
glance.
"My brother is no rebel, Lord Raw
don; he is fighting for his country"
81 am sorry for that; he is brave
boy, and would, no doubt, make good
Brithish soldier" returned Rawdon.
"Lord Rawdon, you insult me, sir |
would sooner see George die felon's
death than see him in the Kings army" !"
was the heroic answer.
al see you are rebel, too, Miss. But
here comes the Colonel" said Rawdon
as he saw that worthy coming from the
stable.
They entered the house and went into
q small room to hold consultation. Kate
thought they might have something i'm
portant to say, so she concluded to play
the part of eavcsdroppcr. She told her
mother of her intention, who approved
of it, and Kate placed herself id posi-
ton to overhear 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
Rawlon knew no mercy. She cautious
ly approached the door and looked thro'
crcvice. Rawdon and his Colonel were
seated before small table on which lay
maps. They were examining them close,
ly, while Rawdon was explaining them to
the Colonel.
"IIere is Green's camp" said he, "and
here is ours. We must make a bold
strike, and if it be successful, Greene will
be destroyed"
"I don't see why it should not succeed;
do you my Lord ?''
"No; if our troops fight as well as
they have heretofore we shall succeed"
said Rawdon, his face assuming a tri-
umphant expression.
81 shall feel happy when the cursed
rebels are driven away from Carolina,
and then their rule will be over," said
Colonel Roberts.
awe must crush Greene, Colonel;
do not want to go back to England and
let it be said that | was out-generaled by
rebel. No, never" exclaimed Raw
don, rising to his feet.
"Then, we make the attack at day
break. do we not ?" asked the Colonel.
eve do; have your regiment ready
and make your men fight like demons"
LET us go, now. But hold; what is
the countersign for the pickets tonight,
my Lord?"
6 England" answered Lord Rawdon,
lowering his voice.
Kate listened to the Briton's plan with
with wildly throbbing heart, and she
resolved to save the patriot army. When
she heard the countersign she left the
door and busted herself in her house,
hold duties, and soon the two officers
emerged from the room.
ave must go, Miss Heath, but first
let me thank you for your Kindness"
said. .Rawdon.
Your thanks are received" answered
Kate.
The horses were saddled, and the Off
GERS were soon on their way. Kate watch.
ed them till they were out Of sight, and
then she prepared for her perilous jour
nov She threw shawl over her head
and went to the stable. Her feet-footed
horse neighed as she entered, aid she pet
ted him on the head and said:
aWell. noble Selim, you must carry
me me safely through tonight. for if you do
not Greene will be destroyed"
2 The animal seemed to understand her,
for he gave low whinny'