The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-10-29

but as she was now in possession of the counter
sign she did not fear the result. Soon Kate saw
the picket'S bayonet CLEAN in the moonlight and
heard him cry out;
"Who goes there,"
She approached the picket and whispered
"England :"
".All right; pass on. But stop" cried the
picket, as he caught glimpse of her face. Kate
stopped her horse and laid her hand on pistol
The picket approached and said;
as this you, Miss Heath! ?"
at is, Guy" returned Kate, for she rccog-
nized the soldier to be Guy Jackson, who had
often visited their house.
"Whcrc are you going tonight, Miss Kate Pr
"To see Mrs. Blake she is very sick"
"Just like You, Miss Kate; you are always
visiting the sick you are a ministoring angel"
said the naughty Briton.
"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
she would be safe, SO she urged on her steed
Before she had gone a hundred yards from Guy
Jackson dozen mounted Britons rode furiously
up to the picket, and their leader cried out:
did anyonepass this post short time since ?"
eyes sir" was the picket's reply.
"Do you know who it was ~
81 do; It was Miss Heath"
al d she the countersign, sir ?"
"She had"
~ fear she is safe. Forward, men, If she
escapes Green is safe A hundred guineas and
a commission to the man who catches her, cried
the leader of the band, as they dashed after the
brave girl, leaving the picket in a state of be-
vii lcrment. Kate soon heard the sound of her
pursuers, and she pushed on faster. 1t was q
race for life or death. The British horses were
fresh, while hers was beginning to show signs
of fatigue. Forward, Selim, you must take me
to Green's camp" said Kate to her horse. But
her enemies gained upon her, and one of them
seemed bent on catching her; he was some way
in advance of his comrades. Kate heard the
ominous tramp of the horse and drew her pistol.
Nearer he came, until he was at her side, and
then lie cried out
"Halt you cursed rebel"
Those were his last words, for Kate fired and
the bullet crashed through his brain. The 9TH
ers did not stop to look at their dead comrade,
but passed on. They neared her again, and
another trooper received his death wound The
remainder halted, and moment afterwards
Kate heard the American picket cry out
"Who goes there Pr
"Kate Heath, cried our heroine, as she dash
ed through the line. The soldier had raised his
gun, but when he heard her name it was lower
ed, and he answered, "All right"
The American camp was reached Kate threw
herself from the saddle and placed her faithful
horse in charge of soldier.
"Where is Green's tent 2"
"TO the right there, where you see that light"
replied the man, pointing to the 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 late hour, Miss Heath"
81 do, General; you are in danger"
GLOW is that?" exclaimed General Green.
Tho brave girl told her story and the patriot
grasped her hand, while the tears trickled down
his war-wOrn cheeks. "Thank God you have
saved my army, Miss Heath. can never repay
you.
81 want no payment. The thought that have
done my duty, and the thanks of Nathaniel
Green are worth more than gold and diamonds, y
was the heroic reply.
Take my thanks, my brave girl, and may the
Great Jehovah watch over and guide you thro
the changing scenes Of life," responded Green
''And may he save my country" added Kate
"You need rest. Here, sleep in my tent, to-
night, while seek resting place among my
men," said the kind-hearted General.
81 do not wish to rob you of your couch, SIR
''You will not. shall be engaged in forming
my troops to meet the attack" and General
Green left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that night and the
next morning Gener, Green came to her and
joyfully exclaimed GOOD newsi Lord Raw
don is in full retreat. We took prisoner this
morning who says you frustrated their plans and
saved the army. God bless you for that good
act. But must leave you now, for i am going
to follow Rawdon and teach him that we can
fight. When are you going hOmep
SIN few minutes, General"
Goodbye, and may you have safe journey
responded Green, shaking her by the hand. Her
horse was led forth, and she was soon on her
way home, which 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. -