Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-07-30

of pity and tenderness were expressed on her face,
with Victors assistance she bore the fainting form
of the insensible girl, and laid it upon sofa, with
face as full of concern, and as tenderly as though
her ministrations were performed to some gently
tAurtured child of wealth. -
Victor supported her upon the sofa, while Iso-
lette stepped to the door to summon her servants
to her assistance.
After various remedies had been resorted to,
Nellie gradually awakened from her deathly tor
Dor. Her eyes wandered wildly and vacantly a.
round until her glance fell upon Isoette, and then
she found relief in food of tears. Isoette knelt
besideher, andfearfl of bringing back her thoughts
with too severe a shock, to the subject which had
already agitated her 30 fearfuly, sought, by every
soothing attention, to quiet her excitement, and
without direct questioning, gradually to learn from
her the cause of her distress.
From the broken words of the girl, rendered in
coherent by distress and agony of mind, Isolette
soon learned the painful truth
Two days before, Brack had been tried and SEN
fenced by court-martial for acting as all intormei
and a spy. He was to die that very day between
the hours of two and three. The sad truth had
been learned by his daughter but few minutes
before, and frantic with distress, she had hastened
to Isolette to entreat her to make an effort to save
him. She had not stopped to weigh the question
of Isolettes ability to do so, but stricken to the
heart, she had hastened to her to remedy an evil
to which she more than suspected she had con-
tributed unwittingly.
Aghast at result, which she mil ght have antic
ipated had she seriously reflected upon the nature
of Brack's crime and the light in which military
men must view it, Isolette seemed for moment
overwhelmed and thunderstruck.
''This is my own terrible work p murmured he,
selfaecusing lips, as she knelt by Nellie side and
heard the sad story. II had not dreamed Of this
but thought the danger and risk was all my own.
She turned her pale face to the clock. There
wanted yet but few minutes to twelve. lime
was pressing; yet what may not one accomplish IN
two hours, when every faculty Of mind and body If
enlisted in the work of saving human life?
Quietly she gave orders that her carriage should
be brought to the door, and having soothed Nellie
with few hopeful and encouraging words, she
left Victor and servant to watch by her side, and
fastened to prepare herself for her errand Of
mercy.
Tn very few minutes she had returned to the
parlor ready for her mission. She gave ordersthat
Nellie should be removed to comfortable apart
ment and carefully attended until her return. But
the feeble girl, making an effort, rose from the
couch and wildly exclaimed
'No, Miss Isolette, cannot remain. l mus
20 to my father. They tell me they will moi
pardon him; and if you cannot save him vii
die with him." A.,
lette," said Victor, in a low tone. Her sad face
will plead mvre eloquently than words; and yet, ]
think it right to forewarn you that fear all plead
ing for Brack's life will be in vain. His offence II
one which military men seldom pardon. "
"It is I who have brought him to this, sale
Isolette, sadly; "and though know it to be ii
vain to speak for him, yet would plead to tht
last. God forgive me, if I fail; for can never
forgive myself Will you go with me and give
: me your aid?"
"Most gladly" replied Victor. ''Your carriage
I see, is already at the door, and there is not
second to spare.
Silently, yet deeply agitated by various emotions
Isolette, Victor, and the daughter Of the untortu
nate man, went forth and took their places in tht
carriage Orders were given to drive to the head
quarters Of the general commanding the Depart
ment, and the coachman gathering from the ex
preston of Isolettes face, the urgency Of the bu
siness in hand, set off at o rapid rate, The car
riage had hardly stopped at the door, when Victo
sprang out, and forcing his way through crowe
of officials congregated in the ante-chamber, ano
regardless of the attempt of sentinel on duty a
the door to detain him, thrust himself in, unan
nounced to obtain an immediateinterview with tht
military chief, in whose hands lay the power o
life and death. Victor enquired of an aid, who sa
writing at desk, if he might see the general
"What business have you with the generalF
asked the official, suspendipg his writing for mo
ment to eye Victor with supercGous stare.
"It is on matter of life and death that admit
> of no delay" replied Victor, in respectful man
"You cannot see the general, to-day" replied
the official, curtly. "Cal when I am at leisure
and I shall attend to you.
"Wi you be so kind, sir, as to tell me where
may find the general?" asked Victor.
The official Aunkey deliberately resumed his VIII
ting and paid no attention to the earnest but clVl
enquiry. Victor's face colored up at the ungra
cious treatment There were two or three officers
evidently men who had seen service in the field
standing little apart, and Victor repeated his en-
quiry, addressing them.
'sYou will find the general on James Island, ant
most probably near the camp of the eth regiment,
replied one of the officers, who seemed, from hi
uniform, to be major. HE left here not ten
minutes since.
) THANK you, sir, u responded Victor, and has
tening from the apartment, he was, inanother min
ute, in the carriage, and urging the coachman II
make all speed to the island. 1t wanted but feV
minutes to one when the carriage drew up nea
the quarters of Colonel Giles. Leaving Isolett.
and Nellie in the carriage Victor hastened to asl
the cooperation Of his commander in the work o
love and mercy. That kind hearted officer be for
tunatey found at his quarters, and to his relefant
rlioy the General whom he sought was his guest.
II shall give you what aid can, Victor, to saw
that unfortunate fellow, Brack, said Colonel Giles
, who had come forth from his marquee at Victor
, summons but I cannot give you strong hopes o
5 success His offence is very grave one, and while
the General is ever disposed to mercy, he is to'
thoroughly imbued with the teachings of mill
tary life to feel any scruple about the execution
an informer and spy. McGregor is your shee
anchor; if his intercesson fails, the game is up
Miss De Vere-well she may make some impression
I shall send my orderly for McGregor, and you cal
explain to him the condition of affairs. Whel
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