Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-17
The Sturp Teller.
BRAVE KATE.


were in a critical situation. Gen. Greene made
an unsuccessful attack on the British post of
Ninety-Six, and withdrew his men beyond the
Tiger and Broad Rivers. Lord Rawdon fol-
lowed him, but could not draw the patriot
General into an engagement.
At that period there stood in South Carroll
ma a plain and unassuming house it was one
story building, neatly whitewashed and sur
rounded by fence. The garden contained
many choice flowers and the beautiful hon
ey-suckles shaded the door and windows. 1t
was the house of Mrs. Heath, who lived with
her two daughters, while her son George was
in Washington's army fighting for freedom.
Kate, the eldest of the daughters, was beau
tiful girl of sixteen summers her auburn hair
hung in graceful curls down her shoulders,
and her face beamed with kindness, while her
eyes shone like the stars that lit up the azure
vaults of heaven.
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
part of the country. They rode up to her,
and Rawdon bent over his saddle and said, in
kind voice, "Well, Miss, can you let me
have the use of room for few minutes?"
eyes, sir; our house is open to you"
"Come, Colonel, let US hasten to business"
said Rawdon, dismounting, while the Colonel
did the same, the latter leading the horses to
the stable.
Lord Rawdon advanced to where Kate was
standing, and said, "Whose house is this,
Miss?"
"Mrs. Heath's, my lord"
"Ha! Her son is in the rebel army, under
Washington, is he not?"
Kate trembled at the insult, and she looked
at the Briton with searching glance.
"My brother is no rebel, Lord Rawdon; he
is fighting for his country"
II am sorry for that. He is a brave boy,
and would no doubt, make a good British
soldier" returned Rawdon.
"Lord Rawdon, you insult me. [ would
sooner see George die a felons death than see
him in the Kings army" was the prompt an
answer.
II see you're rebel, too, Miss Heath. But
here comes the Colonel" said Rawdon, as he
saw that worthy coming from the stable.
They entered the house, and went into a
small room to hold consultation. Kate thought
they might have something important to
say, so she resolved to play the part of caves
dropper. She told her mother of her inten-
tion, who approved of it, and Kate placed
herself in position to overhear the Britons'
plans.
1t was dangerous undertaking, and she
knew that if she was caught in the act of lis
tening she would be treated as a spy, and per-
haps executed, for Lord Rawdon knew no
mercy. She cautiously approached the door
and looked through the crevice. Rawdon
and the Colonel were seated before small
table, on which lay maps They were exam
lining them closely, while Rawdon was explain
ing them to the Colonel.
"Hereis Greene's camp" said he, "and here
is ours. We must make bold stroke, and if
it be successful, Greene will be destroyed"
81 don't see why it should not succeed, do
you, my lord?''
"No; if our troops fight as we'll as they
have heretofore, we shall succeed" said Raw
don, his face assuming triumphant express
sion.
II shall feel happy when the rebels are driv-
en- away from Carolina, and their rule will be
over," said Col. Roberts.
eve must crush Greene, Colonel do not
want to 60 back to England and let it be said
that | was outgeneraled by rebel. No,
neyer~ exclaimed Rawdon, rising to his feet.
.r"Then we make that attack at day-break,
do we not" asked the colonel
"We do. Have your regiment ready and
make them fight like demons"
"Let us 90, now. But hold what is the
countersign for the picket tonight, my lord ?"
"England =" answered Lord Rawdon, low
ering his voice.
Kate listened to the Britons' plans with a
wildly throbbing heart, and she resolved to
save the patriot army. When she heard the
countersign she left the door, and busted her.
self in her household duties and soon the
two officers emerged from the room.
ave must 60, Miss Heath, but first let me
thank you for your kindness" said Rawdon.
"Your thanks are received" replied Kate.
Their horses were saddled, and the officers
were soon on their way. Kate watched them
until they were out of sight, and then prepared
for her perlous Journey. She threw on a
shawl, and then went to the stable Her fleet
footed horse neighed as she entered, and she
patted him on the head and said, "Well,
noble Selim, you must carry me safely to.
night, for if you do not General Greene will
be destroyed.
The animal seemed to understand her, for
he gave loud whinny. Our heroine saddlet
Selim, led him from the stable, and was soon
riding toward General Greenes 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 foul