Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-06-28

"Do you know who it was ?"
"I do; it was Miss Heath"
+" Had she the countersign 7"
"She had"
az fear she is safe. Forward men !
If she escapes, General Green is saved J
A hundred golden guineas and CON-
mission to the man who catches her 70
cried the leader of the band, as they
dashed after the brave girl, leaving the
picket is state of bewilderment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her pur-
suers, and she pushed ON faster. 1t was
race for life or death. The British
horses we're fresh, while hers was begin
ming to show signs of fatigue.
Forward, Selim You must take
me to Gen. Green's campl" said Kate to
her horse.
But her enemies gained upon her, and
one of them seemed bent on catching
her, for he was some yards in advance of
his comrades. Kate heard the ominous
tramp of his horse, and drew her pistol.
Nearer he came until he was at her side,
and then cried out" Halt, you vile reb-
ell"
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
trooper received his death-wound. The
remainder halted, and moment after
wards Kate heard the American pickets
cry out, Who goes there p
kate Heath !" cried our heroine, as
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name, it was lowered,
and he answered 6" All rightl"
The American camp was reached !;
Kate threw herself from the saddle, and
placed her faithful horse in charge of a
soldier.
"Where is Gen Green's tent ?" she
asked
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 rails
ed his eyes, then arose to his feet, and
said, You come here at late hour,
Miss Heath"
81 do, General. You are in danger"
How is that ?" exclaimed Green.
The brave girl told her story, and the
General grasped her hand, while the
tears trickled down his war.worn cheeks.
Thank Heaven You have saved
my army, Miss Heath can never re-
pay you'll"
l want no payment. The thought
that | have done my duty, and the
thanks of General Green, are worth more
than gold or diamonds" was the heroic
reply.
Take my thanks, my brave girl, and
may the Great Jehovah watch over and
guide you through the changing scenes
of life" responded Green.
And may he save my country, too"
added Kate.
You need rest. Here, sleep in my
tent tonight, while seek resting place
/
among my men," said the kind hearted
Green.
1 do not wish to rob you of your
couch, General"
You need 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 In the morning General Green came
to her, and joyfully exclaimed, Good
newsl Lord Rawson in full retreat.
We took a prisoner this morning, who
says you frustrated their plans and saved
the army. Heaven bless you for that
good act But | must leave you now,
for | am going to follow Rawdon and
and teach him that we can fight. When
are you going home, Miss Heath p
In few minutes, General"
Good bye, and may you have safe
journey" responded Green shaking her
by the hand.
Her horse was led forth, and she was
soon OF the way to her home, which was
reached in safety.
Kate Heath lived to see the war close,
and peace and plenty spread their wings
over the land, and not long afterwards
she was welded to Walter Gordon, who
had been colonel in the American ar
my.
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