Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-06-28
boy, and would, no doubt, make a good
British soldier" returned Rawdon.

| boy, ana would, no DOUBT, make u goou
British soldier" returned Rawdon.
Lord Rawdon, you insult me, l
would sooner see George die felon's
death than to see him in the Kings ar
my" was the prompt answer.
Z" see you're rebel. too, Miss Heath
But here comes the Colonel" said Raw
don, as he saw that worthy coming from
the stable.
They entered the house, and went into
small room to hold a consultation.
Kate thought they might have some-
thing important to say, so she resolved
to play the part of eavesdropper. She
told her mother of her intention, who ap-
proved of it, and Kate placed herself in
position to overhear the Blitons' plan.
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
Rawdon knew no mercy. She cautious
ly approached the door and looked
through the crevice Rawdon and the
Colonel we're seated before small table,
on which lay maps. They were exam
ing them closely, while Rawdon was ex-
planning them to the Colonel.
"Here is Green's camp" said he, "and
here is ours. We must make bold
stroke and ifit be successful, Green will
be destroyed"
"I don't see why it should not succeed
do you, my Lord ?"
"No; if our troops fight as well as
thev have heretofore, we shall succeed" "
said Rawdon, his face assuming a tri-
umphant expression.
81 shall feel happy when the rebels
are driven away from Carolina, and
their rule will be over," said Colonel
Roberts.
I'VE must crush Green, Colonel. /
do not want to go back to England and
let it be said that was outgeneraled by
a rebel. No, neverl' p exclaimed Raw
don rising to his feet.
"Then we make that attack at day
break do we not?" asked the Colonel.
"We do. Have your regiment ready,
and make your men fight like demons"
"Let us go now. But hold what is
the countersign for the picket to night,
my lord ?"
England" answered Lord Rawdon,
lowering his voice.
Kate listened to the Britons' plan with
wildly throbbing heart, and she re-
solved 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.
We emust go, 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 Of
fcers were soon on their way. Kate
watched them till they were out of sight,
and then prepared for her perilous jour
ney. She then went to the stable. Her
feet-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 Green will be destroyed.
The animal seemed to understand her,
for he gave loud whinny. Our hero
inc saddled Selim, led him from the sta
BILE, and was soon riding towards Gen.
Green's camp, which was eight miles dis
tant. 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 four miles distant, and she would
be compelled to pass through their lines
but as she was in possession of the coun-
tersign, she did not fear the result. Soon
Kate saw the picket's bayonet gleam in
the moonlight, and heard him cry out,
WHO goes there 7"
"A friend. with the countersign."
advance, friend and give the coun-
tersign."
She approached the picket, and whis-
pered, England p
"All right; pass on. But stopl'
cried the picket, as he caught glimpse
of her face.
Kate stopped her horse and laid her
hand on pistol. The picket approach
ed, and said, as that you, Miss Heath ?"
1t is Guy" returned Kate; for she
recognized the soldier to be Guy Jack
son, who had often visited the gardener
at their house.
"Where are you going, tonight, Miss
Kate p he asked.
"To soc Mrs Rlake she is vary i'll -