The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-07-25

stte Olu uOt lear the result. soon size
saw the picket's bayonet gleanr in the
moonlight and heard him cry oat:
Who goes there ?'
g A friend with the countersign.v e
a Advance, friend, and give the
countersign." @ 3 - .'4.7
81 She approached the picket and whis.
a All right, pass on. But stop %
cried the picket, as he caught glimpse
. of her face. as 2
Il Kate stopped her horse and laitl her
& hand on a pistol. 10 es .f3gof
The picket approached and said, SIS
that you, Miss Heath 2, a
1t is, Guy returned Kate, for she
recognized the soldier to he Guy Jack
4 son, who had often visited the gard
ner at their house. aatfa sia1a
Where are yeu going tonight,
J, Miss Kate z" he asked. ~ i'a
i " To see Mrs. Blake, she is very I'LL.
I 9@ @Just like you, Miss kate-always
! visiting the sick; you are a minister
4 lug angel" said the British soldier. 9li'
/ "ThankS you for the compliment,
i Guy. But must be going. Good
y night szfti 5a
Ard Kate was again ON her journey
while the picket returned to his post.
i She had to pass four miles yet ere she
whold be safe, so she urged on her
steed. Before she had gone a hum
dred yards from Guy Jackson a
i dozen mounted Britons rode firi-ll
ously up to the picket, and their leader
cried out: ~ a41S g Toi
/" Did any person pass this post a.
short time since ?'' 'fe .b1t50s 2
80 Y es, sir,7 was the reply. 3 3si1-
=" Do you know who it was ?'' fifi3ij
Itwas Miss Heath" si q. at2
" Had she the countersign ?' i'siee'f
q She had" 3sHr9
| Z" fear she is safet Forward ment
If she escapes General Green is saved !!
A hundred golden guineas and a com
mission to the man who catches her."
cried the leader of the band, as they
dashed after the brave girl, leaving the
picket in state of bewilderment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her
pursuers and pushed on faster. 1t was
race of life or death. The British !
horses were fresh, while herssown was
beginning to show signs of fatigue.
Forward, Selim! You must take |
me to General .freen's camp" said
Kate to her horse. 80
=" But her enemies gained upon her
ing her, for he was some yards in adj
vance of his comrades. Kate heard |
the oininous tramp of his horse, and |
then cried out: '5 t'A I.s5il
"Haltl You vile rebel ~ hs
Those were his last words, for Kaie
fired and the bullet crashed through
his brain. The others did not stop to
look at their dead coInrade,7 but
pressed on. They neared her again,
and another trooper received his.
death-wound. The remainder halted,
and a moment afterward Kate heard
the American picket cry out:
Who goes there 2"
Kate Heath 7" cried our heroine,
as she dashed through the line. '9s n
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name it was
lowered and he answered, t.All right J"
The American camp was reached
Kate threw herself from the saddle
and put her faithful horse in charge of
a soldier. 8A@tA - AR 3F7
{" Where is General Green's tent?"
she asked. $50 sH
To the right there, where you see
that light" replied the man, pointing 1
to the place. ''4@ ; q
She entered the Generals tent and Z
found him engaged in writing. He r
raised his eyes, then rose to his feet
and said: You come here at
late hour, Miss Heath" 1917 l.'@ II
ssdI do, General You are in danger."s
Chow is that2" exclaimed the Gem
eral. ii@ 20 DIS
The brave girl told her story, and /
the General grasped her hand, while ,
the tears trickled down his war-worn +,
cheeks. 20
"Thank Heaven! you have saved
my army, Miss Heath! can never |
,epay you.' - = q
:" L want no payment. The thanks {
Of General Green are worth more
han gold or diamonds" was the he t
.oic reply. 5s7s y
& Take my thanks, my brave girl, I !
md may the Great Jehovah watch | q
,ver and guide you through the chang Z
ng scenes of life" responded Green. !
:. And may he save my country, /
co." added Kate. Us I
You need rest. Here, sleep in my I
ent tonight, while L seek resting !
,lace among my men" said the kind a
hearted Green. =
"T do not wish to rob yon of your /
;ouch, General. i
You will not. I shall be engaged
n forming my troops to meet the at t
ack. And General Green left the !,
ent. n
Kate enjoyed a good rest that night. 4
md in the morning General Green d
anne to her and joyfully exclaimed, t
Good news! Lord Rawdon is is full h
etreat! We took a prisoner, this a
morning, who says you frustrated \
heir plans and saved the army 3
Ieaven bless you for that good act. T
3ut IL must leave you now, for am n
,oing to follow Rawdon and teach y
i'm that we can fight. When are you 1
,oing home 2" fC
:" In few minutes, General" r
"Good bye, and may you have safe
ourney," responded the General, ii
haking her by the hand. r.
Her horse was led forth and she II
vas soon on her way home, which she f.
cached in safety. n
Kate Heath lived to see the war =
lose, and peace and plenty spread n
Ter wings over the land, and not long T
lterward she was welded to Walter h
iordon, who had been Colonel in :,
he American army.