Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1872-08-01

England, answered Lord Rawdon,
lowering his voice.
Kate listened to the Briton's plan
with wildly throbbing heart, and she
resolved to save the patriot army.
When she heard the countersign she
left the door and busted herself in her
household duties, and soon the two Off
GERS emerged from the room.
"We must 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
officers were soon on their way. Kate
watched them till they were out of
sight, and then prepared for the peril
Gus journey. She threw on a shawl,
and went to the stable. Her fieet-footed
horse neighed as she entered, and she
patted him on the head and said,
ssWell, noble Selim, you must carry
ne safely tonight; for if you do not,
General Greene will be destroyed"
The animal seemed to understand
her; for he gave a loud whinny. Our
heroine saddled Selim, led him from
the stable, and was soon riding toward
General Greene's 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 four miles distant,
and she would be compelled to pass
through their lines, but as she was in
possession of the countersign, she did
not fear the result. Soon Kate saw the
picket's bayonet gleam in the MOON
light, and heard him cry out, "Who
goes there ~ ~
ga friend, with the countersign." 1l
advance, friend, and give the coun-
tersign."
She approached the picket and whis-
pered England"
"All right, pass on. But stop"
cried the picket, as he caught a glimpse
of her face.
I Kate stopped her horse and laid her
hand on a pistol. The picket approach.
ed and said, SIS that you, Miss Heath?"
"Itis, Guy" returned Kate; for she
recognized the soldier to be Guy Jack
son, who has often visited the gardener
at their house.
"Where are you going tonight, Miss
Kate ?', he asked. s3e5.H 1Sat
ssTo see Mrs. Blake; she is very ill. !"
"Just like you Miss Kate--always
visiting the sick; you are a ministering
angel . said the British soldier.
"Thank you for the compliment,
Guy. But 1 must be going. Good
night.p i(ff
And Kate was again on her journey,
while the picket returned to his post.
She had to pass four miles yet ere she
would be safe,so she urged on her speed.
Before she had gone a hundred yards
from Guy Jackson, dozen mounted
Britons rode furiously up to the picket
and the leader cried out, '.Didany per-
son pass this post short time since"'
"Yes. sir,' was the picket's reply.
'sDo you know who it WASP"
ssI do; it was Miss Heath"
"Had she the countersign ~
stShe had" t5a aib
"I fear she is safe. Forward men!
If she escapes, Gen. Greene 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.
l Kate soon heard the sound of her pur-
lsuers, as she pushed on faster. 1t was
a race for life or death. The British
horses were fresh, while hers was be-
ginning to show signs of fatigue.
Forward, Selim, you must take me
to General Green's camp" said Kate
to her horse. -EE
But her pursuers gained upon her,
! and one of them seemed bent on catch
! ing her; he was some yards in advance
of his comrades. Kate heard the omin-
GUS tramp of his horse, and drew her
pistol. Nearer he came, until he was
at her side. and then cried out, "Halt,
, you vile rebelr"
Those were his last words, for Kate
fired, and the bullet crushed through
his brain. The others did not stop to
look at their dead. .comIade, but pressed
on. They neared her again, and anoth-
er trooper received his death wound.
The remainder halted, and moment
afterwards Kate heard the American
piekets cry out, "Who goes there?" =
aKate Heath, cried our heroine, as
she dashed through theline.
4 The soldier raised his gun, but when
he heard her name, it was lowered, and
: he answered, "All right p lo ...5 - a
i The American camp siwas reached
I Kate threw herself from the saddle
) land placed her faithful horse in charge
ofai a ' soldier. a sWhefe is Genera
j lGreene's tent% she asked. haa e -
3 ITO the right, there, where you SEE
3 tbSt lamp. icsi .,sstl l..l 81 i.ss ia
q She entered the Generals tent, ant
-lfound him engaged in writing. HI
raised his eyes, then arose to his fee
! and said: ''You come here at a latt
e1hour, Miss Heath" @4 'ii..s.t tass
5 81 do, General. You are in danger
aatsHow is that ?" exclaimed Greene.
: THE brave girl told her story, and th'