The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1872-07-26

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let me thank you for your kindness
said Rawdon.
"GOur thanks are received" replied
Kate.
Their horses We're saddled, and the
officers Were soon on their way. Kate
watched them till they were out Of sight,
ana then prepared for her perilOus jour
ney. She threw on a shawl, and went
to the stable. Her fieet-footed horse
nelghed as she entered, and she patted
him on the head and said, "Well, noble
Sellm, you must carry me safely to-
night; for If You do not, General Green
will be destroyed"
The animal seemed 10 understand her,
/ for he gave 4 loud whinny. Ourheroine
saddled Selim, led him from the stable,
and was SOON riding towards General
Green's camp, eight miles distant.
She road swiftly, rshe wanted to reach
her destination in time to let the patri-
otic general form his men TO meet the
/ assault. The British pickets were four
miles distant, and she would he COM
PEELED to pass through their lines, but
as she was in possession of the counter
sign, she did not fear the result. Soon
Kate saw the pickets bayonet CLEAN
/ in the moonlight, and heard him cry out.
"Who goes there"
"a friend, with the countersign."
Advance, friend, and give the coun-
tersign."
She approached the picket, and whis-
/ pered "England,"
"Right; pass on. But stop,' cried the
f. picket, rs he caught n glimpse Of her
face.
Kate stopped her horse and laid her
hand on a pistol. The picket ap-
preached, and said, as that you, Miss
Heath ~
at is, Guy" exclaimed Kate; for she
recognized the soldier to be Guy Jack
son, who had often visited the gardener
ut their house.
'Where are you going tonight, Miss
Kate ?'' he asked.
'To see Mrs. Blake; she is very ILL.,"
"Just like you, Miss kate-always
visiting the sick; you're a ministering
angel" said the British soldier.
"Thanb you for the compliment, Guy.
But ! must be going. Goodnight
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 stecd.
Before she had gone a hundred yards
/ from Guy Jackson a dozen mounted
I BritOns rode furiously up to the picket
and the leader cried out, "Did any per-
son pass this post a short time since -
Yes, sir" was the picket's reply.
"Do you know who it was -
II do; it was Miss Health
"Had she the countersign?''
''She had ~
Il fear she is safe. Forward men. If
she escapes Gen. Green is saved! y
hundred golden guineas and n commits
sion to the man that catches her!n cried
/ the leader of the band, rs they dashed
after the brave girl, leaving the picket
/ in a state of bewildermeut.
Kate soon heard the sound of her Dur-
suers and she pushed on faster. It was
IA race for life or death. The British
/ horses were fresh while hers was begin
ming to show signs Of fatigue.
Forward, Selim, You must take me
to Gen. Green's camp"' said Kate 10 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 oni-
nous tramp Of his horse, and drew her
pistol. Nearer he came, until he was
at her side, and then cried out, "Halt,
you vile rebel?"
These were his last words, for Kate
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
, remainded halted, and a moment after
wards Kate heard the American pickets
cry out, "Who goes there2n
"Nate Heathw cried our heroine, rs
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name twas lowered,
and he answered, "All right?'
The American camp was reached;
Kate threw herself from the saddle, and
placed her faithful horse i'm charge of 4
soldier.
"Where is general Green's tent >" she
asked.
'rro the right, there, where you see
that light, " replied the man, pointing tc
the place.
She entered the Generals tent, and
found him engaged in writing. lie
raised his eyes then rose 10 his feet, and
said: "Nou come here at late hour,
Miss Heath.n
~ do, General. You are in danger
GLOW is that? exclaimed Green.
The brave girl told her story, and tho
general grasped her hand, while the
tears trickled down his war-worn cheeks
"Thank heavenI You have saved my
army, Miss Heath! ] can never repay
you,'
81 want no payment. The thought
; that have done my duty, and the thanks
of General Green, are worth more than
gold and diamonds ~ was the brave 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.
ssYou need rest. Here, sleep in my
tent tonight, while seek resting place
among my men," said the kind-hearted
Green.
Il do not wish to rob you Of your
couch, General
"Gou will not. / shall he engaged in
forming my troups 10 meet the attack. -
And General Green left the tent.
Kate enjoyed a good rest that night;
and i'm the morning general Green came
to her, and joyfully exclaimed, Good
. news, Lord RawdOn is i'm full retreat.
; We took 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
Atlila nun lltsA We fsaai li4uA- " lAtli are
you going hOme2n
"In few minutes, General
Goodbye, and may you have n safe
journey" responded Green, shaking her
by the hand.
Her horse was. led forth, and she was
soon on the way to her home, which was
reached i'm safety.
Kate Heath lived to see the war close,
aud peace and plenty spread their wings
over the land, and not long afterwards