Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1872-07-13

| were fOur miles distant. and she would
bc compelled to pass through theil
lines; but rs she was in possession o
the countersign, she did not fear the
result. Soon Kate saw the picket bay
onet CLEAN i'll the moonlight, and heard
him cry out, who goes thcre?''
"A friend, with the countcrsign."
| " Advance, friend, and give the coun
tcrsign.'
She approached the picket, and
whispered, '' England T.
All right; pass on. But stopH
cried the picket, as he caught Il glimpse
of her face.
Kate stopped her horse, and laid her
hand on pistol. The picket approach
ed, and said, " Is that you, Miss Heath ??
9 1t is, Guy" returned 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
?" he asked.
"To see Mrs. Blake; she is very ILL.,"
"Just like you, Miss Kate-always
visiting the sick you are ministcring
angel" said the British soldier.
"Thank you for the compliment, Guy.
But | must he going. Good night!''
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 hundred yards
from Guy jackson, a oozen mounted
Britons rode .fmiously up to the picket,
and their leader cried out, "Did any
| person pass this posta short time since?'
Yes sir" was the pick cts reply.
Do you know who it WASP"
81 do; it was Miss Heath"
" Had she the countersign ~
"She had"
' | fear she is safe. Forward, men
If she escapes, Gen. Green is saved a
hundred golden guineas and a commits
sion to the man who catches hcrr'
cried the leader Of the band and they
dashed after the brave girl, leaving the
picket in "a state OF bcwildcrmcnt.
Kate soon heard the sound of her
pursucrs, and she pushed on fast,r 1t
was a race for life or death. The British
horses We're fresh, while hers was begin
ming to show sigus Of fatigue.
Forward, SeIim ! You must take me
to Gen. Greens camp' sad Kate to her
horse.
But her enemies gained upon her,
and one of them seemed bent on catch
ing her, for he was some yards in add
vance 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 rebcl!'
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 press
ed on. They neared her again, and
another trooper received his death
wound. The remainder halted, and II
moment afterwards Kate heard the
American pickcts cry out, "Who goes
thcrcY
"Katc IIcalh,'' cried the heroine as
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name, it was lower
ed, and he answered, "All right"
The American camp was reached i;
Kate threw herself from the saddle, and
placed her faithful horse in charge of a
soldier.
"Wherc is Gen. Green's tent y 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. lie
raised his eyes, then arose to his feet,
and said, You come here at Il late
hour, Miss Heath"
{" 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
tcaIs tricklcd down hiswarworn checks.
Thank heaven you have saved my
army, Miss Health can never repay
you T.
= want no payment. The thought
| that | have done my duty, and the
thanks of Gen. Green, are worth more
than gold and diamonds,' was the he
roc reply.
"Tailc 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.
"l do not wish to rob you of your
couch, General"
"You will not shall be engaged
in forming my troops to meet the ct
tack" And Gen. Green left the tent.
| Kate enjoyed good rest that night
and in the morning Gen. Green came to
her, and joyfully exclaimed, "Good
news! Lord Rawdon is in full retreat.
| We took prisoner this morning, who
says you frustrated their plans and
saved the army. Heaven bless you fol
that good act! But | must leave you
now, for am going to follow Rawdon
and teach him that we can fight. When
are you going homc?"
I'm lew minutes, General"
Goodbye, and may you have safe
journey responded Green, shaking
her by the hnnd.
Her horse was led forth, and she wa.
soon on the way to her home, which
was reached in safety.
| Kate Heath lived to see the war close
and peace and plenty spread thei
wings over the land, and not long after
wards she was welded to Walter Cor
don, who had been Colonel in tn
American army.
Then AND Nova very different re
ception was accorded the British ban,