The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-20


to a large low country dwelling, with sid
wings and piazza, such as are common II
that section of the country, standing IN ~
opening, and very pleasantly located. 1t wa
now near sundowD, and as they came unGe
the fine trees that graced the lawn, captain
DELANEY could not but shudder as he contem
plated the use they were soon to be put 10
Not that he feared to die; but at the thought
of giving up life in such manner, instead o.
selling 1t as dearly as possio'e oe!oFe l. "aS
/, taken
One fthe men proceeded to an outbuilding
and procured rope of sufficient length to
reach from the ground to one of the lower
limbs of the tree under which they were and
descend again to the height of his shoulders
A moose was quickly fastened upon the end
oft, and was about to be PIT around his neck,
when the one that was officiating said
shall we raise him from the ground or
from his horSe?'
From his horse" was the reply, "!ct him
ride straight through to perdition."
II say, Yank," said the leader OF the band,
dit is time that you commenced to pray |
want to hear you, for | haven't heard any
thing like {. prayer since we lynched that old
abolition preacher that we had down here
when the war commenced"
~ The speaker had assembled the piazza Of
the house and stood leaning against one Of
the execution There had been no signs of
habitation around the house, with the excep-
ton of few negroes that stood at one side,
sullenly looking on; but just then the front
ldoor opened and young lady appeared up
on the piazza. In height she was rather be-
low the medium standard Her hair was of
the deepest brown and arranged in becoming
tresses. Her complexion was of the clearest
and most roseate hue and at first glance one
could not but be convinced that she was one
of the few persons upon whom the gift of
beauty has! been bestowed. She advanced TO
ward the leader, who turned about to greet
her with ......
How do you do Adder 81.
quite well, thank YOU" was the reply
Whom have you here-a prisoner and
she gave long look at the captive officer,
who for an instant forgot that he was so soon
to die, for the glance of those eyes thrilled
him like magic.
"Yes," replied the leader, "a miserable,
skulking Yankee that captured back in the
woods" {
is he an officer >" she inquired
Yes captain" said he.
Good exclaimed she, clappng her little 5
hands, chow glad | nm. You will he pro- |
NOTED to be colonel for your bravery will t
you not?" With sweet smile of approval d
which elevated the spirits Of the rebel i'm f
mensely, while it dampened those Of Captain h
Delaney propOrtionately, for it increased b
the pangs of death to think that one so fair /,
should possess as savage q nature as that Of a
the miscreant who had captured him, Q
Put rope around his neck" commanded b
he leader. You shall see the Yankee die 81
Adde" 81
30 you hang him ;o,nlght?' she asked 3!
lin. N
"WLy not?" replied lie; "the sooner the at
cter. Up with him.
81 will never believe you think anything yC
f me again, ifyou will not grant me so slight 70
favor" said Addie, pouting very prettl!y,
nd apparently offended at him. Sc
what do you want?" queried he. "e
"Only that you will not put him to death dc
ntil morning. Brother Gussie is away, and al
on know he would like to see it 50 much!
on might wait till he comes back. It will pc
, some time tonight"
at shall be as you WISH" SAID he, endeav.
ing to appear az gallant as possible, and
en- turning TO his men, he continued; tht
Bind the prisoner to a tree, and put
lard over him" tat
NO" interposed Addie II want to sec fro
m and talk with him. You can put him pa
the back room, and there will be no dan
IT. thu
Your wishes are commands" said lie, en- to
avoring to bow politely, which effort prov as
most decided failure at shall be so; we
1t warn you that it will not be safe to trust
ursef very near TO him, Tor these Yankees pre-
C desperate villains" ant
Captain Delaney was accordingly led into wa
C room indicated, and although his arms got
re still bound was permitted to recline up rec
sofa while supper was prepared IN an SIS
Joining room Miss Davenport rendered hel
al nnl,l ~
iccr, and encouraged him to drink freely OF
C LIQUOR which she caused to be brought hei
ON the cellar, and which he was not 10th to DC!
l., as long as the glass was kissed by his ~
armer al
The reflections oe the captive were rather |
lpleasant. The short respite from death tai
hich had been granted, he had much rather anc
II have had .-ThoughtSo OF friends and home, cou
ID above all the welfare If his country, and her
corps which would be injured by his fail OF
C, were only balanced by the reflection that ad'
, had done his best, and would die NJ be. /
me "A brave man, although his fate would csc
obaby never be known by his friends. a c
he single glance he had received from Ad- mo
c's beautiful eyes still haunted him, as well his
the effect of the shock received when she the
,oke so unfeelingly. Still he could not res
anne her. for he read none of the feroclty IN ant
lem that her words would imply and could col
OF force himself to believe that one whose tai
yes beamed so gently could really be so on
arsh oft
His reveric was interrupted by hearing her the
mark that she was going to 60 and see the die
rsoncr. tel
81 will go with YOU" said the rebel. a
NO, please do not" said she entreatingly, ful
for am afraid he would not speak freely il
gu were thcre but If he does anything I'M
roper can tell you
"Eery we'll. hut be cautious Of HIM" re. str
lied he. IS
A moment after, Addie entered, and advanc- in;
NJ toward him, said in voice evidently in
ended to be heard by the rebel officer in the be
djoiuing room. IA
well, Yankee, how are you, Lieutenant: str
or suppose that you will be promoted back. III
yards for your brilliant conduct oil to-day" W.
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