The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-11
"Did any one pass this post a shor
timn sincn 2N

time since?"
"Yes," was the pickets reply.
ado you know who it wasp
81 do; it was Miss Heath"
"Had she the countersign"
dyes, sir"
81 fear she is safe. Forward, men
If she escapes, Greene is saved. A hun
dred golden guineas and commission to
the man that catches her" cried the
leader Of the band as they dashed after
the brave girl, leaving the picket In a
state of bewlderment.
Kate heard the sound of her pursuers,
and she pushed on faster. 1t was race
for life or death. British horses were
fresh, while hers was beginning to show
signs of fatigue.
"Forward, Seliml you must take me
to Greene's camp" said Kate to her noble
steed
But her enemies gained on her, and
one of them seemed bent on catching
her, for he was some yards in advance OF
his companions.
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:
"Haltl you rebelW
These were his last words, for brave
Kate fired, and the bullet crashed
through his 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 remainder of them halted, and a
moment after Kate heard the American
picket cry out:
"Who goes there? ?"
"Kate Heath" cried our heroine, as
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard the name it was lowered,
and he answered, "All rightW
The American camp was reached
Kate threw herself from the saddle, and
placed her faithful and noble horse int the
care of soldier.
"Where is Greene's tent?"
"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, He raised
his eyes, then rose to his feet, and said
"You come here at late hour, Miss
Heath"
81 do, General; you are in very great
danger~ p
"How is that?" exclaimed the excited
General.
The brave girl told her story, and the
patriotic General grasped her hand, while
the tears trickled down his careworn
cheeks.
"Thank God you have saved my army.
/ can never repay you"
81 want no payment. The conscious
ness that | have done my duty, and the
thanks of Nathaniel Greene are worth
more than gold and diamonds" was the
heroic reply.
"Take my thanks, my brave girl, and
may the Great Jehovah watch over and
guide you through the changing scenes
of life" responded Greene.
"And may be save my country, too"
answered Kate.
"You need rest. Here, Miss Kate,
sleep in my tent tonight, while seek a
resting place among my men," said the
kind-hearted General.
81 do not wish to rob you of your
couch, General"
"You will not / will be engaged in
forming my men for the attack" and
General Greene left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that night,
and in the morning General Greene came
to her and joyfully exclaimed:
"Good news! Lord Rawdon is in full
retreat! We took a prisoner this morn
ing, who says you frustrated their plans
and saved the army. God bless you for
the good act. But | must leave now, for
l am going to follow up Rawdon, and
teach him that.we can fight. When are
you going home, Miss Heath ?"
"In Few minutes"
Goodbye, and may you have a safe
Journey" responded the general, shaking
her hand. Her horse was led forth, and
she started on her way home, which she
reached in safety.
Kate Heath lived to see the war close,
and peace and plenty spread their wings
over the land, and not long after she was
welded to Walter Gordon, who had been
a Colonel in the American army.