The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1876-11-17
ly. 1 was with him until late hour
last night"
"And the night beforefn

| Yes"
iThen / heard the sound of YOU
voices, no doubt" said Campbell,
glancing at the chief of staff, whose
eyes during the conversation had been
fastened on the girls face. .---.
Major Guilford had noticed every
change of countenance, and when the
twain had retired from the breakfast
table, he grasped his superier's arm.
"What do You say now, ColonelF
he cried in triumph.
81 don't know what to say. /"
'J watched her like a hawk, and
tell you the girl is dissimulating. There
is rebel soldier in this house!"
/ Col. Campbell looked at his Major,
but did not speak.
81 never did believe that she was a
Tory" continued Guilford. ''She L
one of the rankest rebels in Savannah.
''Why, Colonel, so long as the con-
tinental remains beneath this roof,
you cannot succeed with her. lie
stands between you and Miriam Holly,
so YOU see the line of your policy is
cisa- before you"
/ the British Colonel started.
~ did not think of thatr he said.
major we will solve the mystery Of
! the sounds we heard last night
with me it is solved already" was
the chief of staf's reply.
From that hour Miriam Holly was
watched.
Her absence from the lower rooms
was noted, and the Colonel knew when
she was not in her boudoir
As the days waned the hidden con
tinental improved, and at last he rose
and donned his faded uniform.
Tomorrow night, if it be dark and
stormy" Miriam said to him, while she
polished his sword in the mellow light
of the lamp. II have the doctors as
sistance, and the horse will not fail
you. You know whittier to ride, and
before long this sword which Howe has
missed will flash once more before the
enemy"
Miriam Holly fancied that she was
about to outwit the kings men. The
Continental was ready for flight, and
there were true friends who promised
TO help him beyond the city.
1t was with delight that the girl
hailed the great drops of rain that pat
tered on the panes of her window when
the darkness of the chosen night fell
over their city like pail. The thun
der rolled about the house, and now
and then flashes of lightning revealed
glimpses of the carnival rain.
In the hidden room stood Capt.
Tempest, the shadow of his former
self, but strong in the desire Of liber
ty. He waited for Miriam, who came
at last, and showed him rain drops on
her clothes
1.-THE elements are assisting US, :" she
said joyfully. THE doctor is waiting
like hero under the elm, and he has
the password"
Good! Are they asleepr
They retired two hours ago." said
Miriam. Il am satisfied the coast is
clear"
Then the soldier picked up his sword
with pride that caused his eyes to flash,
and Miriam was smiling upon him,
when voice made them both start
and hold their breath.
A step on the secret stairl
The twain exchanged startled glapces
and the girl turned to the door, which
opened suddenly. and revealed the face
of Colonel Cam bell. l...-. ...
Over his shoulders flashed the chiefs
triumphant eyes.
This unexpected event threw the
lovers off their guard, and as the
British officers leared into the room
with swords half drawn, the highest
in rank exclaimed:
"A rebels nestl So, sol Surrender
at once or l will rob the rebel troops
of one sneaking officerl'
His last words were Gl|ressed to the
Continental captain, whose answer
was kept back by Miriam Holly's &C
ton. ...r 10,
Shrinking from tue British office-s,
she reached the bed wherpupon lay a
pistol. and a moment later sic held it
sripp..d in her hand!
.Gentls,uen, it may be tie Kings
cause that will lose in this game, :" she
said, addressing Col. Campbell.
You will sheath your sword and
obey me-"
Campbell and his chief of staff ex-
ci.tnged slni;cas. a-. .H..
At Miriam command they stepped
from before the door, and she looked
at her lover.
You know the way" she said.
These soldiers will not pursue in such
q storm. | will be responsible for
their safety, for they wouldn't have a
bullet IN their uniforms for the world.
Go, Marvin, and let every blow that
you deliver be blow for freedom"
: He said goodbye" as he stepped 10
the door; he bid the discomfted off,
GERS good night in a sarcastic tone thai
made them vince, and then passed
down. the stairs. . ... .7... ...s=- .
The officers'forced confinement was
irksome to them, ard the minutes
passed slowly away By and by.
Holly laid the pistol on the
bed, and told the story of her lovers
Campbell and his chief of
staff listened with delight to her voice,
that they were prisoners no
longer. e.E .-.-.
When they at last went down the
narrow stair, Miriam's eyes followed
them, and her goodnight, 30 full of
triumph made Campbell crate his
teeth. sf. a.
She's beaten mel" he said to his
brother officer. o 4I...
'Ive lost the prize. Wen go back
to the old quarters. !" 1.
He was as good as his word, and few
persons ever learned why the Colonel
SO hastily quit the Holly mansion, and
returned to his first quarters.
Captain Tempest escaped and re
turned to Savannah at the head of
regiment, when the British flag was
lowered to delivered nation.
Then he claimed bride and every
body was made acquainted with the
story of the hidden Continental.