The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-09-01

could not help plying him as he lashed
his thoroughbred into gallop, his eyes
set and stern, and face pale and rigid.
"Side by side we galloped. Not q
word having been exchanged from the
! time we left the river bank until he
lohecked his. horse, saying:
"'There is the house, lieutenant, yon-
| der, amid that palm grove, unharmed as
yet, thank God. Forward, for we have
no time to spare, or much mistake the
| demons.
I "a high chenamed wall surrounded
the bungalow, which was pierced by
several gates. We entered the magnifi-
| cent gardens attached to the residence,
dashed up to arear door, where we left
the horses, and, following closely after
Marshmaii, L soon found myself In the
| Ipresence OF two young ladies, one Of
whom rushed into Mr.. Fred.'s arms.
| II felt rather awkward, L must con-
| fess, but managed to lift my cap to the
sister, who turned her sweet, girlish
| face up to mine, and In a tremulous
voice asked me if l thought there was
any danger.
| Before could reply heard the sharp
blare of a cavalry trumpet. Peeping
through the blinds 1 saw a number of
well mounted Sepoys galloping leisurely
down the road leadlngto the front Of the
bungalow.
| "'Now foritp whispered the army Off.
Ger, In a voice hoarse with eXcitement.
| Mrs. Deane, fortunately, has accom-
| panied her husband. We have only julia
and Esther to cure tor. Do, you take
Julia, while will live or die by my be-
trothedv and darting through the hall
way we were once more In the saddle
with the girls clinging bravely to u.s.
"Scarcely had we got clear from the
garden, when my companion, who was
slightly in advance, drew UP in the shade
| of huge tree, at the same time looking
anxiously down the road or pathway
| leading to the Banshee. His practiced
eye had caught the glitter Of steel and
military Announcements.
| sour retreat was cut off, and in few
moments more the dark figures of the
horses and their riders were plainly dis
! cernible.
"'They are coming toward usp ex-
| claimed Marshman; 'and with that de-
! tachment in our rear, it will be death II
we linger here. We will strike the river
j higher up, lieutenant, where the jungle
is' thick; but am we'll acquainted with
its darkest recesses, and we will give
them the slip YETI
"His voice rang out clear and cheery,
| affording fresh courage to the trembling
females. Again we launcned out into a
gallop;. at The same Tune faint cry
came floating over the rice fields on the
light breeze. .....
"Thev were in full chase astern, and
glanci1g over my shoulder l counted
fourteen well-armed,and uniformed men.
Rather heavy odus, gentlemen. thought
so, too, inwardly thinking that va
cancY would soon exist among Uncle
tSam.'s naval lieutenants.
"Soon other shouts reached our ears,
but they came from the party who were
piIlaging the house of the merchant.
They were too intent upon their work
of plunder to notice us, and we were
very soon out OF sight.
"The pursuing party gained upon US
rapidly. Our overloaded horses were
complaining bitterly, stumbling bravely
on, however, in answer TO the spur.
Silently | lo0sened a revolver from my
belt; at the same time J. heard slight
sob close to my ear.
"'HaVe no fears,' 1 whispered; 'n0
harm shall come to you while Tom Hay
wood lives to avert it,
81 could now distinguish the uniform
with silver facings, the white helmets,
and dark, glowering faces.
zone SoWar had outridden the rest,
and was close upon me-tOo close,
thought, for Il bullet from him now might
cost Julia her life.
"In the advance l heard theGdashing
and roaring OF the river rs the fierce tide
swept hurriedly by. The very sound
gave me renewed hope, and my mind was
!, quickly made up.
passing the reins into Julia's hands
bade her hurry on after Marshman.
The next instant | slipped from the sad
die, recovering just in time to give him
the contents OF TWO barrels in quick sue
, cession. He fell l did not stop to as.
certain whether he was dead or not,
but at the top0t my speed bounded up
a narrow and rocky detile, wnere
. found Marshman and the two girls dis
mounted.
+ "a slight rustic bridge spanned the
river, while on the opposite side Ioomed
up the jungle dark ana silent.
"NOW, girls, sit here in the shade OF
, this rock. Keep up your courage, and
; do not be alarmed. We have the Sowars
at disadvantage. They will never al
tempt to force this narrow pathway in
broad daylight. My friend, the LJeuten.
, ant, and myself can hold it with our re-
! volvers against hundred of them. Ha
/ did not tell you so? and a savage wal
= cry rang out, echoin2 amid the detiles
as the Sepoys came to dead halt.
"Ihey would not attack us, but M
, doubt they were under tue impression
, that ultimately we must fall into then
hands,
| "SeYeral shots were exchanged, bu
, the Sepoys were careful not to expose
themselves. Thus the weary hours rolleC
, slowly by, while wished dozen timet
that | had a boaHs crew we'll armed from
!. the Banshee.
ut was Marshman's plan to cross th
4 bridge under cover of the darkness, an(
j steal quietly along the opposite bank un
til we reached point opposite tn
r schooner, but our plans were doomed t.
1 be capsized in an instant.
! "The thunder of horses feet suddenl,
!. broke the somewhat monotonous silenc,
:. that had fallen upon us. An exutan
v yell followed in rapid succession, Will
y | Marshman, who had started to his feet
!. revolver in hand, took in the situation a
q a glance.
), "'Hurry the girls across the bridge
n | Lieutenant. Everything depends nov
;. upon your promptness. The Sowar
Il have received reintorcements from th
i crowd who pilIaged the bungalow. Jus
listen to the noisy devils trying to az
Irn Nh of ai-