The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-05-17
Bra VE KITE.

The year 1871 was q dark and gloomy
one for the Americans, who were then
struggling for independence. In South
Carolina, affairs were in critical situa-
ton. Gen. Green made an unsuccessful
attack on the British post of Ninety-six,
| and withdrew his men beyond the Tiger
and Broad rivers. Lord Rawdon fol-
lowed him, but could not draw the patriot
General into an engagement.
At that period there stood in South
Carolina plain and unassuming house !,
it was q one-story building, neatly white
washed, and surrounded by a fence
The garden contained many choice
flowers, and the beautiful honey-suckle
shaded the doors and windows. 1t was
the home of Mrs. Heath, who lived with
her two daughters, while her son George
was in Washington's army fighting for
freedom.
Kate, the eldest of the daughters, was
a beautiful girl of 16 summers her
auburn hair hung in graceful curls down
her shoulders, and her face beamed with
kindness, while her eyes shone like stars
that lit up the azure vaults of heaven.
One evening, as Kate was standing at
the cottage door, she beheld two mounted
officers approaching. They were richly
dressed, and one of them she recognized
British forces in that part of the coun-
try. They rode up to her, and Rawdon
bent over his saddle and said, in kind
voice, "Well, miss, can you let me have
the use of room for few minutes ?"
&c Yes, sir, our house is open to you -
'Come, Colonel, let us hasten to
business" said Rawdon, dismounting,
while the Colonel did the same, the lat
ter leading the horses to the stable.
Rawdon advanced to where Kate was
standing, and said, "Whose house is
this, miss ?"
&c Mrs. Heath's, my Lord
"Ha! her son is in the rebel army,
under Washington, is he not?"
Kate trembled at the insult and she
/; looked at the Briton with a searching
glance.
My brother is no rebel, Lord Raw
don; he is fighting for his country
" am sorry for that. He is a brave
boy, and would, no doubt, make good
British soldier, returned Rawdon.
"Lord Rawdon, you insult me. I
would sooner see George die a felon's
death than see him in the Kings army, -
was the prompt answer.
81 see, you're a rebel, too, Miss
Heath. But here comes the Colonel, y
said Rawlon, as he saw that worthy
coming from the stable.
They entered the house, and went
into small room to hold consultation
Kate thought they might have some
thing important to say, so she resolved
to play the part of eavesdropper. She
| told her mother of her intention, who
approved of it, and Kate placed herself
in position to overhear the Briton' S
plan.
1t was a dangerous undertaking, and
she knew that if she was caught in the
act of listening shewould be treated as a
spy, and perhaps executed, for Lord
Rawdon knew no mercy. She cautiously
approached the door, and looked through
the crevice Rawdon and the Colonel
were seated before small table, on
which lay maps. They were examining
them closely, while Rawdon was explain
ing them to the Colonel.
"Here is Green's camp" said he,
''and here is ours. We must make a
bold stroke and, if it be successful,
Green viii be destroyed"
81 don't see why it should not sue
ceed; do you, my Lord
''No; if our troops fight as well as
they have done heretofore we shall sue
ceed, said Rawdon, his face assuming a
triumphant expression.
81 shall feel happy when the rebels
are driven away from Carolina, and theil
rule Will be over" said Col. Roberts.
"We must crush Green, Colonel.
&c not want to go back to England and
let it be said that Twas outgeneraled by 8
rebel. No, never p exclaimed Rawdon
rising to his feet.
s'Then we make the attack at day
break, do we not % asked the Colonel
eve do. Have your regiment ready
ami make your men fight like demons.
"Let us go now. But hold what Ii
the eountersign for the picket tonight
my Lord p
England" answered Lord Rawdon
lowering his voice.
Kate listened to the Briton's plan witt
a wildly throbbing heart, and e re
solved to save the patriot army Whel
she heard tue eountersign she left th'
door. and busted herself in her house
hold duties, and soon the two officer
emerged from the room.
We must go, Miss Heath but frs
let me thank you for your kindness" sal
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