The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-02-08
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and she sprang forward with a cry OF
alarm.
What are you doing here!' she
asked, hurriedly.
"You will see," he answered quick
ly. in a low tone. Only, for Heavens
sake, swear black and blue to what
may say" Then he added calmly, and
in a louder tone: stYou see, my dear
cousin, [ have come back TO my al
leglance.
Il am delighted to hear it, - she re-
Piled warmly, taking the hint at once.
II never thoughtyour heart would
cling to the rebel cause
Faith he said, laughing, 'sif my
p, heart had chung to it, my stomach
would have driven me from it. I'm
not fond Of starving, my fair cousin,
and King George lives well, you know.
Hereafter, Thomas Wilson lives and
dies loyal man.
/ Col. Watson had been standing by,
during the conversation. watching the
couple closely. Now he stepped for
ward to the lady's side.
sW hos this gentleman 90 he asked.
somewhat sharply. "He seems won.
derfully familiar
con" replied the lady. laughing,
she is my cousin, Lieut.. Thomas Viii
son, and, as you will perceive, is III
His Majesty's SERVICE
'sYou seem rather careless of your
dress considering the occasion, sir, =
said the Colonel, tartly. He was an
noyed at the great interest which the
lady had shown the newcomer.
My business must be my excuse,
Colonel. said the young man, re-
spectfully. II am the bearer Of a
letter from Maj. Gainey, and my or
ders are to lose no time in delivering
it. | have ridden hard all day, sir,
and, upon reaching your headquarters,
learned Of your presence here. This
lady being my cousin, | had no hesita-
ton III coming here at once, trusting
| for pardon to the urgency of my mis-
sion"
AS he spoke he handed to the Colonel
q sealed letter. Watson took 1t hastily
and broke the seal. AS he read it a
smile OF satisfaction overspread his
features.
This is very good" ne said glee.
fully. "Gainey is picking up recruits
by the hundreds. Wants 100 rifles,
fifty sabers, and some ammunition at
once. VIII / send them! To be sure
| will. Have you wagons, Lleuten-
ant 7"
NO, sir; replied the young man.
Maj. Gainey was afraid to send
them down. There's 10 knowing
when or where one may meet that
swamp Fox and his sneaking Cit
throats. =
Very good said the Colonel.
I'm furnish you with four wagons,
and guard Of fifty mounted men.
You will start at sunrise in the
morning, Lieutenant. Call at my
quarters at midnight, and you shall
have the necessary orders. New, sir,
YOU had better take rest, as you will
need it.
First let me offer him some re-
freshments, said the widow, quickly
''He is tired and hungry, know. and
no guest must leave my house in such
d state"
Return quickly, them said the
Colonel. Il shah be miserable while
you are gone.
The young man offered his arm to
the lady. and they left the ballroom
hu. instead of going TO the dining
room she led him straight to her
chamber and then, locking the door,
said anxiously:
For heavens sake. Charles, what is
/ the meaning Of this I"
The young man did not answer
verbally. bat catching her to his
breast. kissed her passionately, and to
be frank the young widow did not re-
sist him.
s'it means. he said at last in re-
ply To her repeated questions, THAT
we want arms. and have come for
them.
What else they said matters not now
but before they separated Mrs. Garden
seemed very well satisfied with the
young man S explanation. They then
repaired 10 the supper room. where the
Lieutenant found ample refreshments,
and the lady returned to the bali room
where Col. Watson was impatlently
awaiting her.
At midnight the Lieutenant called
~ AACtttAtf dGi lElSs AUlls 1~1IIA4ll III Ills
/ promise. Colonel Watson was there.
! The necessary orders for the delivery
OF the arms, ammunition aud wagons
! to Lieut.. Thomas Wilson, OF the loyal
legion, were made out. and the
Colonel also placed in the young man s
hand sealed letter Of instructions TO
Major Gainey. The rest of the night
was spent IN procuring the desired
articles. and the next morning at
sunrise, Lieutenant Wilson with his
wagons and their contents. escorted
by a guard of fifty men. set ont for
the High Hills OF Santee. where lie
Tory Major S headqGarter,s were locat.
ed.
The wagons aid their escort made
good time. and by sunset were forty
miles from Charleston. The sun was
scarce half an hour high when Lieut..
I Wilson ordered halt for the purpose
of camping for the night. The mkunt.
ed men fastened their horses to the
trees and removing their saddles pre-.
+ pared TO cook their evening neal the
teams were unhitched from the wau.
ons and the command busted them
selves in preparations tor comfort.