Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-08-08
WINSTON, N. c., THURSDAY, AUGUST 8. 1873.

he led tie animal along a by-patl
which opened out upon the high
: way.
Not sound proceeded from the
cantonuent where the treacherou
; native troops reposed, but the ray
of the moon reflected back the gilt
; ter of a sentinel's musket as h.
paced to and fro, all unconsciou.
that the hated Feringher was then
slipping beyond their bloody yen-
geance.
When at safe distance from hi.
detachment, Harry leaped irto the
saddle, urging his steed forward al
the top of bis speed, his breast rack
ed with terrible apprehensions, as
he galloped in the direction of his
mistress.
i Florence Bascom was the only
child Of Judge Bascom, widower
who held a high and lucrative posi-
ton under the Government. He
had looked with favor upon the
growing attachment between his
child and the gallant soldier, for
Evers!ey boasted an ancient lineage
that dated back to the Black Prince.
A sigh of relief escaped from the
lovers lips as the white walls of the
Judges residence came suddenly
into view. Tho tranquil rays of
the morn cast silvery simmer over
the somewhat fapciful architecture
of the villa peeping forth amid Is
protusion of talnarind and feathery
cocoanut trees which surrounded
| this luxurious retreat.
Securing his horse in the rear of
the garden Harry lost no time IN
seeking the presence of Florence
whom he found pale and trembling
with ill.detined fears.
Her father had been called to
Calcutta unexpectedly ON important
business, and during his absence the
numerous retinue of Hindoo SER
wants had levanted, leaving her sole
inmate of the house. Even her
trusted ayah had disappeared, leav-
ing the poor girl a prey to the most
terrible vagaries.
In as few words as possible, Har-
ry related the strange interview he
had held with the native girl in his
bungalow, and urged the necessity
of instant flight.
awe are but a short distance
from Calcutta, Florence, and, once
there, we will be safe under the
broad folds of the Cross of St.
George. But we lave, no time to
spare. Wandering bands of natives
may be lurking near, while my
absence, which is more than likely
to be discovered, will surely invite
pursuit.
Even ashe was speaking the shrill
notes of trumpet hoated to their
ears on the still, sultry air.
''Tis a cavalry trumpet, and close
by at that. Come. dearest, we
must linger no longer, but fly for
our lives. Do not tremble, keep
mp brave heart. for no harm shall
come to my darling while lire and
strength is vouchsafed me. I am
good for score of these niggers,
treachers rascals that they arel
Hurrying through the garden,
Harry placed Florence in the sad
die, ard grasping his bride rein led
the nag to the road which stretched
along the dusty plain in the direc-
ton of the city.
, A savage shout, roar of many
voices, caused Harry to halt in the
shade of clump of trees, while his
vigilant eyes caught the reflection
and glare of some burning editice.
The Sepovs had commenced their
work cf rapine and slaughter.
Leaping into the saddle with his
betrothed in his arms. the soldier
galloped forward. hoping soon to
place his loved one in a place of
security bui the sound of horses
hoof in his rear, followed by a saw
age yell. proclaimed that his move
ments had been discovered.
Glancing over his shoulder, he
beheld q number of dark, mounted
forms, the rays of the moon reveal
ing their glistening accoutremeIts,
while the silver facihgs of their
uniforms proclaimed them to he
troopers of the native East India
Cavalry.
Courage, Florence. courage
whispered Harry, as he dug the
spurs into the bleeding fanks of
his charger. We shall soon be
within sight of the city walls, when
aid will come to u.s. but the trem-
bling girl made no reply to her
lovers words of hope and comfort,
and his face cleaned CHASTITY white
in the light of the moon as be lis=
tened TO the dull thud of the pur-
suing steeds.
A rattling, ill-directed volley from
the carbines of the Sepoys whistled
about the fugitives' ears, warning
Harry that his savage pursuere