Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-11-20

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Remounting, they rode ON till they
came TO the edge OF the wood, when Il
new danger menaeed them, which tested
In the utmost the heetncss of their steed.
Barely out of range of rifle shot, some
scattered parties of Iulus were coming
toward them. Cassatonga knew well
he could give no reason for not being
with his troops, and the daughter of the
king was not unknown. Were she
seized and conducted back to her father
he dared not think of her fate. Urging
his horse to gallop, he cleared the
wood, and by carefully placing every
hill and clump OF bushes between him
and the savagos, he succeeded in making
several miles UNDISCOVERED.
But just rs he and Luola were begin
ming to hope they might escape un-
noticed a yell in the distance told that
they were seen. Now was the hour of
animal seemed hardly To touch the
ground ~ he flew over the plain, the
wild yells of the Xulus ringing behind
At length the banks of the Buffalo rose
high before them, and Cassatonga real
lied with horror that he had not time
to look for the ford, and that he must
only trust his nearly exhausted COM
panion and brcathless horse Ia the pcrils
of plunge from those lofty banks. But
ii was their last hope of safety; they
must do it or die. At length they
reached the bank, which rose full six
feet above the stream Cassatonga held
the princess tightly in his arms, and the
horses nostris dilated and his eyes shot
fire as he eazcd on the torrent beneath
But not n second did the noble animal
waver; obcdicnt To his masters hand
he bounded from the bank. and in
another minute tossed his noble head
above the wave "A hc hravcly breasted
the stream. In few moments. how
ever, his feet touched the bottom: the
ford was found and the worst of the
terrible strain was over. At length they
gained the opposite bank, up which the
weary horse toiled slowly; and soon, to
his riders great astonishment, the small
English camp lay before them.
The pair now paused to consult about
their next move. The Xuius. they Justly
conieCtured, would make no delay in
crossing the river, and their poor horse
was far too exhausted to take them that
night to llelpmakaar; therefore they I'M
hcsitatingly felt their wisest course
would be 10 place themselves III der the
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Tying a white handkerchief 10 the end
OF his spear. Cassatonga approached the
camp; and when within ear shot lac
called out in loud voice TO the scntrics.
informing him that they were Christian
Iulus flying for safety They were inn
mediatcly seized and brought before the
officer in charge. who received them with
much suspicion. rs he had only just
heard of the disaster mt Isandula. and
WAS in no mood to harboT Xulus Of any
kind. Their tale WAS soon told. But
though the officer expressed his pity for
the sutierings of ther royal maid. he gave
orders To have them strictly watched. at
the same time commanding that their
wants should be supplied
II Is needless to give description of
the night that followed. All the world
knows how through the darkness the
tide ofbattle surgod up. wave after wave.
against the weak barriers Of tho little
fort. and was again and again repulsed.
III the world has Iung with the names
of Bromhcad and Chard. and al Tie
other heroes who with strong hands and
stronger hearts held the fort that night.
But among them nil who fought beneath
the rcd-CToss flag that night there was
no stronger arm. no braver heart than
his, the young Zulu chief, who had re-
nounccd friends. fortune. country. to
enlist beneath the banner Of q higher
cross and strive henceforth for more
enduring victory. As the morning broke
upon the scene and disclosed the dusky
foe. dishcartcncd and defeated. vanish
inc ike dark clouds behind tho distant
hills, the gallant officer, hrgrimcd with
powder. lied the now scarcely darker
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rs q British soldier for his timely aia
Iuoa felt in that moment size WAS re.
wartlcd for II the terrors Of the night
After some hours nccdful rest at the
fort, the young travellers prepared to re-
sum. their Journey. They were followed
by the henediCtions of all Lucia had
been untiring in her assistance To the
wounded, and the dy ing were chcerd hy
her words of comfort. Thus. amidst
many good wishes. they bade farewell
TO their new friends, and accompanied
by the officers bearing dispatches. they
set out for ltelpmakaar. The evening
shadows were lengthcning as they
entered and rode through the streets of
that town, and soon they were received
with warm welcomes beneath the roof
of the good missionary.
Not long afterward. before these OIL
GERS returned to their posts. they were
called upon To witness the union ofthoir
Zulu comrade with his royal bride
The ceremony was performed by their
friend Mr.. B in the words Of the
beautiful service OF the English church.
And here let us leave them. They have
set themselves resolute ~ to the task oi
preparing for that labor Of love which
they feel certain God will in His own
good time open up for them-a wide
field OF missionary work in their dear
native land. Be 1t ours TO pray for the
success of all such noble hearts, and for
the time when the swords Of all the
world shall he beaten into pruning
hooks, and the nations study war no
more. -EHgtth Hrgazine.
In Editors Iiabors.
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