Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-25

, as possible, without waiting to see her uncle
she ran back to Major Davies room ant
knocked lightly at the door, There was NJ
answer. Again she knocked more loudly ant
rapidly; but the sleeper was sleeping til
, sleep of tired man, and there was no re
, sponse. What should she do! STOPPING tt
the key hole she called in loud, excited
whisper, "Major Davie rouse the enem!
are here" Still no reply. Hark they ar
now knocking for entrance; another momen
may be too late. The brave girl, brave il
subduing her woman's modesty hesitated nj
longer. With firm hand she opened th'
door and approached the bed. The moon
light fell upon the sleeper. One stalwar
arm was thrown above his head, the othe
rested upon his brawny chest, which heavet
in deep respiration. The jetty black hai
was thrown back from his brow, and th'
long lashes threw almost shade beneath
his closed lids. The mouth was relaxed from
its usual fine expression, and look of soft
ness rested on the face that thrilled Ellen'
heart, as she thought Of the tenderness tina
bade the expression rest there few shor
hours ago. But it was no time for gentle
memories. Again, hasty summons at th'
door. .......-
"Major Major Daviep' cried Ellen, bend
ing over him. Still he slept on. Laying
her hand lightly on the sleeper, she gently
shook him.
awake awake Major Davie! Henry !!
she cried in her alarm "you will be taken
the enemy are even now at the door," He
sprang up, fully reused.
"Ellen !" he cried-but she was at the door
"Quick quick for Gods sake, quick
The tories are forcing an entrance-in tive
minutes more it will be too late-dress
quickly, and come to the room opposite"
1t was evident that the Tories, impatient
at Jerry's slow motions, we're about breaking
down the door, and again she called to Major
Davie to hasten. Almost instantly, he came
from his room, buckling his sword on as he
crossed the passage.
"What do you propose for me?' His dark
eyes flashing in excitement; for even as he
spoke, the sound of the opening door with
the immediate entrance of the Tories was
distinctly heard.
Here! here" cried Ellen, catching his
arm, drawing him into the room and locking
the door, "rhere is no help for 1.-THE tree
the tree! is your only chance"
"Ah see" said he, and glancing out Of
the window to measure the distance, he dis
covered the sentinels below. The bright
moonlight would surely discover him if he at.
tempted to escape, even if the noise Of the
yielding branches did not.
ut will not do" said he, "but I will not
be found here; you must not be compromls-
ed. Let me out and meet the danger like a
man. 1t will be but an imprisonment at any
rate" y"
"No, no." cried Ellen, mildly, "they will
kill you you do not know their hate against
you. Captain Hardy commands the troop"
"And how have 1 exasperated him? l
do not even know the man."
"I cannot tell you how" cried Ellen, wiring.
ing her hands in distress. II can only think
of saving you," said she, as voices were heard
in the opposite apartment. She looked
round the room in despair. Z
"Here," she cried, opening door into an
inner room, "enter quick, quick! Why do you
delay? For Gods sake, Henry cried Ellen,
almost beside herself with terror, "this is no
time for pride"
"By Heaven no! I will make my way,
were they backed by a regiment l cannot,
Miss Ellen, cannot" replied the trooper,
folding his arms calmly, though the inyolun-
tary mention of his name quickened every
pulse; "let them take me, thoug regret
it should be here. l could not stand being
drawn like coward from such conceal
ment" Ellen buried her face in her hands
in utter despair. There seemed no appeal
from that proud resolve, but the knocks at
her own door reused her to action. Her re-
solve was at once taken, and nobly did the
high souled girl carry it out. There was
neither tremor in her voice nor flush on her
cheek, as she firmly said
Henry, I ask>thisLfor my sake. Do not
doom me to maiden widowhood,", d. ..
The warm blood mantled his olive cheek,
flushing it to damask hue /; an instant more
he hesitated-not longer could he resist the
sad entreaty ofthose eyes. Clasping her hand
and murmuring, Heaven bless you, Ellen, "
he entered the room.
"What means this rude summons" cried
Ellen, in answer to repeated knocks =.
"Open the door, said Ferris, 6ercel ly !; I'VE
have no time to handy words"
"This room is my chamber, sir; if you are
gentlemen, you will leave lady's privacy
undisturbed."
"We respect no privacy that conceals a
rebel open at once, or by heaven we'll break
the door down." And he shook it near from
it's hinges.
"Your words are as insulting as your con.
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not open to rufians," ," replied Ellen.
"Then, we'll not ask your leave, Madam"
replied Ferris, who seemed to be the spokes-
man Of the party and applying his giant
strength to the door, he burst the lock from
its fastenings. Ellen wrapped her shawl
more closely around her, and standing i'm
mediately in front of the door, seemed to for
bid their entrance.
"Who are you, sir, that dares this rude
entrance" she cried. "What cause is it that
bids men fight against old men and helpless
women, and bids you seek the hour of mid
night for your triumph2 If you seek booty,
you must look elsewhere than in maiden's
chamber for it,"
"We seek the rebel, Davie; you've got
him hid here, and we'll settle his account first,
and take the booty afterward, pretty Miss, y
cried Ferris, coarsely. $50 stand one side
and let us pass"
"Do not dare to touch me-" cried Ellen,
shrinking from his rude grasp; "you pass not
this threshold but over my dead body. But l
demand to see your master. l am not accus-
toned to deal with such ruAians as you" said
the undaunted girl, who espied Captain Har,
dy hanging back in the distance, ashamed OF
the part he was acting.