Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-03-18

tlemen eminently possessing these virtues
yet they are now certainly inferior, not on
ly in education, but also in good breeding"
because commission is now purchased
in their army by recruiting given number
of men. Consequently, those who possess
the most low. cunning, who have natural
aptitude for wheedling the vulgar, are con.
sidered the very characters to subdue reb.
els, and these men become our conquerors
and spoilers. What are we to expect from
such oppressors?
ut certainly does appear they are guided
by mistaken policy, yet they are successful
in conquering I still see no resort but to
make what terms we can, ere our conquer
ors, aggravated by continued opposition,
crush US altogether"
s"And that will never be" cried Davie, in
dignantly, while son of Carolina breathes.
Do you suppose, sir, our high spirited citizens
will brook these expressions and insults? DO
you suppose Carolinian would ever submit
to the odious tyranny? No! sir. The more
we are crushed, the more ardent becomes our
desire to rid ourselves of our insulting ty.
rants, and the more hopeless our cause ap-
pears, the more do we struggle for success"
81 cannot but sympathise with you, Major
Davie, and most cordially do / wish you sue
cess but can do no more. There are ties
which I dare not sunder, associations con-
nected with my very life, that would burst
my heart strings to sever, yet your enthusl-
asm and my Ellen's pleadings, have almost
overcome my reluctance to assist you. And
if your sanguine hopes should be realized,
and you enabled to give check to your con.
querors, then will feel as if assistance, would
benefit the cause and will be willing to con-
tribute my mite Still it must be done pri.
vately, in order to save what is so dear to me.
Why, sir, the looping of shrub affects me;
what would it be to be compelled to see all
that is so dear, desecrated and despoiled by
rude and profane hands"
"There spoke my good uncle" said Ellen,
who had been an anxious and enthusiastic
listener to the foregoing conversation; "and
1 will promise you as reward for this kind
ness, never to grumble at Prince Huberts
long arms again. Prince Hubert said she,
in answer to Major Davies look of inquiry,
"is that noble oak you see standing so near
the house. Its royal name was given in COM
memoration of feat Of my uncle Huberts
here, who, when quite child, climbed up to
its topmost boughs, and falling asleep in its
branches, was rocked so softly in its leafy
cradle, as to be totally unconscious of the
alarm that his disappearance created. He
was at length discovered by his cap falling
from the branches. You may judge the re.
lief this discovery occasioned, as we'll as the
CONSERVATION attending his critical situation:
Dreading to awaken him, and dreading still
more his fall from the giddy height, they were
at loss to know how to release him from
his perilous situation, when he allayed all
fears by awaking, and quietly descending,
was struck with indignant surprise at their
anxiety. 1t has since been called "Prince
Hubert's tree, in memory of the exploit. Its
branches sometimes making sad requiem in
winter nights against the windows Of my
room, have occasionally petitioned for the
privilege of looping them; but uncle Hubert
rejects the idea as desecration of its royal
charter, which it received in the moment of
rejoicing over the lost found, that no branch
should ever be removed from its body But
the night is advancing, and Major Davie an.
ticipates an early start in the morning." said
Ellen, rising"
"And / have no doubt will enjoy an ear
ly rest, after this days labors, said MIR. Will
loughby. "Ring for lights, Ellen, and we
will retire"
II cannot now thank you, sir" said Davie,
"for your promised aid. Indeed, my soldier
tongue is but little used to words of compli.
ment; but my sword at times discourses sharp
eloquence that trust will ere long reach
your ears in news of such moment, as to graf
ify and encourage all who wish us and our
country we'll"
81 trust so, indeed I trust so,' replied
Mr.. Willoughby, shaking his head sadly.
But do you not fear news of your contempla-
ted gathering reaching Ferguson? He could
soon scatter your little forces"
1--WE have taken what precautions we could,
but being obliged to recruit, it is impossible
to carry it on with entire secrecy but tor
tunately for us, he is either so flushed with
success as to be intoxicated, or is wonderfully
obtuse or careless Of danger"
"Will not your check of to day alarm the
enemy at the Waxhaws? Is it not possible
to arouse them to sense of immediate dan
ger?
Scarcely, with me-" replied the Major,
laughing. "They are so used to have me
hanging like wasp around them, that ten to
one, they will look for me on the Pedee to.
morrow. They have learnt it is useless to fol:
low me up. Oh no, have no idea will
alarm them, and I will be off in the morning
before they get their eyes open."
UTf uo,,r yrnd opoo 10 q rootoh for vorr nrr1r.
age, and your GOODNESS for your patriotism, l
no longer wonder at your success; but here
is Jerry with your light. You will wait for
an early breakfast in the morning ?" said Mr..
Willoughby, courteously.
81 thank you, sir, but must breakfast in
camp. I will be off by three in the morning.
I would not wish you disturbed. Indeed l
feel more privileged to come when 1 can take
soldiers hours without interfering with fam
lily arrangements"
"Well, as you please. I wish you all suc-
cess. Good ight."
"Good night" said the trooper. 81 will
speak to Miss Ellen before Co." He enter
ed the parlor where Ellen was standing near
a table, arranging the lights.
II shall not see you in the morning, Miss
Ellen, but want your wishes for success be-
fore leave and l wish also to tell you how
much thank you for your activity in our
cause. I have been so long used to the rough
times of a camp, that forget how to modu.
late my speech to the gentle accents fit fer
lady's ear yet perhaps feel your kindness
more than those who have more cunning in
protestation. Will you accept a soldiers
gratitude ?"
She could not meet the earnest glance of
those dark eyes; and the words, simple as
they we're, were burdened with tone of ten
derness that thrilled her inmost soul. Her