The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-04-01

| u Hiali vi peace, quaker. fOC or toes, an
enemy of blood shedding, yet am faithful
to God and the American Union, and let no
one dare insRt the flag of our rights in my
house. | will fight for my hearth, my
country and my God! We arc friends of
liberty here, not spies"
some can't tell friend from foe, these
times, master," said Corporal Best.
owe but do our duty" said Captain
Tampcr. eve have orders to hold our
men until tho Council Of Safety dccides!'
'But am friend of independence. I
go to join Washington Tomorrow" said
Joseph.
$50 might the gallant Robert Estelecls
allcge, answered the captain.
Captain" said Joseph, "xuow you
this man Estclcck2"
"Not ], comrade."
'Then," returned Joseph, 'Hct me tell
you what he is like. He is like any other
sncalIing, smiling, smooth faced little vii
lain you ever saw; wears his own red hair
tied up with black ribbon and powdered
Only he limps Il little. A bullet wound
they say. Oh know him!"
"Whcrc is hc2" asked the captain.
! "Evcrywhcrc;" answered Joseph, "and
in all disguiscs-but captain, on my parole
Of honor as a soldier, I promise to appear
tomorrow before the Council and take
oath of allegiance If need be. Leave NO
alone for this night"
$50 be it," said the captain, "but we
must find Est elcck. The town is nccnsed
against traitors and spies, and will mob
your house if you harbor him. Can you
point him out2"
"Good, SIR" said Alice, 'the man you
seek hath often visited this house, but will
| do so no more. Though hate him, I will
not slandcr him, he is true patriot and no
spy
'Iut, tut!" blurtcd Joseph, "a patriot
forsooth-a Tory scamp! Il renegade! Art
| thou mad, Alico2"
"We have no time to lose," said the Of
ficcr hrusqucly. "Lady, farewell. Sol
dlcr remember Tomorrow. Good night,
master.' So saying, Captain Tampcr and
the corporal left the room abruptly, fol
lowed by Joseph, who opened the street
door for them.
"IIa, ha!' exclaimed the captain as he
looked across the street. "Did you mark
that2"
A mufiled figure sank into the shadow of
the great church opposite. owe must keep
our eyes OPEN"
| $50, sol" cried Joseph. "Thcrc is some
mischief afoot tonight. Captain, stay in
the ncighborhood, for Gods sake That
looks suspicious. Good. night to ye"-and
Joseph slammed the door and ran shiycring
| into the room.
"Ilaste thee, while hide myself behind
these folding doors of the ROOM"
Alice opened the door to tall man wrap
| ped in wet cloth and wearing long horse
mans boots-with faint cry she recog-
nizcd him and strovc to keep him out Hc
pushed her aside gently and entered tho
parlor. Abraham Shippen glarcd at the
intruder moment and then cried, CIVIL
on evil! Hath the wicked night brought
thee to punish us2 Away wretch, or old
as am 1 will myself drag thee forth
Away Robert Estclcck; will not harbor
thee"
Robert Estelccl smiled. lie was always
smiling, always smooth-voiced. lie threw
OIL his cloak, and said
"Pcace, good sir. Listen to nc, am
your friend, and you will find it out Do
you know the danger you are in2 The
British are even now at the threshold of the
city. They will slay all! revenge and death
await us But see way to escape, I
come to rescue you and your daughter"
"Stop!" interrupted Alice with de-
flant gesture. ''Sobcrt Estelcck, thou hast
sought to dishonor mc-do not insult me
further. forgive thee all. Yet beg of
thee leave us instantly. Thy life Is in dan
ger. Already have the officers been hero
in search of thee. Stay not a moment.
Forget thy wicked designs and save thyself.
BE quick! The town is alarmed against
thee"
Robert Estclcck smiled at her, but his
smile was the smile of anger now
$50, my beauty, care not for myself
nor care for your devoted father there.
want you! will have you-Comel"
lie seized her hand. She withdrew with
scream, and the old father clasping his
hands, cried, "God deliver us from this
scourgc.
AT that instant the folding doors flew
open. There stood Joseph Stamford.
The villain did not forget his smile He
drew pistol from his inner waistcoat and
aimed it at the soldier. fortunately the
flintlock missed fire. In an instant moro
the old man wrenchcd the weapon from tho
rasca's grasp.
II arrest you as a traitor and spy"
cried Joseph, drawing his sword and rush
ing on Esteleck. ''Givc me your sword "
The coward yielded the weapon without
a word. His face became livid. Ia.
"Allce, let in the ofllcers!" cried Joseph,
and shortly afterward Captain Tampcr and
the Corporal, who had been waiting in an
alley-way re- entered
Here's your man," continued Joseph,
brcathlessly. "a spy, q villain keeping up
communication with the encmy--carryng
on illicit trade! Numbering, thleving, dis
guising himself. Take him off, l have all the
proofs. Tomorrow the Council shall hear
me. Strip off his uniform, he disgraces
the holy cause of IIibertyl Awny with
him!" r \
And they took him wcll-guardcd to the
old WALNUT street prison. az.,,.
'I did not tell thee for fear Of irking
thee" said Joseph, pressing the beautiful
Alice to his bosom, and kissing her fair
forehead, ''that this man fired twice at me
on High street."
"Dld he hit thce2" SHE asked with a
face of fear.
..'No, beloved. Thank God, escaped his