Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-05-13
CHAPTER Xxx,

1IttEH CuWpOett.
CHAPTER Xxx.
"Frendship above all ties does bind the heart,
And faith in friendship is the noblest part
SADDLE my horse and bring him round, in
stantly," thundered Graham, as be entered
the piazza, booted and spurred, for riding.
"And Jerry, bring mine also. 1t appear
that must ride with you" said Mr.. Wil'ough
by, following him out
"You, sir; how sol"
"My person is arrested. 1t seems that
have come under suspicion" replied Mr.. Will
loughby, who seemed much more calm under
the circumstances, than one would have sup
posed.
"And Ellen p
"She can get Mr.. Adams to remain with
her few days, till these unhappy matters are
settled I trust to be able to arrange them ir
that time. l would advise her to 60 to them
but the place must not be left unprotected
and her presence may preserve it from ruin,
said he, signing deeply.
"What position for young girl! Alone
and unprotected. Can nothing better be
thought OF / said Graham.
cat present, no." said Mr.. Wiloughby,
"and our women are used to such trials
Mrs. Adams is as good as an army herself
She is perfect hero, and you know Ellen ii
not easily intimidated. Mr. Adams, too, will
be much help, though be will have to take
supervision Of his own place, for the same
reason that mine needs protection. But my
I... = toI I boy rof IN O. ffnn6
to-" he said, as he left him.
Davie was standing at the extreme end Of
the piazza, with his arms folded, leaning
against pillar, calm and collected. A guard
was slowly passing to and fro, on either side
of him. Graham stood for moment, hesi
tating-contending emotions battling in his
breast. At length, with firm step and reso
lutte air, he approached the place where Davie
stood.
"You can retire to a little distance" said he
to the guard, as he passed him.
"Well, Graham" said Davie, without NOV.
ing. Graham stood near him in silence. 81
hear you are to accompany me; but what is
this about Mr. Willoughby ?" said Davie:
"He, too, goes as prisoner" )" replied Ora
ham, with lowering brow
my poor Ellen" murmured Davie.
Graham started violently.
81 told you this morning, Graham, | would
remind you that the brave are ever generous
Will you let me do it now?'
Graham did not answer, but the hitherto
flushed and angry face, became as pale as
death. Comprising his lips firmly, he turn
ed full, fierce look on him, as he haughtily
bowed his head. Dashing the clustering hair
from his high brow, and erecting his manly
figure Davie returned the defiant look, chal'
longing with his bold, free gaze, all suspicion
II had hoped this morning, to give you a
confidence which I considered my own hon.
esty required me to make, and which l be:
lieve your friendship demanded. How |
was interrupted, you know. The trust |
have in that friendship urges me to ask ia:
vor, which, in other circumstances, l would
hesitate to demand"
He waited for an answer.
"Speak," said Graham, in choking voice,
turning his face from him.
81 am now in the power Of one who will
not hesitate at any crime to work my ruin,
and though higher powers should decide my
fate, know too we'll that my partisan mode
of warfare has made me peculiarly odious to
those powers I neither ask nor hope fol
mercy, said he, proudly. "But there is one
on whom this will fall with crushing power
of her 1 would speak-my plighted wife
Ellen Campbell"
"And to me-" said Graham, turning fierce
Iy upon him. "Is it not enough that l have
been encouraged, been duped, led on, fool
that was, to believe lie-but you must in
suit me with the tale of your love. By Heav
en-, have been deceived long enough. 1t is
time some atonement was made"
81 do not know what you mean by atone
meut in this case, COL Graham but this
tell you, that ere you again couple my name
With such terms as you have just used,
will, unarmed as am, revenge the insult on
the spot if my life, the next moment pays
the forfeit" replied Davie, speaking in the
low tones habitual to him in moments Of
strong passion, his fiery black eyes flashing
and dilating.
Graham uttered deep curse, as drawing
his sword, he cried
"Were you armed as am, and we on yor
hill side alone, 1 would better teach you what
atonement is; but your helplessness ties my
hands and saves you from"
"Hold, Graham. Another word and your
own sword shall chastise you" said Davie
springing on him, and catching his arm in
his powerful grasp, he held it with the up
lifted sword high in the air, while with the
other he clasped him as he would child
The commotion attracted the attention o1
the guards, who rushed to the place, and
had not Graham interfered, would at once
have made an end Of Davie. But quieting
them by declaring that he had provoked the
attack, Graham again prevailed upon them
to retire. The confusion incident to this
gave Graham time to collect his thoughts
and always acting on the impulse Of the mo-
ment, whether right or wrong, he said:
81 have been passionate and insulting
Davie. Will you forgive me? cannot ask
your hand for I do not deserve it ; but l ask
you to forgive me. l do not fear to ask more
of your generous nature. | ask you to forget
what has past"
"There is my hand without urging," re-
piled Davie, frankly grasping his hand. "Ne
more apologies, Graham. 1t is forgotten
Let US talk of your circumstances. Do you
anticipate trouble in clearing yourself2"
"No," replied Graham, the veins cordine
on his temple "My influence and position
alone, would clear me, apart from my limo
nenco which T can nrove and which vii