The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1884-09-13


"See here, Benthorpe," said Wand,
silence that had come upon both; g
love Cicely, so do you; let us decd
now who shall win her,"
"Howp in what wayP'
ave are both going to the relief G
the place-the man who reaches he
side first shall win her hand-that is
provided she is willing the other fello,
must retire gracefully"
Benthorpe pondered over the pro
posal for few minutes, and then plac
ing his hand in Vandeleur's, said witt
all soldiers frankness.
"Done with you, old fellow, it's {
bargain. If you win, I'll congratulate
you; if 1, shall expect the same treat
ment at your hands,"
Anything more homogeneous thar
thus stalking love on the issue of dan.
gerous expedition could not be imag.
med.
Love, indeed, when bullets not many
yards from where the pair sat were
flying about like hail, seeking billet
in the corporal frame of some unlucky
wight who was unfortunate enough to
get in their way.
Round shot from long eighteen
Founders and shell from howitzers were
bowling about as if the vast madam, or
sandy plain, were veritable skittle-
alley where Titans were amusing them
selves at their favorite pastime, knock
ing over human beings in lieu of nine
pins, but love is stronger than death,
which cannot quell its life, for while
the black angel itself dies when the last
great trump shall awaken the dead,
both small and great, love lives on for
ever, sailing over jasper seas to the
music of angels voices.
The moon had just shown itself over
a tope of mango-trees when the cav
airy started on their errand of mercy,
to rescue women and children from
death and dishonor, and to succor
brave men, who at that moment were
battling against great odds for dear
life.
Delhi was soon left behind, and the
boom of cannon became fainter and
fainter, until at last it ceased altogether.
The squadron rode through silent vii
lagos, uncovered in palm trees, whose
tai tops looked fairy-lke in the moon
light which flooded everything.
A few village ours barked defiance,
and occasionally troop of jackals |
made night hideous with their fearsome
cries.
A short halt was called near tank,
or miniature lake, where the horses
were watered, and the men partook of
such refreshment as their haversacks
affold ed.
This done, they saw to their girths,
and, remounting by word of command,
est the sound Of the trumpet should
warn the rebels of their approach, they
,alloped forward, the chatter of their !
words and accoutrements awakening
he echoes of the night, and sounding
OF impending strife.
SPY Jove! they're at it hammer and
ongs," remarked Vandeleur to Ben
horpe in stern tone. "I'm glad to
lear firing; it shows the garrison are
till holding out" 8
"Yes. Now to rescue Cicely," said
'enthorpe with grim smile. "For o
nee shall become a combatant Off {
er, and shall use my sword to wound n
nd Stay, instead of saving life. The q
lack hounds deserve neither pity nor u
onsideration, they have committed so Is
lany atrocities" n
Every man of the British army shared L
lese sentiments to the full, and re- IL
lived that, whenever the shock of a a
attic came, to neither ask for nor give b
larter to such dastardly foeman. h
Swords leaped from steel scab- p
)ards, and for moment both horses a
Id men were almost as motionless as W
atues. sc
Then came the clarion notes of the 10
umpet sounding the charge, and away II
emit our brave fellows, straight as an Ia
row from well-bent bow, for the tn
emy. pl
The relief had come not moment 81
o soon, for when the first British al
bre descended on the head of rebel tn
poy, a hand-to-hand fight was going al
between the garrison and the mutt al
ers. In
Vandaleur and Benthorpe kept close re
gether and thrust and parted, and ma
We downright blows, as they made WI
Dir way through swarms of dusky foe tr'
IN, whose faces blanched before the IT,,
lrage displayed by British soldiers, ex
10 if well handled, are always invinci- on
until they fight with their brothers, all
, Americans. I'M
At last Vandaleur was able to take in'
neral Coghlan by the hand to con- WI
,tulate him. olt
Where is Miss CoghlanP" Benthorpe Az
ed. in
'She was safe moment ago."- lac
BY heavens! that's her voice calling stu
help!" exclaimed Vandeleur, as no
Irring his horse forward, he rode in $40
t direction, followed by Benthorpe, exc
h of whom saw the woman they lad
ed in the arms of an officer of SOW ing
irregular cavalry, who was well dic
united and at that moment was riding Sh'
with his lovely prize. gra
9th men rode after the wretch, ere
er to be first to rescue Cicely. sus
was race for love, and promised par
% long one, for the rebels horse ord
powerful animal, and kept up a pro
d pace in spite of its double burden. his
nee out upon the open plain the thel
Sc became exciting, for the sowar, ne
ng himself pursued, put forth every oy
TT to outdistance his foes, from told
L Il .