Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-09-23

which was small, and was supposed Il
have beer raised in the neighborhood
'Monteal requested leave to accom-
pany me. | would have refused IL
could have done so for | suspected
that he had some plan in view.
But there was nothing for it but ht
must go, and we started, with Il negro
in the train, who was to guide us upon
our search.
TO be brie:, we found tho trail oI
the maramders, followed it for several
miles. and ut last came upon their en-.
campment.
Their bard was somewhat less than
ours, and after brisk skirmish we re-
captured the horses and put the foes to
flight.
Il had been ordered to exterminate
the band, if possible, and Immediately
began the pursuit The leader of the
band was beardless young fellow,
with considerable spirit. Monteal seem
ed to recognize him, for his eyes had
been fastened upon the fellow contln-
ually, and his lace was very pale.
Il demanded if he knew him, as we
rode along in hot pursuit, but Monteal
only shook his head, and l was certain
of that which had proof of IN hour
later.
The young captain was Miss An
CELLS brother. l must keep a close
watch upon you. Monteal, l thought ;
for we were now approaching the plan
tation owned by Mr.. Angel.
The enemy were now considerable
distance in advance it was late in the
afternoon, and feared they would es-
cape during the darkness Of the ap.
preaching night.
Il urged the horses and men to great.
er exertioD, and suddenly | saw that
some accident had happened to the
pursued.
They had come to halt down in
the centre OF the road, and from the
excited motions of the men about the
young captain, whom they were assist
ing from his horse, l knew he was
wounded.
MY men gave a hearty hurrah and
increased their speed. l glanced ut
Monteal. His face was deathly rale,
his teeth clenched, and his eyes fasten-
ed upon the group of men down the
road who were lesSening in number ev-
cry moment.
MY God y exclaimed Monteal as
he met my glance.
Il spoke to him. but my voice was
not heard, and Gye minutes later we
were upon the foe.
a few shots were exchanged, and
the rebels scattered in every direction,
except few faithful ones who remain
ed around their wounded leader.
Il commanded our men back, and
dismounted at the side of the wounded
Captain. Monteal was already upon
the ground.
THE victim of the fight lay, with his
head resting upon saddle, pale and
fainting. There was blood upon the
face and uniform. and soon discover
ed something else.
A mass of hair had fallen from under
her hat. where it had been confined,
and pronounced the young Captain to
be a woman.
II suspected it all y exclaimed
MonteaI, who seemed to have beer
stricken dumb for moment. oh,
Edith =
The girl glanced up into his face, {
faint smile parting her lips.
''You remember what | said to yor
not long ago, Charley p she said faint
ly. And then she chanted in weak
tone the verse | had heard Monteal re
peat
| "'Our women have hung their harps away,
| And they scOwl on your brutal bands,
While the nimbe pOnard dares the day
In their brave, defiant hands,
Il turned aside while Monteal knel
and clasped the dying woman in hi
arms.
Our bands were not altogether bru
tai for saw several horny hand
raised to eyes that glittered so sternl.
along the sights that were TO sweep tht
foes from the land.
Miss Angel had quarreled with he
lover during their last interview, ant
had said to him that she would con
vince him that If her friends were reb
els she was also one. This disguis
and rash attempt had followed.
She had Deen wounded by film
shot, and already knew that death wa
near.
Twenty minutes later she died j
her lovers arms. had retrea.e,
down the road with my men, and di
not witness the last parting but afte
the end had passed Monteal came to
ward me.