The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1891-06-06

SIR" Frank declared tdliing a letter
from his pocket which contained an
| inclosure. "Here is n note Lawson
wrote to lady friend Of mine at Mel
tonburg, containing such libelous ac-
count of my conduct that in sheer dis
gust she sent it to me, as she says, to
put me on my guard against the fell
lows vindictiveness."
1t was study to watch the Majors
face as he compared the two docu-
ments.
Turning TO an orderly he said, stern
ly: "Go TO company L and tell the Off
Ger on duty TO send Private Lawson un-
der guard to me at once"
In few minutes, during which both
officers maintained a moody silence, the
messenger returned.
"Private Lawson, SIR" he said, salut-
ing, sis reported missing lie was fred
on this morning by the sentry as he was
seen making for the enemy's lines, but
escaped unhurt."
The cloud of doubt cleared from the
Majors brow as he clasped Franks
hand, and said heartily; MAY be was
wrong in Judging Fulton, and he will
perhaps be able to clear himself of any
charge moro serious than breach of
discipline. Any how, Frank, you shall
fetch the lad back and give him a chance
Of explanation. Take as many men of
your own company as you lil1e-volun-
teers, mind-and manage the affair Just
how you please. 1t could not be in bet
ter hands,
So, In accordance with this liberal
order, a dozen men, heavily armed,
with Besant at their head, stole out of
camp that night under shadow Of the
, cedar-brakes that lined the river.
To return to the object Of all this So
licitude, Charlie Fulton's condition after
the battle Of Murfreesboro was a strong
contrast to the gentle treatment he had
, received during his confinement at the
recruiting station, and he was now be
3 ginning to learn that the lot of pris
oner of war was not q very enviapIf
! one. Torn from his associates, who, be
ing gentlemen, had accorded him many
D little lindnesses, he found himself IL
the hands of rough soldiery, who
: seemed to take delight in covering will
I indignities their luclSless prisoner. One
2 snatched the cap from his head with the
brutal declaration that it was too gooC
j TO cover Yank's brainless scalp; an
d other requisitioned his boots and CAV,
t him in return pair of soleless shoes
o tramp would scorn to wear; third ap
propriated his watchi and fourth tool
i q fancy to a ring he wore. Thus de
b spoiled he was hustled into the loft o
g an unoccupied mill, where he was cheer
I fully told to make himself at home til
s morning, when he would be taken 'il
j the rucl1 of captured Yanks to the pen.
j But sharp as the eyes of his captor
b were they were not sufficiently on tn
:, alert to prevent stolen interview wit
u the old colored man they had depute
G to carry him few moldy rolls and
{, cup of villainous coffee they called hi
y dinner.
n How anxiously the slow hours role
along. Would midnight never come
, Perhaps the ancient darly had foole
him, or failed in his attempt to reac
u the Union lines; or, worst thought Q
II ALL was the probability that his foil
Il had been discovered and his comrade
Il might not think him worth the rescue
70 Below the men who had purloined
Il small leg of whisky were getting qua
l. relsome over their cups. Now was til
q" time to strikei If only Frank and h
P gallant boys would comet but, thoug
he pressed his ear against a crack
,, the wooden wall and listened wit
t, breathless anxiety, there was no sour
ID without save the moan Of the wind ar
ID the fierce pattering Of the sleety rain
ID But what is that9 The hoarse cha
"a lenge of the sentry, followed by
d groan-and all Is still again The re
elers below had never even heard Il
70 sound, for their oaths and shouts wei
louder than ever. Then the crash
N wood, and stamping and scufiing, al
Is again the painful silence. He rushe
TO the door and beat upon 1t with h
IN naked hand, fearful that after all the
might not find him.
es "Charliep
"Frankl"
The lock fell shattered by a blo'
lg abe door swung open, and with hysteI