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She approached the picket and Wills
pered;
"Englandr'
''All right; pass On. But stop!' cried
the picket as he caught glimpse OF her
face.
Kate stopped Eez horse and laid her
hand on pistol. Tie picket approached
and said:
SIS that you, Miss Heath?'
at is, Guy" returned Kate, for she
recognized the soldier to be Guy Jack
son, who had often visited their house.
Where are you going tonight, Miss
Kate?' he asked.
ITO see Mrs. Blake; she is very sick. y
"Just Like you, Miss Kate-always
visiting the sick; you are ministerlng
angel" said the naughty Briton.
THANK you for the compliment, Guy;
but l must be going. Good nightV
And Kate was again on her journey,
while the picket returned to his post.
She had to pass four miles yet ere she
would be safe, so she urged on her steed.
Before she had gone hundred yards
from Guy Jackson a dozen mounted
Britons rode furiously up to the picket,
and their leader cried out:
''Did any person pass this post short
time SINGER
eyes, sir" was the picket's reply.
''Do you know who it wasf'
81 do; it was Miss Heath"
"Had she the countersign, sir?'
"She had"
81 fear she is safe. Forward, men!
If she escapes Greene is saved. A hun
dred golden guineas and a commission
to the man who catches her!" cried the
leader of the band as they dashed after
the brave girl, leaving the picket in
state of bewilderment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her pur-
suers and she pushed on faster. 1t was
q race for life or death. The British
horses were fresh while hers was begin
ing to show signs of fatigue.
Forward, Selim! You must take
me to Greene's camp" said Kate to her
horse.
But her enemies gained upon her and
one of them seemed bent on catching her,
for he was some yards in advance of his
comrades. Kate heard the ominous
tramp of his horse and drew her pistol.
Nearer he came until he was at her side
and then cried out:
"Halt, you cursed rebelr
Those were his last words, Cor Kate
fred and the bullet crashed through his
brain. The others did not stop to look
at their dead comrade, but pressed on.
They neared her again and another
trooper received his death wound. The
remainder halted, and moment after
ward Kate heard the American picket
cry out:
"Who goes there?'
"Kate Heathi' cried our heroine as
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name it was lowered
and he answered:
Cali rightp'
The American camp was reached.
Kate threw herself from the saddle and
placed her faithful horse in charge of a
soldier
"Where is Greenes tentY' she asked.
s'To the right there, where you see
that light" replied the man, pointing to
the place.
She entered the generals tent and
found him engaged in writing. He
raised his eyes, then arose to his feet
! and said:
| "You come at a late hour, Miss Heath.
81 do, general. You are in danger"
'How is that" exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story and the
| patriot grasped her hand, while the tears
trickled down his war worn cheeks.
THANK God! you have saved my
army, Miss Heath. I can never repay
YOU"
81 want no payment. The thought
that have done my duty and the
| thanks of Nathaniel Greene, are worth
more than gold or diamonds" was the
heroic reply.
"Take my thanks, my brave girl, and
may the Great Jehovah watch over and
guide you through the changing scenes
| of life" responded Greene.
''And may he save my country too, -
added Kate.
| "You need rest. Here, sleep in my
| tent tonight, while seek resting place
| among my men," said the kind hearted
| Greene.
81 do not wish to rob you of your
couch, general"
| ''You will not. / shall be engaged
forming my troops to meet the attack"
and General Greene left the tent.
Kate enjoyed a good rest that night,
| and in the morning General Greene
came to her and joyfully exclaimed:
| ''Good newsi Lord Rawdon is in full
retreat. We took a prisoner this morn
ing who says you frustrated their plans
and saved the army. God bless you for
that good actl But must leave you
now, for I am going to follow Rawdon
and teach him that we can fight. When
are you going homer"
SIN few minutes, general"
"Goodby, and may you have safe
| journey" responded Greene, shaking
her by the hand. Her horse was led
forth, and she was soon on the way to
her home, which was reached in safety,
| Buffalo News.