The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-09-03

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Accoceek came the tramp OF retreat
ing troops, with now and then the
muffied roll of drum or the shrill
bray OF bugle. y
Old virginia, the queen mother Of
the sunny South, was overrun with
soldiers, devasted with fire and sword,
shaken to her very foundations by the
thunders OF civil war.
Colonel Moreton was far away from
his pleasant home. in the front ranks
OF death and danger: but Irene. his
only daughter, braved the horrors OF
invasion and remained at the farm
house with her invalid mother and 8
few faithful servants.
Gathering across the ground an hour
after the retreat OF the invading troops
something attracted the young lady's
notice-a PROSTATE figure under the
shade of the great cottonwood tree.
stop Dapple; We must look 70
this"
Dapple stopped and Miss Irene
leaped lightly from her saddle, and
throwing the silken feins over the
pony's neck she went tripping across
the grounds to the spot where the FIG.
pre lay. 1t was tall soldierly figure.
clad in army blue, with q pale, worn
face and an abundance of curling
chestnut hair. She looked down up
on the senseless soldier with all a NO.
mans divine compassion stirring
within her bosom.
Poor fellow" she murmured, lay.
ing her soft hand upon his brow; Il
wish l could help him."
The voice and the softer touch call.
ed back the veterans wandering senses.
the young lady's face. Great. lumin.
GUS handsome eyes they were. that
somewhat reminded Irene other broth
err Toms eyes, and Tom was down in
the trenches in front OF Richmond.
The compassion in her heart stirred
afresh; she smoothed back the tangl.
ed curls frori the soldiers brow.
my poor fellow" said she, "can
do anything for you,"
He struggled up to his elbow with a
stiHed groan.
my horse threw me-" he exclaimed,
land they lett me behind. think
must have tainted from the pain.
thank you very much. but can't see
how you can help me. suppose
must lie here till they take me prison.
err, and would almost as soon be
! shot"
Irene smiled, a smile that lighted
her dark, bright face into positive
beauty.
II am in the enemy's COUNTRY" she
said, "but il you will trust me think
/ can help you; ut least, will see that
you are refreshed and made comfort
able
She put her hand to her bosom and
drawing forth a tiny whistle she pu,
it to her lips and blew a sharp blast
I Dapple picked up his gray ears ant
came cantering to her side. followed
instantly by a colored man servant
I "You see," smiled Miss Irene, flash
I ing a beaming glance on the soldier
IL hold my reserve force at mo
ments warning. Here, James, hell
; this gentleman to the horse and rid,
for DIR. Werter."
James obeyed without word, ant
by the time the sun was fairly out o
sight the Union soldier, refreshed ant
made comfortable, lay asleep in tn,
best chamber of the pleasant ole
/ Southern mansion.
Meanwhile on the veranda Iren,
kept watch, her slight, willowy form
/ wrapped in scarlet mantel, her tress
es floating on the wind. By and b,
as the midnight stars came out ant
glittered overhead, above the dreamy
flow OF the river, above the murmu
l and rustic OF the forest leaves, aros
the clash and clang, the roar ant
tramp of advancing troops. Irene
dark face flushed and her lustrou
eyes dilated. She crossed the verand'
with swift step and tapped light.
at the door of her guests room.
1 "They are coming" she whispered
they will take you prisoner il you re
J main. You must CO."
The soldier started to his feet ant
made his way out, but he reelet
against the door, faint and gaspin
for breath.
III can't walk" he cried. "There'
no hope OF escape"
But Irene held out her little younI
arm.
ayes, there is" she said cheerfully
lean on me. can help you down
and you shall ride Dapple. He know
the river road, and you will overtak
your comrades by dawn. Hurry
There is no time to lose"
The soldier leaned upon the brave