The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1892-07-21

4 PEUCxY GIRL.
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Of that city. Having supplied
themselves we'll with provender, one
Of the soldiers happened to espy a
vaInable row 10 the lane leading to-
the barr>yard, and poor Sukey was
Immediately confscated.
Now, this happened to be the pride
Of the farm, and was claimed as tie
exclusive property of Miss Anne Ku
dolph, aged twelve years. Or course,
10 other animal on the estate was
so important as this cow, and con-
fscation by the soldiers could not
be tolerated. so Miss Anne made
an lmDttuous dash for her recovery;
but finding the men deaf to her en-
treaties, and the sergeant proof
against Ler indignation. the spirited
CHILD rushed to the stable, saddled
her pony and was soon gslloping
toward the city, determined to ap-
peal TO The commandment chief Of
the British army,
Meanwhile, poor Sukey trudged
along her reluctant steps quickened
nov and then with gentle prick
with d point of a bayonet in her
wel,rouuded side.
To reach the city before the for
agiu2 party was the one thought of
the child, as the pony vent bounding
along the old Chester road at pace
that soon brought her within the
British lines. She was halted at the
fret outpost by the guard, and the
occasion Of ncr haste was demanded.
The child replied -
81 must see the General lmmedi>
ateIY.'
"But the General csnnot be dis
turhcd for every trlfle. Tell me
gour business. and if important, it'll
will he reported to him.
KIT is Of great Importance, and /
cannot stop to talk to you. Please
let go my pony, and tell me where
to fiud the General"
bat. my little girl, cannot let
you pass until you tell ne whence
yoa ouu@ uuI what your business isl
WITHIN these lines"
- cane from Darby, and my bus
mess is TO see the General imme-
diately. No one else can tell him
what have to say
The excitement of the child, to-
getLer with her persistence, had Its
influence, General Washington was
ID the neIghborhood with his ragged
army, watching the opportunity toI
strike another blow for The liberty
Of the colonies. The officer well
knew that valuable Information IN
the movements Of the re3els FREE
quently reached the British COM
mander through families residing
in that country. Here might Re such
= case. and the consideration deter
mined the soldier to send the child
to headquarters. So summoning an
orderly. lie directed him to es-
cort she girl TO the General.
Il vas iete in the afternoon by
this time. and CORVALLIS was at
dinner with . number of British
Offices, when "a little girl from the
county with 8 message for the Gen
oral' vas announced.
LET Der Come III at once" said
the General, and few moments
later Miss Anne Rudolph entered
the great tent,
''}I eli, my little girl, am Gener>
al CorDwullie," said that gentleman
kindly. what have you to say to
me?'
~ want my COW y
Profound slloDce reigned for al
moment, then came d burst of laugh
ter from ali the gentlemen around
the tat'e The girls face Redeemed, |
but Sue held her ground, and her set
features ana fashl|E Eyes convinced
the gvne742 :bat the child be:ore
HIM was one Of 20 ordinary spirit.
{Fi5t ready tact the General drew
from her a narration of her griev>
auce. why did not your father
Gomez he asked.
"My father is not at home"
And have sou NJ brothors?' |
Both Of my brothers are away. |
But General" cried she impatiently, |
while you keep me here talking |
they Will Kill my cow!''
so your brothers also are away? |
Nov, tell NC, child, where are theyen
My oldest brother is with Ger cr-
al Gates.
And Your other brother, where is
hep inquired the General.
as witt Harry Lee"
The girls eyes fairly hlszed as she