Los Angeles herald., 1892-05-22

CLEAN in the moonlight and heard him
cry out:
tWho goes there?"
"a friend, with the countersign."
advance, friend, and give the coun-
tersign."
She approached the picket and whis-
pered
England"
"All right; pass on. But stopI cried
the picket as he caught glimpse of her
face.
Kate stopped her horse and laid her
hand on a pistol. The picket approached
and said:
.Is that you, Miss Health"
ut 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.
''To see Mrs. Blake; she is very sick"
"Just like you, Miss Kate-always
visiting the sick you are ministering
angel" said the naughty Briton.
THANK you for the compliment, Guy;
but l must be going. Good night"
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 f,l1iously up to the picket
and their leader cried out:
'tDid any person pass this post a short
time since?'
''Yes, sir, was the picket's reply.
''Do you know who it wasp
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, ,tleaving the picket in a
state of bewilderment
Kate soon heard the sound Of her pur-
-suers and she, pushed on faster. 1t was
a race for life or death. The British
horses were fresh while hers was begin
ing to show signs Of fatigue.
Forward, Seliml 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 rebel!"
Those were his last words, for Kate
fired 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 Heath" 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:
"All right"
The American camp was reached.
Kate threw herself from the saddle and
placed her faithful horse in charge Of q
soldier.
"Where is Greene's tentY' she asked.
ITO 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 late hour, Miss Heath"
II 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 Godl you have saved my
army, Miss Heath can never repay
YOU"
81 want no payment. The thought
that l 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 a resting place
among my men," said the kind hearted
Greene.
II do not wish to rob you of your
couch, general"
'sYou will not. shall be engaged
forming my troops to meet the attack"
and General Greene left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that night,
and in the morning General Greene
came to her and joyfully exclaimed:
GOOD news! Lord Rawdon is in full
retreat. We took prisoner this morn
ing who says you frustrated their plans
and saved the army. God bless you for
that good act! ButI must leave you
now, for am going to follow Rawdon
and teach him that we can fight. When
are you going homer"
''In few minutes, general"
"Goodby, and may you have a 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
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