The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1892-05-21

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rs that you, Miss Hoathg'
ut is, Guy returned Kate, for she
I recognized the soldier to be Guy Jack
son, who had often visited their house. -
Where are you going tonight, Miss
kate2" he asked.
10 see Mrs. Blake; she is very sick. "
Just like You, Miss Kate-alwavs
visiting the sick; you are ministering
angel" said the naughty Briton.
"Ihank 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 furiously up to the picket
and their leader cried out.
"Did any person pass this post "a short
time sinceg"
Yes, sir, - was the pickets reply
"Do you know who it was2"
81 do; it was Miss Heath"
"Had she the countersign, sir?"
"She had"
Il fear she is safe Forward, menl
II she escapes Greene is saved. A hun
dred golden guineas and commission
to the man who catches herl" cried the
leader Of the band as they dashed after
the brave girl leaving the picket in a
/ state Of bewilderment
Kate soon heard the sound Of her pur-
suers and she pushed on faster. It 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 rebelr
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 a 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;
CAN rightw
The American camp was reached
Kate threw herself from the saddle and
placed her faithful horse in charge of &
soldier,
"Where is Greene's tenty she asked.
ITO the right there, where you SCI
that light, replied the man, pointing t
the place
She entered the generals tent ant
found him engaged in writing HI
raised his eyes, then arose to his fee
and said
you come alta late hour, Miss Heath.
81 do, general. You are in danger"
"How is thatY0 exclaimed Greene.
The brave girl told her story and tn,
patriot grasped her hand, while the tear
tricllled down his war worn cheeks.
"Thank Godl you have saved m.
army, Miss Heath, | can never repa,
you"
"a want no payment, The though
that ! have done my duty and tn
, thanks of Nathaniel Greene, are wort
more than gold or diamonds" was tn
heroic reply
Take my thanks, my brave girl, AM
may the Great Jehovah watch over an
guide you through the changing scene
! Of life" responded Greene.
"And may he save my country too,
/, added Kate.
"You need rest. Here, sleep in m
tent tonight, while seek a resting plac
among my men" said the kind hearte
) Greene
81 do not wish to rob you of you
couch, general
, "You viii not, | shall be engage
: : forming my troops to meet the attack,
4 and General Greene left the tent.
Kate enjoyed good rest that nigh
= and in the morning General Green
came to her and ioyfully exclaimed;
"Good newsl Lord Rawdon is in fu
retreat We took prisoner this mori
/ ing who says you frustrated their plar
and saved the army, God bless you fC
d that good aotI But must leave yo
!, now, for | am going to follow Rawdo
u and teach him that we can fight. Whe
are you going homer"
IN few minutes, general.
q "Goodby, and may you have a sal
y journey" responded Greene, shakin
Y her BY the hand Her horse was le
forth, aud she was soon ON the way
Y her home, which was reached in safet,
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