The times., 1893-10-13

When all was quiet and deep sleep set.
tied down upon the captors, slowly and
painfully, stiff from many blows and
bruises, Ralph succeeded in dragging
himself clear of the slumbering guards,
passing one who had thrown cap and
overcoat near where he lay in his drunk
en- stupor. 1t took but moment to
disguise himself in rebels uniform, and
greatly rejoicing to find loaded revolv-
er in the pocket silert'' passed beyond
the guarded tent. Then the rash boy,
remembering that he had seen number
Of captured horses fastened near by as he
marched to the prison tent and sure that
he recognized Eustace's horse among
them, delayed till he could judge by his
ear of the position, then crept skillfully
among the trees to the spot where they
were tethered. Princes low, welcoming
whinny revealed him before Ralph, by
the fitful moonlight, could be sure of
his exact locality. Instantly unfasten-
ing the halter he sprang into the saddle,
which remained as the master had fallen
from it, and dashed fearlessly away.
Evidently the sentry was half asleep
or had not distinguished the little noise
he made from the stamping and restless
meas of so many weary and unfed horses
around him, but leaving the swamp
where they were tied and passing, as he
must, the tents a guard sprang forward,
presenting his musket, and demanded the
countersign. Not daring to use his pis-
tol lest he should too soon rouse the
sleepers within, the only answer he re-
turned was a well directed blow, which
staggered the man, giving Prince free
dom to rush forward. The sentinel re-
covered himself Immediately and fired,
but with an unsteady hand. 1t was suffi-
cient, however, to rouse the men, and in
few minutes he could hear the con-
fused and fierce call to arms. Many
random shots were fired, but the good
steed carried the brave boy gallantly,
and he was soon beyond their pursuit.
Early in the morning after this dark
and perilous ride Ralph once ventured
to halt at q house by the wayside and
ask for piece of bread and cup of
milk, which were given him, whether out
of respect for his borrowed uniform or
from a kindly heart he could not judge,
and twice he stopped to give the faithful
Prince good feed of grass and draft
of pure water. When at last the camp
with Eustace's regimental colors flying
opened on his sight, it was the happiest
moment of his life.
Twice had Dunbar in the midst of q
furious assault been brought face to face
with Grenville. The first was but
passing glance as in the rush Of battle
they swept past each other. The last
was only q few moments before Eustace's
fall A rebel aimed full at him while
giving an order, but in moment cav
airy officer dashed to the soldiers side,
threw up his arm by quick movement
of his sword, as if by accident, and with
sad look raised his cap to Eustace and
wheeled off in an opposite direction.
That officer was Jasper Grenville.
Ralph had also seen him, and burning
with indignation, guided only by the
impulse Of the moment, endeavored to
reach him and in that rash attempt was
surrounded and taken q prisoner.
Mr.. Newton and his daughter returned
to the farm, and time sped on, bringing
weekly reports from absent ones and
melting out full measures of quiet enjoy
ment for those at home, crowning their
toll with great success and moro than
the hoped for remuneration. The har-
vest had been carefully garnered, and
the sales were rapid The family were
beginning to look forward to the winter
as period Of less severe toll, bringing
leisure for much reading, and, of more
value than all else, a reasonable hope
that their children might. be able to Sc
cure few days for home, as the slow
and seemingly sluggish efforts of the
various corps and divisions to recruit
would indicate there was little expecta-
ton of active service during the winter
One cold and snowy evening the fen-
lily were gathered around the cheerful
fire, when without "a word, Of ftwarning
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