Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-01-05

/ walking back and forth ON the very beal
OF Tho one he had passed. As he drlftec
away he saw the relief approach and the
picket changed.
He was borne directly under Lookout
mountain, and ON down for a mile TO q
point where the river makes another
bend. Here the bank was low, and az
Mark WIS getting chilled he swan to
the southern bank for rest. He laid
himself down for a few moments on the
dry ground, and then getting up walked
back and forth rapidly, swinging his
arms at the same time TO restore circu-
lation and fit him to endure a longer
stay i'll fine water. He looked about for
some piece Of wood on which he might
float farther. There were logs of vari-
ons sizes scattered around, but most of
them were rotten. He was so much at
home in the ate that he was not dis
appointed on failing to find n suitable
to his purpose.
Plunging in again he moved on down
past the bluffs at the foot of the Raccoon
mountains, swimming IN his chest most
of the time and keepinga lookout before
him. He had not passed any boats, at
least none near him. and did not fear
this danger, but he wanted to keep his
surroundings well in view in order TO
know his location. The moon was now
well up, and he could see quite distinct
IL. Below and TO his right a boat was
putting out from the east shore. 1t was
larger than an ordinary skiff, but as it
was in a shadow he could not tell what
kind Of a craft it was. As it anne oyer
the river al right angles with the shore,
and Mark was drifting toward it, he
soon found that he was in danger Of
meeting il ii the middle Of the stream.
The current was quite rapid, and before
he was aware of it he was close to the
boat. II was evidently a ferryboat, and
Mark. who knew the location Of Browns
ferry from the maps, judged that it was
The boat belonging there.
But Mark was concerned with other
consideration besides his location just
then. He was too late to get ont Of the
way unobseryed by swimming aside.
He made up his mind in a twinkling
what to do. Drawing several long
breaths be filed his lungs with air. and
then putting his head down and his feet
up he threw himself under water. BE
bad often been beneath the surface for
q considerable tune, but never as long
rs now. He remained under as long as
he thought he possibly could, and then
staid awhile longer. When he came
10 light again the boat was a hundred
yards above lin ard 10 the west of him.
Another mile brought him to anislaud.
tie remembered it on his map as Will
Jams island. and knew thar il was
about two miles long. He recalled the
'act that the only creek flowing into the
liver in this vicinity entered it midway
the north and south end of this
and on his right. if he remem-
cred Alright. He had about "A mile to
20 to reach the mouth Of this creek.
Striking out. lac directed his course 10
he eastward of the island and swan |
-ery near to the east bank Of the river. |
ilong this lie foated with scarcely n
except to keep in close to the
hore. watching eagerly for the mouth
# the creek. Fortunately when he
it he discovered it, and where
K had supposed he would find it. With
few lusty strokes he was in ii and O
{ q place where he could rest in the
with his feet on terra firma.
But the knowledge that the dogs
soon lie upon him prevented Il
Of long duration. Perhaps Il party
cross the neck Of Moccasin point.
hUs emitting off a greater part Of the
ing distance over which he had hoated.
he thought added new terror. and be
egan TO wade and to swim alternately.
5 was necessary mp the creek. Pre-
he csne to the crossing of a road.
lie drew himself up ON to it and looked
As Il scout he had long been
ccustoined 10 keep his mind fixed on
oints along the paths he travelled, in
thar he might know them again.
5 o rs he saw the little bridget it
ould he called a bridge-he knew that
e was on the Chattanooga pike, over
'hicll he had passed a few days before.
nd 1t the junction of the creek running
EAR the FaulS' plantation.
Mark had not considered what he
do III case he should succeed in
safely across the river. While
Jail he felt that once out and across
le Tennessee he would feel assured Of
Now this had been accom-
he began to realize that but half
ie battle had been won. Indeed there
ere more chances that he would be re-
ken than that he would ever reach the
Mon lines.
He wruig the water from his clothes
nd put them ON, shielding his face with
Is %sunbonnet, for, though he had no
Iirror to Inspect his features, he fancied
must he streai:ed with burnt cork
,ftened V water. The S.fiug out