Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-06-16

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pered:
"Englandr
AN right; pass on. But stopr' cried
the picket as he caught glimpse Of Der
face.
Kate stopped her horse and Laid neT
hand on pistol. The picket approached
and said:
is that you. Miss Heath7
ut IL, 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
Kateg' he asked.
ITO see Mrs. Blake; she is very sick
Just like you, Miss Kate-always
visiting the sick: You are a ministering
angel. said the naughty Briton-
sThank you for the compliment. Guy;
but I must be going. Good nightr
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 a hundred yards
from Gny jackson a dozen mounted
Britons rode furiously up to the picket.
and their leader cried out;
ibid any person pass this post a short
time since."
Eyes, sir was the picket's reply
do You know who IL wasy'.
* do: II was Miss Heath.
Had she the countersign. siry
aShe had"
II fear she Is safe. Forward, men.
IL she escapes Greene is saved. hun
dred golden guineas and commission
10 the man who catches herr 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. II 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 6reene'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 oininous
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
fred 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 thereT'
kate Health" cried our heroine IA
she dashed through the line.
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name it was lowered
and he answered;
.All rightr
The American camp was reached
Kate threw herself from the saddle and
placed her faithful horse In charge OF |
soldier.
Where Is Greene's tentS" she asked.
ITO the right there. where yon Sc
that light, replied the man, pointing +
the place.
She entered the generals tent AM
found him engaged In writing. III
raised s eyes. then arose TO his fee
and said:
"You come at "a late hour, Miss Heath.
81 do. general. You are in danger
"How is that" exclaimed Greene.
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patriot grasped her hand. while the tear
trickled down his war worn cheeks.
"Thank Godl you have saved m
army. Miss Heath. can never repa
you"
II want no payment. The though
that | have done my duty and tn
thanks Of Nathaniel Greene. are wort
more than gold or diamonds" was Oh
heroic reply.
take my thanks. my brave girl. an
may the Great Jehovah watch over an
guide you through the changing scene
/ Of life." responded Greene.
Anu may he save my country too
added Kate.
"Yon need rest. Here, sleep in NJ
tent sOulknt, &uit6 I seek resting piaC
among my men, said the kind hearte
Greene.
Il do not wish to rob you of you
couch, general
"You win not. shall DO engage
forming my troops to meet tho attack
and General Greene left the tent
Kate enjoyed good rest that nigh
and In the morning General Greer
came 10 her and jeyfully exclaimed:
"Good newsi Lord Rawdon Is in fu
retreat. We took prisoner this NOR
ing who says You frustrated their plai
and saved the army. God bless you I,
that good acti But must leave yc
now, for am going 10 follow Rawde
and teach him that we can fight Whs
are you going homer
''In Few minutes. general
"Goodby, and may You have sa
Journey" responded Greene. shakir
Der by the hand. Her horse was ID
forth. and she was soon on the way
her home. which was reached in safet
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