The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1894-11-15

with wildly thrObblng heart. end
she resolved to save the patriot army.
When he heard the countersign she
left the door, and busted Ill her house
hold duties. and soon the two officers
emerged from the room.
1--WE must go, Miss Heath; but first
let me thank you for your kindness, "
said Rawdon.
Your thanks are received" replied
Kate.
Their horses were saddled, and the
officers We're soon on their way.
Kate watched them until they were
out of sight, and then prepared for
her perilous Journey. She threw on
a shawl, and then went to the stable.
Her fleet footed horse neighed as she
entered, and she patted him on the
head, and said:
well, noble Selim. you must carry
me safely to night, for if you do not
General Green will be destroyed"
The animal seemed to understand
her, for he gave loud whimper.
Our hero saddled Selim, led him
from the stable, and was soon riding
toward General Green's camp, which
was eight miles distant She rode
swiftly. for she wanted to reach her
destination in time to let the patriot
general form his men to meet the as
sault.
TheBritish p;clets were four miles
distant. and she would be compelled
to pass through their lines; but as she
was III possession Of the countersign,
she did not fear the result. Soon Kate
saw the picket'5 bayonet CLEAN in the
moonlight, and heard him cry out:
"Who goes there?'
"A friend, with the countersign."
Advance, friend. and give the
cOuntelsign."
She approached the picket, and
whispered;
England"
"All right; pass or. But stopw
cried the picket, as be caught a
glimpse of her face.
Kate stopped her horse, and laid her
hand on a pistol. The picket APP
preached and said:
rs that you Miss Heath?"
1t is, Guy," returned Kate, for she
recognized the officer to be Guy Jack
son, who had often visited the garden
er at the house.
Where are you going tonight Miss
Kate" he asked.
10 see Mrs Blake: she's very ILL.,"
Just like you. Miss Kate always
visiting the sick: you are a minister
ing angel" said the British soldier.
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 a 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 since"
Yes sir" was the picket's reply.
DO you know who it was?"
II do; it was Miss Heath"
f1du she UIle COuuleISlSH.
"She ha6."
Il fear she is safe Forward men!
II she escapes, General Green is saved.
\ golden guinea and commission
to the man who catches her. cried the
leader of the band; and they dashed
after the brave girl, leaving the picket
in a state Of bewilderment.
Kate soon heard the sound of her
pursuers, and she pushed on faster.
It was a race for life or death.
The British horses were fresh while
hers was beginning to show signs Of
fatigue.
Forward, Selim. You must take
me to General Green's camp
But her enemies gained upon her,
and one of them seemed bent upon
catching her, for he was some yards
in advance of his comrades. Kate
heard the ominous tramp ofthe horse,
and drew her pistol.
Nearer he came, until he was by her
side. and then cried out:
Halt. you vile rebelp'
Those were his last words, for Kate
fired. and the ball crushed through
his brain The others did not stop TO
look at their dead comrade, but press
ed on
They neared her again, and another
trooper received his death wound
The remainder halted, and moment
afterward Kate heard the Americans
cry out:
"Who goes tbere?"
Kate Heathm cried the heroine, as
she dashed through the lines
The soldier had raised his gun, but
when he heard her name, it was low
cred, and he answered.
All right