The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-09-21

foes-but calmly, quietly, in the most
matter-of-fact tone, as if the speaker
regarded the occasion as very ordina-
nv one, and was merely DESTROYS OF ap-
pearing polite and hospitable to well
come guests The officer in command
who had summoned the rebels to open
the door, and who intended to knock
down the first person he should see,
was so taken by surprise by the cool
assurance of Mary Crofts that he never
moved or said word till she had ceased
speaking. Then rubbing his eyes, he
ripped out a tremendous oath, and ex-
claimed:
whats all this, wench? What's all
this?"
you forget, SIR" returned Mary,
with dignity, that | am lady, and
yourself gentleman and British |
officer. and that we are friends to the
right cause You certainly would not
like me to report any rudeness OF yours
to Lord Rawdon."
Lord Rawdon-ho! ho!' laughed the
serpeant--for such was his rank-as he
rudely threw his arm around the
waist of the girl and pressed
his foul lips to her blood-ting-
ling cheek. THAT CANNON won't
go down, my pretty one-oh, no. isn't
this the dwelling of Isaac Crofts, the
{ old rebel hound, who, with his two
, cursed pups. have lately commenced to
, bark at us? You're deep one, and so
8 am I-both wide awake, dye see-and
so don't try to wheedle mech, no!
LII loo for a taste has
S given me an appetite in this way aye
a see.'
=. Contrary to the expectation OF the
sergeant, Mary, instead of seeming Of
d Tended or Offering any resistance
a quietly drew the officer aside and whis-
d pered:
n IF YOU will not appear so rude ana
IS bold before your men, will presently
Il arrange matters SO that you shall have
y as many kisses as you can take. VI
: course YOU will remain with us all
a night, and we will treat you to the
v best of everything we have. No one
rs knows better than myself what a brave
d soldier loves; good eating, good drink
s, ing, and"
" pretty women added the enrap
r tured sergeant, as the fair speaker
lie hesitated and lightly tapped him un
of der the chin.
"a .sHushr' she said, playfully, putting
her soft hand over his mouth. 1--WE
&C. understand each other. 1t is true, IN.
IN father and brothers God help them ar
lv in arms against the crown, but it doe
IS. not follow that myself and sister ar
m rebels. too, especially when there ar
adj good-looking English officers about.
To- see YOU understand. Come, l have
he beautiful sister within, who is a goo
rs deal frightened for fear of rudenes:
,es but a word or two with her, to cor
ed vince her that she has nothing to feal
To will set matters all right, and then W
DIV will have pleasant time. Now
yo will tell you what / want You to az
ey Do not let your men come IN and II
mo- suit us; but select one or two OF yot
ew friends for companions. and order tt
VT rest to the stables, where they WI
WV find good quarters for soldiers, plen'
;th of hay and grain for the horses, an
ice we will take care that they have a goo
supper and as much liquor as "
the think prudent. And, bark you-the
nr, is a sum of gold in the house, which
~, know Won will find if you search +
her lit. so / may as we'll make a virtue
as necessity and tell you, and then "
. of can divide it or not. as you thin
md proper. In the morning, OF cour'
,ru. YOU will take whatever you need;
we'd trust our civility and hospitality w
hat not be abused by the destruction
ing any property you may not choose
the carry away. i believe | am speak,
nth to an English officer. and English
GERS have the reputation of being gt
will tlemen."
the "Well!, exclaimed the surprised a
ess f1attered sergeant, making use of
her oath: you're the strangest being
DOR. ever met. But see here, girl, ther
ver- no trick in this, now?'
SO Mary gave a light laugh as she
z IL joined:
, nv What. Do you fear two or tn
ing harmless women iachnowieose :,,
the thus free from necessity; but still
alb your purpose will be equally serv
why object to the most quiet man
the of obtaining all you wish?'
the 81 don't, girl I'll be satisfied
her. you'll do all you say; but let me
! the YOU this as a warning-that I'm
the the man to be trifled with, and if
cover any sign of treachery, I'll h
ION {. YOUR hearts blood if l die the n
back minute myself.'
4, re- Then turning 10 nus men, VINO, cro
rical ing close up to the door, were pel
enty ming to grumble curses upon the
ows, dalliance of their leader with slip
sol girl, instead of leading them in to p
~: it der the dwelling, as he had promised
the ordered sentry to be posted at {
k in, outer door of the house, and chan
once during the night, and the res
betake themselves to the stables