Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1899-08-16

The noise grew louder, however, and
seemedto approach nearer and nearer.
Lying half awake, wondered at the
somewhat unusual medley of sounds,
though 7 did not imagine that any
thing was wrong. Dogs began yelping
and barking, and presently heard
shouts, while the cracker firing grew
more like tue irregular discharge of
musketry. Suddenly l heard the lodge
gate opened, for it was large iron
one with creaky hinges, and then OF
steps hurriedly passed my window, and
| the front door was unattached. The
lamp in my room was burning lows
jumping out of bed, 1 put on my
! dressing gown. and had just done so
when I heard voices i'll the passage,
and some one knocked sharply upon
the door.
Wondering who it could be at that
unear;hly hour of the night aud fear
ing, from the increasing clamor out.
side, that something was ami&s, ! un-
locked and opened tue door. Imagine,
if you can, my blank amazemcnt at
beholdins my mysterious heroine of
the sedan chair, accompanied by her
amah.- Seeing that they looked in
] tensely excited, I aske them in; and
as they advanced the attendant. who
seemed far moro alarmed than her
companion, proluced bundle and
with trembling hands opened it, re-
vealing a complete outfit of China.
mans clothing, which she tJld he, in
"pidgin- English, to put on at once,
as the rebels were close at hand and
her mistress hal came 10 save my
! life. The yoang lady herself could
not speak English, but, although much
embarrassed, she made signs for NE
to hurry, as there was not a moment
to lose, the urgency beiug interpreted
by pointing to the minute hand Of my
clock.
The awful din of firing and yelling
was beginning to grow SO alarmingly
audible that I felt convinced of the
danger and awkwardness of the situa-
ton; but I could not help admiring
the unselfish courage and presence of
mind of this noble young girl who, Mt
the risk OF her gool name and life, had
come out through the darkness and
snow to save the life of an unknown
barbarian.
Naturally, L Iieltmore puzzled and
more anxious than ever 10 know who
she was, for felt certain that she was
of gentle birth. However, just then
was no time for indulging in idle con-
lectures OF inquisitive questions, and
going behind screen quickly at
tired myself in the disguise. Then
snatching up my cash box, diury aud n
! few other articles of value, and arming
myself with stout ebony stick, I told
them Twas ready. -
The large, dauntless eyes Of the
young girl now flashed and beamed
as she half drew large, clumsy look
ing horse pistol from the bell-shaped
sleeve of her gown and, accompanied
by her maid, led the way into the
darkness. The night was favorable
for our escape, being pitchy dark, and
the snow was becoming deep upon the
ground, so that our footsteps were not
heard as we passed down the path
through the courtyard, which was de-
serted, for my coward]y servants had
already fed, without even waiting to
warn me.
a dingy lamp was burning outside
the lodge gate, which was wide open,
for the old watchmau had evidently
abandoned his post after showing my
rescuer the whereabouts of my room.
The uproar was now quite bewilder-
ing and seemed to proceed from every
quarter OF the town, though this was
no doubt due to the adjacent cliffs of
the promontory, which gave back q
multiplicity of echoes. Cries, .yells