Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-10-07
CHAPTER X1.

W teu W HIS UeIOVeu COulTuuc tnS ,s
Of his meeting with the two noble cnam
pions Of liberty--the marquis anu tne
baron-at the chieftain's headquarters;
but he had almost forgotten that meeting'
at least for the present; and, when nc
had sented himself before the Ere, he told
the story Of the two miscreants ne mao
encountered In the thicket. The heuten-
ant listened with breathlcss attention,
and his words Of indignation at Its con-
clusion need not be transcribed. They
were to the point, however, and were de-
livered with true, soldierly heartiness
that could not, under the circumstances.
have offended a prelate.
"And you have left the bodies where
they fell?" he queried, when he had
gained breath.
ayes, Douglas: and I have been think
ing what shall do. At the present mo-
mcnt you and I are the only two who
know Of the matter, and think We had
better, IL possible, hold the secret awhile
Let II once get wind. and It would fly
through the camp like wildfre, and then.
II there are accomplices within our lines.
they will take the aArm."
II understand, Captain; and, faith.
you are right. We will keep this thing
hushed for day or two, and let the pro-
vost keep watch"
"Exactly, Douglas; and this Is what We
will do---you know the pathT
EYES,"
"Then. do you call up two Of our most
trusty men-say, Sergeant Knox and
Corporal Blood-and 20 with them to the
spot. You will Hnd It about midway In
the thicket. Wrap the bodies In horse
blankets, and let our men take them
upon their saddle.b0ws, and bring them
directly to the hospital. will, meantime,
to receive them. Once In his hands. he
can hold them secret as long as he
pleases."
1T shall be done, Captain; and sup.
pose we cannot be too expeditions"
"Hurry Is the word, Douglas"
The lieutenant went to the hut Of the
non.commissioned officers, where he call.
ed up the two men designated. and ere
long the three were mounted and on their
way. Those Of the men who had heard.
and had not been called. were too well
used to the calling Of members Of the
night and day. to be surprised, or to ask
questions.
Seaton found DR.. Rush up, and when
he had told his story. the good man was
ready to assist him In any way.
"You were wise to come to me-" the
doctor said. '"There may be some deep
plot behind oil this, and the only way
to get at It Is to keep secret. II these
villains had accomplices In our camp, we
may find them II we keep our own coun.
eel. DO your own suspicious lead you In
any particular dircction?"
''Only In the direction Of Philadelphia. :"
II think you are right there, Seaton.
They made q holder attempt upon Har-
~ Lees life. But come-I must have
my steward prepared. He 10 Trustworthy
and SAFE"
Meantime Lieut.. Douglas and his a..
sistants had found the bodies Of the two
dead wretchcs, and, without observation,
had wrapped them up for transportation.
The commissioned ofacers Of Seaton's
cavalry had unobstructed pass, with the
countersign, throughout the camp, by
night or day, 10 our lieutenant had no
diflculty In reaching the surgeon gen.
erals quarters with tho secret Of his
charge intact.
DR.. Rush led the way to q small oper.
ating room, where the bodies were placed
upon q table, and the door secured. Then
candles were brought, and the faces ex.
posed. They were hard, resolute looking
faces, with skins dark, and the hair black
and coarse and straight.
"There's Indian blood in those men"
said Douglas, with decision.
"Or was" responded Rush, "before
eeaton let II out. Yes" he added, en-.
phatically, "they are two haif.brecds,
and Of the Huron stock. Those men
have not been enlisted; they have work.
Cd their way into our camp secretly. We
win look for more Of them on the NOR.
row."
"Thcy have on our uniforms" suggest,
Cd Sergeant Knox.
"Of which our Tory neighbors are sure
70 keep a supply on hand" quietly nod.
ded Douglas. mo doubt they could have
obtained major generals. uniforms had
they desired"
II think we can do nothing more to-
night" said Seat0n.
"No," replied the doctor. II will KEEP
the bodies close while there Is need Of It.
You will call on the provost In the morn
"Yes."
When the captain and his lieutenan,
were once more In their hut, they talked
the matter over at their leisure, but with
out arriving at any satisfactory conclu
sion.
On the following morning, as Seator
was arising from his breakfast Of broil
Cd steak, q messenger arrived from thu
provost marshal.
"What Is It. SergeantY
"COl. Dunning wishes to see you at bill
quarters, SIR, as soon as you can make Il
convenient"
'Something relating to the prisoners
brought in, ! supp0seT
II think SO, Captain"
IL will 20 ut once"
As the station of the provost was full
three-auarters of mile from 6eaton'i
quarters, he called for bis horse, and
having given his directions to bis first
lieutenant, he started off. He thought
o. he rode, that he should kill two birds
with one stone. He would answer the
provost's call, and at the same tim'
breach the matter Of spies In the camp
Little did he dream Of the revelation tina
awaited him.
The provost marshal of the army, To-
the time, was Col. Dunniug of New Jer
sey, and an old friend OF Douglas. II,
received our hero In his ONCE, and afte
= cordial interchange of friendly greet
ings. proceeded at once to business.
"Captain, one Of the prisoners whicl
you brought IN yesterday II evidently d.
Ing. / did not know he was wouude,
when ] received him. but was called I,
him In the night. and we found q bulle
In his side. II IL Il curious case tn,