Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-09-16

buried? Could its discovery have any
effect, for good or III, upon his future
life?
oh! what was the use! He had enter.
tanned these same reflections a thousand
times, and always with the same unsatis.
factory results. Resolving to throw of
the incubus, he aroused himself and look
ed towards his companion, who sat gag
ing vacantly into the fire.
douglas, a penny for your thoughtsv
"Eh?' returned the lieutenant, looking
up. Upon my soul, Captain, have been
upon the point Of hailins you In the same
fashion at least dozen times within the
last half hour. But I can tell you what
l was thinking Of. I was thinking OF
the old question asked you In this very
valley sixteen months ago; and l was
thinking Of the answer that had been
coming to me continually through those
eventful months. You remember the
question:
Yes. You were anxious to know how
We should be next employed"
Exactly, SeatOn; and I have been on
n continuous round Of discovery ever
since. And" he pursued, In a lower
tone, my thoughts have been wandering
over the broad field Of experience which
the months have opened up to us. We
who are living have gained fame which
cannot de-"
1T will not be allowed to die II our
country lives returned Seaton; but"
he added, with a mournful shake Of his
head, "who can tell what the future may
bring forth Of sorrow and sore defeatr'
"Pshaw! You are In an ugly dream,
Captain. DO you talk Of defeat? In the
name Of heavens mercy, look around
upon this camp! Look upon the ten thou.
sand martyrs! Are they not martyrs,
In deed and In truth? Hark ye, Robert:
This evening, just at nightfall, I had oc.
casion TO 20 over to the FORCES to give
directions about shoes for our horses. On
my return crossed the creek by the up.
per foot bridge, and az approached the
thicket below Snelling's redoubt, heard
a solemn voice issuing from among the
scrubby cedars. drew nearer, with
cautious tread, and beheld q scene that
I shall never forget-s scene that stirred
my soul to its utermost depths. I saw
Gen. Washington kneellng upon the FROG.
en- crust. his hands folded and lifted
heavenword, tears rolling down his
cheeks, and he was praying-humbly and
devoutly, and with child.like earnestncss,
beseeching the Heavenly Father to bless
and protect his suffering soldiers, and to
save our bleeding country! crept away
with a solemn Amen upon my lips, and
with the conviction Arm In my heart that
God would hear and answer Washing.
tons prayer. I tell you, Robert, We shall
ssann
men manifest, directed by our inspired
It's object. Men fighting for liberty, with
tire. England shall tire first. Ny faith
In American independence IL 6rm and
hxed, like the everlasting hlllsw
"Douslas! cried our hero, starting "a
his feet, his handsome face flushed, and
his gray eyes blazing, give me your
hand! am with you, heart aud soul
I had had unpleasant thoughts. II
could forget the past"
mo. no, Captain-you cannot afford Il
do that. ! think ] know what troubles
you. Courage! courage! Hope for the
best"
II will try. Douglas. Ah.
At this point the door Of the hut wal
opened, and a man. wearing the uniform
Of cavalry captain, entered. He wal
young and fair, not more than two.and
twenty years Of age, slightly hut firmly
built, with sincws Of steel, aud with q
face no frank and 80 grave that It com
PEELED respect and confidence at ars,
sight. He was Henry Lee Of VirRinis
Light. Horse Harry"-one Of the mos
daring and successful Of the Patriot lead
| 80. .,,A ono ~ ha snI1ost ,n..
Old Dominion.
"Robert, do I intruder"
"Bless You, Harry, never! Full up q
seat"
"First, my boy. hang this bit Of mutton
away for your breakfast" Aud the Wis
itor laid upon the table about half NUT
ton Icy. "lt's not fat" he added, "bu,
It " rare treat for this place. me,
his ramship In the woods this afternoon
aud brought him down with my pistol
Most Of the carcass l gave to my hoy,
for company broth, and I kept for my
own but just such piece as l hav,
brought YOU"
While Seaton returned thanks, Dougln
went TO hang the meat away.
"Be sure ! will remember you when
shoot u bear" said our hero, after tn,
lieutenant had resumed his seat, "and,
he added. seriously, "you will not be for
gotten when We eNt our next meal. All
Harry, this II no light matter. Our mel
must have meat somehow. This rigor
Gus cold cannot be endured upon the foo,
Of the last three days."
"Y0u are right, Robert. ! have mel
In my command who once thought the!
could never get through u winters cam
puign without their daily allowance O
rum; but they will gladly give up thei
rum now, to the very last drop, for
daily bit Of meat. Our wants are no
answered as they were when Congress
was In session In Philadelphia. 1t
harder to reach them away In that littl
town OF York, beyond the SusQuehanna.
But" said Seaton, Washington ha
been clothed with full power to NEE
such emergencies. Congress has, for tn
time being, surrendered Its authority Int
his hands. and constituted him really
military dictator. lie should bridge owe
this dificulty without delay. tell you
Harry, famine Is upon the camp"
AYE, aud our chieftain realizes it. Il
assured he will"
Before Lee could finish his sentence "a
orderly arrived with n verbal messag
from the comma nder.in-chief to Capital
seaton. Our hero was wanted at head
quarters Immediately.
"Will you wait here until ! return
Harry"
Certainly. I am anxious to kno,
what are the generals orders; aud, be
sides, ] have something further to Civ
you. Don't stop now. III explain whe
you come back"