Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-19

Americans We're neaciy surrounded by q
greatly superior force before they were
aware of their danger. early in the morn
ing scarlet coats We're seen through the
trees i'll the distant forest; and an officer
sent by Lafayette To r~cronnoiter came
back in haste with the information that a
large British force WAS ON the road lead
ing from Whitemarsh to Swcdcs Ford, a
lutte more than Il mile from his cncamp-
mcnt.
We have been betrayed" Lafayette
declared. Our plans have been Discovers
ed
Tho marquis ccmprehendcd the full eX-
tent of hiss danger. and Instantly con
ceiycl u swl;illful m%ancnver. Changing
front without the least disorder, he sta
toned Il large party in the church yard,
around which WAS Il strong stone wall,
and drew up the remainder so as TO be
protected by the stone houses in the
dense wood. lie dispatched several small
parties through the woods. with orders
to show themselves. ut different points,
as heads OF columns. that the enemy
might be deceived into the belief that
they werc marching to the attack. The
vancouver was surcessfnl, and, while
WI tft.tlii Wis llillilliS Hltl FORMING MS
troops TO meet the supposed attack on
his TANKS. the Americans made Il quick
march To Watson's l'ord-;;cn. Enocl,
Poor leading the advance, ana Lafayette
bringing up the rear.
The heads OF columns having accom-
plisled their purpose in docciving Gen.
Grant and caesing him to halt his march
ims columns to form a line of battle,
gradually fell back. Joined in the retreat,
and reached the ford.
|. Among those detailed for this danger
Gus work WIS the company OF light horse
men formerly under Captain Maurice
Fitzgerald. who had disappeared mystic
rionsly. There We're various ruinors con-
corning The strange disappearance of
Maurice. some thought he had been
killed by the enemy. others We're of the
opinion be WAS IL captive, while II strange
rnnior, which 40 one believed. was wills
percl that l!e had deserted the American
calse. Big sam Moulton, the giant lieu
tenant. declared his captain would yet
turn up to the confusion OF his enemies.
MI night long Moulton's men had re-
maincl by their horses heads awaiting or
ders 10 mount and dash ON the hated red.
coats. At dawn of day they were first
in the saddle. ana Moulton's horse pistol
fred nj Grants advancing columns. caus-
ed them to halt and prepare for an at.
tack.
Now, lets get out o this, lads. BY
POUNDS. the marquis is well on to Wat
son Ford ere this time. and We'll fall in
his roar and slip ont from between the
ret!coats in a way that will astonish
them"
The light horsemcn were flying along a
dim path which led through the dclsest
wood, when they suddenly came upon a
sight that brought them to Il standstill
in amazcmicnt. Two horses were carry
ing tlircc persons. Two rode one horse,
and one the second. Two were females |
and one a man.
The most ania2in. part of the strange
procession WAS the men. who was cloth
ed in the armor OF the sixteenth century.
His shining helmet. his vizor bars. broas;
plate and head piece We're all complete.
At his side hung the sword of the an
clients. He was mounted on Il superb
black stecl, and on the cruppcr sat a
beautiful maiden. while another pretty
creature rode & second horse ut his side
POUNDS. lads cried Lieut.. Moulton, ,
lit do seem as il the days of c~hivalry
has come back. Where dill that scare
crow colnc FROM
Although the riders were now near
enough 10 discover the uniform of the
Wings. they halted not for a moment,
but urged their horses on Mt the top OF
their speed. until they were within hail
ing distance.
sam Sam Moulton..' called thc
tni~ht in amman