Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-04-26
CHAPTER NNIv.

Day had just begun ro dawn. Long
before the first tirts OF rosy light suf-
fused the eastern horizon the American
army of Valley Forge had shown signs
of activity. Regiment after regiment
had fallen into line and marched at tap
of drum and sound OF fife. Hearts OF
men and eager officers We're stirred with
emotion and activity.
Among The last to leave Valley Forge
was Maurice Fitzgerald. Amelia Har-
court had been qnartered at the home of
Il Quaker within the lines of the Anlcri-
can army Maurice was saddiing his
horse TO call for her before leaving Val
ley Forge, when ne suddenly became
aware of a disasrecable presence. He
turned and behcld the Hindoo standing
before him. his arms folded across his
massive breast.
"What are you doing here" he asked.
"Yankce goin' to war: there he a great
battle and many slain. Yankee he in
great danger. Sahib give him charm
which keep him from DEATH Then the
native stepped to his side and fastened
on the lapel of his coat by means. of Il
tiny hook Of steel. n peculiarly shaped hi.
of ivory which he was told was made
from the tooth of Il tiger that had killed
seven men.
"What are You going to do. Sahib:'
Maurice asked. The army will quit the
camp at once and you cannot stay here
longer.
The Hindoo reflected a moment and
said:
'Sahib go too
"But we are going 10 fight the British.
There will be Il great battle"
Again Sahib was silent for q
as if delibcratins on his answer.
"Mc fight. too"
Are NOT the British your friends?"
mo. White Men all the same. None
like the Hindoo: all kill him, for he con
jurer."
"Suhib. l am your friend. 1 like you
and you Il debt of gratitude. IF you
go with my company. You shall have Il
horse 10 ride and be supplied with food
and clothes"
The Indian a%ssented. Maurice called
to one of his men who remained behind
rs an escort. aud instructed him to pro-
cure Il stccd for the IIindoo.
When Maurice reached the house at
which Amelia had stopped since her res
cue from Philadelphia. it was almost
daylight. but the sun had not vet ap-
pcarca. Lights from the various Win
!ows told that the people We're alreudy
up. and. dismountins. he raped with the
handle of his sword on the door. II was
opened by Amelia.
Il knew it WAS you, Maurice. for l was
WATCHING. for you."
"Iou are UP early, Amelia"
"Ycs; hut who could sleep? There
has been SO i,uch noise in camp all night
that we were fearful there WAS to be an
attack. What has been going on, Mau-
ricc:"
I've arc leaving Valley Forge. never
to return."
"And the British?"
"Thcy are flying across the country
toward New York" he answered.
oh. That is glorious news! Who
brought the information:"
Molly Pitcher brought the most CON-
plcte report, which was confirmed BIZ
Others" q
Maurice. do you know what my II
Gle is going to do?"
"He has already returned to uarconrt
Hall. and l have just come to learn what
You wish to do, Amelia. My first duty
is to my country. We are going to in
tercept the enemy and put their forces
to rout. l will soon be engaged in bat.
tie. hut 1 must see you in some place of
safety"
II will so homc.'
will you dare do so?"
1.-THE British will be gone. and with
my servants about me l have no fear;
besides. she will go with me-
"Do you refer to Mrs. Sanford:"
"Yes. yes. Oh! Maurice. you have nc
idea how ! love her. She has taken such