The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-09
CHAPTER XVII.
FLIGHT.

- WAS at loss to know what had
brought body of cavalry up into
the Cumberland mountains.
learned afterward that they had
come from Shelbyville and were on
their way to attack Bridgeport. where
the Memphis and Charleston railroad
crosses the Tennessee, with view to
burning the bridge. At Tracy city
they had heard of Confederate force
moving on their flank to cut them off
and retraced their steps. Buck and
Jaqueline had really heard them going
southwark early In the afternoon. The
bugle calls we all heard so distinctly
were sounded on their way back.
"Where did you leave your horses"
/ asked quickly of Helen as we hur-
ried on.
"In a clump of trees near the road.
There II Is now" She pointed to a
thicket.
Great was my anxiety as | ran to the
place designated to know II the horses
were still there. ] was doomed to dis
appointment; they were gone. There
! must think out the problem of our
immediate action. and that instantly.
Two courses were open to us-we might
follow the cavalry northward. or we
could strike out toward the south.
Each plan had its advantages. If we
followed the cavalry. we might succeed
In coming up with them. in which
xxra al hn 70 hnt
were mounted and we were not there
was little hope of our overtaking them.
Besides. the guerrillas would expect us
to follow that course. If we pushed
south. we must abandon all hope of
falling in with the troopers. but would
doubtless mislead the guerrllas and
gain considerable time. We would also
be moving toward the homes of the 9TH
ers Of the party. struck out south
ward.
what are yo' going that way fo'2"
cried Jack.
tits the way to CO."
swell, go ahead; I'm going after the
soldiers"
She turned and started northward.
arms. carried her along with the rest.
she raining a shower of blows from
her little fist upon my head. We
pressed on without word. till Jack.
either tired Of the situation or becom-
ing sensible of the absurdity OF her
action. promised that If would put
her down she would 60 with us peace
hnR In.
very disgruntled condition.
II wish Captain Ringold were here"
she muttered angrily. He'd make you
pay TO that"
The road was so winding that ! did
not fear any one behind could see us
from distance. while. should we leave
II. our progress would be very slow.
chose to take the risk Of being seen
and put as great distance as possible
between us and the outlaws while
they supposed they We're on our track
In the direction of the cavalry. for l
felt sure they would expect us to take
that course. We had not gone far be-
fore we met q lean countryman on
horseback. In few words told him
va WI oAhoobsoh oho DC66Co IL uc
met the guerrillas to mislead them
When be learned of our starving con
dition. he pulled small black bottle
containing whisky out of his saddle
bag. forced every member of the
party to drink and. tossing the empty
bottle TO the countryman. hurried on
knew that the stimulant would avail
us but little while. then would only
make matters worse. Helen walked
on, showing no effect whatever from
the potation. Jack danced along as u
she were at picnic party. while Bucl
suddenly became brave as lion.
"Don't yo' think. Mr.. Brandystone.
he said. with diniculty getting breatl
enough To arficulata while walking ~