Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-03-07
CHAPTER XIV.

Day had just begun to dawn. Long
before the first tints 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 were stirred with
emotion and activity.
Among the last to leave Valley Forge
was Maurice Fitzgerald. Amelia Har-
court had been quartered at the home of
Quaker within the lines of the Ameri-
can army. Maurice was saddling his
horse to call for her before leaving Val
ley Forge, when he suddenly became
aware of a disagreeable presence. He
turned and beheld the Hindoo standing
before him, his arms folded across his
massive breast.
''What are you doing here?" he asked.
"Yankee goin to war; there be 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 a
tiny hook of steel, peculiarly shaped bit
of ivory which he was told was made
from the tooth of tiger that had killed
seven men.
"What are you going to do, Sahib?"
Maurice asked 1.-THE army will quit the
camp at once and you cannot stay here
longer"
| said:
'sSshib go too"
.'But we are going to fight the British:
There will be a great battle"
Again Sahib was silent for moment
as if celebrating on his answer.
ME fight, too
care not the British your friends?" :.
'.No. White men all the same. c'one
like the Hindoo; all kill his4--,''iior he con-
+ jurer.'
"Sahib, I am your friend. I like you
; and owe you debt of gratitude. If you
go with my company, you shall have a
| horse to ride and be supplied with food
and clothes"
The Indian assented. Maurice called
to one of his men who remained behind
as an escort, and instructed him to pro-
cure steed for the Hindoo.
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 yet ap-
peared. Lights from the various win
dows told that the people We're already
up, and, dismounting, he raped with the
handle of his sword on the door. 1t was
opened by Amelia.
81 knew it was you, Maurice, for I was
watching for you.''
''You are up early, Amelia"
hut ho ell
has been so much noise in camp all night
that we We're fearful there was to be an
attack. What has been going on, Maui
rice?"
I'VE are leaving Valley Forge, never
to return"
and the British?a
.'They are flying across the country
toward New York. he answered.
.Oh! that is glorious news! Who
brought the information?"
"NIolly Pitcher brought the most COM
plete report, which was confirmed By
others
Maurice, DO you know whats my I'M
Gle is going to do?'
He has already returned to HarcouA
Hall, and have just come to learn what
you wish to do, Amelia. My first dutJ
is to my country. We are going to in
tercept the enemy and put their forces
to rout. / will soon be engaged in bat
tie, but l must see you in some place of
safety"
II will so home.''
"WiH you dare do so?
s.aThe British will be gone. and with
my servants about me have no fear:
besides, she will go with me.
do you refer to Mrs. Sanford p
Yes, yes. Oh! Maurice, you have no
idea how love her. She has taken such