Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-07-30

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sS,S9s0s1 down the path in the rocks,
Gs.sssS3 while squad of cavalry
came galloping upon the beach by the
road at the other end. and, at once dis
mounting, advanced up the strand.
The scamen in the boat in obedience
to wave of O'Neill's hand, swept her
in toward the shore, jumped out and
moved toward him. drawing their cut
lasses and handling their pistols threat
eninSly though they were greatly out
numbered they would not give up with
out struggle. 1t was Coventry's or
portunity now. Il shall not he able to
indulge your desire for the loss of your
life he said, stepping back and pick
ing up his sword, but | fear that duty
imposes upon me the necessity of de-
priving you of your liberty. | regret
the necessity, believe me; it's poor
return for your generosity, but l have
no option"
What mean you?'
you are, by your own statements. a
rebel against his majesty. 1t is my
duty rs commander of this post and n
loyal servant of the king to apprehcpd
you. Indeed, | have been especially
charged TO look out for you. | will
promise You and your men the best of
treatment, however, and you liberty of
action if you will give me your pa
role"
Il am twice captured then it seems"
said the lieutenant, looking at Eliza
beth. who had come forward as soon
as old Price who had left her, had
sprung to his officers side. As the girl
drew near to him and Major Coventry
turned away his head to give an order
the Irishman said to her.
"Why did you not call ont to save
your lover Il moment SINCE"
1t was not necessary" she said,
looking at him with eyes filled with
tears Il knew what you would do"
Delay was dangerous to him. Coven-
try was posting his men. He hesitated
n moment, however, and. taking her
hand bowed low over it.
THANK you he whispered grateful
ly. This word, and you, shall re-
member"
And l." said the girl, her eyes filling
with tears, will never forget
"Coplo, sir" said Coventry dryly.
turning at this moment. having finished
his dispositions. Il think you overstep
the privileges of parole, and if you
Will have your men lay down their
arms We will 20 up to the castle.
have sent for "A carriage for you, Eliza
beth, which will be here shortly"
do you know" said O'Ncill, that !
have a mimi 20 say to you that might
as well die right here rs at any place
else and l do not think l shall go to
that castle, after all. There are seven
Of us here
CLOSE in there" sharply shouted
Coventry to his soldiers, who obeyed
him promptly. Make readyw
Handle your pistols, men" cried the
other, whipping out his own; but again
Elizabeth interfered in the fray. She
ran between the American sGamen and
the English soldiers with outstretched
hands,
stop" she cried. There must be
no further fighting here. This gentle
man came to this spot to do me favor
10 set me free. My life is bis
Il give it back to you" cried O'Neill
Sand yours, Major Coventry, was his
also" she added reproachfully.
IL give it to him as well, and il any
more lives are wanted anybody can
have mine for the taxing" interrupted
the sailor again.
This must go no further" continued
the girl
"And it shall not, madam" cried n
deep, clear voice as one OF the cutters
OF the Ranger, filed TO the gunwales
with heavily armed men, and with q
swivel In the bow and man standing
over it with lighted match IN his
hand, came sweeping around the head
| land and uashins in toward the sho{e.