Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-01-14

Der OF American troops at the fort,
sir"
Il don't know exactly. have not
had admlttance to the fort | might be
deceived ms 10 numbers. But they're
strong, believe. NJ 10 Gouverneur
at least they make great show and
much noise"
Hamilton eyed the huge bulk before
him for n moment. then. turning 60 n
subaltern. said:
place this fellow under guard and
see that he doesn't get away. Send
word Immediately TO Captain Farms
worth that wish 20 see him nj once"
The interview thereupon closed abb
ruptly Hamilton's emissaries had Civ
en- him "A detailed account OF NJ. Rous
slllon's shnre in submitting vincennes
10 rebel dominion. and he was not In
the least inclined toward treating him
graciously.
IL would suggest 20 you. NJ. le Gou-
vcrncur, that my Official position de
mands" VI Roussillon began. but
he was fastened upon by two guards.
who roughly hustled him aft aud
bound him 40 rigidly that he could
scarcely move finger or toe.
Hamilton SMILED coidly and turned
20 give some orders 10 IA stalwart. rod
dy young officer who In n canoe had
lust rowcd alongside the batteau
Captain Farnsworth." he said, &c
knowlcdging the military salute, you
will take nifty men and make every
thing ready for n reconnaissance I'm the
direction Of the fort We Will move
down the river Immediately and choose
a place TO land Move nv,'y! We have
no time To lose"
In the meantime Beverley slipped
away from the fort and made a hurried
call upon Alice az Roussillon place.
There was not much they could say 10
each other during the few moments at
command Alice showed very little
excitement Her past experience had
fortified her against the alarms OF
frontier lifc But she understood and
perfectly appreciated the situation.
"Nhnt aro you going 90 dor Bever-
ley demanded in sheer despair. He was
not able 10 so any CLEAN OF hope GOT
OF the blackness which had fallen
around him and into lbs soul.
What shall you dor" he repeated.
"Tnkc the chances Of war" she said.
smiling gravcly. 1t will all come out
well. no doubt"
Il hope 80. but-but fear not"
His face was gray with trouble.
Helm Is determined 60 fight and that
mea rs"
"Goodr she interrupted. with spirit
Il am 80 glad OF that wish could
~ 90 help him II were a man I'd
love 10 fight. think It's just delight
full"
"But II IL reckless bravado. II Is
worse than foolishness," said Beverley.
not feeling her mood what can two
or three men do against an armyr'
Flight and die like men" she replied.
her whole countenance lighting up.
he heruicr'
I'VE will do that, Of course Wei
do not fear death. but you-you"-
His voice choked him.
A gunshot rang ont clear In the dis
lance. and he did not finish speaking.
That's probably the beginning" ne
added In a moment extending both
hands 90 her "C;oodby. I must hurry
10 the fort Goodhy."
She drew quick breath and turned
80 white that her look struck him like
a sudden and hard blow. He stood for
N NJ Q (.aII
MY God. Alton. cannot, cannot
leave your he cried. his voice egain
breaking husSily.
She made little movement as II 90
take hold OF his hands. but in an In
slant she stepped back pace and said:
Don't fear about me. I can take
care ~ myself. I'm all right You'd
better return 10 the fort as quickly as
you can II Ia your country. your fag.
not me. that you must think Of now"
She folded her arms and stood boldly
erect
Never before In all his life had he |
felt such rebuke. He gave her a
straight. strong look In the eyes.
you are right, Alice" he cried. and |
rushed from the house TO the fort.
She held her rigid attitude for little |
while after she heard him shut the |
front gate OF the yard 40 forcibly that |
II broke In pieces. then she flung her |
arms wide ms II 10 clasp something.
and ran to the door. but Beverley was
out OF sight. She turned and dropped |
into n chair Jean came 20 her out of |
the next room. His queer little face |
was pale and pinched. but his Jaw was |
set with the expression of one who has
known danger and can meet II some |
how.
"Are they going TO scalp usf" he half
whispered presently. with a shuddcr.
Ing lift of his distorted shoulders.
Her face was buried In her hands, |
and she did not answer Chlldlike he |
turned from one question TO another
inconsequently.
Where did Papa Roussillon go tor"
he next inquired. "Is he going TO
hghtT
She shook her head.
they'll tear down the fort, won't |
theyT'