Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-20
ELLEN CAMPBELL
KINGS MOUNTAIN
Written for the Yorkvie Enquirer by Mrs Mary A Ewart
CHAPTER XXI.


The groan Of death, commingled In one
sound. -SoUThEi'
ITO horse!" shouted Hardy. Where
is Col. Graham?" And hastily enter
ing the house, he encountered Ellen IN
the passage. His quick eye caught the
paper which she unconsciously held In
her hand.
Some rebel communication, I'll be
sworn" he muttered. Miss Ellen,
said he stepping toward her; that
paper looks suspicious must see It,
Her lips curled haughtily.
You are rude, sir. This was In
tended for me alone"
Doubtless" said he. smilingly (which
perhaps makes 1t more necessary that
/ should inspect It,"
Her eyes flashed, but she did not an
swer
Let me see It, Miss Ellen"
She grasped the paper closer.
You will force me to take it." said
he sternly.
Still she did not move. He advanced
towards her. The dauntless girl main
tanned her position.
"Once more give me the paper" said
Hardy, in smothered rage.
What is it?" said Graham, now ad-
vancing through the passage.
II demand a paper of her which l
believe that Whig rascal, Davie, has
found means to send. and with his
cunning, and her"
Silence, sir. I brought 1t, and will
take all the responsibility. To your
troop Capt Hardy. You delay use
lessly."
"By Jove, sir, you seem to feel quite
easy in your unenviable position; but
doubtless the fact Of your conniving at
rebel schemes, will scarcely be nee
essary to complete the offences with
which you are already charged. Ride,
sir-I attend you," said Hardy, with
mock humility.
Nay, then," said Ellen; "as Capt.
Hardy attaches so much Importance
10 this innocent paper. he may be per-
suaded to take copy Of the rebellious
document. Jerry, paper for Capt Har-
dy."
1T makes not the slightest differ
ence," he replied. "Col. Graham has
assumed the responsibility. I will not
now interfere"
II take you to witness, Col. Graham,
that Capt. Hardy refuses to satisfy
himself, and to you entrust a proof
that may prove as intangible as the
rest Of his evidence"
Hardy scowled a glance Of mingled
hate and rage, and taking the paper
ere Graham could reach 1t carefully
read the evidence Of unshaken love and
courage, but further than that 1t was
enigmatical to him.
"Confound such mystery! What
does 1t all mean?" he said.
Nay, Capt. Hardy, that is too much.
1 can scarcely be coerced into ex-
pounding for your benefit. You see for
yourself, 1t is a cunning and mischiev-
Gus billet"
He could not brook the mocking tone,
and cursing the caprice that second
time had denied to the utmost, and
then relinquished what proved value
less, he said
"I wait your pleasure. Col. Graham.
Let us away"
Col Graham must also understand
more Of the dangerous weapon that Is
to act against him so cruelty. Will you
read 1t for the sake Of your own de-
fence, colonel?"
He bowed low over the extended
hand, as with his air Of high-toned
breeding, he said:
God forbid I should so far forget
myself-so dishonor the character of
officer and gentleman. Miss Campbell" !"
He clasped her hand. He would
have again spoken words, but for the
presence Of the coarser nature. His
own emotions choked him, and raising
her hand he pressed it to his lips and
not daring another look. he FASTENED
away. There was a hurried Good
bye" from Mr.. Willouehby, who had
nerved himself to strange and unwont-
ed courage, and Ellen marked the al
most alacrity with which he mounted,
riding by the side of Graham, as the
troop moved off at a gallop down the
road.
Now" said Ellen, "for patience-a
hope will understand" said she. read
ing her precious billet. Yes. think
1 do. 1 have acted on this judgement
at all events. There will be time
enough for grief or despair when
everything fails"
When Ellen had so hurriedly left the
room at Hardy's entrance she called
young and faithful servant. more ac-
tive and shrewd than honest Jerry.
Disgusting his real errand by meal
bags and miller's clothes, she dispatch
ed him to meet Sewer, If possible; or
failing to find him, to press on to Nor
gan's camp, with the tidings Of Davies
capture. Another was dispatched for
her faithful friend and counsellor, Mr.
Adams with an urgent request that
he would come Immediately; and this
had been sent under the superintend-
ence Of honest Jerry, by routes avoid
ing the main road, and thus stunning
unwelcome guests. When left alone
and after she had done all that was In
her power, she moved restlessly about
the vacant house. Everything re-
minded her of the joy of the previous
day. Still she would not give way
Her brave spirit kept back the tears
She went out in the piazza. The coo
January air cheered and refreshed
her dropping heart. A dull sound
struck her ear She listened, and
sighed. ALAS it Is the sound Of hur-
rying hoofs bearing those who are near
to me, away-perhaps to death" But
it rapidly increased, growing sharp
and ringing. She could not be mistak-
en-. 1t was the sound Of advancing
cavalry, borne by a west wind, to her
ear. Her heart bounded. This, then
was Davies hope; the hope she had
scarcely dared to entertain, though
acting upon 1t in her endeavor to de-
tain Hardy as long as possible. Sewer