Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-08-29

poured forth a scattering fire OF mus
kerry In order to gain time to collec
his terror stricken troops, and cover
such a retreat as he was able to make
Down with them! down with
them!" shouted the troopers. "Nt
mercy to the Tories! Cut down the
robbers-give them Tory mercy!'
they shouted. perfectly infuriated al
the memory Of their many wrongs
Major Davie now charged the column
formed by Captain Hardy, and In
few moments, succeeded in routing 1t
Those Of the Tories who could secure
their horses, boldly sprang into the
river and escaped, Captain Hardy be-
ing one Of the number.
Bowen, while riding over the field
In hot pursuit of the fugitives, discov-
cred no less a parsonage than Reuben
Ferris in the act Of disentangling a
horse from a neighboring thicket.
"Ha! we'll met" cried Bowen; turn
and defend yourself, traitor!"
I'm ready for you, Ellick Bowen
/ have not seen better sight today
than your whig face; blast you, come
on!" said he, springing on his horse
and squirting against his adversary.
Coward and Tory robber! I've q
grudge against you which must be
settled before we part. Take that
and that, and that" he said, as stroke
after stroke Of his broad sword fell fiat
upon Ferris. you do not deserve the
cut Of an honest mans sabre. you
cursed spy. I'd leave you for the gal
lows IL 1t were safe to leave such a
brute at large" and as he spoke Bowen
made a thrust with his sabre that would
have been fatal, had not Ferris adroit-
ly eluded it; and seeing he was no
match for his adversary In horseman-
ship, and springing to the ground, ere
Bowen was aware, Ferris clasped him
around the leg and In spite OF his ef-
forts, dragged him from his horse.
The two men fell together, and for a
while, 1t seemed as II Ferris would
overpower his opponent, from real
brute force. But the superior adroit-
ness Of Bowen as we'll as his invincible
coolness, at length gave him the ad-
vantage, and springing to his feet, he
shook his adversary from him as he
cried, Curse you, Ferris, for a das-
tardiy villain, you've earned your
DOOM" and again raised his sabre to
strike; but Ferris, W IN surprising
agility. rolled in rapid {. rms from him,
and ere Bowen who wa yet stagger-
ing from the shock, CO lid stop him,
sprang to his horse AM galloping off
with a yell, cried:
have a score to settle with you that
I'd settle II man or devil stood between
u.s." and springing into the river, he
soon gained the opposite bank.
Luck served me an i'll turn that
time" muttered Bowen. THE traitor
Gus spy. He means no good. God pre-
serve Bessie" he mentally calculated.
as his mind involuntarily turned to-
ward her.
The battle was now ended, and or
ders were given to remove the spoils
of the vanquished. 1t was necessary
to conduct their movements with the
greatest ce!erity. as 1t was feared the
enemy might be reinforced by detach-
ments on the other side of the rive:
The killed were hastily buried. the
wounded cared for, and the prison
ers, glad to escape by promises. were
put on parole and turned loose after
being deprived Of their arms. The
abundant store Of the enemy served to
refresh the wearied soldiers. and with
plentiful supplies, they once more took
up their line Of march.
1t was late in the dsy when they
halted in the neighborhood of Kings
Mountain, after a long and weary
march. There they deposited them
selves for a bivouac. and with light
hearts and plentiful supplies, the SOL
diers rested for the night. In the OBJ
servance of camp duty, Major Davie
was very rigid, and after attending to
the discipline Of 1t, he entrusted the
command to Captain Eowen, and call
Ing for his horse, without mentioning
his destination rode slowly away from
the camp.
You've anticipated me, major
mentally said Bowen with a smile
then with a sigh for little Bessie
he devoted himself to his duties.
Major Davie rode leisurely along un-
til fairly beyond the camp, when put
ting spurs to his horse, he did not draw
rein until at the hospitable gates Of the
Mansion House. Checking now his
speed, he slowly approached the man.
sion. The twilight was fast fading in
to night. when throwing his reins tc
an attendant, he sprang from his
horse.
us Mr.. Willoughby within?" he ask
ed.
mo. massa," grinned the negro, "bu
Miss Ellen is She be mighty glad tc
see you: she so proud you beat Cap
tain Hardy this morning; you know
he trouble Miss Ellen nightly. some
times"
"Hah! Trouble her: how?"
Xxi! don't you know massa? Reck'
on he thinks she make mighty gooe
wife"
Curse his impudence," mutteret
Davie. Had l known that he would
have travelled in my company thi!
morning. N.ver mind announcing
me-" he said TO the servant; II will
find my way"
Entering into wide hall who's
walls were decorated with few choic'
paintings, and many portrait Of old
en- times. the visitor, turning to tn
right. entered a large and lofty apart
ment of an oblong shape. divided b!
an arch which in winter was draped Ii
crimson hangings. but now looket
fresh and cool from the charming ex
otics and delicate vines which taste
fully clambered on it; and the win
dows opening to the floor gave egres
to the wide piazza of the southern
mansion. and the cool evening breez
had now scattered many an autumn
rose leaf on the soft Turkey carpet
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