Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-10-13

1T Is sufficient that I give them t.
lyou," replied Hardy, his ruddy fac
turning crimson, more at the tone thar
the words.
"It Is not sufficient for me to re-
ceive an order from an inferior officer
without questioning his right to en-
force it." replied Graham. land Il
your mission requires dispatch, I ad'
wise you to return at once and not al
low my movements to retard you, a.
shall certainly not accompany you;
and he folded his arms proudly as HI
carelessly leant against the mantel.
"Then you compel me to place yor
under the same escort with the rebe
Davie" said Hardy, with coarse
laugh. 'T can tell you. sir, your posi-
ton is not very enviable just now, and
II you would not be deprived Of your
sword by other than !Cornwallis, you
had better obey my instructions" said
he significantly.
Grahams eyes were literally scintil-
lating with passion.
What do you mean, sir?" said he
fiercely, involuntarily clapping his hand
to his side; but he was unarmed.
"T think 1 spoke plainly enough
You are dull of comprehension, colo
nel," said Hardy, with a malicious
| smile.
Graham's voice was low and deep
and strangely calm as he replied
81 understand nothing but the imper-
tinence Of your language, sir, fol
which, as sure as there is a God in
Heaven, you shall answer. The rest
is as cowardly as malice and brutal as
hate can make it,
do you understand this them" said
Hardy in towering wrath. You are
accused Of disloyalty to your king and
sovereign; Of a cowardice that will
not allow you to unite with the rebels
and traitorism that forbids-
Hold" shouted Graham. Another
word from your lying lips, and 1 will
choke it back ere it pollutes my ears
with its foul dishonor."
Hardys sword flew from the scab-
bard For an instant he met Grahams
unfiinching gaze; then dashing 1t back
with a rattle to its place, he said:
"As you are unarmed, and respon-
sible for your safe appearance before
my Lord, I cannot now revenge the
affront: but by heaven, your arrogance
shall not go unpublished. I'll find a
place to settle these scores yet"
"And in order that you may not for
get 1t, there Is my challenge" cried
Graham, dashing his glove in Hardy's
face; and with a cool and naughty
contempt, he turned on his heel and
left the room.
Hardy's curses, low and deep, fol-
lowed him; but choking his wrath as
best he could he said:
1T becomes my painful duty, Mr.
Wi!loughby. to attach your person In
the name of the king, for conniving at
and otherwise encouraging this rebel
lion."
| Mr.. Willoughby started.
"This is sudden and strange, Captain
Hardy. How is 1t possible that have
offended his majesty's government"
"You will hear it more fully at the
court martial that will try Graham.
know that you are charged with aiding
and abetting this rebellion. not only
by your encouragement and the coun-
tenance you give to rebels. but by your
means, inasmuch as you have supplied
those means for their outfit and sup
port"
"This is as foolish as it is malicious.
II is impossible to prove It," repli''l Mr..
Willoughby, trembling in vague terror.
What enemy could have thus malign-
ed me?"
'I fear, sir, it can be too readily
proved" replied Hardy, in affected
sympathy. 1.-The fact Of Davie being
now twice discovered under your roof
each time as an honored guest
would be almost sufficient But it is
known from sources impossible to
doubt, that since the unfortunate battle
Of Kings Mountain, you have more
boldly encouraged the rebels, and by
every means in your power. And al
low me to say. the heightened sojourn
of your proud guests here, will work
against you"
What! Graham! Your own ofticer!
cried Mr. Willoughby, in consterna-
ton.
Yes: our own officer it is true; but
one whose loyalty has been Of late
much questioned"
For Gods sake. Hardy. tell me his
honor and loyalty is not doubted" cried
Mr.. Willoughby, every feature working
in strong emotion.
"If to spend months in the house OF
one suspected: to aspire to the hand
Of a lady known to be devoted to the
rebel cause: to neglect the exchange
affected for him, which should to every
soldier be not only significant as a re-
call, but glad summons to his duty;
Is enough to create dishonorable sus-
picions-then Col. Edward Graham
stands in a most awkward position
and one 1 would not like to fill for q
good DEAL" replied Hardy.
1T will kill him! it will kill him.
said Mr. Willoughby. His honor as
persed! and II, wretch that am, the
cause Of 1t" he groaned in anguish.
Come, Mr.. Willoughby, do not take
1t so hard. We will try and fix it fol
you. If you say the word. I can do g
great deal. In fact 1t rests with me
pretty much. not only to clear Graham
but to release you," said Hardy signi-
ficantly.
What do you mean. Hardy? Do but
this and l will bless you while live
said Mr.. Willoughby, grasping hi:
hand while his tears gathered in his
! eyes.
WELL" replied Hardy, in confused
manner, II am more than willing to dt
what can for you. But to tell you the
truth, it Is at some risk, and you know
no man likes not only to work fol
nothing, but to risk his all in the bar
4 gain" He looked curiously with hi.