The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-08-24

"When and where you please" an
swered Desborough hotly, though I'd
soil a sword by passing it through you.
What was Dunmore thinking of when
he put you in charge of this party and
sent you to do this work, I wonder?
Give your orders to your men to un-
hand this gentleman instantly. You
will give your parole, sir? I regret
that we are compelled to secure your
person. but those were the orders, and
you, madam" turning to Katharine
II believe no order requires you to be
taken prisoner, and therefore you shall
go free'
But Katharine had knelt down by
her PROSTATE lover as soon as the
space in front of her had been cleared
and was entirely oblivious to all that
was taking place about her.
ALLOW me to introduce myself, colo
nel' he resumed. II am Lord Des-
borough. I have often heard my fa-
Their, the Earl of Desmond, in Ireland,
speak of you. I regret that we meet
under such unpleasant circumstances,
but the governors orders must be car
ried out, though I wish he had sent a
more worthy representative to do 50.
Will see, however, that everything is
done for your comfort in the future"
Sir said the colonel, bowling, "you
have rendered me service can never
repay. I know your father we'll. He
is one of the finest gentlemen of his
time, and his son has this day shown
that he is worthy Of the honored name
he bears. I will go with you cheerful
~, and you have my parole of honor.
Katharine, you are free; you will be
safe in the house, think, until I can
arrange for your departure"
She looked up from the floor and
then rose. "Oh, father, he is dead; he
is dead" she moaned. Eyes, will go
with you. Take me away"
may, my child, cannot"
Enough of thisv' broke in the sneer-
ing voice of Johnson. "She has been
taken in open resistance to the kings
forces, and, warrant or no warrant, or
ders or no orders, or court martial Ell
ther,' this with a malevolent glance
at Desborough, "she goes with US as
a prisoner"
II will pledge my word, Colonel Will
ton, that no violence is offered her,"
exclaimed Desborough promptly, and
then. turning to Katharine:
'"Trust me, madam"
II do, SIR" she said family, giving
him her hand. you are very kind"
ut is nothing, mistress,' he replied,
bowling low over it as he raised it re-
specially to his lips. II will hold you
safe with my life"
Every pretty" sneered Johnson. "But
are you coming?"
"What shall we do with these two,
captain?" asked the sergeant, kicking
the PROSTATE form of Seymour and
pointing to the body of the man who
had been slain.
"Oh, let them lie there! We can't be
bothered with dead and dying men.
One of them is gone; the other soon
will be. The slaves will bury them
and those other three at the foot of the
hill. Dye hear, ye black niggers?
There's hardly room enough on the
sloop for the living" he continued,
with cynical Indifference.
"All right, captain. AS you say, poor
Joe's no good now. and, as for the 9TH
er, that crack of Welshs was a rare
good one. He will probably die before
morning anyhow" replied the sergeant,
there being little love lost among the
members of this philosophic crew. Be-
sides, the more dead the more plumber
for the living. And many of the band
were even now following the example
OF their leader and roaming over the
house, securing at will whatever ex-
cited their fancy. the wine cellar espe-
c1ally not being forgotten.
"Oh, my God! john" WHISPERED
Katharine, falling on her knees again
by his side, must leave you now, oh,
my love?" she moaned, taking his head
in her arms and with her handkerchief
Wiping the blood from off his forehead.
And you have died for me-for me-"
The colonel saw the action, and knew
now what was the subject Of the inter-
view after supper which Seymour had
so much desired. He knelt down be-
side his daughter, a great pity for her
In his soul, and laid his hand on the
PROSTATE mans heart.
HE is not dead, Katharine" he
whispered. Il do not even think he
will die; he will be all right in an
hour. If we don't go soon, Katharine,
Philip and Bentley will return and
be taken ALSO" he continued RAPIDLY.
"Come, Katharine,' he said more loud
~, rising. Dearest child, we must
go-you must bear this, my daughter:
it is for our country we suffer- But
the talismanic word apparently had
lost it's charm for her.
whats all this?'' said johnson
roughly. She must CO." She only
moaned and pressed her lovers hands
against her heart
"And go now! Do you hear? Come.
MISTRESS" laying his hand roughly
upon her shoulder
'Have care, SIR" said Desborougb