The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1905-09-21

Lord love you, your honor" said
the astonished sailor, tive met my
match! 1t was your arm that saved
US. I was almost done for I never
saw such strength as that, though.
when was younger would have done
better. What man you would be for
reefng topsails in a gale Of wind, your
honor, STRIP he continued, thrusting his
pole vigorously into small and i'm
pertinent cake of ice in the way. The
general was proud Of his great strength
and not i'll pleased at the genuine and
hearty admiration Of this genuine and
hearty man.
A few minutes later they stepped
ashore, and mighty cheer went up
from the men who had crowded upon
the banks at the safety of their belov-
ed general. Greene met him at the
landing, and the two clasped hands.
The general Immediately mounted his
powerful white horse and stationed
himself on little hillock to watch the
landing Of the rest of the men, engag-
ing General Greene in low conversa-
ton the while.
''Do you know, Greene, that Gates
has refused my entreaty to stop one
day at Bristol and take command Of
Reeds and Cadwalader's troops and
help US in the attack? I did not posi-
lively order him to do so; only request
ed him to delay his journey by a day
or two. I can't understand his action.
A letter was handed me just before we
crossed by Wilkinson, telling me that
he had gone on to congress"
''To congress-! What wants he there?
Oh, general, it seems as if you had to
fight two campaigns-cne against the
enemy aad the other against secret,
nay, open, attempts to minimize your
authority and check your plans"
1T seems so. Greene, but with just
cause to sustain and the blessing Of
God to help our efforts we cannot ult-
mately fail, though indeed it may be
better that give place to another man,
| more able to save the country" went
on the general solemnly.
'sForbid it, heavenw cried Greene
passionately. 1--WE at least in the army
know to whom has been committed
this work-aye, and who has done it
and will do it too! We will stand by
you to the last. Could you not feel in
the cheers Of those frozen men when
you landed the love they bear you?"
Eyes, know that you are with me,
and they too. IT'S that alone that gives
me heart. Did you publish the orders
about the capture Of the transport?''
eyes, sir, and il put new heart in the
men, could see I wish we had the
supplies, the clothing especially, now.
1t grows colder every moment"
aye and darker too 1 think we
shall have snow again before we get
through with the night. wonder how
the others down the river have got
along. But who comes here?" contin-
ued the general as two men walked
hastily up to him and saluted.
''Well, sir?" he said I'd the first.
Message from General Ewing, sir"
did he get across?'
mo, sir. The ice was so heavy he
babe me say he deemed it useless to
try it, -.
Zone piece removed from the game,
General Greene said Washington,
smiling bitterly. "Now, your news,
sir?' to the other.
General Cadwalader got a part of
his men across, but the ice banks so
against the east side that not single
horse or piece of artillery could be
landed, so he babe me say he has re-
crossed with his men, SIR
"And there's the other piece gone
too! Now, what is to be Gone?''
General Sullivan, having crossed with
the last of his division, at this moment
rode up.
''The troops are all across, general"
he said.
"Well done! What time is it, some
one?'
Half after II, SIR" answered a
voice.
VERY we'll indeed We have now
only to wait for the guns. But, gentle
men, l have just heard that Ewing
made no attempt to cross and that
Cadwalader, having tried it, failed.
hc COulu S6l LIS UQCn over, Out no
horses and guns, on account of the ice
on the bank, and therefore he returned,
and we are here alone. What think
you is to be done now?"
There was moments silence.
perhaps we would better recross
and try it again on a more favorable
night finally said De Fermoy in his
broken accents.
Yes, yes; that might be WE'LL" said
one or two others simultaneously. The
most of them, however, said nothing.
The general waited a moment, looking
about him.
Gentlemen, it is too late to retreat,
promised myself I would not return
without fight, and 1 intend to keep
that promise. We will carry out the
plan ourselves, as much of it at least
as we can. trust Putnam got Griffin
off and that his skirmishes may draw
out Won Donop. But be that as it may,
we will have dash at Trenton and
try to bag the game and get away be-