Morris tribune., 1905-02-04
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which he laid about him Justify. strik
ing some Of the men with the fiat of it
threatening others with the point. and
backing his actions by the pronp
commands Of one not accustomed to b'
gafnsaid. re soon cleared the space il
front OF Ter
"How dare you Interfere in this mot
ter. my lord?' shouted Johnson pas
sionately ST command this party, anG
I intend"-
81 know you do" replied the officer
".ard that I am only volunteer who
has chosGr to accompany you, worse
luck But l am a gentleman and a
lieutenant in his Britannia majesty's
navy. and. by heaven, when l see old
men miShanGled, and wounded help
less men about to be ass3sSinute>l. and
young women inSlilted, Cont care who
commands tie party, interfere! And
I don't propose to handy words with
any runl-lte American partisan who
uses his commission to further private
NY honor. If you do not instantly mod
ifg your treatment of this gentleman
;.:l call oil this raganutfin crew. You
f,,.!i b" court martialed, if | have any
influence with Dunmore Or Parker or
lord Howe, or whoever is in authority
and l will have the rest of you hung
as high rs Hannah. This is. outrage
and robbery and murder 1t is not
fighting or making prisoners" contin
I,n SsC
-ft to be IN officer. and you, you ours.
you disgrace the uniform you wear"
johnson glanced at his meN. who
stood irresOlute before him tiercely
muttering A rascally mob Of the low
est class Of people in the colony, to
whom w. simply meant opportunity
for plumber and rapine, they would I'M
doubtedly back up their leader in their
present m@Cd in any attempt at resist
ance he might make the young officer.
But he hesitated a moment. DesbOr-
ough was d lord, high in the confidence
Of Governor Dunmore, and man of
great influence. His own position was
too precariOuS, the game was not worth
the candle. and the risk of opposition
was too great.
''Well," he said in sulky acquiescence,
'the men meant no special harm, but
have it your own way. Fall back.
men! AS to what you say to me per-
sonaIly, you shall answer to me for
that at more fitting time" he contin-
ued doggedIy.
when and where you please" an
sTered DesDorough hotly, though I'd
soil 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, l wonder?
Give your orders to your men to I'M
hand this gentleman instantly. You
VIII give your parole, sir? l regret |
tflat we are compelled to secure your
person. bU those were the orders. and |
you, mad"U," turning to Katharine, |
81 believe no order requires you to be |
taken prisoner, and therefore you shall !
go free"
But Katharine had knelt down by i,
her PROSTATE lover as soon as the
space in front of her had been cleared !
and was entirely obIivious to all that
was taking place about her
ALLOW me to introduce myself, colo
mel" he resumed. Il am Lord Des-
borough. | have often heard my fa-
ther. the Earl of Desmond, in Ireland,
speak Of you. regret that we meet
under such unpleasant circumstances,
but the governors orders must be car
lied out, Though wish he had sent
more worthy representative to do 50.
/ will see, however, that everything is
done for your comfort in the future"
''Sir." sal; the colonel. bowling. you
zhave rendered me service can never
repay. l krow your father well. He
lis one of I; @ finest gentlemen Of his
lime and Ejs son has this day shown
that he is wnrthy Of the honored name
he bears. 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 can
arrange for your departure"
She looked up from the floor and
then rose. "Oh, father. be is dead; he
is dead" she moaned. yes, l will go
with you. Take me away"
''Nay. my child, cannot"
enough OF tHlS. DfOKe 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 ei-
fher." this with maievolent glance
at Desborough. 'she goes with us az
q prisoner .a
II will pledge my word. Colonel Will
ADn, that no violence is offered her."
exclaimed Deshorough promptly, and
then turning to Natharirle:
Trust me. madam"
Il do. sir" she said family, giving
him her hand You are very kind
"It is nothing. MISTRESS" he replied.
bowling low over it as he raised it re /
spectfully to his lips. Il will hold you
safe with my Iife''
Every pretty" sneered Johnson "Rut |
are you coming?"
"What shall we do with these two.
captain" asked the sergeant. kicking