Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-13

sword belt; 1t seems, from its address,
to contain matter of moment. How 1t
came here does not appear"
"'To Colonel Innis, or any other Of
ficer commanding corps in his ma
jesty's service" said Innis, reading
the superscriptions; besides, here is
something significant, for life or death
with speed What can this mean?" he
added. as he broke open the paper and
ran his eyes hastily over the contents
st. George! here is something strange
gentlemen. Listen!-
"By i'll luck I have fallen into the
possession Of the Wings. They have
received intelligence of the capture OF
Major Butler, and. apprehending that
some mischief might befall him, have
constrained me to inform you that my
| life will be made answerable for any
harsh treatment that he may receive at
us to quarters-we must hold a coun-
Gill;"
Here is a letter." said one of the Of
ficers of the court, (which I have this
moment found on the table, under my
the hands OF our friends. They are
resolute men, and will certainly make
me the victim of their retaliation.
EDGAR ST. JERMYN,
Ensign of the list Regt.
"P. S.-For Gods sake respect this
paper, and be lepient to the prison.
err"
Treason and forgery, paltry for
loi, IA 10 nf
derision, as he finished reading the let
ter What no! tell Frazer to lead out
the prisoner, and despatch him with
out a moments delay. So much for
this shallow article!"
"A base forgery" said one Of the Of
ficers in attendance, land doubtless the
work of the rebel major himself. He
will die with this silly lie upon his
conscience. st. Jermyn here!" cried
out the same officer to the captain,
who was now at some distance, "here
is an attempt to put a trick upon us
by a counterfeit of your brothers
hand, telling a most doleful and i'm
probable falsehood. Look at It,"
st. Jermyn read the letter, and sud-
denly turning pale exclaimed: "Sir,
this is no trick. 1t is my brothers own
writing. He is in the custody Of the
Wings! How came this here? Who
brought 1t? When was it written?
Can nobody tell me?"
Tut, ST Jermyn!" interrupted the
officer, smiling, you surely cannot be
imposed upon by such a device. Look
at the scrawl again. In truth, are you
sure of it, man." he inquired with
great surprise as he perceived the in
creasing paleness of st. Jermyn's
brow.
my brothers life is in imminent
danger" replied st. Jermyn. with in
tense earnestness. Colonel Innis, as
you value my happiness, l entreat you
countermand the order for the prison
er's execution. implore you. respect
this letter, 1t Is genuine, and I dread
the consequences. Ny poor brother
the youngest Of my family and the
special darling of his parents! For
heavens sake good colonel, pause until
we learn something more of this mys-
terious business"
For your sake. my friend, and until
we can investigate this natter said
Innis 'let the execution be suspended"
st. Jermyn instantly hurried to the
guard, to communicate the new order
whence comes this missive?" de-
manded Innis. ut has neither date nor
place described. Who brought it.?
Did any one see the bearer?" he asked
aloud of the bystanders.
No one answered except the officer
who had first discovered the paper. 81
know nothing more than what you see.
1t was here upon the table. How long
it had been there I cannot tell"
1T is strange" continued Innis.
Can this young st. Jermyn have fall
len in with Sumpter? Or, after all. is
it not an ingenious forgery which has
deceived our friend. the captain? STILL
who could have brought 1t here?"
The letter was again examined by
every individual present.
1T must be genuine" said one Of the
officers. shaking his head. Captain
st. Jermyn was very much in earnest,
and it is not likely he could be deceiv
ed. 1t has been mysteriously deposited
here by some agent of the Wings. The
person should be found, and compelled
to give us more specific information
This matter must be looked to; the en-
sign, doubt not, is in perilous circum
stances"
Let the prisoner be strictly guard
ed, and held to wait our future pleas
ure." said Innis. 81 would not put In
jeopardy the young ensigns life. A
reward of twenty guineas shall be CIV
en- to any one who brings me the bear
er of this letter. And you, Lieutenant
Connolly. take thirty troopers and
scour the country round to gain intel
ligence of this capture of Edgar St.
Jermyn. Be careful to examine every
man you meet, as to the presence Of
Whig parties in this district. Away
instantly. and do not return without
tidings of this singular event."
The camp by this occurrence, was
thrown into great hustle. The prison.
er was securely lodged in his former
quarters, and placed under a double
guard: consultations were held
amongst the officers; and Butler him.
self was strictly interrogated in regard
to the appearance of this mysterious
letter of the contents of which he was
yet ignorant. The examination threw
no light on the affair; and very soon
afterwards. troop of horse were seen
sallying beyond the limits of the
camp under Lieutenant Connolly, to
seek information of the fate Of Ensign
| ST Jermyn.
| CHAPTER XVI
The Sergeant and His Comrade Pro-