Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-24
CHAPTER XVIII.-(Continued.)
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1.-The idea has occurred to me, Kate
Martin, that we were betrayed. J have
had within the last hour strong suspi-
cions Yes, we have been betrayed: we
have been routed; we have been hacked
to pieces :" exclaimd Dix, walking across
the floor, greatly excited, and stamping
his foot to give emphasis to his remarks
You do not seem to be hacked seri-
ously,' remarked Kate.
"lf l knew that you had fooled me -
returned Dix, striking his fist violently
upon the table near which he happened
to stand at that instant.
DO you know anything of the fate of
my husbandf" asked Mrs. Martin.
He's at liberty long before this time"
muttered Dix
IF L remember rightly, Capt. Dir"
resumed Kate accenting the title which
she invariably affixed to the Tory name,
You said something about your power
to protect my father"
Il did intend to do so, and my plans
were all arranged" was the reply.
What do you intend to do now, all
your plans having so signally failed?"
inquired Kate.
Rally again-rally again; what else
can be done Kate" he said, abruptly, af'
ter a short silence, you know my feel
ings toward you, and | desire before I
leave you, to know something more of
yours toward me-"
What, before my mother?' asked Kate,
in a playful voice.
'She has been young-the ways of
youthful damsels are well known to her,
replied Dix. Time presses, Kate; am
expecting every moment the sound of Ma
rion's dragons"
at were wrong to keep you waiting to
hear a silly girl express her sentiments
Tejoined Kate "but | will speak them in
part, that your departure may be instant,
and that we may understand each other
In all future time. My feelings toward
you" Kate paused.
Don't be timid," said Dix, encourag
ingly. "You can whisper it in my ear,
If you will. l only desire to know on
what terms we are to meet hereafter"
my feelings toward you" returned
Kate, Il do not fear to speak aloud and
openly. / do consider you, without any
exception, the most contemplate villain
! ever met with"
Kate uttered these words with a vehe-
mence that left no doubt on the minds of
heI hedTSTS Oh ueT perfect SINCERITY
The Tory remained mute and motion
less surprise had stricken him a heavy
blow. So deep was the silence that pre-
vailed for a moment within, that the list
eners could distinctly hear the quiet tick
ing Of the mantel clock.
"Cheated-deceived- ~ gasped
Dix at last. This brushes met cuts
like Marion's sabers. thousand wither-
ing maledictions on woman's internal
arts !"
You should have known me better than
10 attempt to win my esteem by creeping
hypocrisy. l detest your person, your
conduct, and your cause" retorted Kate
My daughters sentiments are also
mine said Mrs. Martin. And now that
you know us, | trust that we shall see
your face no more"
I'm unnerved-the pang is sharp-but
1t Is but momentary!' exclaimed Dix,
struggling to gain self-control OF his feel
ings. You have served me cruelty, but
l will remember it-and / will triumph
yet Though cut up and scattered our
courage is not broken. We shall gather
again in greater numbers, and then you
shall feel my power"
Dix gave greater emphasis to these
words by striking his foot upon the floor.
"Hold-forbear-i the kings name
for the sake of humanity ~ shouted Hen
derson, in voice highly tragical and eff
fective.
The parties started with surprise. Cy-
rus Dix recoiled to the wall and glared
fercely around him. But there was no
time to waste for steps were heard with
out, and the latch was hurriedly lifted.
Dix instantly leaped through the window,
shivering sash and glass, and by the time
Henderson and Forstall gained the middle
Of the room he was heard galloping away.
The bird has flown. gentlemen" said
the pastor, with a smile.
This is indeed a pleasant surprise, -
exclaimed Mrs. Martin.
But a surprise, nevertheless" cried
Kate, embracing her father.
Forstall was instantly introduced to the
ladies, and Henderson warmly greeted by
them. Frank confessed to himself that
the pastors daughter was. exceedingl,
fair. After a few moments of CONVEX.
sation, such as the exciting condition OF
things naturally suggested, our two
friends took leave and returned to the
camp.
The following day the brigade marched
back to Lynch's Greek. The name of Ma
rion had now become a terror to all evil
doors. and began to be spoken with ad-
miration in all parts of the country. while
he received daily accessions to his mum.
bers. His daring deeds excited the at
tention of the royal army, and the Brit
ish commander perceived that it was nee
essary, in order to the final subjugation
of South Carolina, that his career should
be stopped.
About this period flaming proclama-
tions were issued, full of dire invectives
against those who continued rebellious
and teeming with promises TO those who
submitted humbly to British usurpation
Those capable of bearing arms, who worId
not hasten to the royal standard. were n
be imprisoned, and their property confs.
Gated, and every milItiaman who had
borne arms with them, and afterwards
Joined the patriots, was to be immediate.
ly hanged, if capt lred.
In consequence of these documents
many persons were put to death. and
many families deprived of their substance
But acts of this nature provoked the
suffering people beyond endurance, ant
compelled many to arms with the firm de
termination TO conquer or perish on tn,
field of battle. Men stung to madnes.
by wrong and injustice made excellent
soldiers. and with such leaders as Marion
Sumter, Mcclure and Davis. could no
fail to give brighter aspect TO the caus,
of freedom.
The British arms being victorious a
Charleston and Camden. and British posi-;
being established in various sections o
the country, II was vastly easy for thu
Tories to show their might, and NANTES
their deadly hostility TO the Wings.
1t was but few days after Cunning
hams defeat before he was again at tn
head of a desperate band of cutthroats
committing cruelties at which the heart o
decent humanity revOltS. Bu- the Blood,
Scout" learning little wisdom from pas
punishments. was cautious in its move
ments, fearing lest Marion should surpris
and cut them in pieces IN some momen
unexpected to them.
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