The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-07-05
CHAPTER XvIII.-{Continued.)


long ago." replied Kate. calmly.
1.-The idea has occurred to me, Kate
Martin, that we were betrayed. have
had within the last hour strong suspi-
cions. Yes, we have been betrayed; we
have been routed; we have been hacked
to piecesv' 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.
"If l knew that you had fooled me y
returned Dix, striking his fist violently
upon the table near which he happened
to stand at that instant. 4
"Do you know anything of the fate of
my husband?" asked Mrs. Martin.
Hes at liberty long before this time
muttered Dix.
"If l remember rightly, Capt Dix"
resumed Kate, accenting the title which
she invariably affixed to the Tory name,
you said something about your power
to protect my father"
II 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 failedT
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 coward you, and desire before l
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 dragoons.'
/ at were wrong to keep you waiting to
hear silly girl express her sentiments"
rejoined Kate; shut 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. I only desire to know on
what terms we are to meet hereafter"
"My feelings toward you" returned
Kate, II do not fear to speak aloud and
openly. I do consider you, without any
exception, the most contemplate villain
ever met WITH"
Kate uttered these words with vehe-
mence that left no doubt on the minds of
her hearers of her perfect sincerity.
The Tory remained mute and motion
less; surprise Nhad stricken him heavy
blow. So deep was the silence that pre-
vailed for moment within, that the list
eners could distinctly hear the quiet tick
ing Of the mantel clock.
Cheated deceived-fooled - gasped
Dix at last. "This crushes met cuts
like Marion's sabers. A thousand wither-
ing maledictions on woman's internal
arts -
you should have known me better than
to attempt to win my esteem by creeping
hypocrisy. / 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"
SIN unnerved-the pang is sharp--but
1t is but momentaryw exclaimed Dix,
struggling to gain self-control Of his feel
ings. You have served me cruelty, but
I 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
derson, in voice highly tragical and eff
fective.
The parties started with surprise. Cy-
rus Dix recoiled to the wall and glared
fiercely 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 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. exceedingly
fair. After few moments of conver-
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 Creek. The name of Ma
rion had now become terror TO all evil
doers, and began to be spoken with adj
miration In all parts Of the country, while
he received daily accessions to his num-
bers. His daring deeds excited the at
tention of the royal army, and the Brit
ish commander perceiyvd that 1t 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 invectiyes