Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-05-11

say had once more been assailed and
Jail that was spared from the first con-
fagration was destroyed in the second
Many other houses through this re-
gion had met the same fate. The ex-
pedition had been conducted by
Wemyss, who, it is said, carried in his
pocket list of dwellings to which the
torch was to be applied, and who, on
accomplishing each item of his dia-
bolical mission-so still runs the tradi-
work by striking out the memorandum
from his tables.
In this general ravage. the deso,at-
ed families fed like hunted game
through the woods, and betook them
selves with a disordered haste to the
more friendly provinces northward
Musgrove had sent his wife and
younger children, almost Immediately
after the assault upon him, to the care
Of relative in Virginia, whittier they
had been conducted some days pre-
yious to the date of his present meet
ing with Horse Shoe by Christopher
Shaw; whilst he and Mary had remain
ed behind for short space, to render
assistance to the family of Ramsay, to
whom they felt themselves affined al
most as closely as If the expected alli-
ance by marriage had taken place.
When this duty was discharged. and
Ramsay's family were provided with a
place of refuge, Musgrcve had set for
ward with his daughter to rejoin his
wife and children in their new asylum.
1t was upon this journey that they had
now been accidentally overtaken by
opI travellers.
The disclosure Of the motives of Mil
dfed's expedition to Mary and her
father, as may be supposed, warmed
up their feelings to a most affection
ate sympathy in her troubles. They
had often heard of Buffers attachment
to lady in Virginia, and were aware
of her name, from the incidents that
had occurred at the trial Of Butler,
mission to Virginia. Mary had nursed
in her mind a fanciful and jealous in
terest In behalf of the lady who was
supposed to have engrossed Buffers
which she had witnessed in his de-
meanor, first at Adair's, and often af-
forwards during his captivity. The eff
feet of this preconceived favor now
showed itself in her behavior to Mil
dred; and, in the gentle play which 1t
gave to her kindly sentiments, a most
happy change was wrought In her
present feelings. She at once warmly
and fervently attached herself to Mil
dred, and won her way into our lady's
esteem by the most amiable assiduities.
In these offices Of love, the poignancy
Of her own grief began to give way to
the natural sweetness Of her temper,
apl they were observed. in the same
degree to enliven Mildreds feelings,
Mary hung fondly about her new ac-
quaintance, proffered her most minute
attentions Of comfort, spoke often OF
the generous qualities OF Butler, and
bre athed many a sincere prayer for
future happiness to him and those he
loved.
AS Mildred pondered over the new
aspect which the tidings of this even
ing had given to her condition, her in
clination and duty both prompted her
to the resolve to make an effort to join
Butler. instead of returning to the
Dove Cote. She was apprlsed by Mus
grove that the prisoner had been con-
Quoted to Ferguson, who, she was told,
was at this time stationed In the
neighborhood Of Gilbert-town, not
hundred miles from her present posi-
ton. She had ventured far in his SER
vices, and she could not, now that she
so nearly approached him, consent to
abandon the effort of reaching the spot
of his captivity. She thought with
alarm over the dangers that might
await him in consequence Of his pre-
vious escape, and her alarm was in
creased by her remembrance Of the
tone of bitter resentment with which
Corvallis in a moment Of unguarded
feelings, had referred to the event In
her late conference with that officer.
Above all. 1t was her duty-such was
her view of the matter-and whatever
might befall he was the lord OF her
heart. and all dangers and difficulties,
now as heretofore, should be cast aside
his safety or comfort. Her decision
was made, and she so announced 1t to
her companions.
Neither the sergeant nor Henry made
the opposition to this resolve that
might have been expected. To Horse
Shoe Ii was a matter of indifference
upon what service he might be order
ed: his thoughts ran in no other cur
rent than to obey the order, and make
the most thrifty and careful provision
for its safe execution. TO Henry that
was always a pleasant suggestion
which was calculated to bring him
illOTe lHlO the llelu Ol Al
len Musgrove, on this occasion, added
an opinion which rather favored the
enterprise.
1T was not much out Of the way,
he said, ito go as far as Burk Court
House, where, at least, the lady was
likely to learn something Of the plans
Of Ferguson, and she might either wait
there, or take such direction after
wards as her friends should advise
Mary begged that whatever route
Mildred thought proper to pursue, she
might be allowed to accompany her:
and this request was so much to the
liking of Mildred, that she earnestly
implored the miller's consent to the
plan. With some reluctance MusgroVe
acquiesced: and, feeling thus doub-
ly interested in the fortunes of the par
ty. he finally determined himself to at
tend them in their present enterprise
| These matters being settled, the
wearied travellers parted for the night
happy, at least, in having found the
weight of their personal Affections re-
lieved by the cheerfulness with when
the hurdan was divided