Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-04-03
MARION'S BRIGADE
BY MAJOR j. H ROBINSON
CHAPTER xIII.-fContinued)

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eff that is the case, / shall make His
Majesty the subject of my powerful pray
ers," returned Job, earnestly.
DO So by all means: they'll have
great effect. no doubt. But | trust you
will be willing TO fight for him, as well
as TO rray for himY
Verify, / cannot fight with the carnai
weapons of human warfare; but l wrestIe
desperately in prayer. My soul delight
eth in peace, said Dawson.
What may | call the name of such
an exemplary, pious and conscientious
young gentleman?" asked Ferguson.
Il am called lothian. and my surname
is Stebbns," replied Job, and then added,
May | ask the name of so noble-looking
an officer as you seem to be?'
My name is Ferguson, and / am cali
ed colonel, which you may call me-" re-
piled Ferguson, mimicking the singing
style Of Dawson.
SAIhe2 thou art that mighty man Of
Valof Of whom | have heard so much.
and whose fame is trumpstsd throughout
all this land. Verify, fk5d art Ole Of
the valiant 5fffes, but like not thy trade.
And is it not written, friend Ferguson,
ish by he same instrument of death"
Are there any Wings where you came
from, honest Jotham?" said the colonel
with much nonchalance.
"yerIly, friend Ferguson, they have
been scattered abroad like sheep upon the
mountains of Israel" replied simple Jot
ham,
"Did you ever hear of one Francis
Marion, pious Mr.. Stebbins?'' continued
the colonel.
Il have heard of his deeds, and he's
man of blood" said ''pious Stebbins. "It
hath been reported in my hearing within
the last hour that he is in large swamp
on the Santee river, hard pressed by
Major Wemyss, who hath resolved on his
destruction"
This is important news" continued
the colonel to Dix. do you think the
report of Marion's being on the Santee,
under the circumstances you have namef
can be relied on, Mr.. Stebbins?"
1 had it from one whom l consider as
one Of the salt of the EARTH" was the
reply. IF | hear anything more about
Francis shall l tell thee?" inquired Daw-
son.
of course, lothian, by all means but
you must keep your mouth tight as
powder horn in relation to what you see
and hear at this place; and as you are
stout, able bodied man, l advise you as
friend to join these loyal and peaceful
ly disposed people in defending the rights
of the excellent king to whom these North
American provinces owe allegiance"
If | really thought it wasn't wrong"
said Job.
Col. Ferguson thereupon assured him
that it was not wrong.
'1'll think of it, friend" added Job.
land if l should conclude to 90 ND to
battle with the kings Israel, l shall as
suredly smite the evil-doers, hip and
thigh, but not with carnal weapons. for
my soul loveth not the sound of the trum-
pet, and have no pleasure in the neigh
ing o, war steeds when they prepare
them for battle"
1t vas now the hour of sunset, and
until twilight had given place to the night
the gigantic figure of Job Dawson was
seen moving slowly about among the To-
ries, staring at everything he saw with
clownish curiosity. 1t might have been
remarked also by a close observer that
the Quaker was often near Ferguson and
Dix, and though the parties spoken OF
frequently changed their position, he usu-
ally managed, although in a manner calcu-
lated TO appear wholly incidental, to es-
tablish the same relations between them
and himself.
1t vas natural that Cyrus Dix should
be confidential with the colonel; he grew
eminertly So He even talked of Kate
Martin, and related the substance of his
last interview with her and her father.
When Dix mentioned the pastors name
Ferguson remarked that he was a dan
gerous man, and unless he became more
cautious about disseminating his rebel
Sous sentiments it would be imperatively
necessary to resort to rigorous measures
wsI him. He heard from good authority
that he had preached exciting and per-
nicious sermons which had melted many
of the misguided people of Rocky Greek
TO take arms and join Marion's brigade.
Dix answered that the report was en-
tirely true, inasmuch as Mr.. Martin had
done more than most persons were aware
of in tine Wing cause, and in that respect
Gas the most dangerous man in that sec
ton of the country Dix added, moreover,
that in the event that Kate should prove
capricjous, he intended to soften her 10
his wishes by proceeding to extremities
with her rebel father, and the colonel
might rely on him to keep the infamma-
tory declaimer still.
Soon after this conversation Job Daw-
son disappeared from the Tory rendez-
vous; and the awkward young man was
seen 70 longer gazing in wondering apa-
thy at the preparations for war.