Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-08


female beauty are in danger. We go to
the tented field aud the listed plain to
do our devoirs for the sweetest of crea-
ton. Jones what in thunder are you
about? Restrain the ardor of that colt
Who isn't ready to break lance and his
neck, too, for lovely woman up to her
eyes in trouble There isn't one among us
so base; if there is, he'll sell his birth
right for a mess of potash. Demean your
selves gloriously, and your name will
make a heavenly appearance on the
scrawl Of futurity"
The Fire Eaters moved on slowly and
cautiously, until the enemy were distinct
| ly seen.
Swing your war scythes-bnst on
EN- !" shouted Capt Nick, and the detach-
ment swept toward them with uplifted
sabers.
The jest about Marion died away on
Gainey's lips, and Bill Cunningham's ruff
manly face grew pale. They drew their
swords from their sheaths; but the star
beams had scarcely kissed their polished
surface before Capt. HAYES had hurled
ms dragons against them.
.. Some of Marion's fellows ~ cried
Cunningham and while he was utteri1g
the words dozen of his horsemen were
overturned and rolled in the dust, with
the beasts that had borne them to many
a scene of murder and riot. Not one OF
| them tried to stem the terrible tide of de-
struction that was sweeping them away.
Those that had not already felt the sabers
OF the dragons had been overwhelmed
by the shock of their fiery charge, refined
their horses from the encounter and fed
Tor life; for they had heard the name of
Marion shouted in stentorian voices by
the men of Rocky Greek.
| AS on similar occasions Frank ForstalI
watched the bearing of Job Dawson. The
result was much the same; the Quaker
was foremost in the melee his mammoth
horse 'snuffed the battle afar off" and
worked himself into fury, and ForstalI
saw him dash among the enemy like a
thunderbolt, rearing, plunging and strik-
ing with his feet; and then our hero saw.
with an involuntary shudder, Jobs great
saber flashing like a meteor in, the faint
moonlight.
DO you see that, Ben Rowan?" cried
Frank.
He hath devil" said Ben.
It's a fighting devil, at any rate, .
| returned Forstall. ''See-his mighty
horse outstrips all -
Both humbugs ~ cried Rowan.
Before ten minutes had expired the
enemy was nowhere to be seen and the
shouting and firing and clashing of arms
had nearly ceased, although the pursuit
was still kept up by few of the detach-
ment. Frank embraced the first opportu-
nifty to hasten to Mr.. Strickland's.
"Oh, Frank, what has happened?v .ex-
claimed Ruth, when Forstal entered pre-
cipitately and without ceremony, his gar
ments stained with sanguinary mementos
of the fight.
Good news, Ruth, good news :" cried
Frank, joyfully Mr.. Strickland is at
liberty"
Thanks be to the protecting hand of
careful Providence p calculated Mrs.
Strickland.
And this brave young man" said Job
Dawson, who had followed Frank into
the house.
But what means this recent tumuIt-
the bloody scene we have just witnessed
! from the windows?" asked Ruth.
at means that villainy is defeated,
and youth and beauty protected" said
Forstall "Mr. Dawson will explain it
all to you"
But Mr.. Dawson seemed to have lost
his accustomed calmness; for his eyes
Mt that instant had fallen upon the pretty
| face of Mary Adair, who, having occu-
pied an obscure portion of the apartment,
had hitherto escaped observation.
DO you not intend to notice me, Job
Dawson?" asked Mary, playfully.
Verify, | should never forgive myself.
fair damsel, if l did not" replied Job.
Treason! ~ cried Ruth.
"a conspiracy ~ calculated Frank.
Mystery :" added Mrs. Strickland.
And believe you are one of the con-
spirators," continued Forstall, addressing
James Adair, who OPPORTUNITY appeared
at this juncture, accompanied by Mr..
| Strickland Capt. Halves, Ben Rowan
and Henderson.
But Mary tried to hide her bushes, and
said nothing; while Mr. Strickland re-
ceived those joyful congratulations from
his wife and daughter that were natural
TO the occasion.
"Mr. Forstall, allow me to present YOU
to Lewis Hawthorne" said James Adair.
presenting Job Dawson.
"A name l have heard mentioned, 1
think" remarked Frank.
He's a tarnal critter. at any rate
said Capt. Nick, ''whether's he Job Daw-
son, Lewis Henderson, Or"
"Eldad Tewksbury," added voice.
Our hero turned his eyes toward the
speaker, and recognized the well known
| features of Gen. Marion.
Tnthou, ,lloI
son.
II alters said he was humbug," OBJ
served Ben Rowan.
II wonder what Miss Adair thinks
about t?' said Marion, with pleasant
smile.
'Since my secret is discovered, will
throw off my Quaker idiom, and appear
among you henceforth, except when duty
requires something different, as plain
Lewis Hawthorne, formerly of Charles
ton" said Hawthorne. smiling.
Il hardly need say TO this fair COM
| pany.' added Gen. Marion, that Mr.
| Hawthorne, by assuming various dis
| guiSeS, has obtained much valuable in
| formation and been of great service to the
| brigade and the country. | consider him
/ n brave man and a gentleman. He will
hereafter be known among us as Capt
| Hawthorne. And l should be unjust not
to mention Mr.. Forstall and Mr.. Hender-
son in this connection. | consider them
an honor TO the brigade. and, like Mr.
! Hawthorne, deserving the love of fair
lady. They will both receive soon lieu
tenants commission, and he promoted
when vacancies shall occur. Capt Halves.
/ tell our lads to give rhraa chaarS for the
! ladies'"
Three cheers for the ladies-shriek.
you tarnal critters" cried Capt. Nick,
stepping to the door. Come. now. who
roar! That's the kind Go it again. like
all possessed. Who-roar? Jones. keep
that colt down, and open your mouth
Once H1ore-whO-roar -
Now, ladies and gentlemen, leave
you to mutual explanations and happi-
ness" said the general.
Halves now whispered to Marion. and
the latter eolored slightly, and added:
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