Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-05-18

who have we here!" returned the
horseman. Henry Lindsay! our dep.
uty corporal! Why, man, where die
Iyou spring from?" he added, in tone
of joyful surprise, as he offered Henry
his hand.
"Ho, sister Mildred-Mr. Musgrove!
exclaimed Henry, calling out at the
top Of his voice to his friends, who
were waiting behind for intelligence
I"Come up-come up! Here's good
lluck!"
And with a continued vociferation
he galloped back until he met his sis
tier, and conducted her to the top OF
1.-THE hill, whence following the guidance
of William Scoresby, the party de-
scended to the bivouac of the Amherst
Rangers.
Henry eagerly sought out Stephen
Foster. and, having brought him into
the presence Of Mildred, received from
him narrative Of the course Of events
which had led to this fortunate meet
ing.
| The Rangers had marched from Vir-
ginia a few days after Mildred had
left the Dove Cote. They had fallen in
with Gatess shattered army at Hills
borough, where, after tarrying almost
fortnight, they were furnished an
opportunity to take some active share
in the operations of the day by the en-
terprise of Shelby against Ferguson,
the knowledge of which had reached
them at Gates's headquarters, whittier
messenger from Shelby had come to
ask for aid. The Rangers had accord
ingly volunteered for this service, and,
with the permission of the general,
were now on their way towards Burk
Court House, there hoping to receive
intelligence that would enable them to
join the allies.
ing along the same road taken by our
travellers, not more than two hours
ahead Of them: and having reached
the Catawba near sundown, had de-
|
The soldiers unaccustomed to ex-
act discipline, had, in sport, set
fire to a tall pine which some acci-
dent Of the storm had killed, and pro-
duced the confiagration that had light
ed Horse Shoe and his charge to the
scene of the present meeting.
1t may be imagined that this Incl
dent afforded great satisfaction to Mil
dred and her party, who were thus
brought into connection with numer-
Gus body Of friends, with whom they
determined henceforth to pursue their
Journey. The first good result Of this
encounter was Immediately experienced
in the comfortable though rude accom-
modation which the prompt and united
efforts of the Rangers supplied to Mil
dred and her friend, Mary Musgrove
in enabling them to pass night or
sound and healthful sleep.
On the following day, the Rangers
and their new companions arrived at
Burk Court House. They were here
made acquainted with the fact that the
mountain troops were at this time
moving towards Gilbert-town. They
accordingly, aftera nights rest, re-
sumed their march, and by a toilsome
journey through a rugged mountain
district, succeeded on the third even
ing in reaching the little village which
had but a short time since been the
headquarters of Ferguson and the
spot Of Arthur Buffers captivity.
They were now in advance Of Camp
bell and his mountaineers; and, In
waiting for these troops, they were Of
forded leisure to recruit themselves
from the effects Of their late fatia ues
Good quarters were obtained for
Mildred and her companions. She re-
quired repose, and profited by the pres
ent opportunity to enjoy 1t.
The village at this moment was full Of
troops. Brandon and Lacy, with their
followers, whom we have referred to
in the last chapter, were already there,
In daily expectation of the arrival OF
the confederates; and amongst these
men, Sergeant Robinson and his COM
panlon. the miller found the means Of
relieving the tediousness Of delay, to
say nothing of Henry, who had now
become so decidedly martial in his in
clinations, that the camp was to him
scene of never-fading interest.
In two days CampbelPs army entered
the village, after a march of which we
have already given a sketch to our
reader. 1t was a duty of early concern.
on the part of Allen Musgrove and the
sergeant, to apprise him of the pres
ence Of Mildred and her brother, and
to communicate to him the singular
purpose of her mission. The effect or
this was a visit by Campbell, Shelby,
and Williams, to the lady on the even
ing of their arrival. The two latter OF
these officers had already been person.
ally active in the behalf Of Arthur But
| Ter. and all felt the liveliest interest in
his fortunes. The singular relation In
which Mildred seemed to stand to the
captive officer, and extraordinary zeal
which her present mission betrayed In
his cause, drew forth a warm sympa-
thy from the generous soldiers around
her, and there was even a tincture OF
the romance of chivalry in the fervor
with which, on the present visit, they
pledged themselves to her service. With
the delicacy that always belongs to
honorable and brave hearts. they re-
Trained from inquiry into the special
inducements which could so earnestly
enlist the lady in the service Of their
fellow soldiers, and sedulously strove
to raise her spirits into a cheerful and
happy tone by the hopes they were
able to inspire.
| CHAPTER LIV.
Ferauson Advances South-He Has