Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-03-02

geant, with admirable promptitude, II
the new and sudden posture Of his af-
fairs caused by this opportune appear
ance of the boy. "Sir, you see that its
not worth while fighting five to one;
and l should be sorry to be the death
of any Of your brave fellows; so take
my advice, and surrender to the Con-
tineatal Congress and this scrap Of Its
army which / command"
During this appeal the sergeant was
ably seconded by the lad outside, who
was calling out first on one name. ano
then on another, as II in the presence
Of n troop. The device succeeded, ant
the officer within, believing the for
bearancc Of Robinson to be real, a
length said,-
Lower your rifle, sir. In the pres
ence Of a superior force, taken by sur
prise, and without arms, It Is my duty
to save bloodshed. With the promise
Of fair usage, and the rights Of pris-
oners Of war; I surrender this little
foraging party under my command"
III make the terms agreeable" re.
piled the sergeant. Never doubt me
sir. Right hand file, advance, and re-
ceive the arms Of the prisoners"
I'm here, captain" said Andrew, ir
a conceited tone, as If it were mere
occasion of merriment; and the lac
quickly entered the house and secured
the weapons, retreating with them
some spaces from the door.
Now, sir" said Horse Shoe to the
ensign, your sword, and whatever
else you mought have about you of the
ammunitions Of war;" ....
The officer delivered up his sword
and pair of pocket pistols.
AS Horse Shoe received these tokens
of victory, he asked, with lamben'
smile, and what he intended to be ar
elegant and condescending composure
Your maine, sir, If rnought take the
freedom?"
Ensign St. Jermyn, of his Majesty's
seventy-fi first regiment Of light infan-
try"
Ensign, your servant" aided Horse
Shoe, still preserving this unusual ex-
hibition of politeness. You have de-
Tended your post like an old sodgeri al
though you ha'n't much beard on your
chin: but. seeing you have given up
YOU shall be treated like a man who
has done his duty. You will! walk out
now and form yourselves In line al
the door. I'll engage my men shall dc
you no harm: they are Of a mercifu
breed"
| When the little squad Of prisoners
submitted to this command, and came
to the door, they were stricken with
equal establishment and modification
to find, In place Of the detachment OF
cavalry which they expected to see
nothing but man, boy, and a horse
Their first emotions were expressed ir
curses, which were even succeeded by
laughter from one or two Of the num-
ber. There seemed to be a disposition
on the part Of some to resist the au-
thority that now controlled them; and
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indicated a purpose to turn upon theil
captors. The sergeant no sooner per-
ceived this. than he halted, raised his
! rife to his breast, and at the same
instant gave Andrew Ramsay an order
to retire few PAGES, and to fire one
Of the captured pieces at the first mar
who opened his lips.
"By my hand" he said, "if I find any
trouble in taking you all five, safe
away from this here house, I will thir
your numbers with your own musk
cts! And that'sa good as If I had
sworn to It,"
You have my word, sir" said the
ensign. Lead on"
"By your leave, my pretty gentle
men. you will lead, and I'll follow" re-
piled Horse Shoe. 1T may be new
piece of drill to you; but the custom
is to give the prisoners the post Of
honor"
"As you please, SIR" answered the
ensign. Where do you take US to?
| you VIII H1aTCH DdCh ny thC iooe
YOU came" said the sergeant.
Fl lding the conqueror determined tt
execute summary martial law upon the
first who should mutiny, the prisoner!
submitted, and marched In double ni'
from the hut back towards Ramsay!
Horse Shoe, with Captain Peters bri
die dangling over his arm, and his gal
liant young auxiliary Andrew, ladel
with double the burden Of Robinson
Crusoe (having all the firearms packed
upon his shoulder). bringing up tn
rear. In this order victors and van
auished returned to David Ramsays.
We'll, have brought you you
ducks and chickens back, mistress,
said the sergeant. as he halted TIT
prisoners at the door: land What'
more, I have brought home a youni
sodger that's worth his weight II
gold"
Heaven bless my child! my brav'
boy," cried the mother selling th'
lad in her arms, unheeding anythint
| lSS In the present pei Nui bo''o'' - '~
feelings. Il feared i'll would come o
it, but Heaven has preserved him
Did he behave handsomely Mr.. Robin
son? But I am sure he did"
"A little more venturesome, maam
than wanted him to be" replied
Horse Shoe: but he did excellent ser
vice. These are his prisoners. Mis-
tress Ramsay; should never have go
them If 1t hadn't been for Andy. II
these drumming and fling times tn
babies suck In quarrel with thei
mothers milk. Show me another bo!
in America that's made more prison
ers than there was men to fight then
with. that's all?"
TO BE CONTINUED.
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