Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-03

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CHAPTER XXXVI.
Circumstances Favor Tyrreps influence
Over Lindsay.
The discourse between Lindsay and
Tyrrel was one Of deep moment. Tyr
rel had taken advantage Of the pervad-
ing fervor which the late successes oi
the British arms had diffused amongst
the adherents of the royal cause, IN
behalf Of what was deemed their GER
tain triumph, to urge forward his own
views. This was the occasion OF his
present unexpected visit at the Dove
Cote. His immediate aim was to plunge
Lindsay into the contest, by forcing
him to take some step that should SO
commit him, in the opinion Of the re-
publican government, as to leave him
no chance of retreat, nor the means
longer to enjoy the privileges or MS
late neutrality. He, unhappily found
Lindsay in a mood to favor this In
trigue. The increasing anxieties Of that
gentlemans mind, his domestic griefs,
his peculiar temperament, and the
warmth of his political animosities'
all stimulated him to the thought OF
some active participation in the strug-
gle. Tyrrel had sufficient penetration to
perceive that such was likely to be the
current of Lindsay's feelings, and he
had by frequent letters administered to
this result.
There were several opulent families
in the lower sections Of the state who
still clung to the cause Of the king, and
who had been patiently awaiting the
course of events, for the time when
they might more boldly avow them
selves. With the heads Of these fam
lilies Tyrrel had been in active cores
pondence, and 1t was now his design
which under the sanction of the British
leaders, he had already nearly matured,
to bring these individuals together In
to a secret council, that they might
act in concert, and strengthen them
selves by mutual alliance. Immediate
ly after the battle Of Camden, 1t Is
known that CORVALLIS had laid his
plans for the invasion Of North Caro-
lima, by intrigues Of the same kind; 1t
was only extending the system a little
in advance to apply It to Virginia. Ar
rangements had been made for this
meeting Of malcontents to be held at
the house of Mr.. Stanhope, on one OF
the lower sections Of the James river
a gentleman of good repute, with
whom Lindsay had long been in the re-
lations of close friendship.
1.-The moments are precious, and you
are waited for" said Tyrrel In the
course Of his conference with Lindsay
I'VE must strike whilst the iron Is hot.
Separated as our good friends are
from each other you are now In the
power and at the mercy-which Is
significant phrase--of the unruly gov
ernment of congress. Your motions,
therefore, should be prompt. There are
seasons, in the history Of every trouble
when the virtue of deliberation mainly
lies in it's rapidity and the boldness
of its resolve. I beseech you, sir, to
regard this as such a season, and, to
take the course which the honor OF
our sovereign demands, without fur
ther pause to think Of consequences"
when you were here a month ago ="
replied Lindsay, Il had my scruples.
But things have strangely altered In
that short interval. Your standard
floats more bravely over the path of
invasion than had deemed 1t possible.
You charged me then with being a
!aggard. and, you may remember, even
impeached my loyalty"
81 did you a grievous wrong, my dear
friend: and did not know your gener-
Gus nature pardoned, as soon as 1t was
uttered, my rash and Incorporate
speech, it would have cost me many
pang of remorse. Even in this, good
sir" said Tyrrel, smiling and laying his
hand upon Lindsays shoulder; "even
in this, you see how necessary Is IL
that we should have a wise and con-
siderate councillor to moderate the un-
governed zeal of us younger men,
my mind Is made up" replied Lind
say. Il will attend the meeting"
And Mildred will be removed forth
with to Charleston" eagerly inter-
rupted Tyrrel.
"Ah, sir, not one word Of that. If |
attend this meeting, it must be In Sc
cret Nor do l yet commit myself to
it's resolves. l shall be a listener only.
| would learn what my compatriots
think reserving to myself the right to
act. Even yet, would purchase peace
with many a sacrifice. abjure all Vio-
lent measures of offence"
II am content" answered Tyrrel'
that you should hold yourself un-
pledged to any measures which your
gravest and severest judgment does not
approve. Though l little doubt that,
from all quarters, you will hear such
tidings as shall convince you that the
road, both of safety and honor, leads
onward in this glorious enterprise.
'Tis from this nettle danger, that we
pluck the flower safety Conscious
of this, / would have Mildred and her
brother cared for"
Mildred can never be yours saiu
Lindsay musing. There is the thought
that makes me pause. l believed, ana
so do you, that the favor this Butler
had found with her was the capricious
and changeful fancy of a girl. IL Is
the devoted passion Of a woman; II
has grown to be her faith, her honor
her religion"
Butler is a fool-a doomed mad
man." replied Tyrrel with earnestness
He came here with the hellish purpose
to betray you: and he was silly enough
to think he could do so, and still VIII
your daughter She should be told oil
this"
"She has been told of it. and she be-
lieves it not"
WAS my avouch given to her 1oi
the truth of the fact.
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