Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-06
HORSE SHOE
ROBINSON
A Tale of the Revolutionary Struggle In
Upper Carolina.
By JOHN p. KENNEDY.

Stepnen. 1neTe Is SUCH uiSeuiui hS"S
lin the country! We shall march soon
take my word for 1t. l am resolved to
go too, Stephen, as soon as ever the
Rangers set out. let my father say
what he will. It is time men should
take their sides-that's my opinion
Mister Henry, wouldn't advise you.
7aid Stephen. with a wise shake of the
head. "Your father would grieve him
self to death If you were to leave
him"
Don't believe the half of that, lieu
tenant. There would be a furry for
little while, and,. after that, father
would see that the thing couldn't be
helped, and so he would have to be
sa tisfied. I'll steal away-thats flat
"Well take notice, Mister Henry"
said Stephen, chuckling, II give you my
warning against 1t. But If you do go
along with me I'll take as much care
of you as If you were my own son."
81 know sister Mildred thinks" re-
pied Henry, ut wouldn't be very wrong
in me to go; and so I'll leave her to
make my peace at home. Besides. I am
going on her account, just to try and
hear something Of Major Butler"
IF that's her opinion" returned
Stephen, thar isn't much wrong about
1t. She is the head contriver and main
privy-councillor,' added Stephen.
laughing. as he used these slang words,
with which he was In the habit of gar
nishing his conversation, ''of all mat
| ters that are done here in this house"
These are your new regimentals,
Stephen" said Henry looking at Fos-
ters dress; you shine like a fiecker on
sunny day. 1t will please sister to the
life to see you so spruce; she's a prodi-
gious disciplinarian, and doesn't like
to see us rebels (here. he put his hand
to his mouth and pronounced this word
with a mock circumspection), worse
dressed than the rascally red-coats.
When do the Rangers march, Ste
phen?"
I'VE are waiting for orders every
day. We parade, you know. Mister
Henry, this morning"
You must plead off today" said
Henry; 81 called you up to tell you that
sister and were going to ride, and l
wanted you to go with us. At any
rate, II you must go to the troop, you
can leave us on the road. You don't
meet till twelve, and both sister and
want to talk to you. She commanded
me to tel! you this. believe she wishes
you to take letter for her. Poor Mil
dred doesn't know that am going with
you: so, as to that you needn't let on.
Go, Stephen, have our horses ready as
soon as you can get them. Quick good
Stephen: sister and will wait for you
on the lawn"
The lieutenant of the Rangers, hav-
ing received his orders, hurried away
to attend to their execution.
Mildred was already apparelled for
her ride, and came at this moment from
the house along the gravel walk. Her
check. lately pale. had now begun to
show the ruddy hue of health. Her
full, dark-blu eye, although habitual-
ly expressive of a thoughtful tempera-
ment, frequently sparklcd with the
sudden flashes of playful spirit. and
oftener with the fire of an ardent reSo-
luton. Her features, marked by a
; well-defined outline. bore a strong re-
semblance to her brothers, and. when
animated by the quick-speeding emo
tions of her mind. presented a counte-
nance unusually gifted with the graces
of external beauty. The impression
which her physiognomy conveyed, was
that of an impassioned and enthusias-
tic nature. and Of a feminine courage
that was sufficient for any emergency
clear skin gave brilliancy to her
complexion; and although habits of
exposure to the air had slightly i'm
paired it's lustre, the few traces which
this exposure left, rather communicat-
ed the agreeable idea of a wholesome
and vigorous constitution. The tones
of her voice were soft and gentle, and
full of harmony; and, when stimulated
by her feelings, rich, deep, and COM
manding. Her figure, of what might be
deemed a medium height in females
was neat and agile well proportioned
and combining the flexible ease, proper
to her sex, with a degree of steadiness
and strength that might be denominat-
ed masculine. Her movement was
graceful distinguished by a ready hand
and free step; and it was impossible to
look upon her most familiar bearing
without being struck by the indication
which it gave of a Self-pOsSessed, fear
| less and careering temper allied to q
mind raised above the multitude by q
consciousness of intellectual force.
As Mildred advanced along the shad-
ed walk. she was followed by fantas-
tical little attendant, whom, In the toyisf
freak of solitary and luxurious life
she had trained to fill the station of q
lady'S page This was Il diminutive ne
gro boy. not above ten years of age. OF
Il delicate figure, and now gaudily be-
uecKeu III Il vest OF scarlet Clolil, ii PAN
of loose white linen trousers drawn al
the ankle. and red slippers. ruffit
fell over his neck, and full white sleeves
were fastened with silken cords at hi:
wrists A scarlet velvet cap gave
finish to the apparel Of this gorgeou:
little elf: and the dress. grotesque n
it was was not badly set off by tho
saucy. familiar port of the cOnceiteC
menial Whether he had been destined
from his birth to this pampered station
l-or. accidentally, like many of tn,
eastern mOnarchS. raised to the purple
he bore the romantic name of Endy'
mion and was fully aS much at tn,
call of his patrOnesS, and as fond o.
sleep. as him of Mount Latmos. Hi:
business seemed to be at the present
moment to acquit himself of the res
ponsihle duty of holding an ivory
mounted riding whip in readiness fol
the service of his mistress.
When Mildred had crossed the lawl
and arrived at the spot where Henry
now stood she was Saluted by he