Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-02-06

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mark me, do not omit to take our wea-
pons to our chamber. I have reasons
for this caution. 1 would not trust
these people too far"
"Wat dare not play us a trick, ma
jor," replied the sergeant. HE knows
would shake the life out Of his car
case II 1 saw him take one step Of a
traitor. Besides, in this here war time,
tbs a part Of my discipline to be al
ways ready for stolen marches. AS
you say, major, we will stack arms
where we sleep. There Is no trust In
this dubious country that isn't some
thing the surer with powder and ball
! to back It,"
With this intimation the sergeant
continued his walk, and Butler, retir-
ing to the family group, seated himself
near the fire.
Wat Adair and his crony, Michael
Lynch, had each lighted a pipe, and
were now in close conference under the
cover of their own smoke, amidst the
combined din of romping children and
of the noisy spinning wheel Of the
wife, which gave life and occupation
to the apartment
How far do you expect to travel
tomorrow asked the host, as Butler
drew a chair near him.
THAT will depend very much" re-
piled Butler, upon the advice you may
give u.s."
you wish to get across here into
Georgia. continued Wat.
by the route less liable to molesta-
tion," added the major
Let me see, Michael, Grindalrs Ford
Is the best point to make; then there's
Christie's, about three miles beyont."
Just so" replied Lynch; that will
make about twenty seven and three
are thirty miles: an easy days jour-
ney."
'In that case," said Adair, "if you
know the road-doesn't Horse Shoe
know 1t, sir?"
81 rather think not" answered But
ler.
We'll. it's a little tangled, to be
sure: but If you will wait in the morn
ing until look at my wolf trap, which
is only a step off, l will go with you
part of the way. just to see you through
one or two cross paths; after that all
Is clear enough. You will have long
day before you, and, with good horses,
not much to do"
Are we likely to meet parties on the
road?" asked Butler.
"Oh, Lord, sir, no chance Of 1t" re-
piled the woodman: Everything Is
drawing so to a head down below at
Camden 'twixt CORVALLIS and Gates,
that we have hardly anything but old
women left to keep the country free Of
Indians"
"And how have you escaped the
levy?" inquired the major.
"He, he, hel" chuckled our host;
there's a trick in that. They call me
a man Of doubtful principles, and
neither side are willing to own me-" he
added, with a tone that seemed to in
dicate a sense of his own cleverness.
But bless you, sir, II chose to speak
out, there wouldn't be much doubt In
the case. Would there, Michael"
mot If you was to be plain in declar-
ing your sentiments" answered Lynch.
sedately putting out a huge cloud OF
smoke.
"Betwixt you and me, sir" continued
Wat, putting his hand up to his mouth,
and winking an eye at Butler. the
things clear enough. But these are
ticklish times, Mr.. Butler, and the wise
man keepeth his own counsel, as the
Scripture says. You understand me,
| dare say"
Perhaps, l do" returned Butler.
And here the conversation dropped,
Wat and his compaa aaion gravely pour
ing forth volumes of tobacco fumes in
silence, until the sergeant having made
his visit to the stable, now re-entered
the room.
Wat" said Robinson, Show us
where we are to sleep. Mr.. Butler. to
my thinking, it's time to be turning
in"
Then throwing his rifle upon one
arm, and Buffers holsters over the
other, the sergeant waited in the mid
die of the floor until Mary Musgrove'
at the order of Adair, took a candle In
her hand, and beckoned our travellers
to follow her out at the door. The
maiden conducted her charge along
the porch to the opposite end OF the
cabin, where she pointed out their
chamber. After bidding their pretty
conductress good night" our traV-
elers prepared themselves for that re-
pose which their wearied frames did
not long seek in vain.