The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-07-12

hibited astonishment when a stout and
awkward young man stalked into the en-
campment of the Bloody Scout" II the
newcomer excited any particular atten-
ton it was that prompted by curiosity;
for his dress was unique, his hair loag
and tangled, his face decidedly verdant in
expression, and his bearing far from dig
niied. He stalked in among the Loyal
lists with an old rusty sword hanging by
his side; horse pistols of the very largest
size were sticking from each pocket of
stinted roundabout, and he was industri-
ously gnawing a crust of bread.
He stopped and stared at the horses,
the saddles, the arms and accoutrements
CT all kinds, and in fact at everything
that met his vision; but during all the
time he was feasting his eyes he did not
cease to gnaw at his crust.
| You seem to be very much interested
in what you see here" remarked an Off
GER, addressing the young man.
| i've come up to jine,' said the inter-
esting youth addressed, taking a large
bite from the nearest side of his crust.
/ Cunningham, attracted by the crowd,
at that moment approached the stranger.
/ What's your name, my fine lad?'' he
asked.
"Eldad Tewksbury, at your service
and I've got an all jumpip' appetite. This
junk of pervision was a loaf of bread
once; but begun on the south side Of
! it ten minutes ago, and now it looks as
if it had been struck by ightnin'
| it, kurnel?p answered Eldad, not abash-
ed at all.
"Where are you from?' inquired Cum
ningham.
I'm from the neighborhood of Rock
Creek-and I've come to jine," was the
response.
II dare say you can tell me something
about Gen. Narion?" Aesumed the colonel,
quickly.
4 Hes heerd that you're arter him, and
he's cut stick for North Car'lina, and
| he's goin' dreadful fast" returned FL
| dad. triumphantly.
Good! excellent" !" exclaimed Cunning
ham, rubbing his hands with satisfaction.
'.Tewksbury, you have brought US agree
able news. DO You think the rumor h
perfectly true?"
II know it is, kurnel; and everybody
knows 1t up our way. They say he's
oGdiCQ rSuuOSt Oul Vi Ills wills, lOI ut y
hearn mighty sight about you and
Tarleton."
1--WE shall have fine times, my lads,
now," added the colonel, after rejecting
a moment. I'VE can lay waste the whole
country, and we shall soon be numbered
by hundreds instead of by dozens, as
hithertofore. ! want you to blaze the
news of Marion's retreat about as much
as possible the news will bring us re-
cruits better than anything else"
While Cunningham was speaking, an
officer of rank approached who proved
to be Major Gainey.
II thought I'd ride over and see you,
with few of my fellows" he said, ''and
learn how you are getting along, or if
there Is anything new"
II am glad you have come; we have
Just received some capital news The
Swamp Fox is retreating towards North
Carolina replied Cunningham.
Eldad Tewksbury having eaten his
bread, now began to stroll about the
camp, and as he did not seem disposed
to answer any more questions, those who
had been listening to his conversation and
smiling at his simplicity, turned their at
tention TO other matters. Gainey and
cunningham entered tent and convers-
ed confdentialiy upon matters of particu-
lar interest to both.
Since Marion has gone, and left us
to operate without fear, see nothing to
prevent us from carrying out our former
plans in relation to those young women. ,
said the major
But when we have caught the birds,
\ where shall we cage them for safe keep
ing?" inquired Cunningham.
March them to Blue House tavern,
and let them remain there for the pres
emit"
"A good idea. major. The fair rebels
shall be quartered there"
Suppose we put the hour at twelve
o'clock, Cunningham? Well divide our
men, and while you go up to Adair's to
surprise and capture the gentle Mary, |
will do the same agreeable affair for the
fair Ruth Strickland" said Gainey.
This subject was discussed in detail
for the next half hour by the two Off
GERS. When they left the tent they per-
ceived Eldad TewksSury lying down with.
in yard of it sleeping soundly.
II Cunningham returned to his tent; FL
dad Tewksbury arose, rubbed his eyes
and walked away.
"Is there a tavern about these parts? 2
he asked of the first man he met.
II He was informed that the "Blue
, House" was not far off, and the direc
: tion duly indicated. lie stalked off, and
J was seen no more at the encampment Of
the Bloody Scout"