New-York tribune., 1907-10-06

suddenly withdraw by a byroad IN the darkness
and, making detour. ford the river and rendez-
NouS IN the mountains. His intimate knowledge OF
the topography Of the valley gave him an meal
culabIe advantage over his adversaries in this kipd
OF manPuvring.
Mosbys party had not ganoped far before it
heard the sound of heavy force approaching. also
hosby quietIy formed his little party into column
or twos and placed himself at its head Soon
company OF bluecoats galloped by. Hardly had
theE passed when, Draw sabres, forward gaIlop'
charge. rang out Mosby's shrn voice. Like a
hurricane the Black Horse struck the second COM
p2nN OF federal cavalry sQuarely the flank,
throwing ii in great disorder The impetus of the
charge kept the together and swept them
through the co,npany W;tbour baItipg Nosby
galloped a hundred yards or so and then dis
mounted his and deployed them skirmish-
ers. The federal commander, not knowing the size
OF the force that had suddenly charged him,
aiso dlSmounted his men and deployed line OF
skirmishers The fire was brisk for time. Mosby
gradually giving way. Then suddenly that OF the
'ohIelerates ceased. Ihey had seemingly disap-
peared off the face Of the earth. "Nosby again
groWled the Union commander. Damn him; can't
We ever catch him?' It was all over apparently
for the night. he rode with his command 10
Mlllwood. arriving in time TO meet the force from
Berry's ferry, which had had similar experience,
and 70 md that he expected, the company
MillwoOd had been captured
But Mosby had not escaped sCathless As he
was about give the order 10 retire Lieutenant
X, native Of Clarke County and one Of his best
Young officers. had been mortaly wounded. falling
graveyard he pleaded he died Those
the young Nirginians last words And Mosby
SNpIe titt ne would carry out the boys request.
Lieutenant y. had lived in the neighborhood
HIS home was hardly five miles from the Of
the slirmish and Mosby promptly ordered the only
other officer with him. Captain Harrison, ride
to his home and break the sad news. Making a
detour. he rode the Old Chapel
An hour later Captain Harrison returned. with
him rode beautiful young girl Her eyes We're
red from weeping but she spoke calmly Gen
eraL" she said to Mosby Il have heard of my
cousins death. His father IS desperately Ill.
Should he hear Of this it would kin him. don't
know what 70 do"
Mosby thought for few moments. Finally he
said: Miss y. it seems brutal thing do but
the lieutenant made promise 70 that he
buried in the graveyard here I had hoped TO
send his body his home. Under the cir0um-
stances You have related them. ! think Il best
To bury him now. II is the only thing 10 do The
girl nodded
NIOsby detailed four TO dig the grave
others TO hold the horses which he sent just out
SIDE the chapel yard, the rear. and the rest OF
the party under the remaining officer ordered
to scout in the direction Of Mwood The sitpa-
might the return OF the force toward Berry
Vile which would pass within few yards of where
he stood. Capture might be the matter OF minutes.
but that his word given he never broke it.
Some prayers should be read. muttercd Moshy
to himself. The girl. standing by his side heard
the remark. Going quickly TO the Old Chapel she
soon returned with prayerbook and lighted
lantern