The Republican journal., 1910-06-09


find him with Jacataque visiting Mrs.
Warner in her tent, to find her slowly
recovering her exhausted strength. Later
Burr was in earnest conversation with
Sergeant Grier and wife and Lieutenant
Church about breaking camp the next
day and moving slowly forward. But
after consulting Captain Dearborn and
the surgeons it was decided to remain in
camp two more days. The next day they
was visited by snow storm, but on the
morning of the third day, which was very
mild and beautiful, the camp of the rear
guard was broken up. Captain Dear
born, muff1ed up with heavy furs, was
placed in boat which Arnold had sent
up the.river for his use. The soldiers
who manned it broke the ice near the
river banks with their gun stocks so as
to get the boat nearer shore, and then,
placing the gallant officer aboard, he was
rowed rapidly down the Chaudiere. In
the meantime such of the soldiers as
were unable to stand the journey afoot
to the French settlement were placed on
OK carts and the rear guard Of the army
of invasion moved slowly forward. When
they reached the French settlement the
Canadian peasants, who were at heart
friendly to the American cause, welcomed
them with warm hospitality. Burr on the
first evening after the arrival of the rear
guard was sitting with Jacataque before
wide fireplace in Canadian cabin bask-
ing in the grateful warmth. On the floor
there were soft furs of northern animals
and in one corner of the room hung
large rife. The glow of the open fire on
Burr's face revealed it as pale and thin,
but his eyes was strong and bright. ia
cataque sat in large chair made of deer
horns, occasionally spreading out her
beautiful hands before the blaze.
"Oh, dearest" said Burr, as he leaned
toward her and kissed her on her cheek,
chow rejoiced | am that we have at last
reached the abodes of civilization.
eyes, replied Jacataque, cit is a great
relief to me that our bitter days in the
wilderness are over" "And to Think
said Burr, looking fondly at the prin-
cess, "that you have gone through it
all without even temporary sickness;
and now l want you to remain in
this parish with Mrs. Warner and
Mrs. Grier until you have fully re-
covered your strength, after which you
can join me again at Point Lewis
''Then you have fully decided to leave for
the Point tomorrow" said Jacataque, as
a shade of sadness crossed her beautiful
face. eyes, dearest" replied Burr,
ARNOLD has been collecting his scattered
troops, and as you know he is only two
days ahead, and | have already engaged
a Canadian to take me in his sledge to-
morrow and shall overtake him at least
week before he arrives at'Point Lewis. "
Shall see you again before he prepares
to storm Quebec - inquired the princess,
as the tears gathered in her dark eyes.
"Oh yes, dearest, l hope so,' replied
Burr taking her hand fondly in his. 81
suppose our army will have to form a
junction with General Montgomery
who is still at Montreal, before we can
attack the walled city. Of course l am
not certain as to what Arnold's plans are
and shall not know until l see him.
Early the next morning Burr was astir
making arrangements for his hasty trip
to overtake Arnold and the main army.
Then, after arranging everything for the
comfort of Jacataque and bidding his
friends of the rear guard goodbye, he
jumped into the sledge and fastened
north. The morning air was sharp, but
no sharper than Burr's, desire to over
take Arnold, which he did late in the
evening, having travelled nearly thirty
miles during the day. His tent was
pitched and he retired Immediately with
out seeing Arnold, whom the sentinel told
him had just turned in. "Wake up!
wake up p shouted Arnold late the next
morning as he pounded on Burrs tent
pole with his sword. Burr jumped up
and rubbed his sleepy eyes and sticking
his head out of the opening of his tent
was soon shaking Arnold warmly by the
hand. 81 was very tired when got into
camp late last night and have slept heav-
ily," said Burr, "but l will be dressed
and ready to see you soon.' "All right"
replied Arnold, latter you get breakfast
come to headquarters, for l want to see
you on important matters"
After eating hearty breakfast Burr
reported at headquarters and found Ar
mold consulting with his officers, who
were all very glad to see him again in
camp. ''The important business l de-
sire to take up with you this morning."
said Arnold, "relates to bearing dis
patches to General Montgomery at
Montreal. Do you Think said he,
scanning Burr's thin, pale face that you
are sufficiently recovered from the hard
ships in the wilderness to undertake the
journey? If so, l desire to commission
you to bear these dispatches to General
Montgomery, and he held up several