Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-12-06

ISSC anu SIdTI6u LII WdIu, OAdHAAS c
revolver as he came. His face was
deathly white from passion, and there
was a look in his eyes which told me
he would be restrained now by nc
rule of var.
You cowardly spy!" he cried. ant
my ears caught the sharp click as he
drew back the hammer. do you
think / will let that blow go un
avenged?"
Il assuredly trust rot" l answered
gazing up at him from behind the CUR
muzzles with which was yet securely
Timed to the floor. But If you are
as l am led to believe, a Federal Off
CO., with some pretensions to being
also a gentleman, and not the OUTLAW
your clothes proclaim, you will al
least permit me to stand upun my feel
and face you as man. If am spy
as you seem inclined to claim, there
are army courts to try me-; if not
then l am your equal in standing ant
rank, and have every right of prison
er of war"
This has become personal" hoarse
ly. Your blow, as well as your con
n.ction with the forcible abduction O.
this young lady, whose legal protector
am, are not matters to be settled by
ar army court"
Then permit me to meet you in any
satisfactory way. The murder Of {
helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
I knew from the unrelenting ex
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely to prove perfectly useless
one, but before | had ended it Mrs
Brennan stood between US.
Frank" she said calmly, you shall
not. This man is a Confederate Off
Ger; he is no spy and during ali the
events Of last night he has proven
himself friend rather than an enemy
Only for my sake is he here now
Ignoring the look upon his face she
turned toward me, impetuously waved
aside the fellows who yet held me
PROSTATE, and ext ending her hanC
lifted me to my feet For an instant
as if by accident, our eyes m :, and
a sudden flush swept across heI
throat and cheeks.
ut is my turn SOW" she whispered
softly, SO softly the words did not car
ry beyond my own ears. Then she
stood erect between US, as though ir
her own drawing room, and grayely
presented us to each other, as if she
dared either to quarrel longer in hel
presence.
Major Brennan, Captain Wayne"
We bowed to each other as men
salute on the duelling field. In his
eyes l read an unforgiveness, bitter
personal enmity, which returned
18th interest, and secretly rejoicet
over.
"The lady seems to be in control al
present" he said shortly, showing back
the revolver into his belt. ''Neverthe
less 1 shall do my military duty, and
hold you as a prisoner May l inquire
your full ame and rank?"
Philip Wayne, Captain til Wiz.
ginia Cavalry, Shirtley's Brigade"
why are you within our iines?"
Il attempted to pass through them
last night with dispatches, but was
prevented by my desire to be Of as.
sistance to this lady"
"Indeed?" He smiled lncredulously
"Your tale is quite interesting and
rather romantic. presume you yet
carry t. papers with you as evidence
of its truth?'
eff you refer to the dispatches, do
not sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited in the hands of the
one for whom tLey were intended"
A malignant look crept into Bren
mans face and his jaws set ominously
"You will have to concoct a far
better story than that, my friend, be,
fore you face Sheridan" he said in.
solently, cor you will be very apt to
learn how a rope feels. He is not
inclined to parley long with such fell
lows as you. Bin his hands. men,
and take him out with you into the
road"
The two soldiers grasped me in
stantly at the word of command. For
single moment 4 braced myself to
resist, but even as l did SO my eyes
fell upon slight opening in the wall,
and / caught quick glimpse of Bun.
gays face, his finger to his lips. Even
as l gazed in establishment at this
sudden apparition, a lighter touch
rested pleadingly on my arm.
10 not struggle any longer, Captain
Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice.
gently. Il will go to General Sheridan
myself, and tell hi IT, entire story. :"
/ bowed to her, and held out my
hands 70 be bound
81 yield myself your prisoner
madam" l said eaningly, and not
unconscious that her glance sank be
fore mine 81 even imagine the bonds
may prove not altogether unpleasant
Brennan strobe between us hastily.
and with quick gesture 70 his mea.
Bind the fellow" he said sternly.
And mind you, sir, one word more.
and they shall buck you as we'll It
may be valuable for you TO remember
that / am in command here. however
may seem to yield to the wish o.
Mrs Brennan
CTo BE CoNTlNuEDl