The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1911-11-02

tnat L might not be alone, and his
hand fell once more upon his sword
hilt, in posture suggestive of readi-
ness for action.
who have we here?" he asked,
staring at me in amazement "A John
ny Reb?"
Whatever l am" retored, my
gorge rising suddenly at his contempt
uous term, and stepping out into the
room before him, Il at least wear the
uniform of my service and rank, and
not the nondescript uniform of a
guerilla"
The scornful words stung him; I
| noticed the quick flush of anger in his
eyes, and was not sorry.
You are insolent, sir Moreover.
| you go too far, for as II chances you
are well within our lines, and we will
see to what extent honor is consistent
with the work Of a spy. The uniform
| of your service. indeed" he echoed
hotly, pointing as he spoke across the
room; that cavalry cloak over yonder
tells its own story. Peters, Steele, ar.
rest this fellow
Frank, don't do that" she urged
earnestly. You mistake; that was
the cloak l wore"
If he heard her he gave no sign.
Bind him." was the stern order, as
| the two men advanced use your
belts If you have nothing else handy"
Angry as ] most assuredly was,
| swept also by a new emotion which |
did not in the least comprehend,
| yet fully realized the utter helpless
ness of my position in point of re-
sistance. They were twenty to one.
| however much / longed to grapple
with him who mocked me, the very
| thought was insanity; my only pos
| sible chance of escape lay in flight.
To realize this was to act. leaped
backward, trusting for clear field in
MY rear, and an opportunity to run for
1t, but the door by which | had just
| entered was now closed and barred
| Bungay had made sure his retreat
The man, watching my every move
ment, with sword half drawn in his
hand, saw instantly that was secure
ly trapped, and laughed in scorn.
You are not making war on women
now," he said with cutting sneer.
You will not find me so easy vic
! tim"
The taunt stung me, but more the
tone and manner of the speaker, and
the hot blood of youth cast all caution
to the winds. With a single spring,
forgetful of my own wound, ! was at
his throat, dashed aside his uplifted
hand, and by the sheer audacity of my
sudden, unexpected onset bore him
| back crashing to the floor. He strug-
gled gamely, yet ] possessed the ad-
vantage OF position, and would have
punished him severely but for the
dozen strong hands which instantly
laid hold upon me, and dragged me
off still fighting madly, although as
helpless as a child.
My opponent instantly leaped to his
ieet and started forward, drawing a
revolver as he came. His face was
deathly white from passion, and there
was look in his eyes which told me
he would be restrained now by no
rule of yar. ...-.-. -..-.-.-- eco.
You cowardly spy" he cried, and
my ears caught the sharp click as he
drew back the hammer. do you
think ! will let that blow go un-
avenged ?" -.sgyge, /. . ~ s"~-~s..-..-
Il assuredly trust not" l answered,
gazing up at him from behind the gun
muzzles with which was yet securely
pinned TO the floor. But If you are,
as | am led TO believe, Federal Off
Ger, with some pretensions to being
also a gentleman, and not the outlaw
your clothes proclaim, you will at
least permit me to stand upon my feet
end face you as a man. II / am a spy,
as you seem inclined 10 claim, there
are army courts to try me; If not,
then am your equal in standing and
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 of
this young lady, whose legal protector
am, are not matters to be settled by
al army court"
Then permit me to meet you In any
satisfactory way. The murder OF a
helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
knew from the unrelenting ex-
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely to prove perfectly useless
one, but before / had ended 1t 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 all 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 extending her hand
lifted me to my feet. For an instant,
as II by accident, our eyes met, and
sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks.