Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-11-22

helpless man will scarcely clarity your
/ honor"
| knew from the unrelenting ex
preston upon his face tb@t 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 al; 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 OK: 9nding her hand
lifted me to my Feet For an Instant,
as II by accident. our eyes m :. and
a sudden flush swept across her
| throat and cheeks.
1T is my turn now" she whispered
| softly. SO softly the words did not car
ry beyond my own ears. chen she
stood erect between us, as though In
| her own drawing room, and gravely
presented us to each other, as If she
dared either to quarrel longer in her
presence.
Major brennan, Captain Wayne"
We bowed TO each other as men
salute on the duelling field. In his
eyes l read an unforgiveness. a bitter
personal enmity, which returned
it'll interest. and secretly rejoiced
over.
THE lady seems to be in control at
present" he said shortly. showing back
the revolver into his belt. "Neverthe-
less shall do my military duty, and
hold you as = prisoner. May inquire
your full lame and rank?"
'Ph.Ip Wayne. Captain -th vir-
ginia Cavalry, Shirtley's Brigade"
why are you within our lines?"
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.
You. tale is quite interesting and
rather romantic. | presume you yet
carry t, papers with you as evidence
of its truth?"
IF you refer to the dispatches, / do
not | sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited in tho hands of the
one for whom t.ey were intended
malignant lool; crept into s a.
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, "or 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 ! did so my eyes
fell upon a slight opening in the wall.
AID | caught quick glimpse of Bun
gays face. his finger to his lips. Even
as | gazed in astonishment 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 h. IL entire story
bowed to her. and held out my
hands 20 be bound
Il yield myself your prisoner,
.,adam." said -aningly. and not
unconscious that her glance sank be
fore nine. 81 even imagine the bonds
may prove not altogether unpleasant"
Brennan strobe between US hastily,
and with quick gesture - his men.
Bind the fellow" h said sternly.
And mind you. sir. cAe word more.
ana they shall buck you as we'll. 1t
may be valuable for you TO remember
that am in command here. however
may seem to yield TO the wish OF
Mrs Brennan"