Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-09-15

rocks We Had been 10 long accustomed
TO. Then. suddenly. my horse was
jsrksd almost to . standstill. the hand
upon his bit seemingly as hard as my
own, and wheeled In the saddle.
pressing my knees tightly to prevent
being thrown. only to perceive the
woman tugsing desperately at the
lines.
What now?" asked sharply. and
In sudden anger forced her to re-
lease her grasp. I'VE must ride. and
ride hard, madam. to be out Of this
Gordon by daylight"
ride where!"
She faced me stifny, and there was
slight sting in her voice. l felt.
''Where!" I repeated; then partially
gathering my scattered wits: why,
to the camp we are seeking. OF
course"
l was conscious that her eyes were
striving anxiously to see my face
In the darkness-that her suspicious
were now fully aroused; yet her quick
retort surprised me.
"You lie!" she said, coldly. That
was Federal picket he killed"
1t was no time for argument, and
knew 1t. Craig. noting our pause, had
ridden back. and refined In beside us
without word.
you are right" said, tersely. IN
one sense Of the word you are pris-
oner. for the time being at least, but
not through any wish of mine. We
do not make war on women. and your
being in this situation Is altogether an
accident. However. b that 40 II may.
We must, flrst OF al, protect ourselves.
I would very gladly leave you with
your friends. II possible, but ~ things
have shaped themselves there remains
but one alternative-you must ride -
I order"
"You-you are not Major Brennan's
friend then! You were not sent BY
Frank to NEST met" The questions
burst from her lips 20 rapidly that
I scarcely caught their import.
II am Captain Phillip Wayne. -th
Virginia cavalry. at your service,
madam" said, calmly. and to the
best Of my knowiedEa-I have not the
pleasure Of Major BrelAaa's acquaint.
ance."
She suddenly lifted the heavy rid.
ing whip that was clenched in her
right hand, struck mo WITH Il full
across the face. and then, 40 I quick
II flung up my own arm to ward on
q second blow. che sent the lash
swirling down. upon, the daak. Of her
horse. With ono bound hesmAddened
animal wrenched the rreins from out
my hands. nearly dragging me from
the saddle, and swefving sharply to
the left. There was = shock, . smoth.
cred oath. . moments fierce struggle
In the darkness. the sharp ping Of the
whip a. It came down once. twice
then silence, broken only BY deep
breathing.
i've got her. captain" chuckled the
sergeant. softly. but doggone II I
know what to do with her."
There was small sentiment Of mercy
in my heart ~ drew up toward
them, for my cheek burned where the
lash had struck a. though scorched
with IRE; but when I saw her lean
Ing helplessly forward on her horses
neck. all bravado gone, her hands pin
Toned behind her In the iron grasp
Of the sergeant, my fierce resentment
died away within me.
"Let her hands 60. Craig" COM
manded, briefly.
She lifted her body slS;htly from its
cramped. uncomfortable posture, but
her head remained bowed.
Madam spoke sternly. for mo-
ments we're Of value now-"listen to
what say. We are Confederate SOL
diers passing through the Federal
lines with dispatches. In order TO
save ourselves from discovery and
capture We were compelled to take
you In charge. It was the fortune Of
war. II now we could honorably leave
you here We would most gladly do 90,
for having you with us adds vastly to
our own danger; but these mountains
are simply overrun with wandering
snerrillas who would show you neither
respect nor mercy. We simply dare
OOl, SS AOAOI aOAo A4k0uS A0dSc you ASA .
unprotected, and consequently you
must continue to ride In our COM
pany. Now answer mo plainly. will
you proceed quietly. or shall We DO
compelled to tie you to your horse!''
knew che was crying: but with
IN effort she succeeded IN steadying
her voice SUFFICIENT TO reply:
81 will co." she said.
Thank you" and gravely lifted
my hat % spoke. you have saved
me most unpleasant duty. You may
ride on. sergeant; this lady and Will
follow, a. before"
She scarcely changed her posture
~ spurred forward. riding now 30
close to her side that ! could feel the
dap VI her saddle rise and fall against
my knee. whatever Of evil she may
have thought OF ~. I felt that she
| was sorry enough now: TOR her hasty
action, and forgot the pain that yet
stung me. and longsd, without we'll
knowing how, to tell her 20.
ITO be Continued.l
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