The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1911-12-13

"That Teller Thar 10 Captain Wayne.
o. Ny or Regiment"
of him two years ago-he killed a man
in the Sixth North Carolina. and took
to the hills. Since then he has devel-
oped into quite leader for such scum.
and has proven himself a merciless
monster. You have no suggestion to
offer as to how we had better attempt
to get in?"
He shook his head despondingly.
fend?" l asked.
THE front of the house; the main
point of attack has been there"
We could distinguish the sound Of
firing by this time. and its continuous
volume convinced me that Cations
estimate OF the number engaged was
not greatly overdrawn. As We topped
the summit of the hill q great burst
of red fire leaped suddenly high into
the sky.
Great God. Wayne! We are too
lats!" he cried wildly. Those devils
have fred the house"
With fiercely throbbing heart
gazed down at the flames far below In
the black valley.
NO." said with eager relief. 1T 10
the stable which IL abiaxe. See. the
light falls full upon the white side
Of the house. Thank Heaven, We are
not too late"
As I sat my horse there. gazing
down upon that scene Of black rapine.
unwilling to venture into Its midst
until I could formulate some definite
plan of action. fully . dozen wild
schemes thronged into my brain. only
to be cast aside. one after another. a.
thoroughly impracticable.
We shall have to make a dash for
It. and trust In God" said Cation.
guessing at my dilemma
NO" answered firmly. there
would be no possibility of success in
such . course. Those fellows are old
hands. and have pickets out. See.
Cation. that Is certainly . picket-firo
yonder where the road dips. Every
man of US would be shot down before
we penetrated those guard lines and
attained the house. We have got to
reach their inner line some way
through strategy. and even then must
risk being fired upon by our own peo-
pie before we get within cover"
Even as I was speaking evolved =
plan of Acknowledgements It certainly
was, yet nothing better occurred to
me. and time was golden.
'Ebers," I said, didn't I see an ex-
ira jacket strapped back Of your sad
def"
at il no good" he protested We
hemently. 1T vos for der rain come"
"All right: hand It over to the Lieu
tenant here. Cation. throw that uni
form coat of yours into the ditch and
don honest gray for once. Sands.
come here. Take your knife and cut
away every symbol of rank on my
jacket: tear II OF. any way you can"
In another moment these necessary
changes had been accomplished.
Nov" I ordered. pile your sabers
hobble your horses. all but the mule;
I shall want him"
Does we 60 der rest OF der way OIL
foot!" Questioned the Sergeant. anx-
iously-
Certainly: and desire you to re-
member one important thing: let mo
do the talking. but II any OF you are
asked questions. we are deserters from
Hills corps. tired Of the war"
"Mein Gott!" muttered the German.
disconsolately. Il hope It vos not long
on. Captain; l am no good on foot in
der dark. by Chiminy."
You had better manage to keep up
tonight. unless you are seeking to
commit suicide. Now. men. mark me
carefully! Load your carbines. Are
you all ready! Sergeant. see that each
man has his gun properly charged and
capped. You are to carry your arms