The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1912-05-23

TOT far beyond the corner which
mi / Judged marked the limits OF
the Denslow plantation the
road dipped sharply over Il
rocky hank and descended into the
narrow valley OF the creek. This APP
pearcd to me spot welt lifted for an
ambuscade. ana | came 10 a hair. lean
ing against stunted tree. listening
anxiousiy. Overhead not 80 much as
a single star was visible. and as
glanced unpasily behind no gieam OF
light shnne forth from any window of
the great hnnse ! was upon the very
edge of the battlefield. well within the
Confederate lines
must have distinguished the mp
preach nf that orderlys horses hoofs
fully mile away. tirst the faint ring
of steel on m exposed stone and then
a little later the duh thud Of steady
canrer must act quickly. mercless
ly. or there would certainly be firing.
The spread of alarm.
What followed was strain. confu-
sion. struggle, had him by the jack
ct collar dragging him 90 earth. ana
we went down together. clinrhing des.
perateiy His reviewers were In the
saddle holsters. and we fought II ont
with bare hands recall blows
struck. the fierce wrestling. smoth
erred oath. q graphing az the throat.
the rolling over and over. our limbs
twisted together. and then my throt-
Ting him until he lav prone and help
pess There was u derrinper In his In
fer jacket pocket. Mrenching II
forth. pressed the round muzzle
against his forehead.
Using little enough ceremony, | strip.
ped MIN Of iacket nnd trousers. ding
ing down in return beside his PROSTATE
body my own fragments ~ uniform.
AS I hastily donned the garments thus
1eloniousiy appropriated my fingers
chanced 10 touch the brnided Insignia
or rank on the jacket collar
"who nre you. an orderlyT''
"No. q lieutenant Of cavalry"
A nash OF light camc TO me: had |
waylaid the speeding bridegroom.
'oh. indeed said. the surprise OF |
discovery rendering me careless
Then suppose you must be Calvert
Dunny'
Il am"
"of Johnston's staf. | believe. but
what regiment
'''rhe Tenth Georgia But who are
your What do you mean by this at
tack? How do you happen TO know
my manner
| took ample time to consider my an
ever. buttoning the tight fitting jacket
40 the throat; then said coldly:
Il hardly suppose II will do any harm
for you TO know. as | propose tying
you ~ safely and Ieuving you here out
OF sight and sound Have your pickets
been Withdrawn from the road leading
easfT'
He remained silent until pressed the
lips Of the derringer against his cheek.
Yes blame you: wouldn't tell. but
J believe you know II already What
j want 10 know * who YOU are
y am Yankee artillcryman who
was left for dead on the field yonder
] have been hiding on the Denslow
waiting for night 10 afford
NV piitNt lhAlAa ihi fNfHllt btA huu lhllI
lines While secreted there | overheard
enough Of conversation 10 learn your
name as well as your purpose. BUT
was not IN Hiding here expecting 60 In.
tercept you. for Colonel Denslow be-
lieved thar. owing 10 the sudden move
rnent Of The army. you would be unable
10 escape from your stan duties long
enough 20 keep your engagement He
expected. however. the arrival OF an
orderly NJ any moment. ordering his
return 10 bis regiment"
"Do you mean 10 tell me that you
know what our plans OF operation
arer'
II know enough NJ them. at least. 10
make me particularly anxious 10 get
away. Now stop that ieutenant-not
another move! Doubtless sou kDow