Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1912-05-08

resource, quick to plan and equally
quick to execute, he was always
where least expected. and II was
seldom he failed TO win reward for
those who rode al his back. Pos
sessing regular rank in the Confed.
crate Army making report Of his op-
erations TO the commanderln.clief. his
peculiar talent as a partisan leader
had won him what was practically an
Independent command. Knowing him
as / did, was not surprised that he
should now have swept suddenly out
Of the black night upon the very verge
Of the battle to drive his irritating
sting into the hardearned Federal vic.
tory.
An empty army wagon, the ~. s
A." yet conspicuous upon its canvas
cover, had been overturned and fred
In front OF the hospital tent to give
light to the raiders Grouped about
beneath the trees. and within the glow
Of the flames, was a picturesque squad
Of horsemen, hardy, tough-looklng fell
lows the most of them, their clothing
an odd mixture of uniforms, but CIV.
cry man heavily armed and admirably
equipped for service. Some remained
mounted, Longing carelessly IN their
saddles, but far the larger number
we're on foot, their bridle-reins wound
about their wrists. All alike appeared
alert and ready for any emergency.
How many composed the party | was
unable TO judge with accuracy. as they
constantly came and went from out
the shadows beyond the circumference
of the FIRE. AS all sounds OF firing
had ceased concluded that the work
Planned had been already accom-.
phshedi Undoubtedly, surprised as
they were, the small Federal force
left to guard this point had been quick.
ly overwhelmed and scattered.
The excitement attendant upon my
! release had left me for the time being
utterly forgetful as to the pain or my
wounds. so that weakness alone held
me to the blanket upon which had
been left. The night was decidedly
chilly. yet | had scarcely begun to
feel its discomfort, when man strobe
forward from out of tho nearer group
and stood looking down upon me. He
was a young fellow, wearing gray
artillery jacket, with high cavalry
boots coming above the knees. | no
| 10 fau ri
handled revolver stuck carelessly in
his belt, but observed no symbol OF
rank about him.
rs this Captain Wagner" he asked,
not unpleasaHtly.
answered by an inclination OF the
head. and lie turned at once toward
the others
"Cass, bring three men over here
and carry this officer to the same
wagon you did the others" he com
manded briefly. Fix him comfort
ably. but be in hurry about it."
They lifted me In the blanket, one
holding tightly at either corner and
bore me tenderly out into the night
Once one Of them tripped over a pro
jecting root, and the sudden jar of his
stumble shot spasm of pain through
me, which caused me to cry out even
through my clinched teeth.
Pardon me, lads" painted
ashamed Of the weakness, but Il
slipped out before l could help it."
Don't be after a mentlonin' av It
yer honor" returned a rich brogue
Sure an me feet got so mixed oul
that l wondher | didn't drap We en-
toirely."
IF ye had, Cheney" said the mai
named Cass, grimly, Il reckon as how
the Colonel would have drapped you.
At the foot of narrow ravine, lead
ing forth into the broader valley, WI
came to a covered army wagon. Il
which four mules had been already al
tached. The canvas was drawn aside
and l was lifted up and carefully dc
posted in the hay that thickly coveret
the bottom. 1t was so intensely darl
within | could see nothing of my i'm
mediate surroundings. but a low moa
told me there must be at least on
other wounded man present Outsid
! heard the tread of horses hoofs, an
then the sound of Mosby's voice.
Jake" he said, drive rapidly, bu
with as much care as possible. Tax
; Inc lower road after you cross tn
bridge, and you will meet with no pt
trolls, We will ride beside you for
couple OF miles"
(TO BE CONTINUED.)