The state herald., 1912-11-01

ment volunteering to guide me to
Howes quarters in High street. He
was genial fellow. and pointed out
various places Of interest. as we rode
more slowly through the streets close
along the river side. questioning me
often upon affairs in New York, to
which returned such vague answers
as pleased me. paying small heed to
the truth. All along the river were
redoubts. well garrisoned, with black
gun muzzles pointing out across the
water. Many houses had been razed,
and their debris. together with the
fire ruin OF the past winter, gave to
everything look OF desolation. Much
artillery was parked In the state house
yard. and several vessels of war were
lying at anchor In the stream, while
the entire shore line was filled with
barges. decorated as for a fete, a large
force OF men laboring about them. My
companion, observing my interest at
tracted In that direction, refined up
his horse TO explain.
Those are the galleys being made
ready for the Mischianza, Fortesque,"
he said. waving his hand. You came
to us at lucky hour"
THE Mischianza!" asked, puzzled
by the strange term. Some festival.
you mean7-some gala day."
lis an Italian word. they tell me.
signifying medley. The officers give
IT in farewell to Sir william, who will
sail tomorrow. a pretty penny II
costs See. ther. Major O'Hara
now, one of the managers; there are
three others. Sir John Wrottlesly. Ma.
| jor Gardiner, and the chief engineer
| Montresor. Do you know them? No?
Oh. had forgotten you have only Just
arrived. You will know them ere long.
however for they are the leaders in
such affairs That is Captain Andre
there with o'Hara." He waved his
hand. and the younger officer lifted his
cooked hat In acknowledgment. Let
us spur over there. lieutenant. until |
get you ticket OF invitation"
followed. careless OF the loss OF
time so could both see and hear
Andre. this is Lieutenant For
tesque Just In from New York with
dispatches for Howe. have prom
ised him ticket for tonight"
The young officer laughingly extend.
ed a hand.
The more the merrier. Craig. with
the Forty.second see. sir: knew your
colonel well. You'll find America isn't
so bad. after you get used 10 II. We've
had gay time here. Ell. O1larn? The
best OF liquor. and the prettiest OF
girls. and now Wen show the town
something II won't forget In hurry"
He held out card to me. Rather
ornate. considering the printers In
these colonies: designed It myself"
II was certainly handsome souye-
mir. perhaps six inches by four In
size. engraved as In n shield. yielding
II view OF the sea. with the setting
sun. and on wreath the words, "Lucco
discendens. ancto splendore rosur,
gam" while at the top was the gen,
erals crest, bearing the words. "Vlye
vale"
"A fine concelt. indeed" con.
[essed. "and II the pageant be equal
to Its promise twin be well worth
the seeing, What is the purpose. gcn.
tlemenl"
ITO give Sir William NJ farewell"
returned Andre. pleased at my un.
stinted praise. And now that the
Lord has sent us nne day can
fE.4 al
Hut. Fortesquo. II you would have au.
di.ncc with Howe. advise you TO gct
ON. for he will have few spare mo.
mcnts between now and day.dawn 10.
morrow"
We parted with much bowlnf. Craig
and ! guiding our horses through the
crowded streets. being kept too busy
avoiding accidents TO exchange con.
yersation. llowes headquarters on
High street were not prctcntious. and.
except for n single sentinel posted at
the door, were unKuardcd. I was ad.
mitted without delay. An aide took
my name. and within very few mo.
mcnts Sir William himself entered
through rear door, attircd In neld
uniform. lilo greeted me with much
anablllty. Tlancinr hastily over the
papers handed him. and then Into my
fac.
These do not greatly chapFo my
former plans he said. but am slhd
TO know ! can retain me- present stan.
There was no special news In New
York. lloutonantf"
None Of particular importance. I
believe. fir We landed only short
time ago"
"You. I understand You were Tor.
tuhhlo 10 get through here 30 easily
the Jerseys are n hotbod OF rebellion,
DO you return with ne by water7"
II believe that wea left to my own
discretion. ! should be glhd Of a day
or two IN Philadelphia
Easily arrahsod, while I shall
leave the city tomorrow no Ha 10 rlve
Clinton fair field, ! shall remain on
Lord lowu'a flagship for some little
tt,,,. ureviouh IA Anal dnuafftt fat