Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1912-06-06

SLASH shoot--his horse rear up; that
vas the last see already"
"The lad got away, with three 9th
ers, sir" broke In a.new voice at my
back. "They wheeled and rode
through us, across the water We
thought the horse guard would get
them over there, but guess they
didn't; anyhow there was no firing
The fellows must have turned in IN
der the bank, and rode like hell
Satisfied as to this incident. and not
altogether regretful that the boy had
thus escaped, held a short consulta-
ton with Duval, seeking explanation
as to why the command had been so
unceremoniously thrust upon me. A
few words only were required to make
the situation clear. Farrell's ability
to injure and annoy the enemy largely
depended on his leadership not being
known. While taking part in every
engagement, he always required his
lieutenants to represent him in nego-
tiations, so that up to this time, what
ever the British might suspect, they
had no positive proof that he was
openly in. arms against them. Duval,
in turn, taking advantage Of my pres
ence, had shifted the responsibility to
my shoulders.
"But what doeyou people do with
your prisoners?" l asked.
"Send 'em to the Continental lines
when we can" he explained, "and II
we can't then turn 'em loose. No use
paroling 'em, as they consider us
guerillas. If was you I'd run 'em
back to the farm house across the
! creek, an hold em there till we get
rid of this stuff. Maybe It'll take
twenty-four hours to hide 1t all, and
burn the wagons Then the boys can
turn EN- loose, an there's no harm
done I'd like to take that fellow
Grant into our iines--he's mean
pillaging devil-but it's too big risk;
Bristol is about the nearest picket
post, and the redcoats have got cav
airy patrols all along in back Of the
river"
But I cannot walt here" / an
swered, impatiently. Farrell under.
stood that / have important informa-
ton for Washington, and only came
with you tonight because you were
following along my route. I've got to
go on"
That's all right; just give your
orders, and we'll attend to the rest
What we want is for these lads to
go back to PHILADELPHIA saying they
were attacked by force Of militia un-
der command Of an officer of the Con-
tinental line. That will give Clinton
q scare, and turn suspicion away from
US. Grant knows you, / understand,
SO he'll report the affair that way
You can be off within thirty minutes"
1t was easy to grasp the point Of
: view, and saw no reason for refusing
J assistance. | gave the necessary or
: ders, standing under the torchlight in
full view, and waited while a squad
, Of partlsans rounded up the disarmed
: prisoners, and guarded them down the
slope to the edge of the stream.
. Teams were doubled up, and several
of the heavy wagons rumbled away
intoethe darkness. Two, too badly in
, jured to be repaired. were fired where
they lag, the bright flames lighting
b up,the high banks on either side.the
road. found a big black horse, with
+ British arms on the bride. and a pair
Of loaded pistols in the holsters, a
/ finelooking animal. and came bach
|. into the fire glow detewpiued to lcee
e1 no more time. DlYtafd heslasfear
:. ed, but, as stood there looking abou'
for him to say goodbye, a youns
: country fellow came up hurrledly
from out the darkenss.
g you're wanted down thar" he said
e with the jerk of thumb over his
e shoulder. "The Tory officer wants
r to see ye."
t 'What officer? Captain Grant?'
It II reckon that's the one" indlffer
entity; anyhow | was told to fetch "
down thar. Bannister sent me-"
1t went as he directed down the
rutty road. my newly appropriated
II horse trailing along behind. Grant
U was pacing back and forth restlessly
but, as soon as | appeared within the
l. fire radius, he came toward me.
Can I see you alone?" he asked
II brusquely.
V 'If there is any reason for privacy
q certainly" l answered in surprise
what do you wish to say?"
i "This is a matter strictly between
u.s." evasively. 81 prefer not to dis
s cuss 1t publicly here"
e / had suspicion of treachery, we
d was not willing to exhibit any reluC
{. lance.
n Every good. Bannister," to the PAL
IS tisan in charge, II want a word wit
Captain Grant, and will be responsible
for his safe return" F
s. The man looked after us doubtful
y ly, yet permitted us to pass beyon
1t the guard lines. There was.a stun
10 beside the ford. barely within the ficl
err of the distant fire, and there stol
ped, leaning against my horse, an
u turned SO as to look into the man
:" face.
T. "Well, Grant," said, rather sternl.
Of I'VE are alone now; what is it?"
10 He cleared his throat, evldentl
e. uncertain how best to express himsel
ID ''Why did you ask so many que
lions about Delavan's lieutenant?" b
n began sullenly. what were you IT,
s. ing to find out?"
,e ~ CHAPTER X.
,e A Capture.
a What WINS the matter with the &c