The state herald., 1912-12-06

slash, shoot-his horse rear up; that
vas the last see already"
The lad got away. with three 9th.
ers. sir" broke in 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 un.
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-
tion 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. Farrells ability
TO iniure 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.
tlations, 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 do you people do with
your prisoners?" / asked
Send EN- to the Continental lines
when We can" he explained. "and II
ua papst than t,rr s.,,, I,nso ~. ,,...,
paroling 'em, as they consider us
guerillas II was you I'd run EN-
back to the farm house across the
creek, an hold 'em there TIL we get
rid Of this stuff Maybe itll 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 10 take that fellow
Grant into our lines-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 lnforma.
ton for Washington. and only came
with you tonight because you were
following along my route I've got to
90 on"
That's all right: Just give your
orders. and wen attend 10 the rest
What we want Is for these lads to
20 back to Philadelphia saying they
were attacked by force OF militia un-
der command Of an officer Of the Con.
tlnental line That viii give Clinton
scare, and turn suspicion away from
MS Grant knows you. ! understand.
so he'll report the AFFAIR that way
You can be on within thirty minutes. q"
II was easy To grasp the point N
view, and saw no reason for refusing
assistance. | gave the necessary or.
ders standing under the torchlight In
full view, and waited while a squad
OF partisans rounded up the dlEnrmed
prisoners, and guarded them down the
slope 10 the edge Of the stream
Teams we're doubled up. and several
OF the heavy wagons rumhled away
into the darkness, Two, too badly IN.
iured 10 be repaired. were fired where
they lay. the bright flames lighting
up the hirh banks on either side the
road, found big black horse. with
British arms on the bride. and n pair
OF loaded pistols In tho holsters.
fineIlooklng animal and came back
into the fire glow. determined 10 lose
no more time Duynl bad disappear.
cd, but. as stood there looking about
for him 20 say goodbye. n young
country fellow cane up hurriedly
from out the darkenss
You're wanted down thar" he said
with the Jerk of thumb over his
shoulder The Tory onicer wants
10 see ye"
what onieer1 Captain Grantg"
Il reckon that's the one" lndlrer,
entity, anyhow ! wnH told 10 fetch We
down thar aannister sent me
went as he directed down the
rut,y road, my newly appropriated
horse trailing along behind Grant
was pacing back and forth rcatlrasly.
but, as soon M I appeared within the
flre radius, he came toward me
Can ! SEQ you alone'" he asked
brunqurly
II there is any reason for privacy.
certainly" ! answered IN surprise.
what do you wish 10 sayf"
This II a matter strictly between
us," eyasiycly. y prefer not 10 dis.
ours Il publicly here"
had suspicion of treachery. yet
was not willing 10 exhibit any reluc,
iHncn
Very good lnnuistrr" 10 the par.
ilsan In charge. II want word with
captain Grant and will be- responsible
iur he safe return"
The man looked after me- doubtful,
w. yet permitted No 10 pass beyond
The guard lines There was stnmp
beside The ford. barely within ,ie fick,
~ NJ The distant mr.. and there Hinp.
nad loanins against my horse. and
turned so an r. look into tho mans