Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-10-11

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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 l guess they
didn't; anyhow there was no firing.
The fellows must have turned in I'M
| der the bank, and rode like he'll
Satisfied as to this incident, and not
altogether regretful that the boy had
thus escaped, I 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 Farrells 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 do you people &c with
rour prisoners?" l asked.
Send EN- to the Continental lines
when we can," he explained, "and IL
We can't then turn 'em loose. No use
/ paroling EN-, as they consider us
guerillas. II I 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 'em loose, an there's no harm
done. I'd like to take that fellow
Grant into our lines-he's a mean
pillagfng 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 / cannot wait 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 Wen attend to the rest.
What we want is for these lads to
| &c back TO Philadelphia saying they
we're attacked by force Of militia I'M
Her command of an officer of the Con-
| une1tal line. That will give Clinton
a 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
assistance. gave the necessary or
ders. standing under the torchlight in
full view, and waited while a SQUAD
of partisans 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
into the darkness. Two, too badly in
jured to be repaired. were fired where
! they lay the bright flames lighting
up the high banks on either side the
road. l found big black horse with
| British arms on the bride, and a pair
of loaded pistols in the holsters. a
| fine-looking animal and came back
into the fire glow, determined to lose
no more time Duval led disappear
ed. but. as l stood there looking about
for him to say goodbye, young
country fellow came up hurriedly
from out the darkenss.
You're wanted down thar" he said,
with the jerk of thumb over his
shoulder. The Tory officer wants
to see ye."
What officer? Captain Grant,
| Il reckon that's the one" indiffer-
entity; anyhow I was told to fetch We
down thar. Bannister sent me-
| | went as he directed down the
rutty road, my newly appropriated
horse trailing along behind. Grant
was pacing back and forth restlessly.
but, as soon as l appeared within the
fire radius. he came toward me.
Can | see you alone?" he asked
brusquely.
IF there is any reason for privacy.
| certainly" / answered in surprise
What do you wish to say?"
This is a matter strictly between
us" eyasively Il prefer not to dis
cuss 1t publicly here"
| had suspicion of treachery, yet
was not willing to exhibit any reluc-
tapce.
Very good. Bannister," to the par
tisan in charge, 81 want word with
Captain Grant, and will be responsible
for his safe return"
The man looked after us doubtful
ly, yet permitted us to pass beyond
the guard lines. There was stump
beside the ford. barely within the flick
er of the distant fire. and there | stop
ped. leaning against my horsn ana