The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1912-05-09

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laid hold upon me, and dragged me
off. still fighting madly. although A.
helpless as child.
My opponent instantly leaped to his
feet and started forward, drawing a
revolver as he came. His face was
deathly white from passion, and there
was a look in his eyes which told me
he would be restrained now by no
rule of var.
you cowardly SPY" he cried. and
my ears caught the sharp click a. he
drew back the hammer. do you
think l will let that blow 60 un.
avenged?"
Il assuredly trust not" answered
gazing up at him from behind the gun
muzzles with which was yet securely
rinned to the floor. But II you are
as am led to believe. a Federal off
CO.. with some pretensions to being
also a gentleman, and not the outlaw
your clothes proclaim. you will at
least permit me to stand upun my feet
and face you as . man. II am q SPY.
az you seem inclined to claim, there
are army courts to try me: II not
then l am your equal In standing and
rank. and have every right Of q prison
er Of war;"
"This has become personal" hoarse
~. "Your blow. az we'll as your con
lotion with the forcible abduction OF
this young lady, whose legal protector
l am. are not matters to be settled by
al army court"
"Then permit me to meet you in any
satisfactory way The murder of q
helpless man will scarcely clarity your
honor"
l knew from the unrelenting ex
preston upon his face that my plea
was likely to prove a perfectly useless
one. but before had ended 1t Mrs
Brennan stood between US.
Frank" she said calmly. "vou shall
not. This man is Confederate Off
GER; he ts no spy, and during all the
events Of last night he has proven
himself +. friend rather than an enemy
Only for my sake ia he here now"
Ignoring the look upon bis face she
turned toward me. impetuously waved
aside the fellows who yct held me
PROSTATE, and extending her hand
lifted me to my feet. For an instant,
as II by accident, our eyes mt. and
a sudden flush swept across her
throat and cheeks.
1T ia my turn now" she whispered
softly, SO softly the words did not car.
~ beyond my own ears. Then she
stood erect between US, as though In
her own drawing room, and gravely
| presented us to each other, as II she
dared either to quarrel longer in her
| presence.
| Major brennan. Captain Wayne"
| We bowed to each other as men
salute on the duelling field. In his
| eyes l read an unforgiveness. a bitter
personal enmity. which l returned
With interest. and secretly rejoiced
! over.
THE lady seems to be in control at
present" he said shortly. showing back
the revolver into his belt. "Neverthe.
less l shall do my military duty. and
hold you az a prisoner. May inquire
your full .-ame and rank?"
Philip Wayne, Captain --th vir.
ginia Cavalry, Shirtley's Brigade"
why are you within our lines?"
Il attempted to pass through them
last night with dispatches. but was
prevented by my desire to be of az
sistance to this lady"
"Indeed?" He smiled incredulously
Your tale Is quite interesting and
rather romantic. l presume you YET
carry tt papers with you as evidence
OF its TRUTH"
III you refer to the dispatches. l dc
not. sincerely trust they are already
safely deposited in tho hands OF the
one for whom they we're intended"
A malignant look crept into Bren
mans face. and his jaws set ominously
you will have to concoct ia,
better story than that. my friend. be
fore you face Sheridan" he said in
solently. "or you will be very apt tt
learn how a rope feels. He is moi
inclined to parley long with such fel
lows az you. Bin his hands. men
and take him out with you into the
road"
The two soldiers grasped me in
stantly at the word of command. For
single moment braced myself te
resist. but even as ! did SO my eyes
fell upon slight opening in the wall
and caught . quick glimpse Of Bun
gays face. his finger to his lips. Even
as I gazed In establishment at this
sudden apparition. a lighter touch
rested pleadingly on my arm.
40 not struggle any longer. Captain
Wayne" spoke Mrs. Brennan's voice
gently. Il will 60 to General Sheridan
myself. and tell h. ta- entire story
bowed to her. and held out my
hands TO be bound
II yield myself your prisoner
Lladam." l said eaningly. and not
unconscious that her glance sank be