The Southern herald., 1912-10-11

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The lad got away. with three 9TH
ere. sir, broke IN new voice Al my
back They wheeled and rode
through Us. across the water. We
thought the horse guard would get
them over there. but ! guess they
didnt; 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 regrettul that the boy has
thus escaped, held a short consultA-
ton with Duvsl seeking explanation
as to Why the command had been 90
uneersmoniously thrust upon me. A
few words only we're 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
ieutenants to represent him in nego-
tiations, 50 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
snce had shifted the responsibility to
my shoulders
But what do you people do with
your prisoners." I asked
Send EN- to the Continental lines
when We can he explained. and II
We can't then turn EN- loose. No use
paroling EN-, as they consider US
guerillas II l was you IA run EN-
back to the farm house across the
creek an hold 'em there till We get
rid Of this stun. Maybe It'll take
twenty-iour hours to hide II 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 lines-he's a mean
pillaging devil-hut It's too big a risk;
Bristol is about the nearest picket
post, and the redcoats have got cav.
airy patrols all along in back OF tho
river"
But cannot wait here" l an.
swered, impatiently. Farrell under
stood that have important informa-
tion 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
90 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
a scare, and turn suspicion away from
us. Grant knows you, understand,
40 he'll report the affair that way.
You can be OF within thirty minutes" Z"
II was easy to grasp the point Of
view, and saw no reason for refusing
assistance. l gave the necessary or
ders, standing under the torchlight in
full view. and waited while squad
OF partisans rounded up the dlsarmed
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 fred where
they lay, the bright flames lighting
up the high banks on either side the
road. | found a big black horse. with
British arms on the bride, and pair
OF loaded pistols in the holsters a
flne-looklng animal, and came back
into the fire glow, determined to lose
no more time. Duval had disappear.
ed, but. as | stood there looking about
for him to say goodbye, a young
country fellow came up hurriedly
from out the darkelss.
You're wanted down thar" he said,
with the Jerk Of a thumb over his
shoulder. THE Tory officer wants
10 see ye."
What officer? Captain Grant?"
81 reckon that's the one" indlifer.
emily; anyhow was told to fetch ye
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 appeared within the
fire radius, he came toward me.
Can | see you alone" he asked
brusouely.
III there is any reason for privacy,
certainly" answered in surprise.
What do you wish to say?"
This is a matter strictly between
u.s." evasively. 81 prefer not to dis
cuss It publicly here"
had suspicion Of treachery, yet
was not willing to exhibit any reluc.
tance.
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 a stump
beside the ford, barely within the flick.
er Of the distant fire, and there I stop
ped, leaning against my horse, and
turned so as to look into the mans
face
We'll Grant" | said, rather sternly.