The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-02-28

to matters Of more Importance. II en-
pect there will b lively times VI
your way"
I'VE kin jist bet thar WILL" en-
Enthusiastically. 'It'n be nip and tuck
l reckon, but I'm mighty hopeful o
Marian. Thet dern muel he needs tei
be took down peg"
Sergeant" said. -did you send out
a party to bring in our horses and the
/ sabers?"
''It vos all done already; der horses
vos found und der swords
How many men have We lostf"
Der vos ave kilt, Captain; dot voa
1t. vos hit NIT der ear on; Sands
10 goin' to die, und maybe Elliott viii
not get some better; some odders vos
h,rted."
"How many men does that leave us
1t for duty?" asked decisively, push
ing back my plate and rising from the
table.
| Deere vos twelve, Captain. init me-"
"That will do" l said. In half an
hour from now have the men ready
Tor the road" and turned and left the
room.
We must depart at once. More than
ever now | realized the necessity for
haste. l hoped to meet the officer com.
maEding the Federal detachment who
had come to our aid, pay him the GUS
tomary marks Of respect, and get
away without again coming in contact
with Major Brennan. felt myself
pledged to this course Of action.
A sentry stationed In the lower hall
way informed me the officers were
messing together IN the front parlor.
and at once headed that way.
paused, however, to visit the wounded
for moment, spoke cheerily to my
own men, and then. opening the door
quietly, entered the room which had
last left In possession OF the gueT.
rillas. With the exception OF broken
windows and bullet-scarred walls lit
tie evidence remained Of that contest
which had ragged here with such fury
but q few hours previously. There
were numerous dark stains upon the
carpet, but much Of the furniture had
been restored to place, while cheer
full wood fire cracked in the open
CRATE. Before 1t three men were sit
ting smoking, while upon small table
close at their elbows rested fat bot
tie, ianked by several glasses. A
single glance sufficed to tell me they
we're Federal cavalrymen, one being
the red-faced lieutenant whom ! had
already met
Il am seeking the commander OF
this detachment" explained. as
they glanced at me In surprise at my
entrance una-nounced. Il am Cap
tain Wayne, in charge of the Confed-
crate troop which was engaged In de-
Tense Of this house"
A portly man with a strong face, and
wearing a closely clipped gray beard,
arose from a comfortable armchair
and advanced with hand extended
Il am Captain Moorehouse. in COM
mand," he answered, cordially, land
am very glad to meet you. VIII you
not join US? My second lieutenant.
who has positive genius in that line,
has unearthed few bottles OF rather
choice whisky which we will divide
most gladly"
Il thank you." I replied. anxious to
meet him as pleasantly as possible.
but am eager to get away upon my
duty as early as may be. and have
merely intruded upon you to explain
my purpose"
Nonsense" he insisted. DUTY
is never quite so urgent as to require
waste Of good liquor. Captain Wayne.
permit me to present my officers
Lieutenants Warren and Starr. Sec
ond New Hampshire Cavalry"
The constant haunting fear Of the
Majors possible entrance at any mo-
ment rendered me extremely uneasy.
and anxious to be away. Undoubtedly
this feeling exhibited itself In my man
ner. for Captain Moorehouse said
finally:
81 realize your natural anxiety to
be on, Captain Wayne, and while we
should be very glad to keep you with
us indefinitely, yet / trust you will
feel perfectly free in the matter"
q thank you greatly" | answered,
rising as spoke. MY duty is of such