The Holly chieftain., 1914-12-11

nols. and neither vas there any pos-
sibility of misunderstanding the hold
which the Spy had gaiasl over these
men.
Holton. pale bat determined. soasht
to aissngAge the girls hasds. while
the men dragged geatly ct her arms.
~ this juncturs . stern voice arose
above the coafusion.
"Asu. put up yosr weapons. What
u this?"
General Garcia. accompanied BY sew
eral Of his star, broke through the
group Of Cubans and stopped near the
little knot about Holton and the girl
"Garciai" A cheer arose. but the
general stilled It with his hand.
Men," he said. II have been = wit
ness Of your delibsratioas. can A.
sure you that your fusiilade will be
unnecessary, because Il will not be
needed. Your plot. l beg to assure
you. has failed. Senior Cesnola.'
He beckoned two OF his stan, who
advanced and placed their hands upon
the spy's shoulders. He was trembling
now. and words failed his parched
tongue.
The general waved his hand imperi-
ouslS.
(. "You gentlemen will return to your
commands. Every one Of you. Mr..
Holton. you will 20 back to your
camp-I am glad to have been OF
service to you. Miss La Tossa will
return to her estate-and remain
there. As for you"-he faced Ces-
nola-"I shall deal with you tomor-
row. Take him to my headquarters
and let him be closely confined"
Several soldiers stepped forward
and hastily bound the spy's arms.
Miss La Tossa ran up and kissed the
general on the cheek. He patted her
shoulder with paternal affection.
Then, calling two OF his men. he d.
rected them to escort the girl through
the secret trail to her fathers estate.
When Holton awoke Garcia had left
the tent, but he soon returned. and
with smile asked his guest how he
had slept. Hoiton thanked him. and
assured him his slumber had been
sound.
A. they talked thus An ofncer ap-
peared. and. saluting. addressed Gar
cia formally.
AThe prisoner has no complaint to
make OF your decision, but asks your
leniency In one respect"
"In what respect?' asked the gen
eral.
"Ie asks that he may be shot In
stead of hanged"
Garcia reflected moment. Then
he made little gesture.
Very WE'LL" he decided at length.
The oficer saluted and walked hasti-
ly away.
"Who was the prisoner?" asked Hol-
ton.
Jose Cesnoia." was the reply.
Hardly had he spoken when the
whiplike report of several rifles broke
the silence of this beautiful suniit
morning. Garcia lowered his head.
Holton looked vacantly into space.
X And 80, he thought, has passed the
waiter Of the New Willard.
Holton's return to the American
trenches was signalised BY an honor
that brought adequate reward, with
interest. for all that he had gone
through. This was . dispatch for him
from the secretary OF the navy an
nouncing his advancement ten num-
bers for meritorious service At Tampa,
and containing also information that
congress had voted him the congres-
sional medal of honor for gallantry In
notifying the North Atlantic squadron
of the intentions Of Cervera's squad
ron.
An event Of the next day was the
return Of Hobson from Santiago, in
company with six sailors who had
been captured with him. Holton
pressed forward and Joined In the
cheers Of the regulars a. this quiet.
faced young man rode through their
ranks on the way to Siboney after an
imprisonment Of more than nve weeks.
He had performed q deed Of sig
nal sallantry, deed which will i've
- long 40 the annals Of the American
navy live. and ~ the years 80 will
grow only the brighter.
The days went on. II now seemed
assured that the surrender was but
matter Of short time, and Holton
spent the period In enjoying well
earned rest.
At length. on July Is. General Toral
and his stan rode out to San Juan to
where General shafter and General
Miles and their stAfns awaited him uu.
der the famous tree. The meeting
was very picturosAne and dtsnStv