The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1915-12-04
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she still grasped the weapon. 1T viii
only arouse suspicion. There are two
guards at the front entrance?"
Eyes," she answered swiftly. "and
you had better give the word. II they
stop you and ask any questions. give
them any name you please--only you
came with dispatches from General
Ramsay two hours ago, and have been
with Colonel Pickney ever since. II
is less than an hour since the guard
was relieved. for Captain Fox left me
IN order TO make the rounds, and
these men will not know. You under
stand?"
Perfectly. And the countersignr
'Kanawha."
I hesitated. and her eyes Mashed
into mine
II will go also" she said simply
afor can guide you through the camp.
Draw the cap visor lower down over
your eyes-we may meet with some
one who saw you brought In as pris
oner. That is better; now we VIII
chat as we go-about--about West
Point. Do you remember. lieutenant.
that last cadet dance? Captain Fox
tells me-"
We turned the corner into the wide
entrance hall, strolling slowly side by
side. her face turned upward to mine.
| Apparently my eyes were upon her,
and I made some inane response TO
| her words, yet I saw the sentries n
the door come stifiy TO attention. and
then cross their musket barrels to bar
our, exit. halted AZ though In sur
prise.
Are there any new orders?" asked
In tone OF authority. You remember
passing us In, do you mott"
I'VE passed the lady. SIR" the
older man answered respectfully. but
no oficer."
"Ah. yes, see; you are not the
same men who were on guard when
arrived. am Lieutenant Mann. oil
General Ramsay's stan. and have been
with Colonel Pickney. The lady VIII
vouch for me-"
"Yes. SIR" yet with lingering doub'
IN his voice. mo doubt II 10 all right
sir; but the orders are very strict
tonight n you have not the word
shall have to call the sergeant"
quite right, my man; but that u
not necessary. and took q stel
nearer and bent my head. Kama
wha"
The two men shouldersd their mus
kets, and the older one brought hil
hand up In salute.
Pass, sir" he said soberly. ant
stood aside. We went down the bros'
steps, dimly lighted by n distant IRE
my hand touching her arm. The In
fantry camp lay between us and tn
road. The campfire In front Yields
Just enough light 10 enable me
study out our surroundings. The ban
still played nolsily In the courtroom
above. The camp was quiet, the 50
diers apparently sleeping on IN
ground. could perceive only fe'
tents. showing white In the hreiish
but the figures OF sentries appeare
here and there, slowly pacing thei
beats. Had been alone should hav
crept forward and endeavored to sill
by unseen, but I was conscious OF tn
hand which grasped my sleeve, an
my eyes fell to her face.
You are my guide tonight" I viii
pered softly Have you some pla
already devised7 There must be Il
slant action"
Hardly that; this has all occurre
so quickly, so Unexpectedly, ! hay
had no time in which TO think. Ism
Il best to 20 straight ahead, and III
| the chance?"
| Past the guard yonderg"
| Eyes; l am not greatly afraid
| hIml We have the word. and CAPITA
/ Fox and / were together when
passed here before. He will remeI
| Der me, and have no suspicion. On
there may be officers sitting on d
\ veranda OF the hotel
| at looks dark and deserted fro
here, and the hour is late"
| True; suppose all who are n
| on duty are at the dance. Beside
there is no other way In which "
can attain the stables. IL am rea'
| to try it-are your
answered with the pressure OF
n. hand on the fingers clasping n
sleeve. There was no response; n
IN Their we're they withdrawn. She drs
a long breath, and stepped brave
H. forward. The way was clear, easl
m followed even In the darkness. and
10 walked close beside her. Within
.; few yards OF the fellow she gave We
10 TO a little ripple OF laughter, bare
IT. enough 10 attract attention, and aga
20 slipped her hand into the support
ne my arm. The soldier stood at ate
ce ton, but made no effort whatever
bar our progress.
co We strolled on slowly, passing
70 rectly beneath the glare OF the Ian
az We attempted to talk. but retain
~ memory OF a single word that "
Nv uttered. NV heart was beating II