Philip weekly review and Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 1912-1918, 1916-03-23
CHAPTER XlX-contlnued,

"The spy you fellows planned to
hang in the morning" answered.
amused by his unexpected good hu.
NOR. Sorry. Jack. but I'll have to
gag YOU"
THE pleasure is mine: don't men.
ton it," and he winked facetiously,
with a nod Of his head toward the
heavily breathing colonel. l bound q
bit OF rag over his mouth, more to
give him an excuse for silence than
because had any fear he would raise
an alarm. Noreen had silently opened
the door. and slipped out into the cor.
rfdor. With swift glance over the
three helpless men left behind, I
Joined her, and tightly closed the door.
The light of the distant lamp revealed
her face. but her eyes were serious.
Better leave the musket leaning
against the WALL" whispered, noting
she still grasped the weapon. 1T will
only arouse suspicion. There are two
guards at the front entrance?"
Yes" she answered swiftly, "and
you had better give the word. II they
stop you and ask any questions, give
them any name you please-onIy you
came with dispatches from General
Ramsay two hours ago, and have been
with Colonel Pickney ever since. It
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 countersign ?"
"Kanawha."
hesitated. and her eyes flashed
into mine.
II will go ALSO" she said simply,
"for 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 will
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 l made some inane response to
her words, yet saw the sentries at
the door come stifly to attention. and
then cross their musket barrels to bar
our exit. l halted as though in sur.
prise.
Are there any new orders?" asked
IN tone Of authority. "You remember
passing us in. do you not?"
I'VE passed the lady. SIR" the
older man answered respectfully. "but
no officer"
"Ah. yes, see: you are not the
same men who were on guard when
arrived. am Lieutenant Mann, Of
General Ramsays staff. and have been
with Colonel Pickney. The lady will
vouch for me-"
"Yes, SIR" yet with lingering dou BIT
in his voice. mo doubt 1t 10 all right.
sir; but the orders are very strict
tonight. II you have not the woro
shall have to call the sergeant"
"Quite right. my man: but that 10
not necessary" and ! took . step
pearer and bent my head. "Kana-
Wha."
The two men shouldered their mus
kets, and the older one brought his
hand up in salute.
PASS. sir" he said soberly. aud
stood aside. We went down the bro1d
steps. dimly lighted by a distant nre.
my hand touching her arm. The In.
fantry camp lay between us and the
road. The campfire in front yielded
Just enough light to enable me to
study out our surroundings. The band
still played noisily In the courtroom
above. The camp was quiet, the col.
Hiers apparently sleeping on the
ground. l could perceive only . few
tents. showing white In the firelight.
ut tho figures Of sentries appeared
here and there. slowly pacing their
beats. Had ! been alone should hsve
crept forward and endesvored to slip
~ unseen. but WAS conscious Of the
hand which srasped ny sleeve. oo1
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