Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-22
CHAPTER xIx-continued.


The spy you. fellows planned to
hang in: the morning" / answered,
amused by his unexpected good hu-
NOR. Sorry, Jack; but III have TO
gag you" :. j.. 49,.
The pleasure is mine; don't men
ton it," and he winked facetiously;
with nod of his head toward the
heavily breathing colonel. I~bound a
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
ridor. With swift glance over the
three helpless men leo behind, +
joined her, and tightly closed the door.
Z he light Of the distant larnD revealed
her face, but her eyes were serious.
Better leaye the musket leaning
against the WALL. ! whispered. noting
she .st.ll grasped the weapon. lit will
only arouse. suspicion. There are. two
guards at the front entrance?"
Yes" she answered swiftly. land
you had better give the word. u 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. 1t
is less. than ain hour since the guard
vas relieved, for Captain Fox left me
in order to. make: the rounds. and
these men will not. know YOU under
stand ?" 49, -"
.'."Perfectly.. And the counsersign ?"
|. "Kanawha"
l hesitated;' and hers 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 vie will
chat as we go---sbout-- about West
Point Do you remember lieutenant.
that last cadet: dance? Captain Fox
tells me-" ee
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 made some inane. response TO
her words, yet I saw the sentries at
the door come stiffiy to attention. and
then cross their. musket barrels to bar
our "xit. halted as. though in sur
prise. 80
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" :
'"Ab yes, I: see, you are. not the
same men who were on guard when /
arrived. l am lieutenant Mann. Of
General Ramsay's staff. and bave been
With Colonel Pickney. The lady will
vQuch for me: - j.. :.
Yes. sir" yet with lingering doubt
in his voice mo doubt 1t .is all right,
sir; but the orders. are very strict
tonight. II ~. have not the word i
shall have. to call the sergeant" 49,
quit right. my man. but that is
not necessary" and Il took a step
nearer and bent my head. Kama
wha." -.
The two men shouldered. their mus
kets.. and The older one brought his
hand up in salute.
Pass, SIR" be said soberly, and
stood aside We went down the broad
steps, dimly lighted by distant FIRE.
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
stfll played noisily 10 the courtroom
above The camp was quiet, the SOL
diers apparently sleeping on the
ground 4 could perceivesonly q fey
tents. showing swhite~ln the freight.
bat the figures Of. sentries= appeared
here and there. slowly pacing their
beats. Had been alone should have
erept forward and endesvored to. slip
by unseen. but was conscious Of tho
hand which .grasped say sleeve. and
ny eyes fell TO Ser GAGE.