Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-06-06
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TWENTIETH EPISODE
Liberty, a Daughter of the u.
S. A.

After the death of Pancho, Liberty
and PEDRO left the house and went to
the quarters of the poems at the rear
of the rapch, for the purpose of view
ing the bo,'y of Lopez, to be sure that
there was no mistake.
He had been placed on cot in one
corner of the room, and, as Liberty
,gazed on all that was left of the bandit
leader. she reviewed the pain and ter
TOR this man had subjected her TO.
And yet, as she stood there she could
hardly suppress her admiration for his
courage and determination.
The attitude of Pedro was entirely
different He expressed intense salts
faction over the dead leader, and, with
IN gentle rebuke from Liberty. the two
left and returned to the house to pack
their things preparatory TO leaving for
the border.
Later when the sun was well on its
way towards the western horizon. Lib
erty. leaving some of the poems In
charge of the hacienda, came out and
mounted fresh horse which had been
brought up by Pedro, who took his
place on another beside hers, and the
two started away.
Arriving at the point where Rutledge
had found the Major, the two crossed
the border and were halted by a SEN
try. Liberty identified herself.
Liberty and Pedro rode on to the
barracks, where they We're received
with cheers and escorted to General
Latham's headquarters.
The general was fine-looking old
gentleman, with true military bearing.
who had spent most of his years fight
ing Mexicans and Indians in Texas and
around the border. His hair and whisk-
ers were as white as the snow-capped
peaks of the Sierras, but his eyes con-
tanned the fire of youth and disclosed
the rugged tenderness behind them. He
rose as Liberty entered. and stepping
in front of a table Uttered with letters
and papers, put out his hand.
1--WE heard of you" he began as he
grasped her hand. II knew Colonel
Horton very well. He was one of the
best fighters we ever had in these
parts" Then, as his eyes sparkled as
they looked down into the two big
ones which were upturned to him, he
added; But 1 guess you've inherited
lot of it,"
"A girl who lives near the border
has to know something about fight
ing" replied Liberty.
Now then, what can we do for
your" inquired the general. This is
suly Il barracks; there isn't much here
40 entertain with. but what we have
is at your disposal
81 thought Major Winston and Cap
tain Rutledge were here?" she replied.
you were right" answered the gem
eral as he returned to his work. "They
were here, but, they have both gone
to Washington" Then as he studied
the countenance of his visitor: ''the
captain left couple of days ago. The
Major left yesterday"
washington? murmured Liberty
thoughtfully. Then she added in
tone OF surprise; what could have
taken them there?"
Haven't the slightest idea" replied
General Latham. Perhaps they've
gone there to enter politics."
Isn't there some way can reach
them by wire?" asked Liberty, some
what distressed and perplexed.
IF you'll just write your message,
! think I can locate the Major" said
the general.
He handed her a telegraph blank
and she wrote message To the Major
Informing him of the death of Lopez
and of the escape of herself and Pedro
across the border. When she had fin
ished she handed it TO the general. Il
think that might interest you" she
remarked.
"Must l read it?" inquired the Off
Ger as he accepted it from her and
hesitated.
1T will relieve your mind" she re-
turned smiling" and think will affect
your duties somewhat"
The general was somewhat puzzled
as he raised the message and read its
contents. His cOuntenance gradually
changed from surprise TO satisfaction,
for it was the first news hes had re-
ceived of the de@'h of Lopez. He
dropped the message and Immediately
became interested in further details
about the end of the bandit chief.
How did it happens" he inquired
of Liberty.
"He was shot in a duel with Pancho
Leon" she replied
"Pancho Leon? That name sounds
familiar to me- pondered the general.
Gle was one of the trustees of my
estate" she replied.
pretty brave fellow, to fight a duel
with bandit having such reputa
ton as Lopez" suggested the other.
But he was killed. too l iberty IL
formed him.
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