MARION'S
By MAJOR J.
CIIAPTEIt V. (Continued.)
Mr. Henderson prolonged his visit un
til n late hour hi the evening, for he
felt the power of Kate Martin's nttrnc
lions like the spell of Home agreeable
rnclinntinotit, the witchery of which it
wns not easy to shako off. and he left
the residence of the worthy pastor u tie
voted admirer of his daughter. Her fair
ideal hnil taken undisputed possession of
his thoughts, rind lie did not wish to
dispel it, or break the soft cliarm which
she had unwittingly cant over his spirit.
Upon the following morning at an
enrly hour Hawcx' company was parad
ed. It wuh olmerved by all that the
captain's manner was more stern and
dignified than at the previous drill; but
what It portended, few or none of them
could tell.
"We shan't, go through the innrchin's
and drill's this morniu' In the usual
manner," said Ilawcs. "There Is ome
business to be attended to, that can't
very well be put off. I trust, feller-sol-dlers,
that not one of us Is a feared to
meet the enemy in the field, know-in'
lilm to be an enemy; but all on us is
nfcard of informers and traitors, who
Htcal in among us to betray us to the
merciless Tories, whose way over or.v
country Is marked with blood and fin
Neighbor and fellcr-woldlors, there's out:
on 'em among us."
Captain Ilawcs paused an instant, and
end i man looked anxiously at his com
rades. "If there's any sich chap in our ranks,
let's And him outl" exclaimed Sergt. Da
vis and several others.
"That's our business this morniu',"
added the caplalti. "I know the villain;
he stands here before us, trcmhliii' with
the consciousness of his guilt."
"Speak his name speak his name!"
cried several.
"What ought to be the reward of such
a scoundrel, who sells his neighbors to
n band of murderiu' rulllausV' asked
the captain, sternly.
"Death!" exclaimed twenty voices.
"You are right, follor-soldlcrs," an
Hwered the captain; "sich a wretch rich
ly merits death, and before the sun is
no hour older he'll be summoned to that
muster ground where nobody can prac
tice deception where nobody can carry
concealed weapons to strike at his feller
critter's life in the dark, when he ain't
mispeetln' no danger, The informer shall
die."
Again the men glanced from one to
another, to see whose countenance Indi
cated guilt, or fear, or both.
'"I will now pronounce the traitor's
name," added the captain, slowly and
Impressively.
'His name is .foe Saw-
ycr!"
An exclamation of surprise and deep
indignation arose from the ranks. The
features of Joe Sawyer, vlilch had be
fore been exceedingly pale, grew abso
lutely ghastly In their whiteness. For
an Instant he appeared completely par
alyzed and rooted to the spot; his ashy
lips vainly essayed to form some words,
and his eyes stared fixedly into vacancy.
"Tnko away his arms," said the cap
tain. Joe Sawyer was disarmed, and Ills
equipment torn from him by indignant
hands, before he bad recovered from the
Jtupor which the terrible denouement
had produced. These energetic and slg
ol Ik-nut movements brought back the
faculties of speech and volition. He
wildly protested his innocence, and ah
lectly entreated for mercy In the same
breath.
"1 have always been true to you, and
I hate an Informer. For heaven's sake
spare me, and I'll tell you all I know
about the Tories!" he exclaimed, wring
ing his hands aud exhibiting a degree
?f bodily fear that was truly pitiable and
ret revolting.
"Hind him!" said the captain, waving
tils hands.
Instantly the order was obeyed, al
though the culprit writhed and strug
gled desperately and shrieked for mercy.
"Are we not neighbors and friends?"
lie exclaimed. "Have ye no pity? This
Is murder this is butchery this is litr
rible mercy, mercy!"
"Sergt. Davis, take a file of men and
pmrcli the traitor lifteen paces to the
front," added the captain firmly.
The struggling, despairing mortal wns
Jraggod to tho position indicated.
' Sawyer" added llawes, "your
tlmo Tins eotne. We are about to give
rou an eternal discharge from tlte armies
?I nipU.1- know very well that you
ilnrt fit to die, and that human ct-Itfef
was never m.pre unprepared for the
Seath march than you are. But wo can't
Help It; it isn't our fault, but yours. A
:rime like yours can't be forgiven in this
world, although I emi t say but It may
In the next. We will show you the mer-
y of shootin' instead of hnngln', which
Is more than you 'should have received
and your villainy been successful. I
iliall now allow you live' minutes to
equip yourself for another world, so you
bad better straighten up aud make the
most on't."
Tlio time allotted to Sawyer to make
his preparation for death was spent In
petitioning for mercy from his earthly
judges, insteud of asking it of One who
Joes not despise the prayers ot a con
trite spirit.
"Lieut. Anderson," said Hawes, "take
three or four men and load all the mus
lets, putting n blank cartridge In every
Uher one; then return them to the com
pany indiscriminately."
Tills order wnB also obeyed.
"Joo Sawyer, your time Is up; stand
p like a man and meet the reward of
BRIGADE
H. ROBINSON
your treachery; though I reckon It's dim
cult to show much courage in a bad
cause."
"The knave won't stand up," said
Sergt. Davis.
"Let him kneel down, then," replied
the captain.
"He won't do that," rejoined the ser
geant. "Let him sit down," said the captain.
"He won't do that, either," remark
ed the sergeant.
"Well, let him lie on the ground then
If he wants to it won't make any great
odds ' returned the captain.
"He basil t courage enough to do one
tl. ng or tic other, a . o.l the sergeant.
"Tie ,i to that lltlo sapling!" ex-
clal..H,l the captain, mpatiently.
The tcrnble trag y whs about to be
brought to close when the proceed ngs
were unexpectedly Interrupted. Kate
Martin suddenly appeared, mounted upon
a licet horse, which she had evidently
ridden at his greaiest speed. She reined
up gracefully and fearlessly between the
soldiers and the pleading culprit, al
though the captain had given the order
to "present arms."
"I have come to prevent this terrible
retribution!" she exclaimed. "I entreat
' ; i happy man's life be spared."
.jm tun interrupt the course of jus
tice, Miss Martin." said the captain.
Move to the right."
"No, no; 1 will remain where I am,"
replied Kate, firmly.
It Is necessary. M" Martin, that
this execution should take place," added
the captain.
"I know he Is guilty," returned Kate,
"but in the name of mercy, anil in my
father's name, spare him."
"We all respuet and love you, Kate
Martin," rejoined Hawes; "but you will
oblige us by moving to the right. Not
one of my men will present a musket to
fire while you remain there."
"1 add my entreaties to hers," said
Mr. Henderson, who had been a silent
spectator of the exciting scene from the
beginning.
"A hi; in your own name, Miss Mar
tin," said one of the men in a low voice.
"Yes, ask in your own name," repeat
ed many others.
"I will, I do ask in my own name, that
tills awful scene may end without the
shedding of blood!" cried Kate, earn
estly. "Your request is granted," replied the
captain, "though it's altogether contrary
to the regulations of tho service; but
as brave men, we can't find it in our
hearts to resist the pleadings of a wom
an, when she straightens up afore us in
her beauty, and speaks on tho side of
mercy. Sergt. Davis, untie the prisoner,
and he may hear his sentence from the
lips of Kate Martin."
"I am very grateful for this mark of
esteem," said Kate, "and 1 thank you
all sincerely."
Joe Sawyer, as soon as he was re
leased, sank upon his knees and poured
out his emotions of gratitude in tears,
incoherent thanks, and blessings.
"Go. exclaimed Kate, waving her
white hand, "go and be an honest man,
and let the future atone for the past."
"Cheers for Kate Martin, the fairest
of South Carolina girls!" cried Lieut.
Anderson, enthusiastically.
"Three times three!" added the cap
tain. Three cheers were given with hearty
emphasis, and Knte Martin bowed ami
smiled bewitchingly to the bold men of
Hock Creek.
CHATTER VI.
An hour after the capture of Galney
by Marion's Hrigade, young Forstall
mounted his horse and rode up to Mr
Strickland's. Huth Strickland knew that
she was beloved, but we cannot say that
Frank borstall had the same comfort
able assurance so far as site 'was con
corned. Various emotions agitated his
mind when he entered the dwelling and
stood in the presence of the maiden dear-
cr man an outers, tie was conscious
of feeling some pride and considerable
confusion. Huth received him with her
usual modesty, and that dignity which
was natural to her.
riiough dignity in a maiden often
chills the hopes of her odniirer, it must
be remembered that It nlso secures his
respect, nnd shields her from imner-
tinence. Hut dignity and modesty arc
not incompatible with cordiality, as our
hero, soon discovered, much to his satis-
IIICllUll.
Bv- . .
- uinu nearu oi your gauani ex-
,,l,.tc ,.f lt... x'..l. .1.1 " I.....
..ft...T .I. i.mmu ii;v;iv nun IllunilllK.
said Miss Strickland. nnr d
Frank Forstall colored and renlied.
that the credit was due nrlnclnallv
to the gallantry and prudence of Gen.
.Marion, who had planned the exited!-
ft .VIM.
"Major fiainey and his confederates
have distressed the peaceable inhabit-
ants not a little during their brief stay
here, and every heart will be rejoiced
that they have thus been checked in
their career of crime," added Ruth with
mercaneu eniniisiasin.
lour mortis rnu most agreeably niton
my ears," said Frank, warmly. "To hear
" r T r " . ' rrwJ"
incurred."
"Indeed. Mr. Forstall. I i.vrMH i,,,,
feebly and Imperfectly the joy which
this unexpected event has produced
iitiijif.ir tic T nut anra ilm iA1.w. t
v .or; I rn"
hope to revive in every patriotic heart.
Our good neighbors any that hundreds
who were about to seek royal protection
will, when they hear of this victory, bo
induced to swell the ranks of Marion
and Bumter," returned Huth, with Btill
greater earnestness.
"It is pleasant to be thus cheered on
and stimulated to heroic deeds by tho
gentle voice of woman," replied the
young man, feelingly; "but, Miss Strick
land, It would be more pleasant If "
Although Frank had felt no fear when
he met the swords of Galney's drugoons,
he now quailed and trembled before the
soft eyes of Huth Strickland. The sen
tence was left unsaid, and Huth was
confused past description. What might
have next ensued, it Is luipossiblo to
tell, for while Korstall was stammering
and coloring to his eyebrowH. a man
rushed into the room, bringing the news
oi the battle of Camden, and tho dis
astrous defeat of Gen. Gates.
Ihc army is annihil itedl" he cried:
our troops are flying in every direction.
and South Carolina is lost!"
My father was there!" exclaimed
Huth, wildly. "Murder aud spoliation
,;w b07he on or of the d-F
This Is indeed dreadful news,"
install.
said
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ftml W t k , , jJ,1,'
Ka,h f(, ,, mM b
uV tMt , f , , disgrace,"
,,,, Mrf( Slrll,klnmIi hhm f ca;
lem lorc , , ,
who fled thi field "
who fled the field.'
'Hight, madam, right!" exclaimed the
surgeon. "Cowardice Is more to be de
plored than imprisonment, wounds or
death."
The surgeon soon after took his leave.
and Forstnll and Miss Strickland were
again left together. The former would
have renewed the conversation which
had been interrupted by the ontrance of
tho surgeon, but lie had not the presence
of mind to do so; he therefore endeav
ored to comfort his fair companion by
holding out every hope of her father's
release that the circumstances of the
case would possibly admit.
I presume," said Frank, "that this
news affects you deeply, and It is but
natural that it should; but I am inclined
to believe that his exchange can be
effected without much dilllculty. I shall
make every effort to see him."
'Do so, Mr. Forstall, and whether you
succeed or not, be assured that I shall
not be unmindful of your exertions," re
joined Huth.
"I know of no peril I would not dare,
in order to win your good opinion," re
plied Frank.
'You shall have my constant prayers
for your safety and success," added
Until, timidly.
If yonr lips pray for me, Huth, I
shall Indeed be safe and successful," ex
claimed Forstall.
'Hark! What do I hear?" cried Huth.
'The bugles of Marion's brigade," said
Frank, proudly. "They are coming this
way; it is the signal for me to leave
you."
The parties went to the door to obtain
a view of the brigade.
'Which is Gen. Marion V" asked Ruth.
"That small iiinn at the head of the
brigade," was the reply.
'Who Is that large man in the center
of tho first rank?" continued Miss
Strickland.
That is Job Dawson, a very singular
personage Indeed," replied Forstall with
n smile.
'I have heard of him," snid Huth.
"His name has been mentioned in con
nection with a certain young lady who
lives further up the river. So far as I
um able to judge from vague reports
that have recently reached me he is n
most extraordinary character."
"1 do not remember of ever having
heard of him uutil yesterday, when I
saw him in the rnnks of the brigade,"
answered Forstall.
Tho brigade made a short halt, and
Frank gave Miss Strickland a hurried
account of whut be knew and had seen
in relation to Job Dawson.
The drugoons are In motion again,"
he added, as the brigade moved on. "I
will remember my promise, and if your
father does not regain his liberty 1 trust
it will not be any fault of mine. If I
should fall in battle and we should never
meet again, I I
Fall in. Mr. Forstall. fall in!" cried
Capt. IiOgan, pleasantly,
Farewell, Ruth," said Frank, spring-
mK into his saddle, leaving Huth witb
moisicneu eyes.
(To be continued.)
An In vHntlon.
Hie minister was approaching his
peroration. "Ob, brother!" be ex
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ne lea(ls to ruction, the other to
vt?r,asUnK 1,re " Men will you take.
. brother, which will you take?"
Tho earnestness of his tone awoke
Deacon Ondelush, who appeared to
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