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spital for"? ncretary a ultural 3.: Bier-red to: i under ra They were the Queen‘s Rangers, relating to ‘9 white facings of their coats con? LtiOD of plcuous. their guns swung at the oulder in reckless confidence. Al 13 young lieutenant appeared to be 4 command.‘ Ten wag ens passed without a more i cut or sound from the men lying: neealed almost within arm's reach! f the unclonscio ts guards. 'Farrel ever stirred. and I scarcely ventured 3 . breathe. Then there came a sqnal 5 n of Range ".8 an omcer riding alone . front, the black shadow of another ‘ tlon of the wagon train looming ”the ridge behind them The orsemen passed us. the officer turn- ; in his saddle with an order tn ose up their ranks. I recognizer) mfg mice. and then. sharp as a ow, rang out Farrell‘s whistle a: 3' very ear. agistrate n: the deli Ll-dren‘s .. rd by the t' u Return of using a the Coun . m g A. -.~ -mâ€"â€"'.-â€".â€"o~.â€".~ .21 Feb 213 game spurring back pushing 2 to injure and annoy the enemy large}: asessment ndx)’ Into me r1: 1k. the boyish voice } depended C111 hxs 19369st not being in the their young 1?:61?enant souncmgi known. Whfle taking part in every per cent 0‘9 the l‘Droar But our men were! engagement. he always required his lieutenants to represent him in nego. tiations, so that up to this time, what- ever fho Rrifich mizvhf manner-1* Hun; tween :‘ne two a compact bony." , . h borderman fighting independent- ark be 1 011: known: the game T ham-r1 nn ommittee . .-_.---.. of Vict bildren agistrate the deli Mren’s ' rd by thed ere‘ was a leap of flame frnm :1: sides the road lighting up that the De '-* .1; in the clay bank as though :t - an inferno. the red and yenow 5‘ 31110113" ow cieaving the night asunder. with remitting roar. I was on my feet rifle spitting, yet hardly conscimse any act. stunned by the suddenneas the reports. confused by those ck figures leaping forward thrcugb e weird glare. I saw and heard. Lid t it was all a (onf'zsed memey, m ich Ibo: 9 ac . 'ire part while scarce- realizing its significance. It “as fierce ham-n 03mm} “ 7"-e‘ ee so swiftly g..: as tn be ever with almost 1:: ate. and yet so desperate me 22 and the new raceway was strewn with bod~ . Fr‘7gh’ened hcr'ses W1 'rled and .; wagons 1‘??? e overturned; nem- d in against me high walis, Ger- _.-5 and Britt}.- , Ede one mad. effort éxtrlmte themse'ves: we aavau'ce rd came spams, back. pushing ‘4 ation in Victoria ic Librariu 1 stateml re and the fighy and ' RA“:- with £O’ save be fa By- " tock ire heliocw ,lton 5‘ $5: ‘ 1913. r. cm!t e gram.“ a! 8'?th aid of n to the granted ‘ we com; 590 mam quzze cearzy, a: trev topped 11m crest. the moonlfgh Envéaling men 9.1“: horses so distinct even guess at their uniform ‘n admins" rode slowly, 1'0“] . fowu mm the black shadows .. V rrzddres, VOices mm- L using. warn?w 1:: nnmnscious of am . “a heir state of mind. Delavan had been a alone for a week. permitted tc weep the muntryside Itnmolested .e and his: mmmand had naturally own carok‘ss. never suspecting thei! ery more had been watched by greyed scouts. Non: gnawed by rani’s troop. they bplieved Khom- elves sufficiently strong for any ergencyr that no force the scat- ered enemy could gather would veh- re upon attack. By daylight they l: was Dara! who emerged from the cc}: of the Vain, demanding surren- LAV â€"“ pom careless. never suspecting their wery move had been watched by {greyed scouts. New. gnarflod by, :rani’s troop. they believed ihom-i mm, sufficiently strnnq for any} ”9,391,037: that no force the scat-Ii ered enemy could gather would ven- f are upon attack. By daylight theyi would be within sight of the Phila-g [explaia O‘IU‘OSIS. and serenely confi-l lent ln their numbers. the nitrhtl much had therefore become a mere! outlne. I heard Farrell chuckle grlm- P ;r to himself as he observed the care-jl yss approach cl those advance yid- -v L W‘ a 103! breath mt 31’- the .4. ’1 ,De I ‘W'Drinod u ‘93]! thr bar as: LL" 'DSAY' Om- 1‘1. mai _1 smiled w; a long breath, glancing :t the dark shadows. Some one lighted torch. the red flame a. sudden gleam over the sur- "5 faces. It was clear that resistance was useless. yet emporizeé. me commented dryly. “HOW‘ ans you are not too proud to ; regular who outranks Wm“ T391330:- Iawrence, of the Com Lino." MY LADY 0F 60%? a: me first fire, sir,” an- me one huskfly. epred forth into the moon- headed. his sword in hand. am the senior omcer," he . his voice shaking slightly. mmamis here?” he shouted. gmzed G think mimzte men. Do you sur- A“ 3 r-ommand '3” 9n Ion FRIDAY. Ps: 1211:? Y. and then out :85 huddled againstr the es} Grant's voice. :20: has any one seen ne one responsible in demand terms. Who I was by being that forward. into: supreme influx}? uedgmtood 2:190 rode slowly four at” .139 black shaaows, Er .:;.ddXes voices mm- ;13‘}' unconscious of any as easy to comprehend :zfnd. Detavan had been a week. permitted to stzmrs‘side unmolested. You first fire, sir.” nem qtz‘e cleariy, as crest. the moonfight ~<3 horses so distinct- 2555 at their unflom. I represent have much FEB. 6th, 1914 head in- By Randal! Fa. rish they if “That Is more than I know. We nine 3 Joined after dark. and I did not meet The ' jDelavan's oficers." re’: It was 0?. sy to grasp the point of .view. and I awn no reason for refusing assistance. I gave the necessary or- ’ders, standing: under the torchlight in :full view, and waited while a sound {of paxtlsans rounded up the disarmed" prisoners and guarded them down the slope to the edge of the stream Teams were doubled up, and several of the heavy wagons rumblgd away :‘Into the darkness. Two, too bzéfl’ in» {lured to be repaired, was fired where me; 153; 1.2.9 ELL}. @433 113.13%? .vnuu -- cc. -. ,.... .. “The lad got away, with three oth- ers, sir," broke in a. new voice at my :back. “They wheeled and rode ‘throngh us. across the water‘ We Rheught the horse guard would get ,them over there. But I guess f’heyi ;,didn't; anyhow there was no firing} The fellows must have turned in un- der the bank, and rode like hell.” “That's a!! right; just give your 'orders, and we‘Il attend to the rest. M'hat we want is for these lads to "go back to Philadelphia saying they were attacked by a force of militia un- der command n.’ an (Wear of the (‘nn- finp'eltai lino. TEA: WW g-iw- (fzinz‘v‘an a Scan-p 9m} twin. :eu‘é! ‘71-'in away {mm ‘us. Grant knu vs you. I understand, so he’ll report the affair that {/way. You can be off within thirty minutes.” “But I cannot wait here.” I an- swered. impatiently. “Farrell under- stood that. I have important informa- tion for Washington. and only came with yourtonfght because you were :tollowing along my route. I've got to go on." v unuuwv, uuu Luv Hmmuamen herded them against the ’Ebank, encircled by a heavy guard. TDuval singled out the officers from gamong the others. and brought them éforward to where I stood. There were ibut threeâ€"Grant and two Hessians. ::I looked at them keenly, recalling the Sallght figure of the young lieutenant Zwith the boy's voice. Could the lad fhave been shot, or what had become of him? “Are ~vou three all that are left?" _I questioned bluntly. "Who command- ed the vanguard?” The two Heeslans looked at each other stupidly; and I asked the ques- tion again before Grant saw fit to re- 1 ply. His manner was excessively in- ’Iolent. “M- 9 .l-.__..,â€".-â€". -wfiwu - -.. .â€" 1 Grant stared at n .of the smoking i 111011811 he looked Satisfied as to this incident and not altogether regretiul that the boy had rims escaped. I held a short consulta ticn with Duval. seeking explanation as to why the command had been so unceremoniously thrust upon me. A few words only were required to make the situation clear. Farrell’s ability to injure and annoy the enemy largely depended on his leadership not being joined.” "Not one of Delavan's men jchen?” “I dink not: he vas Light Dragoon. 'I hat the vagon guardâ€"the first vag- onsâ€"an’ see him there. Mine Gott! he come pack vid his mens all rightâ€"- slash. shootâ€"his horse rear up; that vas the last I see already.” “He vas vat you can maype 3 vol- unteer leftenant.” added one of the Germans brokeniy. “At Mount Holly His hatred of me made him‘obsti- mate, but the utter helplessness of itheir position was too apparent to be iignored. ' A Hessian muttered some- fthing in German, and Grant dropped jthe point of his sword with an oath. ‘ “Good.” I said promptly. “Lieuten- §ant, have your men disarm the prin- ioners.” “Certainly, Captain. It is a pleas- ure to meet with you again, especially under such happy circumstances. But {my men are becoming impatient, Do you surrender?” “Under What terms 1’” he parleyed. “None. but we are not savages. You will be treated as prisoners of war." th‘é iiurposé, ind O ‘Y on ! " met, yah. and from there he mm. and sfébpéd to ibe fr’ont. tared at my face in the gleam smoking torch, almost as he looked upon a ghost. no resistance, and the “If You Interfere in My Personal Af. fairs Again I Am Going to Kill You." 4 . ”$211: to question me, was too strong to be thrown, aside. “You requested this interview; howâ€" ever, if you are satisfied I am, and :you can return to your men. Shall I call the guard?" He hesitated a. moment, but what,- ever it was which had first inspired “I said I hadn’t seen him. that we joined Delavan after dark." he cor~ rected sharply. “But you needn’t try ‘to interview me, Major Lawrence,” stiffening with anger, “for I haven’t anything to say to a spy and leader of guerillas.” , 'He had seated himself on the stump. and was leaning forward, his face hidden from the fight of the fire. “Well, go on then,” he returned finally. “If that‘s all you saw of him it’s all right ” “No, it's not all right,” I insisted, aroused by his peculiar actions. “What is all this mystery about? You told me you didn't know the man.” snot at me in deadly earnest. “The lieutenant?" I repeated. not greggred for a direct reply. “Why, I hardly lmcw-curlosity largely," "All! What else could you sup- pose: {I was dark onlya little gleam oi moon revealed outlines I couldn’t distinguish the face. but when he fail- ed to appear after the fight I remem- bered him, and was afraid he had been hurt. Now I want to know what You mean. Who was the lad?” “Well, Grant, " I said rather sternly. “We are alone now; what is it?" ' He cleared his throat evidently mncertaln how best to express himself. "Why did you ask so many ques- ' om about Delavan’s lieutenant?" he can sullenly. “What were you try~ I: to find out ?" ITe stared lief. The man looked after us doubtful- .1!. Yet permitted us to pass béyond ;the guard lines. There was a. stump beside the ford. barely within the flick- for of the distant fire, and there I stop- ped. leaning against. my horse, and turned sons to look into the man's nee. CHAPTER. X. A Capture. What was the matter with the fel- low? Could he have‘sent for me merely to asl; that question, insisting on privacy? There must surely be some hjdden purpose behind this Yet if so. there was no betrayal in the man‘s face. His eyes had an angr' gleam in them, and his nerds “ere shot at me in deadiy earnest. “Very good. Bannistel ” to the par- Nisan in change “I want a word with Captain Grant and will be responsible for his safe return. ” I had a suspicion of treachery, yet was not willing to exhibit any name.- tance. ' I “If there is any reason for priv acy, " ' certainly," I answered in surprise “What do you wish to say?” ; . "This is a matte: strictly between; us,” ev asively. "I prefer not to dis- cuss it publicly here.” “Can I see you alone?" he asked bruaqilelY. ’ =up"the‘ man ‘bamts on ertne‘r sure the road. I foundra. big black horse, with British arms on the bridle. and a p31!” .of IOaded pistols in the holsters. a fine-looking animal, and came back ginto the fire glow, determined to 1059 :no more time. Duval had disappear- ;ed, but, as I stood there looking about gfor him to say good-bye, a young gcountry fellow came up hurriedly gtrom out the darkenss. I went as he: directed down the rutty road; my new}? appropriated; horse trailing along behind. Grant, was pacing back and forth restlessh ' but, as soon as I appeared within thef fire radius he came toward me. t 1 “You’re wanted down tbar’ he said :with the jerk of a thumb over his shoulder. “The TOIy officer wants “to see ye.’ ' ' “What officer? Captain Grant?" “I reckon that’s the one." indiffer- ently; “anyhow 1 was told to fetch 70 down thar. Bannister sent. me." 11.1311!!! me in manifest 1AA DC:- 13011 SALEâ€"~A six piece walnut ‘ parlor suite, upholstered, in good condition, 1 parlor centre table, 1 domestic sewing machine, good as new, 13 yards of goodutapeatry carpet and several pictures. Apply, at 43 Cambridge-st south. Miss K. Thorn- dyLEI - 1 ‘ . ‘b‘OR SALEâ€" Farm containing 10!) acres, being south half of Lot Twenty-one, in the 5th Concession of Mariposa. For particulars apply to Dr. W. J. Henderson, Cannington, Ont. FARM TO RENTâ€"100 acres, 85 clear- ed and in good state of cultivation, lot north half of 3, con..10, Emily, 8 miles from Lindsay, two miles from church, school, post came and twc stores. Leading road from Lindsay Buildings on farm medium. For par- ticulars apply to W. O’Neil, Lindsay. Ont.â€"-wt.‘. FARM FOR SALEâ€"Being the west! half of lot 32, first Concession 'Ifown- 2 ship of Fenelon, on the Victom‘a; Road, containing one hundred acre-f more or leu. Less one fifth an acre? taken of! for long Point MethodistE Church on the farm. Post office on the adjoining farm. Sixty acres un- der cultivation, bhlance second growth timber, suitable Ior ranch 0!! grain. For further yarticulars apply{ â€" ..~.â€"'..v‘..vâ€"n .7...â€" “If that is all you requested an in- terview for, Captain Grant,” I said coldly, “I’ll trouble you to return to Your men.” l? “It is your sneaking spy methods, not the girl. She is innocent enough, [gbut I suspect you dragged the truth ggout of her. Now see here!" and his §voice took on the tone of a bully. .“You are in power just now, but you ,won't always be.- You can’t hold me prisoner; not with these ragamumns. ; They’ll turn us loose as soon as they ._ loot those wagons. I know how they work in the Jerseys. But first I in- ' tend to tell you something it will be 3 worth your while to remember. Clairo Mortimer is going to be my wifeâ€"my wife. War is one thing, but I you In- terfere in my personal affair: again. ‘ I am going to kill you.” “How the devil do I know! She would not be likely to air them before me. I don‘t; know what fool trick you played on her last night, but she‘s on the right side just the same.” “I think so, too.” His manner was so disagreeable that I instantly determined to have an end. I had more important W'ork be- fore me than quarreling with this fel- low, and, somehow. his claimed inti- macy with Mistress Mortimer grated upon me strangely. I ~-- ”h. ”a ,.-..-w.-â€".-“~_.._.m.._-_ --»-_-. “See here, damn you!" he burst out. “I haven’t seen the lady. When I got . foack to the dining room she was gone, and then I was ordered out here. But 1 you knew you were being sought a1“- ‘38P, and I cannot imagine who e2 so i told you. ” ,~- ,. ap naiprally é’fiéugh while We spoke o: the éi’szorings of the American army during the winter. It is a sad thing the way this war has divided families. Has Mistress Claire any Colonial sen- timents?” “Yâ€"yes, at least I should supra: so You must have become very: ' m‘i mate {a r her to have tom you flit You see itâ€"ii: is a family secret." “Nothing for Tories to bc nst our I f ‘ t I l f. E I should imagine. However. it C.i.i.é i I could not pelceive the exmession of the mm. '9. face, bu: he “as a long While ansuering‘. Q"Oh, yes. She to}d you about. him?" “1“]: was mentioned. Would I know the boy: from any resemblance to his sister?” "Oh, I see; a family arrangement. .W'ell. Grant. this is all very interest- ing, but I am unable to conceive what 1 have to do with 1;. '1 met Mistress :Mortlmer by accident, and then was fortunate enough to dance with her once. ’Tls scarceiy likely we shall ever meet again. The daughter of a colonel of Queen‘s Rangers is not apt to come again into contact with an officer of the Maryland Line. i don‘t know why you shoufd single me out in this matter. I don‘t even know the lady’s brother.” “Her brother?" “Yes. the family rcregade; the twin brother on Lee‘s staff." -. .4 â€"~â€"..â€"â€"...â€"._ ..â€"â€".â€"â€"~.A- "DA”... a. a-_._._-.--...- -W--~â€"â€" 1 “She is aware of the engagement, If that is what you mean. It has been understood since our childhood.” “Indeed," smilingly. “Is Mistress Mortimer aware of the honor you are according her?" 2 “You do not exhibit very great Itaith in the ladYâ€"the daughter of a Sloyalist.” § He drew a quick breath, suddcniy :aware that he had gone too far. “That is entirely my affair. Why don’t you ask the lady herself?" you escape 1mm rnuaaetpma'r' asked bluntly. Myles Haygarth, Victoria Road I FOR SALE OR TO RENT THE LINDSAY POST. out.“ unwavwmwvwfimmm THURSDAY, FEB. 19â€"By B. Bowes, Auctioneer, credit sale of farm stock, implements and household furniture, the property of Robt. Geo. Webster, Lot 20,‘Con. 7, Maâ€" riposa. Sale at one o’clock and po- sitively without reserve. 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