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CHAPTER I. A Perilous Minion. Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerfoi fire in front of my hnt--for the nights were still chilly, although it Was May. and the dreadful winter passed--dis­ cussing the Improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces oppos­ ing" us. I remember Maxwell Joined us, together with Knox of the artil­ lery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of Buffering and priva­ tion at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy. It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and even then found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony. Suddenly he halt­ ed, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward hlB gun. There was an indis­ tinguishable answer, and as I straight­ ened up the figure of a man blotted out the doorway. "Major Lawrence?" "Yes. What 1B it?" I swung to the floor, unable to recognize the voice. The man's hand rose to salute. "I am Colonel Gibbs' orderly. Gen­ eral Hamilton wishes you to report at once at headquarters." "The Potts house?" "Yes, sir." I dressed hastily, my pulses throb­ bing with eagerness. Whatever the message meant, there was certainly some purpose of vital Importance in sending'for me at this unusual hour, and I was boy enough still to welcome any form of active service. No duty of the war had so tried me as the long winter of waiting. Yet, rapidly as I moved, the orderly had disappeared before I got outside, and I picked my way as best I could alone through the darkness, along the rear of Mcintosh's huts, until I reached the low fence sur- rundlng the Potts house. Here a sen­ tinel challenged, calling the corporal of the guard, and in hia company I trudged up the path to the front door. There was a light showing through the window to the left, although the •hade was closely drawn, and a guard stood within the hall. At the first sound of our approach, however, a side door was flung open, letting forth a gleam of illumination, and I peroelved the short, slight figure of Hamilton, as he peered forward to get a better / glimpse of my face. "All right, corporal," he said terse­ ly. gripping my hand. "Come in, ma­ jor; your promptness would seem to Indicate a readiness to get into serv­ ice once more." "I had not yet fallen asleep," I ex­ plained, "but we are all eager enough for action of any description." He smiled cheerily. "You will soon be busy, never fear." He closed the door behind us, and. with a glance, I viewed the room and its occupants. It was a small, low ceillnged apartment, containing a table, a few chairs and a high com­ mode. A few coals glowed in the wide fireplace, and the walls were dingy with smoke. Three candles, al­ ready burning low, gave fitful illumi­ nation, revealing four occupants, all known to me. At an open door to the right stood a sweet-faced woman, glancing back curiously at my en­ trance, and I whipped off my hat bow­ ing low. Onoe before I had seen her. Mistress Washington, and welcomed the gracious recognition in her eyes. Colonel Glbbs stood before the fire­ place motionless, but my glanoe swept past him to the calm, uplifted face above the pile of papers littering the table. He was not looking at me, but his eyes were turned toward his wife. "It is not necessary for you to re­ tire," he said quietly. "We shall not detain this gentleman except for a few moments." "It is not because of the major's coining 1 withdraw," she replied pleas­ antly, "but the hour is late, and I am very tired. Good hight, all." Washington's eyes were upon the floor until it closed; then he turned •lightly, facing me. Before he spoke again, Hamilton broke in: "This is the officer, sir. recommend­ ed by General Maxwell--Major Law­ rence of the Maryland line." I bowed silently, and the command­ er rose to his feet, extending his hand. "No doubt we have met before/' he •aid t!lowly. "You have been with us for some time?" "My first action was at Harlem, sir." "You could not have been at Valley Forge during the past winter, how­ ever?" "1 was with the Marquis de la Pay­ ette at Albany." "Ah, yes." his face clouding at the recollection. "A young officer, Hamil­ ton, but capable, no doubt. You have used him before, you said?" "Yes, at Long Island, and he en­ tered New York once at my request" "Washington's gray eyes were still an my face. "Lawrence is a Massachusetts name." "Not exclusively," I returned, "as our branch are Virginians." The Btern lines about the mouth relaxed into a smile. "Indeed; from the eastern shore, tftcn i recall now having once met a Judge John Lawrence, whose wife was a Lee." "My father, sir." His hand rested linn on my shoul- 4tr, as his glanoe turned to Hamilton. "i require 09 further commenda­ tion. colonel. You will find the papers In the second drawer. Please e*jj!ain all the details carefully to Major Law­ rence." "This Is a simple duty, major," said Hamilton, "but may prove a dangerous one. You have been selected because of previous successful efforts of a similar nature, but the commander-in- chief does not order your going; we seek a volunteer." Without asking the nature of the service," I answered sincerely, "I re­ joice at the privilege." "I knew that, Lawrence." heartily. "'That answer accords with your well- earned reputation throughout the army. I will explain briefly the situa­ tion. Early this evening our pickets-- or rather some partisan scouts near Newtown--captured a British officer, in field uniform, on his way from New York to Sir William Howe in Philadel­ phia. The prisoner was brought here, and on examination proved to be Lieut. Edgar Fortesque of the Forty- second regiment of foot. These troops came over with the last detachment, and arrived in New York less than a month ago. On searching Fortesque's clothing we found this dispatch," hold­ ing out a sealed paper, "which we opened. It is not of any great mili­ tary importance, being merely an or­ der for Howe to proceed at once to New York, taking with him certain officers of his staff, and placing a na­ val vessel at his disposal." He paused, turning the paper over in his hands. "However," he went on slowly, "it affords us the opportunity we have long been seeking of getting a compe­ tent military observer into Philadel­ phia. Now that Sir Henry Clinton is in command of the British forces di­ rectly opposing us, it 1b necessary that we know accurately their num­ ber, state of discipline, guns and any point of weakness in the defences of the city. We require also information regarding the division of troops under Sir Henry's command--the proportion of British, Hessians and Tories, to­ gether with some inkling as to Clin­ ton's immediate plans. There is a rumor abroad that Philadelphia is to be evacuated, and that the British forces contemplate a retreat overland to New York. Civilian fugitives drift into our camp constantly, bearing all manner of wild reports, but- these ac­ counts are so varied as to be prac- whom I might encounter at any turn in the road. The prospect was not al­ luring, yet a glance aside at the pro­ file of Washington, now bending low over a mass of papers, Instantly stif­ fened my resolve. It was work I had no excuse to shirk--Indeed no inclina­ tion--so I returned Hamilton's glance of inquiry frankly. "You wish me to go at onoe?" "The earlier the better. I will fur­ nish passports through our lines, and hard riding will put you across the neutral ground by daylight." CHAPTER II. Within the Enemy's Lines. A long cavalry cape concealing the British uniform I wore, my horse and myself were ferried across the Schuyl­ kill, just below the mouth of Valley creek, and there, amid the silence and darkness of the eastern shore, I part­ ed with Hamilton, who had accompa­ nied me thus far, whispering final words of instruction. My horse was a fresh one, chosen from the stables of the Life Guard, but the trappings were of the British service. Within five minutes I was out of sight of ths picket fire on the river bank, riding steadily southeast through the night, every nerve alert. An hour's riding found me well beyond our outermost pickets, yet, in fear that I might en­ counter some body of irregulars. Bcout- ing the neutral ground. I held on to my pasBport until I perceived the first flush of dawn in the east Then, con­ vinced of close proximity to the Brit­ ish guard lines, I tore the paper into fragments. Avoiding all roads, and seeking every bit of concealment pos­ sible, it was already sunrise before I plunged suddenly into a Hessian picket post, the distant smoke of'the Philadelphia chimneys darkening the sky ahead. Unable to speak German, my uniform won sufficient courtesy, so that I was escorted back under guard to an outpost of the Queen's Rangers, where I explained my presence and rank to a red-faced captain in Tory green, so insolent in manner as to be insulting, until 1 exhibited the sealed dispatch, and demanded to be escort­ ed at once to Sir William Howe. This brought results, and I entered the city under escort of a dosen horsemen, their green coats faced with dingy white, cocked hata flapping as they rode. i "No Doubt We Have Met Before." tlcally valueless. We must possess accurate details, and to gain these a man would need to be in the city sev­ eral days, free to move about, ob­ serve, and converse with the officers of the garrison. Do I make myself clear?" "Yes. sir; yon propose forwarding the dispatch by an officer who shall impersonate this captured lieutenant." "Exactly. Fortesque is a young fel­ low of about your age and build. He has been In the army only eight months and in this country less than thirty days, it is scarcely probable he Is known personally to any of the present Philadelphia garrison. There is a risk, of course, but in this case it would seem to be small." He picked up a paper from off the table. "Here is an officer's roster of the forty-sec­ ond regiment. It might be well for you to familiarise yourself with a few of the names." I studied the list a moment, bending down closer to the nearest candle, while rapidly reviewing in my own mind the duty required. I had no thought of refusal, yet appreciated to the full the possible danger of the ven­ ture, and felt anxious to make no seri­ ous mistake. I had achieved a repu­ tation for reckless daring, yet this kind or service was hardly to jay lik­ ing. To wear British uniform meant my condemnation as a spy, if discov­ ered, and a death of disgrace. I had been within the lines of the enemy often before, but always aa a scout, woaring the homespun je€ the Mary­ land line, but this was to be a mas­ querade. a Juggling with chance I was not greatly afraid of being un­ masked by the officers of the garri­ son, but there were those then in Phil­ adelphia who knew me--loyalists, se­ cret sympathisers with our cause, and not a few deserters from the army-- It was thus we came to Callowhill, and the encampment of British grena­ diers, an officer of the Fifty-flfth regi­ ment volunteering to guide me to Howe's quarters in High street. He was a genial fellow, and pointed out various places of Interest, as we rode more slowly through the streets close along the river side, questioning me often upon affairs in New York, to which I returned such vague answers as pleased me, paying.^Bfi|ll heed to the truth. All along the river were redoubts, well garrisoned, with black gun muzzles pointing out across the water. Many houses had been razed, and their debris, together with the fire ruin of the past winter, gave to everything a look of desolation. Much artillery was parked in the state house yard, and several vessels of war were lying at anchor in the stream, while the entire shore line was filled with barges, decorated as for a fete, a large force of men laboring about them. My companion, observing my interest at­ tracted in that direction, reined up his horse to explain. "Those are the galleys being made ready for the Mischianza, Fortesque." he said, waving his hand. "You came to us at a lucky hour." > "The Mischianza?" I asked, puzzled by the strange term. "Some festival, you mean?--so me gala day?" " Tis an Italian word, they tell me, signifying medley. The officers give it in farewell to 8ir William, who will sail tomorrow. A pretty penny it costs. See, there is Major O'Hara now, one of the managers; there are three others, Sir John Wrottlesly, Ma­ jor Gardiner, and the chief engineer, Montresor. Po you knpw them? No? Oh, I had forgotten you have only Just arrived. You will know them ere long, however, for they are the leaders in such affairs. That is Captain Andre there with O'Hara." He waved his ] hand, and the younger officer lifted his cocked hat in acknowledgment. "Let 1 us spur over there, lieutenant, until I get you a ticket of invitation." I followed, careless of the loss of time so I could both see and hear. "Andre, this is Lieutenant For­ tesque just in from New York with dispatches fqr Howe. I have prom­ ised him a ticket for tonight/' The young officer laughingly extend­ ed a hand. "The more the merrier, Craig. With the Forty-second I see, sir; knew your colonel well. You'll find America isn't so bad, after you get U6ed to it We've had a gay time here, eh, O'Hara? The best of liquor, and the prettiest of girls, and now well show the town something it won't forget in a hurry." He held out a card to me. "Rather ornate, considering the printers in these colonies; designed it myself." It was certainly a handsome souve­ nir, perhapB Bix Inches by four in size, engraved as in a shield, yielding a view of the sea, with the setting sun, and on a wreath the words, "Lucco discendens, ancto splendore resur- gam," while at the top was the gen­ eral's crest, bearing the words, "Vive vale." "A fine conceit, indeed," 1 con­ fessed. "and if the pageant be equal to its promise 'twill be well worth the seeing. What is the purpose, gen­ tlemen?" "To give Sir William fit farewell," returned Andre, pleased at my un­ stinted praise. "And now that the Lord has sent us a fine day, I can promise a festival worthy the herald. But, Fortesque, if you would have au­ dience with Howe, I advise you to get on. for he will have few spare mo­ ments between now and day-dawn to­ morrow." We parted with much bowing, Craig and I guiding our horses through the crowded streets, being kept too busy avoiding accidents to exchange con versation. Howe's headquarters on High street were not pretentious, and except for a single sentinel posted at the door, were unguarded. I was ad mitted without delay. An aide took my name, and within a very few mo ments Sir William himself entered through a rear door, attired in field uniform. He greeted me with much affability, glancing hastily over the papers handed him. and then into my face. "These do not greatly change my former plans," he said, "but I am glad to know I can retain my present staff There was no special news in New York, lieutenant?" "None of particular importance. I believe, sir. We landed only a short time ago." "Yes. I understand. You were for­ tunate to get through here so easily-- the Jerseys are a hotbed of rebellion. Do you return with me by water?" "I believe that was left to my own discretion. I should be glad of a day or two in Philadelphia." "Easily arranged. While I shall leave the city tomorrow so as to give Clinton a fair field, I shall remain on Lord Howe's flagship for some little time previous to final departure for New York. You had better mess here with my staff. Mabry,' turning to the aide, "see that Lieutenant Fortesque has breakfast, and procure him a pass good Indefinitely within our lines. You will pardon my withdrawal, as the offi­ cers of the garrison promise me an exceedingly busy day. We will meet again, no doubt." He clasped my hand warmly, and withdrew, leavins SJC alone with the aide, half-ashamed, I confess, of hav­ ing been compelled to deceive. Yet the very ease of it all stimulated en­ deavor. and 1 conversed lightly with Mabry over the mess table, and. when the orderly returned with the neces­ sary pass. I was keen to start upon my round of Inspection, utterly for­ getful of having been up and In saddle all night. Mabry could not leave his duties to accompany me, but cour­ teously furnished a fresh horse, and assigned a private of dragoons to guide me about the city. By ten o'clock we were off. my only fear be­ ing the possible meeting with some ac­ quaintance. In this, however, I was happily dis­ appointed, as there were few civilians on the streets, the throngs of soldiers, off duty for a holiday, with all disci­ pline relaxed, being boisterous, and considerably under the influence of liquor. The uniform worn, together with my dragoon guard, saved me from trouble, and I found the fellow sufficiently intelligent to be of value. 1 dar6 net make notes, and yet recall clearly even now the stations of the ttocps, together with a clear mental outline of the main defences of the city. I made no attempt to pass be­ yond the limits, but, from statements of the dragoon, and various officers with whom I conversed, mapped in my mind the entire scheme of defense. I visited a number of these encamp­ ments. finding in each merely a small guard retained for the day, the major- hi M. fciir K FANt$,*XltILDKE!Vr PTOIBOEPS I nessanel Rest Contains neither Opitim.Morphine nor Mineral NOT XARC OTIC Arpr SOU DrSANVEimZOX AnyX/n S*d' Bears Signature of jttk.St/H1* - fotiirlU S*fCt Am* Sf J - A/ftrmiiU - Win Sttd -Surer (W/yw* ZXrtw I A perfect Remedy for Constipa­ tion , Sour Stomach,Diarrhoea, Worms,Convulsions .Fe ver i sh- ness and Loss OF SLEEP facsimile Signature of THE CENTAUR COMRMHY. NEW YORK. For Over Thirty Years At6 months old Guaranteed under the Food awl I Explained My Presence to a Red- j Faced Captain in Tory Green Se i Insolent as to Be Insulting. | ity of the troops being off on liberty. Soon after noon these began to throng the water front, eager to view the coming spectacle. I was, myself, tn the Yager's camp, finishing a late lunch, with a few officers, when the announcement came that the water procession had started. CHAPTER III. The Fete and Mischianza. I confess that up to this time I had experienced little interest in the af­ fair. After Valley Forge it was hard for an American soldier to admire such boys' play, or to enter into the spirit of British fun making. Besides the danger of my position, the fear of some slip of tongue betraying me, the knowledge that I was In the very heart of the enemy's camp, with grim, stern duties to perform and a return journey to accomplish, kept me nerved to a point where I thought of little else than my task. Bui now I dared not remain Indifferent, and. Indeed, the enthusiasm of my companions became contagious, and I Joined with them eagerly, as they hurried forth to ths best point of view. Onoe there the Bight revealed aroused me to an en­ thusiasm scarcely less than that of those crowding about. Few, indeed, have ever witnessed so gorgeous a spectacle as that river presented. Well out tn the stream lay the ves­ sels of war--the Fanny, Roebuck and Vigilant--together with a long line of transports, stretching as far as the eye could see, flags flying, and decks crowded with spectators. The pageant came down with the tide, moving in three divisions to the inspiring music of several bands, the oars of galleys and barges keeping exact intervals. As they passed us t'ae officers beside me named the various occupants. In the leading galley were Sir William. Lord Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, the of­ ficers of their suites and some ladles In the last of the boatB stood General Knyphausen, the Hessian commander. Between these were flat-boats, covered with green cloth, loaded with ladies and gentlemen, or else containing bands. Six barges, darting here and there, kept open space amid the gwarmi of small boats. Everywhere the eye swept over a riot of color, and the ear caught a babel of sound. As the last barge glided by the map next me growled tn disgust. (TO BE CONTINUED.) NOT IN POSITION TO TALK Colored Man's Theory Might Have Been All Right, But There Were Exceptions. Douglas Fairbanks, out in Chicago, went into a barber shop the other day to "get a shine. He found three negro bootblacks there. As one of them rubbed Fairbanks' shoes the subject of women came up. 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