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Ezshsbshshshsis = THE = ^t-r 4r~\ t parent edges glistening like burnish ' Rolil. through which gleamed t nj bright ruys of the god of day. ru ,n nnrrai,nK ,lM) escape of Uup< |n Ixmdon from the "Stronghold," pi have already described the path 1 ???? ???a????? ea ruptlon. be I Nor was Rupert less annoyed. He attributed the slight agitation. the art changing color, and the hslt uvorted we eyes of Aurora to her being disco vra ercd with her companion. Neither .s J t.? a...a /?...* !? rws / i, JSBSSBmm sftjrj "Not a whit of It. Ah. you are too ? ?B<rrf ntrlc-t a disciplinarian although I hope some day to witness your capitulation. j|jr. Tell mo. though. have I not made good -4jB use of my time?" "IIow shall I know? Has the lady ^ s - ? ? ? ? W * * ? * *> 0 xn|) U| UJIXJ ?*q oil T "XqM?Xq \\ ?q?Jojuw?i mou>|? I reuialu acquaint [j Miuiq noX op jnq,, 'J9)80k>| U|?| tunlty t< ) p|bs .. ujcoj oi Xitiluq iuv | os.. Ah he .. KlUJC tal?8 w< 01 ?)si:3nv u) ouoil m??u t.uq Xuud ! formutU J . # 9 ~ . witli those gentlemen. whose "Why?" tan?-e I have not had oppor- "lto\-afise, d cultivate." session here aeuted himself, the two cap- old fellow. S nt out, uud after obtaining i" t?e!on(f to ro to of the sentry at the door. arJ besides. If you wish to tak* po*, I will soon trot off tfc? uch estates as this shouM your resljHfcatlon will a IWlSDvUJ pflTE Or. A Revolutiona y Sc . I vorseu l?y ine etjueniri;iiiM, woo en 111 j ted pleasantly as they ro?le along. T ! captain was unusually brilliant. ? a fU fully shunuin^r political topics, a Jn Aurora had evidently determined [n make the time pass pleasantly. T fU j young officer, who had been Insensi' i p] ! (u the charms of many a city he! OUl c j now bowed in admiration before t ^ , rustic beauty?not merely In fan ni l but with that (loop passion whl <11- IUUIU ur uui IUIUK IIIBI v apiaiu nu* he Tor was the ntttanced lover of whom re- he had heard her apeak, at that very ,ud spot. to "Gentlemen,'' aald Aurora, In a ho sweet, soft voice, that thrilled through hie the heart of each listener, as he drank Ho. In every tone, "you are arrayed under nis different flags, but do not carry your cy, feuds Into private life. Captain Troieh vor. you will excuse mo for an in ourrvuuervu : -UIO. "Theie you are again. 1 talk a 1 tout .u,r a lady and you. looking grave, lecture 0, mo on duty. Charging front. I speak jj,, of Mars, and you. breaking column to .XUj the roar, talk about Venus." "Seriously", then, are you certain that all is right In this region r J "I have not the least douht of the 6Vw loyalty and true allegjance of every , m' man Why. It Is not a week since I "> I|nj K K?oj^UO.) iit|uau|} 1 t,iey we ) oqi jou pu? 'oXJoau riupi oajab i ??n *i pojoojunio.v n.uu <u|j i?qi., Kuard w UJ OA|K|iiAU(t.i jo jjos ? i|)|M "|['?ai after us v: JIV pouitoJ ,.'|.?bj oqi si ideeplOK Si\.| u|U|dL\) p.j^si: mqj pu\'? mows. r .. Uojijbj, |ouo[ok> uj papjB.ujoj watcli. imuojuj oin u| o^i.'isioi jqjjijs b "Neve ojoil! 'couia|i;j oqi 04 hv jjesXiu peant. 1 ) p>of<|iis ibXoi ejoiu b 4011 khi| jtuuj ' onc ra - ?.?/ . days, ai nt to a large Warn, where LI* vSuco me n re quartered. A sergeant'* u<>w. as 1 ai a* posted, and Captain Foster, night." certainlng that the men were Captain T eonif'ortahly on the liny- what Lid h uutloned him to keep a strict heart wan thoughts of r fetir, sir," replied the ser- who. like h raising hi* hand to his rap. cup of l.'fe te nnoL he t??o careful in these a littery, aft ul Serircant II allien Las nnt Who hail > \ Htey. Think of It, and u somewhat sleepy, good rovor did p.rnder oxer een suggested, for his already o?'<'upU}d witli Aurora. Marriage to one, linself. .had drained the ) ihe very dregs, was but 9 ??r oil, for, of the fair sex | By BYRON DOWl.if ^SEsasssasasasa szs? you acknowledge allegiance. it to Ivlng Qeorje!" "To God; To the chosen rulrr: poop to! To my country! ' c.\? Aurora, in an Impassioned tone It i hearts sobered l?y the discipline | ! life arc alone capable of. ? \ "Are we not far enough from I ISP/fc' Stronghold.' to recall Mr. Maxwe caution " at length remarked ('apt u t< Trevor, np they let their horses wi up a slight eminence. ; of th? "What?" merrily replied A urn laime? j ' are you already tired of my socio! .. wlilh Iteally, I did not expect that?" of stunt, while I nay a few words to Mr. Itupert." he ' Certainly." replied the captain. 1**0 fixing n searching gaze^u|?on her, as ila Bite rode up to Rupert's side, i-.lc ".Major l.oudou. she said, in a low tone, "1 though' you were at the ita, catnp. Where is .Mr. Danfortli?" ty? "Gone." was the laconic response, for Itupert could not uufuthom the arrived, and I have already enlisted a " " r "?mpany. as I told you before." oJ "What class of man are your ro- ' ' crults?" -yea "Why?ahoni?they ara irood inert ' )f That is. I have not se *n them, hut?" "Vr/ seen them, and whero are ? A lovcm/lor Snn/1 |ui|l u<fui.i| iiva uju??w |.t :suu?) X>(8ni| "mo| uj 'p.?|rt us_ :<'r' 01 b(( o.IO ?g)nU|Ul |uoat)H KUM '} pUU (( ^ o.\|tib F?i|| s| 11 'iiiBOJp ? iuo.ij "^'Tueai \n ouo o>i11 'punojit X|Vu|j|iil>ui po [ no' 'Ilf' >1 "posnj >u Apinop *||o.\\xc|v "Jiv' ,llor mmi, ' "I're?< ^ ___________ Reunt, w ffu&rd. "How Pa 'O Snorl _ 17.10 .y ii our guard." ' lion*. fiw l!" exclaimed Captain Trevof, One ha? frf* lit llalbert suspect danger and voh o, until I iriu me? I must fc him in ?> a pa si?n nin^." another, win nit. f ir!" said the KrufT ser- bewitching i .ho had been >lt .in;: with the tu o of ,-oul; cift?d t<> ha about this? Are you afraid?" t a" his bl< ul on think I am. >ir?" had boon son _ j ..u.vuv.! u.a uai* j anec leasing trace3 remained, e'nated birn /with her lit- aeidentally caught her i v. ith her waiting maid; >se dove-liko eyes had a xproaaioa, proved destla literary belle was too \o a hefcrt; and fco with ido!:?. Hut now. that he . newhat 1.1 \nat?d. an op hej: eyes, ordinarily bo suit i J**?ressioiu.^sttL>iiied to Hash 1!{ | ,|rom beneath tlioir long iasiiiv .Thy .captain started a$ if t I til#iruck,'" but had tho tact to 5 i i'vlils loyal indignation, as he uit , j ' "There a-111 be little hope I success of our arms, if all the Hrc like you! Maxwell. Vlx< ' introduction of a subject. \vl ' - ? ? ..01 ul n til M [ "Kpare me?spare me. mien up clitQiu the eapta'n. "I would willingly r to the world's end in such pleasant liundor ! ciety. hut?" unotiu" ; "Hut!" interrupted Aurora in 1 ittored | turn. ' Hut is called 1 ?y you pen lor th ; men 'n woman's word.* yet your s > ladic i If 1 mistake not, are fondest of us1 use th ] it." iiicli. i "Nay. Miss Maxwell, hear me. I o r. /-nr fenroit thai if we outs aved our til ll'u \ uiiuu? t kji net n iiuui iiv ivru(uiaru us ide sovereign of his afTo tions?neither so- saw he the propriety of submitting to this examination from ouo thus the lior companion of an enemy." le- "Sny. tlion, to Lydston, that I will ex. see him to-morrow, here." then raising i Injr lior voice she continued: "1 should like to see her to-day, but cannot, nly (Jood afternoon, sir. Now, Caption ue. , Trevor, let us return." Xi.XVilUUUUi uut?u llnve proven to be fo??Ht auit?*d to i lit* S< st tfst or ill y??ar*. Willi I his t>xpt?r:t*ni'i* i jj best vtrletlt*a ihat would h? b<*st adapt* sod have pr.ivi'ii oil'" ability to m?i \ ? our I FR EE OUR ILLUSTRATED SEED CATA Spring I lower Seed Offer. 25c O UUUU. > " well kiu nilLem noil and climate afu r rather * ii handling seed, studying the "No. > d to our Southland?we feel you too tanners t-> the hest advati age. any sue had any LOOL'K FOR 1904. Write for it cato tin " Vou | For 25c.--Our Big 4 ' ,<nf ^ Wwi'f utile Seed Offer. mil ravery ??i tno sergeant was so poriunity p.? >wn, that this simple question ?ne unsophlr. daggered his commander. 1 world, and al 10." ho replied. "I have seen with all ties often in a charge t?? entertain father was a h thought. 1 tut if you have !>' domain, hi suspicions, why n = >i eoinmunl- that ills i tuY" . were t r i tl! n/r knew tliom. sir!" quized. "I w them? You are dreaming. Ihe old man. SlimJc r lis v ented itself of wedding k a'ed In the wiles of tU? mivc all. who had n Jiome tlrnhle means. True, his nobleman, with a p.rinjceit ho was a younger .son. irhanees of inheritance "I >o<-ldedly." lie.soJiloill get l'oster to pack off and marry the daughter." 1(1 SCHfl'Plv ??.,.!???! ? V- " * ? f j ?uv viuiuui n^icv, ? uiu ?w?v : henceforth ac>t to iritis up on i | Pet." ' Thanks." replied Aurora, u i lluah left her cheeks, which 1 - like n fresh-plucked' roee. The ? of the captuiu had l?een pro j aftprttCluUkJ, and he fell 'hat I he saw one whose bewitching | were heightened l?y the posse* ' & sdul capable of true feclln? the cat your uncle might not he dis|>oscd j- le! us tide again?a happiness thai ind th trust often to enjoy." doonie "And which you have no desire lellac prolong. Hut lot us retrace our st?j found although, if my old nurse know tl at! las she would he sadly disappointed, chai n. ' "I hog of you to g > on, especially ssioa t> you wish to see any <>ue." j "We'll, then, to speak frankly. to lr.re Rupert could recover from hl? t I astonishment they had turned their steeds. and rode back the way in to which J hey had come. >i>*. j The captain was, if possible, more It Is, j mystified, hut not a word was exchanged until the approached the f if j "K ronphold." and slackened tbeir pace as they ascended a hill, when he I exclaimed: (I U3i mm 1 I'kt C'li< ire Sweet Peat. rWt 1 China Actors. (jiN 1 " houh'e Mi seil Poppies*. j -JlgLa 1 " Double Mixed Nastmlium 5?%, I 14 Double Pinks* j j 1 44 J pun Mo-niojc Glory. CCLTi'v IN QUANTITY ?OH UI?CHINT1, HOWI II uI.Ll/J PUBLIC IN1T ITVTICNO. Wl PIO'JIH T ' 11 - " " " "" - " ? Meiri ii variety and quantity sir J t I - " \Vi> will in*i 1 post?p.ml ' n l(k- pkl each of Ili^j Ho?.- I'll, ton I.**lllice, Knrly Truck- , lop of yi r Caliban**, White (?cor- g?c that gfia t bollards,White Snow- cut to 1 ^ II ik** Corn. 1 worth 111.;. I "Hon i t VroDfti en otnoLNS, itnsi n?Bnm ind y,, to(U m*t vou wniti us rniccs. woods, I w ?ut?'d M iyitin direct from And w . sir." princ ipled ea then, speak out. Pterin at the Aurora appre iuir roster ami p-o clown. f<?r I having riddei Captain l-'ejster is all iuip.iii I>u k. Her h< earn." of -,i whip, s< pardon, sir. Perhaps I did nlouK. stimul hut things didn't please me. caress on the ly. when you rode into tho word. ,\? ;t!i followed as a rear Kuard." , tirun appear hat business had von ?<> follow ^ so ?onj?> uial tll'.U IHC (IU* ;? ain's thoughts. when untied the "Stronghlfyl," 1 to I>anforth's bouse and ?r.se needed not the touch > gallantly did he gallop lated i?y an occasional neck, or an encouraging u r d ?l the fair esquesjaded \vt n nor exertions, to her energetic, daunt Mr. \Iax\voll entered at tl lueut, and was dol'ghted to the apparent cordiality ltotwi gyest and his niece. "It is dt ? Y'?t4th?r,"'Ko feuiftrked. "and " you young people wpuld enjoy "I should be delighted to pany Miss Maxwell.""shid the with a eonrtc>qus. Vj'w"Let us wait until to niorrc lis mo would liUo to proceed about nait \vi(uo3. mile further, that I may visit a mi ;rn til of mine who lives there. That is, I lifih ft: Is not disaRrcetilde to t'aptain 1 1 thin! vor." a ride" \ "t'aptain Trover will ever llnd aacoin agreeable to escort Miss Max we captain through life, if sli" chooses so ( elect." >w." rc i Aurora colored. ''Vnii mlmll " uilil k)io \\ a | "Miss Maxwell! rse "Captain Trevor!" f it ! "I trust that your rld? has been aa Pre1 agreeable' one." j '"(^uito so." It "Kxcuse me. also, if I suggest to 11? j Miss Maxwell that when she has a to ! rendezvous with a whig oftleer, for I will not use the word rebel. It la rather an assumption of power to compel one 'ith nf liiu ni i Ipk: v's ntlicprH to nit ii? M I h?* growers in quantify, ana testing sunn hi tract i vo |a ices on the highest qualit v o COTTON ? Toole 4 Early Prolific, King's Eiriy w Mussel's Excelsior, llawkin's, Sea l-lantl Write for prices, mentioning quantity w I F v t ri pqrlv ?"T ???o comm. to*; I. All a O.lllj ALr*i.i? anotil. Ciovcns. p llio retoait. tirtntsui noom ohioniiii Paper Shell Pecins La,f' N;l,s-'-M t<< is! 11:1 lil . I' i \ , pi;ir?*s ii^ 1 ii jr>s11 n#?i i?? ?|ii?n uit* : I s?*eil. - -- -- -- - "None seed. ' ratio ii I ir? >? ? (!, IVi* rk i n's linpr<?vc<|, tain l-'os Silk ilnn/ staple) anil uther-<. own sto ant?mI. -------- u.khI res ? ? - ? a,ltj nUf .MUM CANS. CANADA PlSLD PSAS. I TllO V< IANUTI CHUPAS, IMIIH AND IWIKT I ^ re- - i b 2V: 1 _? lb. 10c: 1 lb. S5e : bert l? nress. lbs nt 150c. i.er lb. - I "Who I enaraeie . sir." , hat waved p nre. ch ar Trevor." sa id i 'ap- : breeze ter. "I.et tlie sergeant tell his | At lonjrih ? ry in liis o\Vii way. lie- had . but knowing isons, I dare ray. as wo shall dra ,00ns. h . rein at a >i.i >uns nobleman hit his Up. but stable. Sprii n token of assent, and Hal- ' soiri rrmnvciceeded: I turned her h 1 we ? amo hero. sir. there was siel tlinn. ^iic r. atul tlie plume of her loudly in the midnight ho h;?d reached her home, its orouimtlon hy the loft th< road, and drew ill enclosure behind the* 111: tig to too ground. ah* d tho saddle and bridle. ?r<o in through the gkte, Milderim: the onuiiimi-niH j pnea Aurora, auu \ i*u iou i\ falls." i "By all'means."'slid the csii have often, heard. <>! that wo i namri'.t jmh! stwill delighted { toiripany Mlsjt Muxwell." "As you just now renruUei I 8)ie, 'wfth an arch sinife: "to i then, we will have an early ^ .Hud start -It is the most aj I :tline of dav for a ride." . an alnost Inexpressible shade of i it am. ; asm in her tone, "that no coun nder o whieh you have visited ran show I to ar more beautiful forest ride than this, The remark was made with s l."'sa\i 1 self-possession. that Captain Tre morrow felt almost in lined to he provoked dinner her indilTerenee. hut thought it I ;reeabl? j to remain silent. Selim reeeivei thrust of his spurs, and in a mom sar- go-between." itry ''Stop, Hi;*!" exclaimed Aurora, a checking her horse and drawing her, sell" up In her saddle until she was tho urh Imper-onillention of c|ueenly beauty, vor i "1 assure. Captain Trevor, upon my I at I honor, that 1 have but a slight nc>est quaint.ince with the gentleman wo 1 a met so accidentally. Yes, you may ont smile, hut this meeting was acciden Special Attention Given to All Co ^.LEXiLixTEEKSEI AUGUSTA. GA., I ' __ | they?" j ' Why. gone to Augusta for their j., j arms nnd e<|u!pmeats." .... Ii 1 rn \\ itli your order? In ai rrcspondcnce and Orders. 8 ,,00I> :HD ccMP^i<r-r l?.O.BO\ 911. ! r - ndon. n.irht h< pre end* pump in Rer. too. 1 some time, and I have ever found Some on honest, true and loyal to the ! |(Jlj -t. ! ......... horse in Hie stable. An iron- i *'?c passed I ng inane, high u (ion. No>v , the l/a- nieni en that Imrs at the battle of i her .uldl Make oath on't. I'.ut at cd a side stni vanished. That l?anforth In her owi n! to be a fool, but tried to "Safe sain e. Didn't tnake much. Nig- claimed in a irons and hoots like an owl. th;- -w of'1' tn in answers him. Things look- lh 1 around li Saw the eaplatn going right had pared to t.-rough the garden Into i ?.f ihe house. Deposit? in its pla. o. sir- ascendrcn.se, and was once more room. Thank Dod!" she ex i oxul ant tone, a-- she c -cart which had been icr n?*ck Then, after sho i and fro for a few inin j #- * "1 fchali await your orders." j -wAUpe^Qaptuiu;,'^.! iu>.Tk...If you. j cu.??'^e, I Will toll .-'"recant j, .to sci* that my horse L* i.-idy ? canter. These rou^h paths r< f ? necessary to have the aoiina * in order." x ." "T.??rt'tfinly." remarked "Mr. N j'i. 'and reraemberAtliat wo have J'"; Rtc\i'h here at the 'Stnuiuhold replied ! or two lie replied: .will px i litiTill wildly picturesijuo Ilalhort tliis so no is. I almost feel inclined for tin , prefer one with which I am famili; v?ler ii i "And win re is that, pray?" il's- tret. , "It is a large park, around a I1 man castle in the south of Kngk laxwell ITundieds of acres are covered wit a good f=": ' ' carpet of grass, and shaded " old oak monarclis of the for 1 tal. an<l 1 regret it." a* "Kxmse me." stammered the cap* I to tain, for 1 feel that I wronged you, nr.** but?" Her his Httentlon was arrested by 'Cor- the shrill notes of a trumpet fiom ind. the "Stronghold." Listening, he ex* h a claimed: by "Those are British notes. I feared est, at tirst that your acquaintance might "Yes?that i<. I uavfe tliu order to I Panforth." t*:i |? "And who iF ho?" . "An honest Yankee, who enl!?ted the men. and hopes to rceeive the ],, ) warrant of qtiar ermaster sergeant In js n the royal forces." "Was he recommended to ron?" Uiat "Yes." Ki,..i "And by whom?" ,,id *\f ? \f IVtt'rtll " - IJIllM lll?* are. and tnln IV:ier 'and I hope roon t<? <,0" ! '? him hero. with h'.< mm arrayed ea*_ itit the fohls of the re 1 runs 'lair, j - what !icm' day*. however, mu -li caution v?r c? easary." "Well, if sir. hut you p rhapa fV: jot Kalh's ; I am a Maxwell a Maxwell of iron ura; le'-> thaKi" And as lie spoke. ho j c.iptai inan drew l:lm if up w.th the nient. a |m;u t* wiitMi- I Illllli; uif I'ODOIS l<i'< 'I' I .-II didn't want to ?r?e him |?i< Iced i:<.c the do r Mowed at a dhtan o. and hut-1 into a hoi f upon a foul 1 am!" extlainid Tie- had s .! ?. .I ; ? yn." J strength thai Kir, I saw you \.- i 111 one of t i , \ j-w this, who rode that idonti ll ami then slu >'!" I eloTed. and ! n Foster started in nsloni-h riyii r po-e. nd was about to -peak, hut moulded ^tut .iKin nugan t.? ran. f >eKv? Uli ncrviiin haste, she il "j 1 of faro ami threw I r iK'tl. The excitement nvay, and with it the t h;id nerved lier to the liy<t ri< al lairsts of tears, lay senseless, her eyes her features locked In a like some classically ue. Strolling towards tlio sable, tain found,l\ls faithful a.Ihert a ? engaged in cleaning his bolster {.. ltisfng as tlx' otli<or ap;imac : >:tiut*vl hint l>y raising hi- r g t' .to* Ma rap. atxl* theft stoofl nioi ; '"Ah sergeant, getting readj .tlon ?" 1* . ^"TihinU It's time/t 1 a* Z'W&j jx-aa. j>>-u do not reall * ??\ irt rtnflacr mo <'?p I a l UU. 11 uiiiii ivvi luiii^uo < i t Ini-il} , the sunlight This >oene surpasse pisto > in pieturosipie grandeur. hut that hefl. he Us iprot majesty. only larks one tl lit hann to make it dearer to mo than all tioAloss. world besides." f<Jr ac- "And what is that, eaptnln?" "The park is that of niy father. > Maxwell, but it lacks?" y awtt* "Some loyal demoiselle." Inter*: ed Aurora. "who wlTT retfect no miiu im\ f u 11/ jiui ni t v ity a auui i* s It er route, and occupy the house." . in "You who were in his power should ii it? not speak thus of him. Hut you were the corrct in your conjectures, for see, here come the red coats." It was a troop of Knglish dragoons, lis* and as Captain Trevor approached. they were thrown Into line. Bringing tpt-\h?s men to a salute, the commanding d!?- tiiffce,1 Mute ffgrTrffrf-irtWrff I * * 11 ! Foster arose, and paced the floor jn;i two or three times with hurried stops. jin.| Then, stopping before tilj comrade, <)Ul ! he said: * I "I "Trevor, you are the son of a noble- roni ' man. who purchased your commission. , fca:u | wlille I am of humble birth. There is ?jr:i a wide social gulf betwen us. over j)r,,| l wiilch vour rank cui^catjv you in i n,)VV liftt.n nv? i) ?_.o? i:?i pr <io or ins n.it vo inn-, p <?k- Tr(.x,,r j (l-tinne .ii the ynuiiB ?i:an who ex, j o,i prt -unicd lo < all his loyalty in Wait st l<>n. made a :x<-nse n><\ Mr Maxwell," coolly j;ui-, . t nrkrd t'aptaln Foster. "but the ftt tn.a,, e impulsiB xvhieli led you to ti:^ht (jie inst the crown a f'ulloden. m'aht feeling lrpt you to foruet your loyalty xr\ih p*, we ncrU ln."*d bv the hone of recovering ?< - nterrupted him. saying. in an An li? iti* pa tone Hili!*; ?irl roc< a moment I may have he?n Stirling to 1 foul of. lint as ?St?il is my fnn . >ome t hero has been no eonnivnnro n"t at tirst u on my part. He\vltch< d by a r- at at tl ity of this Miss Maxwell, and brought relic fully secure. 1 did rjd<. o?*t and Ko soott , and <?s 11 albert has sta cd> the siarry 1 lentaily tnct a young man In guard to ml -s. 1 away, pp the insen>\ . rod her cc^nsrionsness. i"i fee t. as if awakening crrililo droani. Khe jyuld ollnot her senses. Hut tie open window eooq f. so calm' wis the nlyht, tiny the ca!n: hcaa.y of ieav??ns. Soon came the iere the sentinel at the ?J BCIIU W???. ?,?. M . 1 - f\Vh?K8 around!" 1." ? **'Pshaw! Why man. there i ' -^rhi^r.'withln a hundred miles u 1". "<ilad to hoar it, sir!" [ ?. and in a., day or two : j : see "a hundred or t\v> of the 1 liAlntants here, well armed, an ^ to-<;onji)nt the i>aucy North ians." " "Hope to see them, sir." credit upon the titled occupants of s not n ! castle, and will ptr pet like plav f hero." part in the pageant of royalty. Co let tis have a rare. Which will re tou will , the summit of yonder hill first?" oval in There van n malicious sparkle d read) triumph in Aurora's eyes, as she or Carol:u her horse into a canter, followed her discomfited cavalier, who was . dentlv somewhat alt ashed. With tho "Is tills Captain Trevor that I have h^r the honor of address?" "Your servant." replied the caj^ tain, reining in his horse. "(icn. Tarlton ordered ine to report n' to you, sir. and inform you that you might be in danger from an organ!/.a tiou of rebels, which lie has learned e b.i? formed in tins vicinity. Mr. Max1 well has kindly offered us quarters, rn nri uii vv i uii. ?> . uno .? ; t t ?rr. plunge me to the depths of dl~::race. I-'" Wiit duty, stern* duty. Knows no will. K',:: It is with nil respect, then, that I in- ! s form you that after your departure. I n :iv Important intelligence was re elvod a* ' headquarters concerning the rebel* in this neighborhood. So precise was it? ro>l character. that Colonel Tarlton ',,s thought you might be imposed upon. t'5"' and has sent me?" ! tn?'i . ? nif t' JJL < Mr Max '. had fo* ; w;lH . m on upon what dangerous ground 1 ncsB ^ad tood. until the voua; soldier's re- ' hut | wa k brought n dark ?loud of retn?ra- | f,,r an M n o :o ro-s his how The past \vl h j j,[ni i?.f, deadly ijifra'.nst Lnulaud. lion* ?t fi in fearru- -hape before him. and OI, tj,e 0 lips twitched eon ulsively. al- j -That* nrii ho did not *pe- l? lor scute "You r?* noai? he evidently hesitated a- to jjave yi :inu sn I attempted to rapture hint. j ".Nothing s s so ItfWlldorPil that I did not "NothiV.vr ustant think that I had foil tirod soldier. >re. Neither did 1 re-aM this od away. An idlow's di?.ovf ry of his horse knots, pourei \ening <?f our arrival here." rr. Sincerely - not all, sir." said llalbert. cnl;r Father turned wi li Mi.cs Maxwell, the instrumei at seen lierV" did she pray e r.eara ill'1 stpwdi ;nlUHpicIOUS?" v ll's well." replied tha And as the guard marchirora, sinking on her 1 forth her soul in pray* did sho thank her heavthat he had made her it of warning. Earnestly for her country's free "Voil will. sergeant and wlia .of drilling you will have ;o do not answer to be too scvi re. Ii Be" deeidod. but not harsh i movements." "Don't think I will, s r." la< responded the sergeant, whos tenance wore a curious expre distrust. "CVell, and now I think <<f t a dAi' , his exertions lie could not reach . It wil * indicated rouI until sonic mom owoivr after his competitor was there. 11 voui Selini was rather famed for po than speed, onicnll] acknowledge myself heaten," ?* conn ; his frank remark as he reached >sioti 01 rora's side, "hut I Rive you fair no i that I shall not leave the Held." It. lool | "To unsuccessful?" asked Aut . will. ... ^ t v-i I 1 r? " but learning from him ihat you wore in the woods without escort, 1 determined to Join you." v troop was brought into column, and >toon tlie spacious stables of the Stronghold" were filled with their horses, while their tired riders wore enjoying the contents of a large tub. It was apparently filled with milk. but one of the troopers declared, with an "Ah. I am superceded, then by a?" i ^ llSJ "Spare yourself the word, t'apain r'!: ' Trevor." interrupted Foster, his eye? flashing lire. "I.Ike yourself I hold | his majesty's commission. and meet you as an equal Nay 1 am yojr supe- ,n> rlor. If you insist upon it. for 1 have written orders for you t>? return at k?1! once to headquarters, or serve as my '' subordinate." j l'-''1 t simuia I'O ius |ir>!ii v. but then a "Seen ;I ng l>it mi"s> w. !!nl forth from mean?" !i".ti*i ami with ?l?v;;>t?rnte energy, ? j m,.a n wolf at bay, lie sa <1: ] coats, si iVhat< v< r nia> lie the h'. tory of nt a <?n loyally. you . man v i.t w 11 please a hrigari 10:11 her that 1 a..i in my own waving 1 ? >." hnck, he wn* not the first ii ic thai Tap- "Can i ' r h '1 I the net ? -slty of ror. "th. ?>.. ? I.. r .. ~ % -- - - her! Nh! What do you doiu. and tha the nohle yot in ttint win n >ho vjw th> rod- battling f'>r i lie turned rein, and sot off she endcuvoi tor. her plume a dam-ini; l!;o thoughts wor lier jjPneraI s. and her si arf were disturbi :k?* a tlag She may have r.>ino presentiment r horse hasn't." ca*ts a cumin t ho possible." exclaimed Tre. it I have In on made a fool of. p t all would be well with nth who was so jiallaijtly t. Then, retiring'to'test, red to sleep, bu^ her <' wth Kupert.' and they rd by that' melancholy of danger which often ir shadow over ihe heart. 11 APT ICR IX. fttHelim.s reet. i snail want the door to-morrow at one o'cl a ride." "And nie, sir?" "No, no! You remain here, you may keep your ears open you hear anything out of the port it." "Humph" muttered the after his commander had lef mm ai ? ork, for , "I hopo not." At this moment a distant noiso 1 distinctly upon the oars of the eiji t linnet . and i! "Toll mo" askod the captain, way. re that tlio bootine of an o.vIV" ' It sounds liko It." was tho ro veteran n<; s'"' "poko. Aurora liont t. He bead, and a cr'inson lino RufTusod v ... ohoi'ks Slio I'oi-mrnlyoil the Willi, mm ilie row wnii'ii nave tnai tuilk must have been fed on brandy* cherries. Mr. Maxwell whs not visible, in.I refreshments for the ottteers were prepared in the dining ruoui. After partaking of them Captain Trevor invied tin- eommaitder of the dragoons to hi* eiianiher, leaving the lieutenants t?> tinish tin- bottles. r*?! -.v ...4 i re\or triad#* no immediate reply. * bur brought his hand down upon the I v,:l tahl#* with a crash that made it shake. p,rr Then, springing to his feet, and at ' hi: tempting to smile, he said, 'n a hypocritical voice: "Foster, excuse me. for I had no right to speak as I d d 1 admit your superiority, hp: nevertheless, cannot * ' 1 Von spare nie the morlitication of beIn. nin.nail.ll . ? Ik. ?ami rlnmant I IfOI ; * - im i. . u? .?? mji mm. ijt- uy an i mar of <i-i !. i5-' mn and of cirr"' > ? resolution. i\<?r able in control , * It res fo -tinirs. who \va> Mr Maxwell" he sa"<1 overbear I?o n<" <|m o nr ir." on irmd "Now le troubled man. who * aw ?> i! he I>o yon t 1 on the brink of . i ahy.- md t ieinity. ilnsr. he betjan to j>a e the room n ! \ o-j. iroxysm f ran Th. re wa: : do |i who rid. vn on his bro.v, h'.a eyes T!; 1 -- . i as , "And ;i|?|i?n-miv uiis<>|uus' i.-an'u Ct (M IW? T ? The morn! illy .i-oiiis so." replied Fo-'or. v.ck one o! - nni in his ln :irt sorry. so with an insp inn had hoen his comrade, so pe. ullar I us sue what is t> he d<?nc. sadden ;rusi* hlnk there is an> force In this cair.i hut at sei ir-anttoyed with tl ?.ir. under that aid de camp f?-w lie. y cl s the iroiiRriy." oil in the !>l t ti- follow I lanforth V" i.ii-.i <* 1 Till: I'l >NQl ICHORS. ramo in radiantly. It :hoSf clear sunny days, Irinsj. ?!:isti<- atmosphere, t<> southern climes. No of air disturbed the times a balmy breeze le foilaire. or agitated the ouds that languidly floatluo expanse above. The i 1 V toil lilit f )\t* Qiin lia/1 pan uener Keep nis i-jr- op<-i er iclnd. His pistols sha'n't ml That evening, and th? nex. t Captain Trevor was almost r ly at Aurora's side. The r conversed with her. the more I . to admire. It was evident though reared in the wilds, he Hon was of a refined order, t 1 y commanding powers of lr?ftv and above : iss lirt1 " I known cry of tin- Sharpshooters, norning j feared for :i moment that her < onstant- panion mlgh: not into trouble itore he 0I> relle.-tion, she felt assured that ie found Intluem e would pro e a hint, and that, al- pursued their journey, r educn- A hundred yards furtlir beyi i mpered was the spot where her interview \ thought ! l.ydston had been overheard, and ill. the i turning around a largo i ?< u she - IIU|" II, Iii ' II ?> I I J I ? , 11.111 1 V*J(I||1I II his guide at Mrs. 1 lanforth's. and "I"' slowly returned to the camp. lis found the adjutant rum It better, a!though he seemed extremely taciturn, so Sergeant | ?aufortli was away "on a snout," and Rupert, after a multitude und. . . _ of vuRtie conjectures respecting Auto' ra retired to his coucli. Sweet sleep! \\?hen every |?as?ioO when this lov??ly pir! is about to rn i ^ rl< li mo with hor fortune?" I f i "Nay." replied tho frank soldier, "had you not have interrupt oil mo. I u" should havo frono on to Inform you thai thoso orders woro entrusted to ^ 1 mv care, with full d:*c:o-ionai v pnwors. It remains with you to do< .do whether you will permit mo t push 111,1 my inquiries .is your sultordin.ite, or inder the intlnen -o of pa*- "Tliinl .< and lit' looked wildly is colors a <iuest nf yniuo one ?>n whom to "The 1; his vengeance ra :>-al " Kxt us nit " remarked < 'a tn.n like t?? i Mir, wli i had r. nri ii -1 a p.is-;\e well-pole in s or the acone "Both ?>f you "Not i tlenion art- loyal mil>jo. ts of his dred we if- > l?n not. I onii";it yon. per- plied Ft y??ur priv.iif dillieiillics to inter- matters < he'* a ro!i -1. sir. under false not appear* their notes v, hypo -ii'i J'l. snutiinz Yankee jRr peals of I inlcrrup ed Trevor. 1 should j,)i; far and see him struiiK up a' yonder 'pj,e tlrst >tr before the t f he corner l?ack with a hun rulr-unir dow ll'iirnii <1 loyalists." archly 1 * otheis were isicr. "Hut. pleasantly us . ih'ards o liavo a somewhat >;s monts. \t 1 i above the horizon ore <Tt drowned by rlie wakihe dragoons' bugle, echowide in martial melody, a: 11s had not died away, roi.pi rs were usiir. some n their horses. while rubbing their steel sword r polishing brass equipast everything satisfied Iv'fyinu ladyhood <>r nature purest aspect. True she was opposed to the -British ?<>v but her very opposition had for him. who had hitherto look f her sex av more puppets. IVi , nutfht ask her to wear the I eoronet. and of niiirse she v proud to accept that honor, t aho was with rebellious thmm in her to her a-toni: hinen Kiip-it I.oik bitterly ' ' ^ ''s. 'he young oftl or. haunt .1 ! 'rnmcnt, [ desire to revisit tin- spit where :i eharnt had I'1"*' ' her li.nl found his ;ed upon thither with tie- aid < !' a guide, hap* lie was now .it 1 lanforth's hou*e. 'it;:howe Borbeil in thought, lie did n.?; hear rnuld be j hot an th ?y came :i 1 nig on 'n?ed :?? green sward at e tljer side (,f tlio litI.it- ! row path. Starting- to his feet he j( ' H controlled ami every pit in quieted n when every unehained :oul soars at ,will <>n rapid winy. way CHAPTER VIII v. na \ , lM.oT?COMPLOT AND I'Ol'NTElt*t'io PI.DT. the "Ueally, my dear fellow." said Cnpnar. tnln Trevor to his companion. when saw they had seated themselves. "I am whether you return to Charleston" "tjenmiui fellow!" exclaimed Tre- 1 vor. "and when I am master here. ' ban*; ino if 1 don't keep a chamber ' vacant tor you the year round." "No. no. Trevor, do no. F.peak of reward. 1 ain only actuated by a desire to serve h's majesty faithfully, and to '' ' treat you with that respect to which J your no lal position < ntitles you. Now ' ' wnii nil- koixi ?"inis? . aspc t. his remark fell hissing upon Mr. *nn j?r?*ii \wells ver> soul, like water upon lng to till iron. Could it be possible that Mr Mat past < nnuetry with tie revolution- keep a had been suspe. ted? lie had ilat- su?ph tot d himself that he had o. apod de- once C lion by ex raordinary precaution. "tiood perhaps after all. some hing bad goant. a kod out At .my rate he felt that to the 1 I,. I .? I,. .11 i. i to.) t . i tilu i . 1 i l t 1 n ?/\ nil ornc It is getting lat*?. anil 1 am th ? rithal < arod to act without * :.ii the ??"ni ihtain fomi1 \;?l;i:iat '. > . : > u Jav. n I- Tore twcli. So. ?c rs? ant. tl r pa- .oil" good watch, and if any captain F ns is wen or beard, call ue at a ;i. . : *o?d night. nyin<night, sir." rap] od tl. c. t !-o nil tiio two Olivers i tr il c ... louse. Thi v found th< :. ? I.??i ?r ...... t.o!.no r*ye of l heir orderly, and - went forward on the tli"* "Siront?hoid," for <>>tor \v;?* no las,,'ard. and - rli. nl*; ho ;nvi|k'u TieTrevor. and dress rvith no reason' v. hy* von - quarter.; as master tie know the t.scion of .with what contempt Aurora i Jilm in her heart, even when listening to his pleasant dis< Now. captain." exclaimed \ A gay ton? as she entered the "I am equipped for the ride, the horses are at the door nj start.** "With pleasure!" nobility ' l'or who had taken ontiro posses e>*anled of ,1,s heart she'was "Miss Maxwell!" be exolali nurse. Then. >r?elni. her r..:np anion. in nrora, in well know n uaiioim of Ki:i;lancl. library. , and as jpose we w 'nmHelf proudly up at lie of bis horse and raised his <ap polite courtesy. V vv mi.i I I. ? . 11 nf I....it 1.1....a f.t S,oii K'a" to so? you. urn i nave no lears of surprise. Firstly, because the loyr).? alists have everything their own way .j,(j here; secondly, because there is not an I 0 unhung whig in the whole mountain range; and thirdly, because 1 have already enlisted u full company of rlilesi.l"> men. who will be here in a few days, with with their equipments. I.astly. as our regimental chaplain says, old Maxwell ttin here is confirmed In his allegiance 1 v we understand our positions. let us lose no time In asrertaninp exactly how maters stand Suppose we po ' '' down stairs and see Mr Maxwell?" ter Trevor assented, and the two deacended the staircase to the hill, w here t hey met t a o pu< "Where Is your nia-stor?" inquired S? < Captain Trevor. !?ej ' In the library sir. will von wa " t il. . everything to gain. So with n on Inqtil nig effort, ho mastered hi> feelings, formed I held out liis hum! to Captain Cos. a> lit* an> , paying: of wine Kxcttse me. captain, for apparent ( !en? ?s. a ml that witile ymi tiro tny can-e a Itut any alii: ion to tin* it! fated crowded itch rebellion at once ir* . at* s mo 1 iptain I'ond iHitintls It \\a< the gi**at rula- 1 hat < ? of n;\ life a n. aUe milv to i . rim: for Mr. Maxwell. wo. %?.th?n .i that he had pleaded a 1. . f?. Uy ,ur 1 retired. After taking a ^ ' they went up stair- owho made 111 it. a oh- . ' v , ' separate room ? ... I :i> t lie house \\ : > s ' luster v U\.'1 oitleor, however, inn p.* ' r ' ' ' ' ' (: 1 d o iKa ..nA.f. > r It if you manape aright, plans with caro. while I Hi >11 .'a a few move and th<* opportunity aid Tr. ?i.r to hiin'1 t :! i finished, ho .. :: p he- oii.<ounter* ell. ' ' replied Captain The captain's (host nut "Seliin." stood motionless le door. Serpennt llalhort .standi) ahoulder to liohl the stirrups horse was a hlacl; thorough t> pawed the ground with inipat: til his mistress had vaulted saddle, when the nolde anim motionless, his neck curved, small ears pointed forward. J charter, . , ... .... unexpected sleht <>: IJupcrt made fore the , . , . . rora almost reel tn ln r saddle.hut it " - at hut for a .second. 11 or tpiiek p'i iiioiat tion taught her that she ha?l per rod. who . , ... endangered the life of one in \v lonce un- , ... . . ,. . . . , lnto j f she la-it an Indescribable interest, . " . without hesitation she rode up to lal stood , , . , , . pert, extending her hand and ins .... ... ... ... ,, Mr. Ilupert, said she. 1 hope <hc wore .. . . . are well, l.ot not introduce vu Aii* the I brought liim. and now, to was conclude. I have an idea of marrying reep* his pretty daughter." haps "Capital, 'pon honor," replied Caplioin tain 1'oster, who was one of the few and British oflleers who had won his rank l!u- ?>' the point of his sword. Without fortune or nink. he was nevertheless you one of "nature's noblemen," and whenu to ever there was dancer to he combated. In V" cor As the two officers enter I the room. gi t they found their host seated before hit ? largo table, which was nearly coy- ni> e >- by a genealogical chart. i:\cuse me." said he, rising. "but niil f" i;> i n Kos'er brought me a pa Knsre n?t en- t i ning this valuable do anient, to nn i i have not left it for an instant, tab See." and as ho R|?oke he jx?intcd in ; hoi reeled 1 ?y lon^r y us of loyal aile- corarndi nee. and 1 d. eply r.'uret thai its ]ert alo lor m ollections mud< tuo forget * recap] self just now." Sonu- ol Sor I'll" as 1 am on erned, -ir. per- ed liiui ine to repeat- my rejt i- And conciusi ?. Captain Trevor, what say you "Well a short tour of ln>p. ctionV 1 always convin e a look at my rami and a' their niystllio mm before I ret ro ninz S. o...;. iif .i "i ?.i " | ; , \ 1 | ; . a ill 11 iO> wi'io >i<? m?c)1' r < v iip together. than ho d i oj 1; j; : c it illation <>f all that 1 .t ! p i ( d. , u. . r the doiails in- cross ipte.u f on rather tninu ly. and at tl;o on ?*r!?lDicd: i," ,< . Trevor. must say that I am h . oil you have boon somewhat d. 'i uis old Maxwell is a run- r,,ri , , otchman. depend ut> >n it. who ? i i;nc tone. i nope. .. ?vl?a: tnQler this v.. . iv e some important . i;i aitor hr. ik* 1 a*t* t >>n. especially > v r latos to tho ?'iv" . ' I'.y :'i.? way. ha- Miss Auol i'.om her virit to 11:0 I \ it i t<? tht* a Closely mini''' sikhi ninii ver her long skirt, and a It with a wa\ing plume. 'It'-1ur 11 before dark ' ?.aid .well, as they left the house "Certainly, uncle," replied while the captain bowed ass< "Had better." growled the The day was one of sun I ?l<irv The fa. e c?f nature K (HUBS j road hat ! ^rf'vor, of the kind's oitl v? ho is my unarmed escort ." Mr Max- ! ; ? Ii of the gentlemen isoved t? other, with a forced smile, for eyes of either sparkled defiance Aurora ,uin Trevor saw at a glance that at ; port was a continental officer, am sergeant j *w'>rd and pistols made hitn at light and : ft formidable opponent, even If i beamed ; were no band in ambush or w < tT8, 8 company of unwilling ro< rults 10 bo disciplined, or a difficult order to bo , (||0 executed, the name of Foster was tho the first that presented itself to his ooiu<v,p mandeis. i;u. I "Yes Indeed," enrnes.ly responded I his Trevor to his companion's half banteronce '"If remark. "She 1h an angel. and I ihero hope 'I'arlton will not order me away ithln "ntil aho surrender# ut dls< retion e?J I II.I.I. I ...III >1,.... ?n,| the chart, "tho Maxwell Mood lias flowed in tho veins of The Hruces. the M.i I ?i myiases. and Scotland's nolilcst pr? sons. It would have been a sad barsinister for me to have lived and died a rebel." 1,1s 1 "And yet. Mr. Maxwell." said Cafv oll tain Trevor, "there are those that have on< accused you of favoring the designs t.WI J of the trai-'ors " Willingly. F.spe? tally as Mivq onjy v.n wvt'll does not h<?n?>r us w ith her ite<*ol\i sen c tills evenin.'." jM. j,.|s I^ she not In the parlor?" uskod robots r untlo. who loft tho library with wlllli gnosis, iiiid crossed 'ho hull But nontal entering ihe parlor, they touud no undoub i> but tho two lieutenants and the love a not of dragoons. "Nay 'Vmvirn'q rbto must have t'.ili Mied lit-5 t 1)0 on the atrnnaest sivI' you with apparent kindness. V!i i. kept up li s Intrigues with the ^|,,x and 1 half suspect that ho is o:i^t u : hi. , ng tool tn sumo smart onti- wail', '< i otlh or: ymir \ankoe friend if atteiup: i i tedly a rascal, and your lady- tho r .1 Ulf sta'dr . Foster!" horse \\ a t interrupt mo. 1 ut ti !1 tue " ' : :> ! tlio captain. I n...rK l>r o*w Mr. . 1 i v ,i -hi of trouble, o and f > a lielplesS . t 1) rc. ho Intd vainly (? i .i ,u ad n >w>n int.? f h ? i 1 a- and a visit tn < < i\!. t him tha.tr her 1 > : : It j.:u t 1 e eo. The Lwltti tloral smiles, and the t age of the forest waved in t breeze, as If wltli emotions of Floating masses of hrilliai ailed about the *hv. K( hick foli oaM ,!u' what whs the most ho gentle f'? his proud spirit was a sudden gladness, miction that Aurora had come h it clouds J t? s,>'' hun. lie would have give L'lui trans, commission for his arms, and a tainty that there would he n<> (.,,n live here, not bad quarters, eh!" it her j "^*? indeed Trer??r. but is It not t?> n lit.-* * *"0'? what Canon w?* to th? i n t r lliurru, UM1IIIIU1TU ' Foster, "some one v-rote Colonel Tarl- 'lP I ton that yon had spoken of organizing a rifla battalion. and that you had tlu written to Congress for a foreign drill Dir r." continued Mr. Maxwell. 'hut frankly i> will probably bo bl ight enough .it ? breakfast table to morrow. Now. tile yon gentlemen-captains are iking your tour of ln>u??ith.n l uiii i . do you love her?" | SUBSCRIBE FOR THE lRVOCATE. -