Skedaddle, by 'our own' special correspondent [W. Russell]. |
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Página 57 - There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds : but the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children ; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom and was unto him as a daughter.
Página 172 - Well, John," he said, as he relinquished his embrace and gazed with a fond look at her who was so dear to him, " I shall not object, if Mattie is willing." " Oh ! we arranged that as we came along," replied the young man. Mattie blushed, but said nothing. In a short time the hunted-down minister was called upon to perform a marriage service in that lone house. It was an impressive scene. Yet no diamonds glittered upon the neck of the bride ; no pearls looped up her tresses ; but a pure love glowed...
Página 117 - For time at last sets all things even — And if we do but watch the hour, There never yet was human power Which could evade, if unforgiven, The patient search and vigil long Of him who treasures up a wrong.
Página 163 - This was not the first time that Mattie had been called upon to perform such an office. She had safely conducted several Union men, who had been hunted from their homes, and sought shelter with her father, to the place designated, from whence they made their escape across the mountains into Kentucky. Turning to the fugitive, she said — "Come, Mr. Peters, do not stand upon ceremony, but follow me.
Página 162 - Ah, Mr. Peters, has your turn come so soon ?" This was Mattie. She was a fine, rosy girl, just passed her eighteenth birthday, and the sole daughter of Bradley's house and heart. She was his all — his wife had been dead five years. He turned toward her, and in a mild but firm tone, said : " Mattie, you must conduct Mr. Peters to the rendezvous immediately ; then return, and we will call at the parsonage to cheer his family. Quick ! No time is to be lost. The bloodhounds are upon the track. They...
Página 159 - Near the cross-roads, not far from the Cumberland Mountains, stood the village forge. The smith was a sturdy man of fifty. He was respected, wherever known, •for his stern integrity. He served God, and did not fear man — and it might be safely added, nor devil either. His courage was proverbial in the neighborhood ; and it was a common remark when wishing to pay any person a high compliment, to say, " He is as brave as Old Bradley.
Página 161 - They hesitated a moment, but the firm demeanor of the smith awed them into compliance with the order. " You'll regret this in the morning, Bradley," said the leader, as he retreated. " Go !" was the reply of the smith, as he pointed toward the door. Bradley followed them menacingly to the entrance of the shop, and watched them until they disappeared from eight down the road.
Página 285 - Southern men," as they styled themselves, had proceeded a considerable distance from the tavern when their commander ordered them to halt in front of a modest-looking dwelling, surrounded by pleasant grounds. He then addressed them as follows : — " Boys ! now we are about to catch one of the blackesthearted traitors in the South. He is a regular whitelivered Lincolnite, and it ain't to be expected that we will show him much mercy. So, follow me !" Black Dave then opened the gate and went toward...
Página 282 - ... converts to the new doctrines greeted the remarks of Old Ben. But nothing daunted thereat, he exclaimed — " Yer may bray jest as much as yer a mind to. But yer kin remember that jackasses do the same thing. And any one who jines the secession crew ain't fit to be named the same day with a jackass. Them's my sentiments, and I don't care who knows 'em.
Página 121 - ... no danger shall affright, no difficulties intimidate us; and if, in support of our rights, we are called to encounter even death, we are yet undaunted ; sensible that he can never die too soon who lays down his life in support of the laws and liberties of his country.