Under Fire: A Tale of the Shenandoah Valley — page 199: what you’re looking at

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vn 399 WILD ROUT. ‘*So that villain was not killed as you supposed ?”’ cried Moses Bluff, excitedly. ‘Tt seems not.’’ “‘T am glad of it!’’ cried the young ranger, quickly. ‘“The villain still lives for my vengeance.’’ “‘No mercy should be shown him!’’ cried the cap- tain. ‘‘None will be, if I meet the villain!’ grated ‘“Loyal Mose. ’? Then the rangers swept on in their pursuit, passing fleeing men and any amount of dedrzs along the way. Presently they passed down a hill. and entered a wood. In passing through the copse, Captain Chetwood became separated from ‘‘Loyal Mose,’’ but he was closely followed by a portion of the Loyal Tigers. The young captain had pushed his way forward but a little distance when an open glade appeared, and several gray-coats suddenly sprang from the ground _—a dozen of them, perhaps. “Down with your arms and surrender!’’ shouted Captain Chetwood, as he advanced with drawn sabre. _ ‘The two parties were about even, however, and the Confederates showed fight. They were cavalrymen, too, as their horses were standing near. A grand scrainble was made for the saddles. Spang—spang'! The Tigers, who were not under ‘Captain Chet- wood’s orders, began firing upon the enemy, and soon a brisk fight began. “Ha! it is Captain Chetwood. We meet again, and this time I’1l make sure of you!’ The Union captain recognized the voice, as he found himself confronted by Colonel ‘Trafton, who had suddenly dashed upon the scene at the head of a fresh body of men. It was evident he hoped to kill Captain Chetwood, and put to rout the dozen men who followed at his back. Eomicboo cS (exe) m