Beadle's Dime Novels No. 13 — page 15: what you’re looking at

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“THE SPY’S INFORMATION. 17 The servant retired and returned with Turner. Gen. Clin- ton surveyed the fellow for a moment, then addressed him rather sharply : «Flow now, sir? What have you to say? It should be — something of importance to cause you to journey so far and fast.” “Tt is of importeace,” rejoined Turner. “T heard at a late hour, last night, of a meeting of rebels which is to take place this night. There will be thirty or forty of them, and their purpose is to form a brigade to act with Marion, Sumpter, and others. I know the names of but two; but, if the rest of the men are as good as they, the band may do much injury to the _king’s cause.” 7 “What are the names of these two of whom you speak ?” “Nathaniel Ernshaw and John Vale—two most desperate men, and fit to do any thing against the followers of the king.” “BErnshaw? I have heard that name before—where, I can not say. This thing shall be attended to. I will see that measures are taken to cut them off; but where is this meeting to be held ?” | “ About twenty miles from here there is a building called Clineman’s mill. In a wood immediately behind this the rebels are to assemble. I will lead any troops which you may send to the spot.” “Tow many of them did you say that there would be ?” “Between thirty and forty. Wehether they will be armed or not, I can not say, but I do not think they will be. Some of them may have their rifles, but I have no doubt fifty of your men could take the whole of them alive.” “Be in readiness, then, to act as guide. Or stay; I will see you again this morning. Come an hour before noon, If your intelligence proves correct you shall receive a suitable reward.” , Gen. Clinton rang the bell for his servant to show the tory out. - The man who performed this duty was a negro whom Gen. Clinton had received into his service since his arrival in Charleston. He was an intelligent-looking black, who had ingratiated himself into favor, and now seemed to be almost a necessity With the general. 7 As Sampson opened the door for the exit of Turner, he - Concloooks.Comn)