Beadle's Dime Novels No. 298: The Hussar Captain — page 87: what you’re looking at

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THAT TRAITOR. 91 30 saying Lord Lionel advanced to the door followed by the ladies. But as the party descended the steps the sound of run- ning feet were heard and the next instant Colonel _ Templeton and a dozen soldiers appeared. “Hold! Who goes there? Hold! or I fire!” cried the officer, nearly out of breath with his long run: “What! Templeton as I live! Why, old fellow, when did you escape from a rebel prison?” demanded Lord Lionel, with perfect nonchalance, as he advanced toward his friend, for between himself and the British officer there had existed quite an intimaey—the English colonel ever anxious to be friends with the nobleman of Livinustone’s rank and wealth. But now he was inno mood for conversation, and though politely raising his hat to the ladies, he answered ; “T escaped from prison, my lord, and some day will tell you how; but now I must hasten, for I pursue a spy.” “A spy! Indeed! and who may I ask ?” “That arch traitor known as the Hermit of Hell-gate, curses rest on him !” angrily replied Colonel Templeton. “Why, that is remarkable. I thought he was Lord Howe’s - right-hand man, You surprise me.’ “ Yes, he was supposed to be, but he was a traitor to Howe, and is roatly in the pay of W ashingtow: but, have you seen aught of bim ?” “Yes, he passed along eh only a few rhiclieieittté since, and can nut now be far away.” “Then we'll soon overtake him, and should you meet him, my lord, shoot him down as though he were a dog.” “Thank you, Colonel Templeton, 1 do not serve under your orders; but if you~ catch the Hermit be certain to let me know. Yet stay; will you not accompany us for a row upon the waters, where we can hear the music of the bands,” “ Not to-night, thank you; for I must catch that traitor. Good-night !? and away the officer went, followed by his- troopers, while Lord Lionel and his frightenud companions walked from the house, which was left in the care of faith- ful servants, as was the |Tarleton mansion also, and took a gravel way leading down to the river, where they soon ar- rived, and found OCssar and Dinah awaiting them, . aA COMIC OOS. CON