Escape of Captive Miss Howard from Crowder’s Guerrillas
In a perilous night escape, the narrator frees Miss Howard from Crowder’s drunken guerrillas. They flee through woods on Old Pat and Old Pitt, pursued by alerted sentinels, reaching the moonlit plain toward Morgan. Miss Howard remains steadfast, voicing resolve to survive and trust in British defense as Tarleton advances.
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Howard
Tarleton
Morgan
Pat
Miss Howard
Old Pitt
Wif
Hoe
Old Pat
King’s Mountain
State chase ends at log cabin in siege scene
The narrator and Old Pat flee pursued by Crowder's men across a grassy plain. A mortally wounded horse falls, and the girl is rescued as they ride toward a distant cabin. The pursuers close in but fall silent, and the shelter ahead becomes a potential haven for patriots.
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Old Pat
Crowder
Pacmagh Boress
South Carolina
Frontier Cabin Holdouts and a Courageous Escape
A hunter and an English girl shelter in a lone frontier cabin as Confederate guerrillas ride near. They secure the door, share a meager meal, and observe pursuers from the window while awaiting the looming confrontation. The scene ends with a warning of a continuation.
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