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The ruffians, led on by their captain, marched upon Riverlawn, proposing to burn the mansion and hang its owner to a tree on the lawn, though Titus denied that he had any such intention, and declared that he had prevented his followers from committing this outrage. Major Lyon had heard of the threats against him and his property, and he was prepared for the marauders.
He had been a clergyman during a considerable portion of his life, and he was not at all belligerent in his nature. "Mr. Halliburn, this is Lieutenant Lyon, of the Riverlawn Cavalry, serving the United States Government," said Win, presenting the young officer.
As soon as they discovered the Riverlawn force, the enemy retreated, as the captain understood it; but they were only hastening to a small fortification of earthworks thrown up by the Confederate Home Guards of the place, who were in the majority in that locality, although there were several rich planters in the district who were Union men.
When the discovery was reported to his father, Major Lyon, as he was courteously called before he was entitled to this handle to his name, immediately decided that his duty to his country required him to take possession of the arms and munitions. They were all removed to a building prepared for their reception at Riverlawn.
"Not the first time I have been so since we left Riverlawn," replied Deck. "You have got a good room here, Life." "Good enough; but I cal'late to camp on the floor, and give this bed to you, Leftenant." "Not at all, Life; the bed is big enough for both of us. I am not afraid to sleep with you, if you are not with me." "'Tain't quite reg'lar; but it's just as you say, Leftenant."
The Riverlawn Cavalry had rendered important service to the State in the suppression of guerilla bands, acting under no authority whatever, plundering and killing Union men. Grundy's force consisted of over thirty men. They were mounted, and doubtless had stolen the horses they rode from the plantations they had raided.
The general had with him the Fourth Kentucky Infantry, and a portion of the First Kentucky Cavalry, to which the two companies of the Riverlawn force nominally belonged, though they had been on detached duty thus far since they were mustered in. Thomas had also with him, or within call, regiments from Ohio, Indiana, and Minnesota.
"I shall not apply to the general," added the major. "I am glad your wound is no worse; and I hope your new duties on the staff will be agreeable to you." "I know they will, especially if I get my share of the fighting," answered Deck. But the story of this campaign of the Riverlawn Cavalry, ending with the decisive battle of Mill Springs, is completed.
Deck had found him, after no little difficulty, at the house of one of his friends, and reported to him the arrival of the Riverlawn Cavalry, re-enforced by a company of volunteer sharpshooters from Adair County, under the command of Captain Ripley. "Ripley is an old man, isn't he?" asked Captain Woodbine.
The Riverlawn portion continued on the same road till they came in sight of the intrenchments on the north side of the Cumberland, where the rear of Major Lyon's command was drawn up. At this time in the afternoon no considerable portion of the enemy had advanced near their intrenchments, and there appeared to be nothing for the squadron to do.
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