. The new eclectic history of the United States . 172 HISTORY OF TIIK UNITED A Brave Southern Woman. women of the Southequally firm in their shof the defense. Olady, whose househad been seized andgarrisoned by aBritish force, sug-gested to theAmerican officersthe plan of set-ting it on fire, andbrought with herown hands the bowand arrows with whicbrands were to be shotthe wooden roof. Thenshe stood watching theflames that were burning her home until the enemy were forcedto surrender themselves as prisoners. 287. Marion as a Host.—It is said that a British officer, sentto arrange some
. The new eclectic history of the United States . 172 HISTORY OF TIIK UNITED A Brave Southern Woman. women of the Southequally firm in their shof the defense. Olady, whose househad been seized andgarrisoned by aBritish force, sug-gested to theAmerican officersthe plan of set-ting it on fire, andbrought with herown hands the bowand arrows with whicbrands were to be shotthe wooden roof. Thenshe stood watching theflames that were burning her home until the enemy were forcedto surrender themselves as prisoners. 287. Marion as a Host.—It is said that a British officer, sentto arrange some matters of business with Marion, was invitedby him to dinner. Already charmed by die grace and dignityof his host, he gladly accepted the invitation, but was amazedto find that the meal consisted only of baked potatoes servedon bark. No apology was made, but the guest could not helpsaying, ••Surely, General, this is not your ordinary fare? Indeed it is, replied Marion, •but having to-day the honorof your company, we are so happy as to have more than ourusual allowance. The
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