THE JONES FIFTH READER A GALLOP OF THREE THEODORE WINTHROP THEODORE WINTHROP (1828-1861) was a New England writer and soldier. He was killed in the Civil War, in the battle of Great Bethel, Va. His novels are as vigorous and wholesome as was his own character. NOTE. In the spirited story of Western life from which this selection is taken, the author relates an attempt, by a band of Mormons, to carry off the heroine by force. She is rescued by John Brent and his friends. We were off, we three, on our gallop to save. The horses took fire at once. They were ready to burst into their top speed and go off in a frenzy. "Steady, steady!" cried Brent. 5 "We know we are on 10 their track. Seven or eight full hours! it is long odds of a start. But they are not mounted as we are mounted. They did not ride as we shall ride. They will fear pur But we shall catch suit and push on without stopping. "You are aiming for the mountains?" I asked. "For Luggernel Alley," said Brent. "That is the only gate through the mountains. These men will make for the Springs. The Springs are the only water to be had 15 |