Hornet's Nest — E.P. Roe / Edward Payson Roe

A group of 'boys' give Cornwallis' troops a rough time in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, as they rally to defend their families and homes. 25000 words.Written by Reverend Edward Payson Roe (1838-1888) in 1886.Also includes a short story, A Christmas-Eve Suit. Hedley Marstern is a would-be lawyer actively selecting a future wife, who has decidedly narrowed his selection to be either Carrie Mitchell or Lottie Waldo. 5900 words.Transcribed by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1892 printing.