An anecdote, in connection with Conyers, is told, which will serve to show what was the spirit of the patriotic damsels of the revolution.

Marion had environed Colonel Watson, at a plantation where Mary, the second daughter of John Witherspoon, was living at the time.

She was betrothed to Conyers.

The gallant captain daily challenged the British posts, skirmishing in the sight of his mistress.

His daring was apparent enough--his great skill and courage were known.