CHAPTER 9.
Marion retreats before a superior Force--Defeats the Tories at Black Mingo--Surprises and disperses the Force of Colonel Tynes at Tarcote--Is pursued by Tarleton.
The solicitude manifested by the British commander in the South to get Marion from his path, soon set the legion of Tarleton, and a strong force under Major Wemyss, in motion for his retreats.

The progress of Tarleton was somewhat delayed, and his cooperation with Wemyss prevented.

The latter pushed his advance with equal spirit and address.
Marion had with him but one hundred and fifty men, when he heard of the approach of his enemies.

His force, it must be remembered, was of a peculiar kind, and was constantly fluctuating.

His men had cares other than those of their country's liberties.