The news of an army advancing on the town, calls all the garrison out for its defense. A young and eager officer takes leave of his sweetheart who clings to him affectionately, and at the ... See full summary
Her Friend the Enemy (1907) Online
The news of an army advancing on the town, calls all the garrison out for its defense. A young and eager officer takes leave of his sweetheart who clings to him affectionately, and at the last possible moment releases him fearlessly but with much anxiety. The defenders going out to meet the enemy offer a stubborn resistance to the oncoming force. Driven back by numbers they are gradually compelled to retire to the town which is finally captured by the enemy. The victorious commander after his arduous toils, and suffering from many slight wounds, enters the house of the officer's sweetheart, where he decides to stay during the time he is in the place. The exquisite appearance of the lady more than pleases him and he settles down in an armchair and demands refreshment. She at first refuses, but seeing resistance is useless attends to him and prepares a meal. Alone with the conqueror she plays with a dagger and is tempted to take his life, but throws the weapon down in disgust The ...