Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1827-05-08

BY them, with the nuiseiess rapdity which IL might
be imagined troop OF spcctres would pass. The dark
aud ilceting forms already vanished, when the
trapper vcntu cd again TO raise his head TO level nth
the tops OF the bending heritage, otoning at the
time To his companions their positions
and their silence,
"They going dow the swc ell towards the cncamp-
ment" he coutnncd in his former guarded tones; no,
they hall in the bottom and clustering together like
deer in council Ey the Lord they turning agID,
and we not yet done with the rcptes"
Once more lie sought his friendly cover, and at the
next instant the dark troop 10 be riding, IN
dsorderly manner, the very summit ut the little
elevation. Ii was now soon apparent that they had
returned avail themselves ofie height Of the grouEd
in order 10 examine the dim horizon.
Some dsDounted while others rode to and fro, like
men engaged in local Inquiry of much Interest,"
Happily for the hidden party, the grass in which they
concea led not only served TO skreen them from
the eyes OF the savages, but opposed an obstacle to
prevent their horses, which less rude and
trained than their riders, from ,ranpling thcm in
their Irregular and wild PAGES.
AT length athletic and dark looking Indian, who,
b his air of of authority would to be the leader
summoned bis chiefs about him 10 consultation, which
was held Dounted. This body collected the
very margin that oil her bage in which the trap
per aud his companions were hid. AS the young man
looked up and the threatening and fierce aspect of
the groupe, which was increasing each instant by
the accession OF some counlcnance and figure appa-
Tently more forbiddng than any which had preceded
it, he drew his rifle, by very natural impulse, from
beneath him, and ICED putting it state for
instant service. The female al his side buried her
face in the grass, By feeling that was, possibly quite
as natural TO her sex and habits leaving him follow
the impulses of his hot blood, but Lis aged and more
prudent adviser whispered sterny in his ear,
"The tick of the lock is well known the knaves
MS the blast OF trumpet to soldier! Lay down tho
picce--ay down the piece-shoud the moon touch the
barrel could not fail 10 be BY the vs whose
eyes keener than the blacklist snakes! The
smallest motion, now, woud be sure 10 bring an ar
among u.s."
The bee hunter so far obeyed as TO continue immo-
Teable and silent. But there still sufficient light
10 convince his companion, by the contracted brow, and
threatening eye Of the young man, that discovery
would not bestow bioodless victory on the sayages
Finding his advice dsregarded the trapper took his
measures accordingly, and awaited the result with
resignation and Calnness that were characteristics OF
the individual
In the mean time the Souxcs for the sagaeity ofihe
old man was not deceived in the character of his
dangerous visiters) had terminated their council and
were again dispersed along the ridge of land if they
sought some hidden object.
81 imps have heard the hound.D whispered the
trepper, land their too true be cheated il
the distance. Keep Close lad, keep close down with
your head to the very earth like dog that sleeps
iei us rather take 10 feet, and trust TO manhood
returned his impatient companon-
lie would have proceeded, but feeling hand laid
Judely his shoulder he turned his eyes upward and
hehed the dark and savage eountenance of Indian
gooning full upon him. Notwithstanding the surprise
and the disadvantage of his attitude the youth was not
disposed TO become captive easily. Quicker than
he flash OF his gnn he sprang upon his feet. and
was thIottins his opponent with power that would
soon have terminated the contest, when he felt the
Of the rapper thrown around his body combining
ms eXer'ions bya strength very little inferior to his
own. Before he had time reproach his comrade for
for this apparent treachery, dozen Siouxea, were
around them, and the whole party were compelled to
yield themselves as prisoners.