The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1839-03-16

answered, THE great Medecin sinos in
the ear of Sharatack; his words fall to the
ground
Speech could not have conveyed the
feeling Of hate and cowardice more clearly
than the black scowl that swept over the
face OF the Medecin, as he heard these words.
which in the Indian language conveys d
direct accusation of falsehood. He how
ever, answered in those tones of modera.
ton, which are often assumed as veil for
fear.
My brother is young said lie; he
speaks FAST his words come only from his
mouth
The Hawk Chief answered calmly, The
words of Sharatack are not songs. lis.
ten the great Medecin would have Nah
tourah die. 1t is well. When Nahtou-
rah dies, the knife of Sharatack shall be red
with the blood of the Medecin. have
spoken
AS he finished, he drew himself up and
stepped back as if to make room for the In
dian to pass forward to his victim. The
Medecin was lrresolute; he cast quick but
keen glance round the building to learn
from the swarthy faces; whether he was
likely to be supported in his sacrifice. He
saw with instructive quickness, that though
many of the older portion of the audience,
influenced perhaps by his sacred character.
were disposed to favor him, yet that the bold
bearing OF Hawk chiefhad produced rev.
olution in the younger and more fiery mem.
bers of the council,
After pausiug for moment, he adde's.
sed the Hawk Chief
Ny brother speaks words of fire. He
knows ,iUt what no says; he speaks for one
who has betrayed her tribe--for one who
has brought death into the lodge of the Paw
nee.'
The face of the Hawk Chief grew trou-
bled. He folded his arms and bent his
eyes TO the ground. Let the Medecin
speak, said he, ShatataclE will hear
With look Of malignant joy, the Indi-
an priest hastened to recount the release of
the whites, by Nahtourah. He related how
Nahtourah had guided them in their escape,
and furnished them with horses. Every
thing that could tend to criminate and ex-
cite feelings against her, was dwelt on by
the crafty priest.
The couhtenance Of the young chief was
unmoved throughout the whole recital
When it was finished, Shatatack made two
steps towards the girl.
'Natourahp said he in a tone; whose
soltness, at that moment; so strongly con-
trasted with the STERN words fately address
sed to her, that it sounded like music to her
ears. The girl raised her head, and fixed
her eyes fondly on his face.
Did Nahtourah cut the bonds of the
white man 2 asked he. Did she set the
| pale lace Tree!
Nahtourah's head sunk heavily upon her
breast, AMI she made no reply.
Speak, Nahtourah,' said Sharatuck,
somewhat stefnly, are the words of Mede.
Gin true!'
Nahtourah sank at the feet of her interro-
CATER, as she murmured, 'They are true
The Hawk Chief drew back, apparently
unmoved; but one might have observed a
momentary tremulousness of features, that
instantly disappeared. He stood in silence
with his gaze bent steadily on the PROSTATE
girl. He was aroused by the voice of the
Medecin.
Sharatack has heard the maiden, shall
she die 2
'Sharatack was a prisoner, replied the
Indian gloomily. The stake was waiting
for him-Nahtourah risked her life to set
him Free
who placed the snare that caught Sha-
ratack p demanded Medeein. 1t was Nah
tourah. Who has robbed us of warriors