Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1842-07-04

ment il was touching to behold the heroism with
which Jane covered, much as possible, the
form OF Helen, with her own, seeming like Nj
ODE endeavoring to shroud her cousin from the
desroyer's stroke. All this had passed with the
rapidly of thought The nruder's appearance,
the loss OF the tnusket, the malicious torture of
the INDIAN and the last convuslve sOSs, of the
nadGns, had scarcely occupied longer period
than that of few seconds Who can tell the
thoughts that meanwhile rushed like all army of
freed and wild spectres, through the souls of the
TWO m0ldcus Oh is not whole life crowded
into the hour Of death Yet the cousins thought
not, in that awful moment, wholly of themselves,
Tor they were oupourings of their hearts to those
dear ones whom they should never see again.
And little did the manly bosoms of their lovers
rcck OF the peril which surrounded Jane and Hell
EN-. 80 young so fair, so full of hope, so fit 10
make thus world heaven, and yet 10 die this fear
ful death :. unsoolhcd, unkneIled, for from their
family, lorc or hidden from the eyes of friendship
ana loVcY But the munents of their existence
were now numbered, the last grain of sand
was ahont fallen from the glass. Drawing
Helen convusivey to her bosom, and lifting
her dark luscious eye upward in wild appeal to
heaven, Jane tore her thoughts from earth and
breuthed final prayerto heaven. For the last
time the weapon of the savage swung on high
The fash Of the polished blade cleaned wildly in
the shadowy twilight across the sight of Jane aud
she could hear the whistling Of the keen weapon
as II cut the air in its descent but at that instant,
clear, sharp, aud ringing the bullet of a rifle sang
across the twilight, and giving II sudden leap up
wards, the savage fell dead The feet of Jane, his
tomahnwk making circuit and striking harm
lessy IN the floor, while wild and loud, rising even
over the crack OF the piece, sweled ont the shout
OF well know voices, and almost Inslanaueousy
tall form sprung in through the easement, re-
veallng TO the astonisled eyes of the maidens the
brother Of Jane and the lover Of Helen Devereux.
lDn the moment % uiunI;s hnu Tho bopr
reeIng from its hinges and an officer in the con-
tinenta uniform dashed into the room, followed
by n score of soldiers.
Jane thank God she is SAFE exclaimed the
officer us lie sprung forward aud caught in his
arms, the heroic girl, who now that the danger
was past swooned away.
And Helen, poor poor girl the savage blood
hounds have almost been your death " said her
athletic lover rs he bore her iuanmate form to-
wards the easement, and dashing over her face
wafer in flower vase that stood on table nigh
1t was some hours later III the evening, aud in
place OF the tumult which had marked the twi-
light, Il holy silence reigned around the cottage
and on the surrounding forest. The moon rode
high in the heavens, shining from condess sk Y,
with Il calm and mystic light like that shed from
the counlehance of Il Symhil. The shadows OF
the old woods without lay wered and solemn on
the landscape while the little waterfall sent up its
murmurng sound as il in unison with the scene
by lil6 same WILLOW WHICH lilPN sat Wlltn we
first introduced them to the reader again sat the
cousins; but now their lovers were at their side,
and their talk was less gay than before. Every
vesge of the last struggle had been moved from
the apartment. and no one would have thought
that III the now quiet room had only few hours
before ragged the sound of mortal strife
sand you would have us again TO explain how
We are ed ~ opportunely 70 your rescue said
the brother of Jane in his frank voice 'wel-they
say The curiosity OF your sex is satisfied, but
should not be so gay, you say 10y that glance of
your eye, Heen-was it not so Well, though |
cannot help being very glad, yet will sober down
my expressions for once.
y ou know that left YOU to 20 TO the fort in
leading to return in couple Of hours before night
tall-bu when got halt way TO the place struck
upon AN Indian trail, and following it up with as
constituent, saw that it led back of the fort and
down the valley. was beyond measure surprs .
ed, Tor the Savages had never penetrated To our
vicinity. reflected moment hesilatiug wheth.
er to return home and get you place OF safety,
or to hurry TO the fort and give the alarm.
As The trail did not appear to run in this direction,
| lauced there would be no danger in leaving you
an hour or two longer, especially when | knew
that fastening instantly 10 the fort might he the
means of saving many lives, Accordingly | hur
ried forward aud reached my journeys end few
minutes before the arrival OF Captain Sanworth
who had been despatched TO protect the valley,
information having reached head quarters through
Intercepted letters. Of an intention on the part OF
lhe saNages 10 make descent in this vicinity. AL
most al The same instant Il scout came in who had
struck the Indian trail below the fort, and who
communicated tie alarming intelligence that The
trail had turned off towards our section of the
valley. We felt that not a moment was to he lost
but with most Olthe Captains company and such
of The neighbors who chose to volunteer, we hur-
ried hilher. Some delay, however, had by this
time occurred, q though we proceeded forward ut
rapid pace, we arrived barely ia time TO re scue
you. Nor could we have saved you had the
ages maintained rs keen n watch for us as usual /;
but managing to surprise the assaanls, they fell
an easy prey. The noise made by them in hew-
ing at the door prevented you and them from hear
ing our approach. ProyidentialIy catching sight
ola savage sprnging in ut the easement, dashed
to the window, and---you know the rest We
have no doubt exllrpated the whole baud, but TO-
morrow we will, to ensure your safety, conduct
you to the fort and scour the country for the bar
barians.'
Our story is done. We will however, add, That
the valley was never again disturbed by an rrup-
ton OF Indians, aud that the following summer
beheld the realization OF the picture described by
Jane T-sr SIauNsorl retiring from the service wus
united to the heroic girl, while on the same day,
Helen gave her hand TO The choice of her heart.
The Two families took up their residence within a
few minutes walk Of each other, aud To this day
their descendants nhabl the old honleSteads.
HOOSier CJnpersatiOn Hallo Stranger vou