Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-07-30


by which she must suffer death, unless released
by the Dutch, who were secret enemies TO the
English settlers.
1t was the custom 10 Hartford, in those days, to
keep the prisoners confined in short barrack,
surrounded by high wall, and guarded without
by watch of patrol guard. A young man by the
came of Perpont, an advenurcr and trader, had
been chusen captain ofthe watch. He had espe-
cally noticed the beautiful Nahwista, upon her
arrival ; and at times. when he was not engaged,
in his occupation of trading, or his duties watch
he would pass his moments with her, and as far as
possible feared her history.
Nahwsta was allowed 10 perambulate, nnat,en.
ded, the yards within the inner wickets. and occa-
sonaly To repair to the messy banks of the river,
uuder the eyes Of the watch. Hours sae sat up
on the turn watching the bright waters below
Carrie had observed her habits, and could easily
discern her while at her retreat, from the door OF
his habltaiion. He was not long 10 planning
way Of speaking with her. and on cloudy morn
ing, when not solitary watch was in sight, he
descended to the waters edge, and followed the
river up. until opposite the barrack. Here he re-
manned until the loved form of Nahwista made its
appearance on the bank. Her eyes fell upon
the object OF her attachment and she clapped her
hands with Joy, and the love lat smile played upon
her cheek. She sat down upon the sward, and
bending forward, she gazed eagerly upon her lover
pushed with her nand the locks from before her
eyes. Garlic assembled the bank and 10 moment
Was at her feel.
IL am happy" he said, " to see my Nahwista
again.. had heard you had left Manhatoes and
SIZED tear, as Thought had lost you forev-
er."
Then you still love Nahwista Z" she said gaz-
ing intently INTO his face, while the tears dropped
fast upon her mocassins.
'Love thee ay never loved the till now
or if did. the past is but mirror. whereby see
my love reflected. Here, there are many fair
forms aud brigh faces and each morning brings
woolngly TO me some beautiful maiden; blu re-
gard them not. My thought have been bent on
thee, and the loved retreats we used to frequent
have arisen III my fancy like fairy isles in the
midst of an ocean, of darkness aud gloom"
The lustrous eye OF the Indian girl spoke her
reply, and Carlc knew too veil her heart to doubt
that he was beloved.
',But we must parl," she said, {" the watch ap.
proaches. When shall we meet again?"
"Ere long. You must be rescued. The diff
Guilty is great for you know that my mesler loves
Thee, and will use all pr ecaulion in keeping thee
have resolved upon plan to attack the guard !;
and this must be done TO knight; and be you upon
the lookout 10 escape by the northern gaze, which
will be open for you. Fly Immediately to my
house and you will be safe. Farewell Nahwista,
We shall meet Tomorrow"
The Maiden arose and returned TO her prison
house,
Plerpont had returned from hunting excursion
and held in his hand beautiful bud, a native of
the forest, which he presented to Nahwista as she
rod Sho
her lap while she forced smile, and her master
seated himself beside her.
You are sad this morning, Nahwista," he at
length said.
4 am in captivity, and great way from my
fathers aud sisters
But are you not happy with me. Nahwlsta!'
The Indian girl likes not 10 be slave. Nah
vista likes her father and sisters, and prefers o
roam free among the hills of her native forests %
True; but will set you free, and make you
my wife
"N lit make me free % she asked vehemently,
clas3ing his hands both in hers.
Il will If you will be my wife,
Nahwista relaxed from his embrace, and Turn
ed her eyes sorrowtully on the ground.
'Dost doubt that love the, Nahwista? | will
cherish thee forever, and make you happy. Why
then, not accept my offer
i cannot be your wife, she firmly replied,
Thea be my slave, he said, and rose and left
her.
1t was past midnight, and the watchful Nahwis-
ia was seated upon the pallet of boughs, when
the report of a gun was heard. She bounded to
her feet like fawn, and went towards the norh>
ern gate. Presently the alarm was given among
the watch, and Immediately succeeded the clash
OF raplers. There was running hither and thith-
er, firing of muskets, and a clashng of stee,-
There appeared at intervals an engagement be-
tween two or three, and then all seemed in gen.
eral melee. The drums beat the revellle, and the
soldiers and citizens were heard collecting in mas.
! ses aud the Indian whooplng and yelling in every
(, direction. The noise and confusion increased,
and Nahwista began to be alarmed for the fate
of her lover, when the ponderous gate came ;um-
bling GOWN at her feet. She leaped over the
fragu and was in the arms earle. 7a9
"Fy p he said, Il have broken the rapier of
your master, and disarmed Two of his guard, aud
we must now escape. Your release all that
/ desired, aud have ordered my men away and
when we are no longer to be found the town will
be quie, again. s2ft re sat
Pierdont was picked up wounded, with the Hill
of his rapier in his hand and was assisted home