Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-04-04

The early spring had scarce commenced,
when Holabee was reused in the night by
hearing his name called aloud. His dogs
He heard his name once more, accompani-
ed with, " Black Wolf has come ngainl"
He called in the dogs, and invited Black
Wolf TO come IN. But what was his aston
isbmentl The change that had taken place
in Black Wolf had left scarce trace Of his
former appearance. Haggard, emaciated al
most to skeleton, the young Indian looked
like an old worn-out man. But when he
learned that Water Lily awaited him at his
cabin, he washed the black paint from his
face; his eye lighted up, and he seemed
once more himself. He had mourned her
dead and according 10 the Indian custom,
had blackened his face and hands. He could
scarcely be prevailed upon to lie down: and
not until Holabee agreed to take horses and
start the next morning, did he consent TO
sleep.
The eastern horizon had scarcely been
touched by the gray Of morning, before
Black Wolf was up; and as soon as they
could kindle fire, he made ready theil
breakfast The sun had not yet peeped ou
upon them, when they were on the road
Two days of fast riding were before them
and Holabee had hard work TO make hi
companion ride al gait that would allow
the horses to hold out +; and when they ar
: rived within mile Of the cabin, TO maxi
; him tarry until Holabee could see Los
Fawn, and tell her that Black Wolf was safe
and would soon be with her. She had jus
| H.. ahar
yell fell on their ears, and Black Wolf, wit
his horse at full speed, was approaching
, Lost Fawn ran to meet him he threw hin
T self from his horse, and the next momen
r found them locked IN each others arm:
g Not word was uttered both were too fu
to speak their eyes met and again they en-
braced. They then approached the cabir
Z each extended hand to Holabee Blac
I Wolf saying in English, Our friend Yes
! responded Lost Fawn.
They were no sooner seated, than Blac
? Wolf produced the half of the broken sticI
= Lost Fawn, by string around her neci
. drew forth from her bosom little bag, an
/ taking from il the other half Of the stick sf
: placed them both in the bag together. Blac
u Wolf then kindled FIRE, in which Lo
Fawn placed the bag and sticks together
When they were consumed, they once moi
embraced. They were man and wife Il
: parted sticks could never more be separates
= Such was the simple but impressive cerem
, ny performed in the presence of the Gre
Spirit, TO whom alone the Indian looks &
approval. Lost Fawn, observing that IL WI
y :, not fully understood by Holabee, brought
= prayer-book, opened it at the marriage Ger
e mony, and requested him to read il for iher
s. saying we will now do as the mission
= ries taught u.s. They stood up while Hol
bee read il aloud, each making the requir,
y answers Black Wolf adding to the que
z ton, DO you take this woman for your we
: ded wife 2 Yes, her, and her only
ID No alusion had been made TO Bla,
il VOLTS parents, who were residing qui
: near them. Holabee suggested that he won
j. 90 and let them know of Black VOLTS !
turn. Both lovers objected. saying: "
ne will see them soon; but you must renal
We do not want to see any others for f
n days: we will hunt; and when they CON
as we will eat together. Lost Fawn then b
sled herself with preparing some food.
" Black Wolf took the horses, tied them ne
ne the cabin, and brought them provender.
was easy TO see that Black VOLTS frien
- had done much TO get around his cabin I
r. little that Indian habits require. The I
nd cessaries of life are few and human hap
,h ness is proportionably lessened as il acquil
ad ideas Of luxury. If ever true happin,
4 /; dawned on man, it was then. Their eve
wish had been to meet again.
n. Knickerb0cE