The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-04-27
MISCELLANEOUS
EVERETT DUNOlhN.
A Tale ofthe Black Hills.
BIT J. II, ROBINSON.
CHATTER II.
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nc lnuldu anu Lucy Cndngeu CIOtleS, an(
the former proceeded 10 paint the latter af
Ter the Indian style. When Le finished, the
transformation was considered perfect, The
Indian was then dismissed, while Lacy, who
was 10 personate him with Vanderver, retur
ned 10 their companion, Early in the NOR
niDg Miss Laffrets was compelled TO mount
4 horse provided for The purpose and with
her captors, who were also mounted. moved
of in norlhwestcrly direction The sol
disdRt Indian, who passed under the Sobri-
yltet Of Redskin, kept studiousy alooi during
The greater part OF the day; but before night
lola observed that he appeared anxious Ia
approach her. Several times when Wander
yer and Letson were few yards in advance,
he refined his horse close TO hers and appar-
anily was about 10 address her. At thai in.
s,ant her caplors slackencd their pace. and
he fell quickly back, as though afraid OF
,heir displeasure.
lola wished TO favor his design. Again he
repeated the operation, when. bending TO-
wards him, in Il low hurried voice she ad-
dressed him
you have ought % communicate, speak
i am ready to hear you
The Indian smiled. and then pointed sig
niiicantly towards Vandcrvcr Miss I.affreis
understood him. He wished not 10 be oh
ed, employers. Curious 10 know the import
Of all this, she refined UP her horse and kept
pace with the Indian.
Her captors were now some distance in
advance, Lacy inclined toward her in the
saddle, and then speaking in d whisper, he
said
"Be not alarmed, Miss Lafircts, 4 friend is
near you, one who would peril his life 10 save
you from the power of those rufiians. who
have torn you from home, and the soft en-
dearanee Of those you love trust you know
me even in this CuSc, which was adopted as
lte.Only means ofyour rescue. exchanged
hahilimcnls with the Indian you first saw
yesterday, by the influence Of large brine
! OFF abduction produced the greatest CON
sternaiIon among your friends. You recol-
iec', Miss Laiirets, that yonder ruilian, the
sEoutest, set upon me with The greatest fury.
defended myself as long a could. deter
mined 10 proven; your capture or perish in
abe attempt. Al length | was fell by a
crushing blow 10 the earth. How long lay
insens5le cannot say. but when / recover
cd it was nearly dark, and the company was
looking for you in every direction. Though
faint from the loss OF blood. md suffering
indcscrbable pals from severe confusion,
/ also Joined in the search. No self consid-
Grafton ofprudcncc, so called, could prevent
ne from making effort in your favor. Like
one distracted, started in pursuit, resolved
not 10 abandon it until your recovery from
the hands OF the wilkins. travelled with
out interruption ill nearly daylight without
learning anything of your fate" In lower
rone "Sce, they are watching us; we must
he cautious, lille indi>creIion will destroy
ALL Alter short silence-"I had thrown
myself weary and dlspirited npon the groun
when fIncied heard the sound OF human
voices NJ no great distance. Crouching upl
an my hands and knees, crept cautiously
forward ia near the place as possible with
ont being discovered, when saw, 10 my Joy,
he object Of my anxious search reposing
rorrowiully upon i rude couch. guarded by
these two ruff lins." tPonting) For long
time debrr ,ted upon what course TO pur
eue.-Somciimes was inclined 10 rush up
on them and decide The matter with my sin
gle arm, but the odds were too much against
me besides, faint with blood and completely
exhausted by recent eXertion, ! should have
been wholly unable TO contend with such
dcsperadocs. The attempt would have been
madness, and the loss ofmv life would have
nut added another item 10 the black cafa-
lopue of crime already registered against
those sraceless knavcs. Then thought of
returning 10 my friends and giving the alarm
When properly prepared. We might overlake
ana punish The fugitives. But how was 10
return in my weak and disabled condition!
At this iuucture the indian made his appear
ancc. and after convcrsng awhile with your
captors struck off into the wood. | followed
rs fast as was able at distance. When
sufficiently near, beckoned 10 him TO stop
He did so, and the rest is already known 10
YOU. The Indian leigned sickness and utter
disability to continue the route. At his sug
cestion was introduced as an expert woods
man. and employed. have watched an OPP
rorlun:Ty 10 speak with you, but in vain. Y on
may IMAGINE with what anxiety I have re-
sYarded these proceedings; but believe me-
| shall do my utmost 10 effect your deliver
Snce."
During this history lola had regarded La
cv with the greatest anxiety, She doubted
at first his sincerity. AS he proceeded in the
marathon, his manner became so earnest and
his lone so expressive olsympathy and keen
solicitude that her suspicious were shaken
and before he had finished she wae ashamed
Of having doubted HIM.
''AIr. Lace, how can sufficiently express
the gratitude which the interest you have
manifested in my welfare deserves" said To-
Ia. fceIingIy, wEile her gulltcss heart sus-
rccted no tre1chcrv, and her sweet face was,
turned gracefully towards him.
TO know, Miss Laffrcts, that have sa
we'd you. is ample compensation for what lit
tle service may render only regret that
l cannot prove lie depth of that friesdshp
which feel must entertain for vou.by some
act more deserving your thanks"
81 can only pray that Heaven will award
your Observation-Disclosures as it deserves. The
rxcrtous you lave already made in my
behalf, assure you. they will never be for
gotten"
"What you say gives me lnexpressible
happiness, blush that have done no
1nore.-How shall value the friendship you
may hesiow upon me. Friendship Il
what a word how sacred are lis claims.
Here Lacy suddenly pressed his hand up
on his right temple, which was bandaged.
md compressed his lips firmly upoD his
teeth rs though suffering extreme pain. \ |
Impressed Groan escaped him"
"Ah, sir said lola with deer ieeiing,-"i