The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-04-20

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away in the manner we have stated. With
out delay, and burning wi b indignation, he
also started in pursuit Of the beloved object.
So great was his impotence, he could scarce
ly make the necessary preparations for the
arduous undertaking. The passage up the
Missouri in barge was too slow for his pur-
dred miles above the ST. Charles, he aban-
continued his search alone.
That part of the distance which he had
made by water had been accomplished with
out any particular adventure worth relating,
and now the open prairie, the boundIess will
derness, were all before him. But in what
direction was he 10 continue his search 4?
where was he to look for lola? by what land
marks was he to be guidedin travelling those
limilless solitudes? were questions which The
first moments Of cool reflection induced him
to ask. He determined 10 follow the general
course Of the Missouri, and 10 join those who
had proceeded him, at the Arickera village.
DAYS passed, and still with undoubted zeal
did Dunstan pursue his lonely way, sleeping
by night upon the ground, and eating his
coarse meals of dried vension for sustenance.
But Tor this he cared not. For the loved
one only did he fear. He pictured her in
the power ola ruffian. weary with travel
ling, sinking under the fatigue Ofthe Journey.
and forced 10 submit; 10 ndisnities al which
humanity should shudder. To his great Joy
he learned from half breed whom he lortu
nately encountered, that three persons an.
swering his description had passed through
the region about week before, namely, two
Canadian voyageurs,a female ,and also an In
dian.
Dnnsian could not doubt but The female
was her OF whom he was inquest, and pushed
forward with new energy, and the reader rec
objects was now near The country Of the Au-
cheras, and at not great distance from the
Black mnuntains. While thus watching as
we have described. the spIendors OF a sunset
upon the prairies, and absorbed in the con-
temptation of the imposing appearance Of the
mountains, he was startled by light rustng
sound al his elbow, and the light cl altering
he was confronted by an athletic savage,
mounted upon fine sorrel steed. For a
moment they gazed at each other in silence
Dunstan instinctvely carried his hand 10 his
holster, and grasped pistol. while The Indi-
an at the same time laid his hand upon a
knife stock i'll his girdIe, and drew back.
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his hand, and smiled in conciliating man.
ner, With little hesitation, and sundry
misgivings as to the sincerity of his motives,
he accepted the profered token of his am
hy.
He appeared to be one ofa war party, as
he was painted in the most fantastic man
ner, from head TO foot. He was unable TO
articuate word of English. and made
known his wishes by signs. He pointed 10
his heart 10 signify that his feelings were
friendly towards him, then towards the
mountain ranges TO make him understand
that he was also going in the same direc-
ton,
The news was anything but gratifying C
our hero, but he could no! in common cour-
lesy reject the companionship Of his new
friend, and more. he dare not. Although he
doubted The faith OF the warrior Indian, he
was oblig ed TO submit and they continued
their way together; but not for a moment die
he loose sight Of his strange companion
With one hand upon pistol. he managed &c
watch uno3served, every moment, resolved
10 shoot him upon the first appearance o
ireachery. As the darkness Increased, he
grew more vigient. and cast many uneasy
gances at the long prairie grass which was
sufficiently high 10 conceal lurking foe
The savage, evidently i'll al ease, and il
return threw many hideous glances al Tho
side arms Of Dunstan, as though consciou:
that any suspicious movements on his par
would be attended with danger. They hat
proceeded perhaps hall-hour on his way
when he imagined he saw a slight move
ment i'll the grass produced by other cause
than The wind; s;raining his vision 10 the ut
most, 10 his alarm, he saw two bright eye:
piercing out upon him, and presently hi
distinctly saw the head Of an Indian eager
Iy watching his approach, Dunstan was a
bout 10 turn and fly; when the savage by hi.
side gave Il shrill whoop, and endeavored by
Il dexierious movement to throw himsel
from his horse. But he had been auiicipa
ted and before he could effect his purpose {
ball from Dunstan's pistol was lodged ia hi:
body, and instead offalling as lightly as hi
intended, he rooled heavily and with 4 groaI
of rage and pain 10 the earth.
In an instant Bayard was upon his speed
and as he dar;ed like lightning away. horriC
yels arose from hundred ihroats, as al
many savages sprang 10 their feet who haC
been snugly nestled in the rank grass avail
ting him. They we're fooled, aud IhoUgf
they were mounting Sin hot haste" DunstaT
was far in advance before the chase fairly
commenced, They put their horses upoI
their metal, and whooping like fends, FOLLOWED
but in vain. Discouraged they soon aban
doned the pursuit. Our hero passed on
ward until morning, for he was well aware
that there could be no safely while the Indi
ans ere upon his trail. If he came 10 {
streamet or brook, instead Of crossing il al
rectly. he caused his horse 10 90 on in it.
bed as lar as practicable, invariably leaving
il in place where the banks were hard anC
unyieldng, in order that the imprints o.
hoofs might not be left to'assist his enemies
in pursuit, He hoped by these precautions
10 throw them offthe scent,
| CHAPTER II.
Imagine man about six feet in height &
features hardended by the inclemency o
many winters, passed in the wilds Of iht
Rocky Mountains. and in whom are centereC
the worst passions that deform pvor human
nature. Do this and you have imagined
Lacy, the rich fur dealer of ST. Louis. From
his youth every caprice had been humored
every wish gratified, and it was not TO be
wondered at then. that he had grown &c
manhood. naughty, imperious, and impa
,ient of contradiction. He purchased hi
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