The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-09-30

AS the day drew towards it's close the Sa-
gamore prevailed on Adeln 10 walk by the
lake side. With an unconscious air she
obeyed his request and followed the path
pointed out. Ii was n delightful evening"
The last rays of the mellow sunlight, stream
ing through the richly Varieguted foliage, fell
on The calm sheet of water, and, blending
with the gorgeous lins reflected from the sur
rounding trees, produced an exquisite bar
mony Of coorng. The view was one ofun-
surpassed loneliness. Heaven aud earth lent
their charms to adorn the scene. On little
knoll, some distance apart from the wigwans,
Adela and the old chief took their seats-the
lake stretching out at their feet all its lorious
beauly-its unbroken surface cleaning like
the throne of Iris as if the bed Of the water
were strown with gems of the most brilliant
hues, which, flashing up through its trans
parent depths and cOmmingling their mel
lowetklnys, wrought that strange richness of
effect which it is as difficult for the pen to
describe as for the pencil to deIienate.
The scene would have kindled the heart
otthe coolest nisanthrope into love and de-
votion. AdGa gazed at first with lstess in
difference but as the scene grew upon her,
aud she gradually took in its beauties, the
frozen fountains OF her heart were unlocked
the sluggish current of her veins was quick
ened-the warm blood manled her palld
checks and the light of intelligence again
flashed in her eyes. The old Sycamore
watched the operation of the charm for II long
lime in silence. At Inst he ventured TO ad-
dress her, and in n low gentle tone inquired,
is Oosakooes better p [Orplan Girl, in the
Norrdge wock tongue
So deeply absorbed was she in the mag
nificent view around her she did not heed the
question, and it was repeated in a louder
tone.
The sound his voice made her start, and
turning her head. she cast quick aud he
wildering glance upon her companion, then
buried her face in her hands, while n cold
sludder ran through her frame.
The Pale Flower must not droop, Wnwa-
wunka is her TREND
Adea lifted her head rs the kindly tones
fell upon her ear. III one brief moment the
terrible scenes she had passed through crow
dad on her mind, and she gazed with wild
and fearful air on the sycamore.
'Oosakooes is safe Wawawunkn will be
her father, continued the savage The word
father touched u chord, and bowlng again
her head, the long restrained tears gushed
forth, giving relief TO the pent agony of her
torn heart.
The sun went down--twilight gathered
over the scene, aud the light of the stars fell
of its waers. The first rush of feeling had
subsidized, and Adelu, rousiug her energies,
schooled her troubled heart to calmness-
The Kind tone of lhe'old chief won her con
lidence and inspired her with hope. She
talked of home--oflhe probable existence of
her brother, and expressed II desire to return
to him. Wawawunka conversed freely on
all topics but the last, and instead ofunswer-
ing an appeal Of Adela's for aid in escaping
he waived the subject and pleading the chill
and dampness of the night, proposed TO re-
;urn TO the lodge. With n heavy heart she
arose and returned1to her dreary .habitation.
CHAPTER ~.
1t was bitter night for Adela, passed in
rejecting OIL her own forlorn state-ou the
death other parents, and on the uncertainty
that hing over the fate of brother She
did not give way TO hopeless dependency.
She possessed an Unborn energy which cna-
bIed her to bear up under trials that would
have crushed many in despair. Recalling
her thoughts from the sad pust, and drawing
them off from the fearful present, she revolv-
ed anxiously in her mind plans for the future.
She felt to escape without. assistance, would
be impossible; for even If she elutled the ieul-
ous'eyes that were5 watching her every mo-
menl, w'could she thread alone and unai-
ded dense and unknown wilderness. Her
only hope rested'on the old: Sycamore who
had so uuaccountaby hefriended her. Could
she win him over TO her interest, ushe felt
there might he chance for her.
But here an obstacle presented ITSELF
Wawawunka was old aud chiIdless. He
had adopted tic 'PaIc Flower MS he called
her, for daughter, aud it was that act alone
that saved her life. By the decision of the
tribe she was to remain with him, and if she
atlemptedsto escape she was TO be given up
to their vengeance;--nnd she well knew, in
that event, no mercy would he shown her,
The alternative was dreadful--hopeless cap
tivity OIL the one hand, almost certain death
Oh the other.
A day or two passed away in the agitation
of this subject. Holcl and fear alternately
prevailed in the bosom of Adela. III pursu-
ance of her plan, she strove to ingratatc her.
self with her red father, and with such sue
cess that the old Sngamore's eye frightened
mt her presence. To relieve her from the
annoyance accustomed by the rude compan-
ionship and savage 'tauntings of the tribe, he
frequently led her into the forest--seeking
out various delightful spots, where, with
heart al ease, and with those she loved around
her, she could have reveled in elysiun en-
JoyHents. But NOW the very beauty OF the
scene sickened her heart and made her pine
more sadly for release. Again and again had
she endcnvored TO awaken the compassion,
OF her companion, without effect. He lis
tened acknowledgement his head, and was
silent. .......
1t was the twelfth day of her capt,vi,y.-
In the afternoon the Sachem persuaded her
TO trust herself with him, in u canoe, while he
padded her To n little islet which rose out of
the lake a short distance from the Shore
Most of the tribe had left few days before
on Il war scout. Knowing this, on reaching
the island, Adela pressed her companion on
the subject nearest her heart. Fresh hopes had
been awakened, for she had by perseverance,
won the attention of her red father and she