The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-30
81 will notslay. Nelepe, said the young
Moheagan, playfully drawing her to his

81 will tslay, Nelepe, J" said the young
ioheagan, playfully drawing her to his
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H"Onecho. leave me-" said the maiden.
The Great Spirit frowns upon Us. Forget
the daughter Of the Narragansetts. Go!
| The daughters Of thy people wait for thee.
They braid their flowing locks in the clear
fountain, that they may appear fair in thy
eyes! They adorn their persons with gay
plumes, that they may win thy regard!
Go, Onecho, son of Uncas! The daugh-
iero Miantonimoh, will remain to miBgle
her tears with this food, and mourn sad
fand alone over the love she bore Onecho.
Go! the maidens of thy tribe wait for
thee" aass tioT HF issti sd- 5-sis
The young warrior gazed upon the face
Of the lovely Indian with undsguised won
der. His brow at first grew learfally dark
but after he mad fixed his eyes closely up
on her and seemed. as it were 10 read her
heart, he said in an even voice. /" "Nelepe.
thy soulis heavy. There is something in
tthy trembling bosom, Onecho must learn.
Speak. Nelepe! what hast thou for the ear Of
the son Of Uncasp'r ao9sses 80
Nelepe struggled between daughters
SHANE at owning parents guilt and her
love for Onecho. At length love prevail
ed. With a ataltering tongue she said,
"Onecho, my father" here she hesi-
ttated, and then continued.i "the Sachem
of The Narragansetts, has sworn that Un-
cas- shall die ere the full Of the second
moon.''5 gaA snoi5iaaqs sai ges
'sThe arm Of Uncas is not weak, nor is
his spear broken. that he should die by the
hand OF the Narragansett," said Onecho
proudly. "Two thousand warriors hearts
lie between the life of Uncas and the
spear Of Mianionimoh. And where hides
EOnecho that his fathers blood should red
den the ground, and he be not there to
avenge it!' H39
Nelepe trembled at the last words of the
fiery young Moheagan, lor-they we're spo.
ken in anger, and she feared Tor the life o!
him who gave her life. ~
"lnjure him not, Onecho, for my sake" ="
she cried ac' @c9 aal
"The adder that strikes at the warrior
heel, should be crushed ere he can dart
his sting
"Spare him for Nelepe's sake!"
"He may not liv. to slay brave war
rior."
81 have betrayed my father to save I'm
cas-, for thy sake" she said reproach.
fully. ..
.'Nelepe," said the young Indian gent
lly, "Miantonimoh, for thy sake, is safe
from the arrow OF the son Of Uncas. But
what motive has the Narragansett, TO slay
my fatherl" -.arr.
"Ambition. In Uncas he beholds a
powerful rival"
"rrue. In the chase. and in warlke
deeds Of arms, we are rivals, but not ioes.
What would he be more than the equal
and rival of the Moheaganl" demanded
Onecho with flashing eyes.
"Your Sachem--the chief Of all the
tribes" she said family. shrinking at her
own filial treachery. yet urged on by her
love-. "Oh, touch him not, Onecho," she
added earnestly,
Unjust protect my father" hastily said
the young Moheagan, forgetting his prom
Use. f
"With the life Of mine?" sa
,Onecho could not resist the eloquent
pleading Of her eyes and tongue.
"Never, Nelope. never!'' he cried fer
vently. I'll swear by the Great Spirit, the
Narragansett is safe.''
fPhe eetpleader looked her thanks
Yet her heart did not seem to be released
There was yctmore TO be revealed, Onecho
discovered by her troubled look; and he
inquired what still weighed down her spir-
its. She was silent for moment, and
then'spoke with rapid earnes,ness.
s"There is more that | fain would not
tell thee. Hear me Onecho. | will ex.
plain why implored thee to leave me.
Three warriors Of my tribe have mingled
the blood from their veins, and have sworn
by the spirits Of their fathers that | shall
die ifl wed the son ol Uncas. shi sf@
= ala, is Il SO? Who are these?" iis 2a
"Otash, Ninigret and Canonicus." ~
Z .Thy lovers all!' said the young Sach-
em, drawing himself up proudly, with an
expression Of scorn curving his thin upper
lip. a"Thy Sachenl and his braves are fast
loosing the fearless warrior in the coward
ly assassin. Iwould wed'thee." he ad-
ded with proud defiance in his tones, "and
as my bride defend thee, il this forest Of !
trees should be changed into host Of arm
ed warriors, and il each, with his spear at
my throat, should bid me give thee up.
lie cast his eyes with a glance Of de-
fance around, and to his astonishment,
the forests seemed TO have met his chal-
lenge. The edge Of the wood was lined
with warriors, all with their arrows drawn
to the head, and with their eyes glaring
through the gloom upon himself and Mel
epe, who, with silent horror. had followed
his eye in the, direction Of The menacing
host. 8aaiass Ne.aamb s ss6sas
my father!'s, she shrisked and fell lie
less 10 the earth. de F sllsiqaiS
4 Onecho .stopped 10 raise her, when q |