Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1851-05-19

| wiz PtOosO iilC lOI u tiuIC, llSll CGl lGuf
her as have others.'
| mo need that you should leave her
she'll be off fast enough, give her chance
Such delicate birds don't like to mate will
such rough chaps as wo are But have
your own way, and live The longer
Thero'll be some fine sport, no doubt, ant
Pm your man. ri lend hand at the
business, and when it comes righ, you shall
do the fair Thing for me .rs f. r...
Good! we shall get on very well to.
'gether. Now for this mighty fine gentle
man! Let US go ashore, and dispose Of him.
We will build FIRE, and leave him to tend
it, while We go away on the prelence oi
shooting O deer ior dinner. When short
distance from him we will turn about, and
you know the rest; the FIRST fire will
fix him. ~ s.F- -1-
To all this |, of course, was an interest,"
ed listener. As it was really time to land
and cook dinner, could make no reason
able objections without exciting suspicion;
so | gently submitted.
The birch was hauled up, and the fire
built, as agreed upon. ..-.
During the time, busted myself in put
tiag my revolvers and rifle in first rate Or
der
When the fire sent cut cheerful bluze,
Vanburton turned TO ne and said, in Eng
lish:
Mick and l are going out to bring in a
deer; you are tired, and can stay here and
take some rest
There was diabolicaI lear upon his
face while he spoke, and Nick affected to
comply with some reluctance.
| summoned up all my resolution. and
said, in Us calm and Indifferent tone as
possible:
Yes, am tired only of sitting in the
'blrch.' | need exercise. | will go forth
and hunt with you, and Nick may remain
behind. Come! ! am all ready. Nick,
keep the fire bright and blazing till we get
back. Vanb-rton, you may lead the way.
l shouldered my rifle with all the non
| could muster, and stood prepar-
ed to go. ..
The countenance of the two scoundrels
fell. Their disappointment was but too
evident to me, but there was no attempt at
remonstrance. Vanburton moved slowly
away, and followed, leaving Nick stand
ing by The blazing logs.
l think we had better SEPARATE said
Vanburton, after we had walked some dis.
.ance in silence. 81
Ithink it will be best,' replied. you
are better hunter than L. and my presence
will but frighten the game. You may go
that way, md will go this
Again he look disappointed. Let's see
you start,' he suid, with an attempt to smile.
| knew well why he wished to see me
start,' and resolved not 10 turn my back
upon him at all, for reasons which the
reader may readily understand.
you seem to make all the delay posi-
BILE, said, sternly. awe shall never
reach Council Bluffs, if you go on at this
rate. Come! be off, and do not heed me,
and | will reward you for your alacrity.'i
The rufian smiled grimly, moved away,
and was soon out Of sight. ~
What was | now to do? Should re-
turn to the birch drag it into the woter
cross the river, md then destroy it? OF
should make the best Of my way towards
Council Bluffs, or the nearest tribe of In
dians, without any delay?
After some hesitation | decided on the
former course, and hurried toward the riv'
Ter as fast as was able. soon reached
the spot where the canoe was hauled up,
and drew it silently into the water.
My feelings during the period that wa
within rifle distance of the shore, will no
attempt to describe, but leave the subjec
altogether to the imagination of the sensl
BILE render.
The perspiration rolled from my fore
head in great drops, .and respired like I
person who had been running violently
when | stepped upon the opposite bank.
Taking from the birch what articles
should need and could conveniently carry,
scuttled it, and saw it sink before | lurnel
away; then | struck into the woods, ant
walked from the vicinity like one who ha
life at stake.
determined to seek the Pawnee village
and warn Janet other danger; uccordingl
| pushed forward with my thoughts full o
the trupper's daughter, ind thankful 70
my escape from the power of villains.
To tell the truth the rude description
which Vanburton had given, filled me witt
curiosity 10 see such prodigy Of beaut.
in the wilderness.
Whether travelled onward or stopped t
take hurried repast, or snatch moment
rest, my mind was full Of Janet; and m,
sole anxiety was to reach the Pawnee vii
lnge before the Uoyageurs, in order to bal
file their Infamous purpose.
The following day | fortunately fell il
with Pawnee brave, who willingly nH
dertook to guide me 10 the encampment Q
his people.
Arrived there, it was easy to find tn
lodge of old Willet, the trapper.
Il am the bearer Of government paper
to Fort Laramie | said, and have Gale
TO receive your hospitality for a day Or two
4 give you trapper's welcome,' he re
piled, 'and though it be not polished, it
nevertheless true and hearty. This is m
wife, and yonder you see my daughter
| Nv avas Instantly tllrned in The direc