The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-07-30
Alter tlle ssidbiueatiion osf The Peocutots :,

i Alter tie subjugation Of the Pequots b,
fths allied forces, ,ihe naughty Narragansei
stood without d superior among the Sa
chems. Nevertheless, his ambition ant
restless spirit could not remain quiet. No
content with being on an equal footin,
with his fellow contemporary chief, he as
Ipiredto set himself up as universal Sachen
over all the tribes Of New England. Ther,
Twas but one chief, he very well knew. wht
/ dare step between him and his ambition
This was Uncas, the Moheagan, He wa.
q man Of noble presence, majestic In hi.
|aspectand Of stern and naughty demeanor
lie was in the fitch year Of his age; We
Possessed a sinewy and athletic frame
which still retained, with the iron strengtl
| of The warrior the activity Of youth; he hal
| a fiery spirit, with passions quick and un
controlable; was skilled in all stratagem
Of war and the chase; and was, in all re
specis. the bravest warrior and most dis
tinguished leader Of his time. Like al
Indians. he was quick to resent an affront
unforgiving Of injuries, and revengeiul
| He was the head OF d powerful and warlike
nation, and could lead into battle two thou
sand warriors. i9t's#es as@ 4 s'ie''sf
When Miantonimoh contemplated the
path OF ambition before him, the stern i'm.
Fage of Uncas stood ever before him and
the object Of his haughty aim. His brow
fclouded, and lie swore on the grave oi his
fathers that Uncas should die! Miantoni.
moh had an only child. Nelepe had seer
| eighteen springs when her father took the
oath against the life of Uncas. She was 9
beautiful, gentle creature; with large black
eyes melting with virgin tenderness; will
a voice, soft as the Eolian harp, when
swept by the evening wind, and'a laugh
merrier than the glad lark's. She was
lust the height Of the Madicean Venus; hel
figure was faultless; her limbs as exquis.
Iiteiy shaped-for the slight drapery OF the
Indian maiden, did not altogether conceal
the rounded outline of the polished shoul.
der; the contour Of the expanding bust
and shapely ancle, that might vie in light.
ness and grace with the fawn's; with the
elegant movements of which animal, her
own unstudied manner beautifully har.
moDized. sfl4
Nelepe had lover. ~
Uncas had an only son; brave young
warrior, who inherited his fathers virtues
without sharing his indomitable passions
Onecho was tall and Of stately mien
and for his excellence in the sports Of the
field, and the national games Of his tribe
and his courage in batte.h was worthy
inheritor Of the fame OF Uncas, and fitted
to succeed him as Sachem Of nation so
powerful as the Moheagan. He was the
pride and boast Of his people; the theme
OF old warriors tales and prophecies, and
the example Of the young braves of his
tribe He was also the idol OF his father.
It was Onecho who loved Nelepe. aa2
CHAPTER II. aA'@a SO
At the close OF an autumnal day, in the
year named at the commencement Of our
tale. a canoe, padded by two Indians, shot
out from the dark shadows Of a little cove
on the western shore of pleasant river.
which flowed clear and deep through the
wilderness of Connecticut. A few strokes
Of the paddle sent the little vessel into the
middle ofthe current; few more carried
it to the opposite bank. in the direction Of
wreath ofsmoke curling above a grove
Of trees which grew on small grassy pc.
ninsula. One Of the Indians, who seem.
ed TO be the superior, bounded 10 the land.
while the other drew the fragile skiff upon
the sward, and turned il upside. Leaving
IL !.