Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-05-20
panion. Let US see what they have really

DONE , H' ~. ".tH o
The unfortunate youth gave himself up II
the direction of the older and more experienced
hunter, who, carefully examining the indica
tions around, proceeded with Paul to the scene
of ruin. Here they found the body of ole
Campbell himself, pierced with several
wounds; while around, lay the members o
his little family, all save Anime. On observ
ing this exception, ray of hope entered the
breast of Paul, who sought to assure himsel
by examination of the trail which led from the
spot, whether she were still living.
This has been done but little while sale
Harburn, who with unerring eye had been ex-
amining the foot-marks, and piece of moist
thick grass, through which the enemy had re-
treated. There are four of them three Tn.
dians and one white man and they have car
ried away with them young woman
How know you thatp exclaimed Paul,
who even now was unable to restrain his sur
prise at his companions superior intelligence.
Il see the footsteps of the poor girl ; those
are easily understood. But how know you the
rest! How can you point out white man s
step when produced by moccasin and when
mixed in this way with Indian footmarks =
Of course replied Harburn, you can see
that the blades of grass have not all arisen yet,
and that therefore the Indians are not very far
upon their path. But as for the avhite foot
prints, ! will quickly show you concern ing
that. A moccasin rarely, if ever, makes the
same shaped mark upon white mans foot that
1t does upon an Indians. Then, more than
all, some of these marks point outward from
the line of march, while the Indians are al
ways PARALLEL to that line But how shall we
proceed now! Is it best 10 follow them with
out calling assistance
BY all means, said Paul, hurriedly; it will
take too much time to raise the neighbors and
in the meanwhile, we may lose the chance of
rescuing Anime.
You are right said Harburn 4 perceive
you are made of true Stuff
The two friends set forward with ca perness
upon the pursuit.
1t is past noon, said Harburn, as they fol-
lowed upon the trail of their enemies. But
we may, | hope, overlake them in camp to-
night, and possibly before they can have
crossed the Illinois, though l fear that the
scoundrels will get the start of US in that mai
ter
For hours the two hunters sped swiftly upon
the trail, which at dark they traced to well
known war-path which led directly 10 the right
bank of the Illnns near the mouth of what is
called Haskins Creek.
The blood-,hr~.y -iIE-"-i' -saii IInrturn !,
they have made raft sc -----! hrush-woaI.
and got across. Bnt never mind, they are
somewhere about and do not know, after all,
but what we shall stand better chance with
them, than if we had found them on this side.
For very likely they will think themselves
pretty safe now, and there is some advantage
to us in their thinking so
The two friends now anxiously examined
the opposite bank of the river, in order to dis
cover, if possible, some signs of the presence
of their adversares.
I'VE have them = quickly exclaimed Paul,
in a low voice, and pointing out the direction
to his friend. See you not that faint glimmer
Of light in the hollow way that leads from the
shore1'
'Ay, ay,' said the other. You have had
the advantage of me, though, this time. | see
it now. The one thing wanting is TO get our
the rascals. 1t will hardly do for us 10 put to-
gether raft, for we shall surely be overheard ,
No., said Paul, I'VE must swim the river,
though it is somewhat broad, considering that
we have our arms and ammunition to carry
with US. However,, have no doubt we can
accomplish it safely; what say you'' ..
I'VE must try at all events replied Har-
bnrn. But we had better cross little lower
down.
Choosing spot few rods below then
former station, they stripped themselves Of
their clothing, fastening this and their ammu-
milton in bundle upon the tops of their heads
and thus with their rifles secured upon theil
left hips, they managed 10 reach the opposite
shore. Having carefully examined thell
equipments, and attended 10 the due prepara
tion of their rifles, they replaced part ofthei
dress and crawled slowly and cautiously to
position where they could obtain view o
their enemies. The Indians were reposing
about the fire in careless security; while at
little distance, Anime was with deep and bite
lamentation bewaling the loss of her parent.
and kindred, and her own captivity. Near he
was white man. endeavorlng 10 console he
with the promise of gentle treatment and o
adoption into The tribe of her captors. Paul
suspicion was now fully confirmed. The trai
tor was none other than Pierre Boiteux! 9r
Paul, in his rage, was, with difficulty re
strained from firing upon him at once. Har
burn seized his compa Mon by the arm, as h
whispered in his ear the following advice:
Keep cool let US wait till daylight, whe
we shall have better chance at them. If W
attack them now, some of them will escape
and that will never answer. For one of u
may get wounded in the fight; and as at tn
best, we shall be retarded by the girl in ou
quick return, the heather may be in time I
bring those upon our trail whom we shoul
now little like 10 meet agaJ
The expediency of this advice was so plain
that Panl was obliged TO concur. gat-
Daylight at length began TO appear. Hal
burn laid his hand upon the shoulder of hi