Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-07-28

handle OF the tOmahaWk IN the rigid grip
of relentless death
CHAPTER XVIII.
NEW PHASES IN THE LIFE OF RosALTHE.
The department of Starlight was more
| friendly after her return to the village
| The reasons for this change were to be at
! tributed to the occurrences of the day !;
we mean those relating to Allan Norwood
and lie Bland
! Our heroine's emotions while in the
presence of the former, and her evident
repugnance to the latter, had produced a
favorable impression upon the jealous In
dian maiden.
Rosalthe took advantage of Star Lights
mood, to refer to the promise which she
had made to conduct her back to Boones-
borough. The subject gave no apparent
/ displeasure, and the assurance was given
that the matter should not be long delay
| ed
Rosalthe was much surprised at the
! calmness exhibited by the Cherokee girl,
when she obviously felt so deeply on the
subject That the Frenchman had made
the strongest professions of love to her,
there could be no ground of doubt; and
that Starlight still distrusted his SINGER
ity was equally sure.
What does White Cloud think of Smooth
Tongue q she asked, abruptly, upon the
morning following
Rosalthe felt that it was her duty to
deal truly and frankly with Starlight ;
she therefore replied that she considered
! lie Bland a dangerous man, to whose prot
estations of love or friendship it was not
safe to trust that, if he had professed to
love her (Star-Light), the truth compelled
her to say that he had not acted in good
faith, for during the last few weeks he had
not ceased to persecute and render her
miserable with his avowals, to which she
could not listen without the deepest re-
| pugnance
While Rosalthe was making this state
ment, Starlight kept her eyes fixed
Isearchingly upon her. When she had
! ceased speaking, her companion shook her
/ head and smiled family.
/ And White Cloud is sure that she bad
no happiness in the words of Shoiska p
replied Starlight.
Very sure said Rosalthe his society
was not agreeable to me from the first !;
and when [ began to be suspicious that he
was leagued with our enemies, not only
dislilled, but feared him. [ have told you
therefore, but you would not listen
The spirit of the lying Machinito is in
! him. Gezha Monedo the clouds of his
sky grow dark they are heavy with storm
and tempest; | hear his 6a9ntl0al0G (pass-
ing thunder) in the air
Star Lights eye flashed, and her chest
heaved with emotion as she spoke.
Let my red sister be strong said Ro-
salthe Let her soul rise above sorrow.
Smooth Tongue is unworthy of her tho is,
therefore let her forget him. Otter-Lift-
er is brave and humane and his heart
sighs for Starlight
The maiden made no answer, and soon
after Rosalthe and Monon left the lodge
and walked into the forest together They
had gone but a short distance from the
village when they were again met by LIE
Bland. He assumed the same easy, assur-
ed aud arrogant tone which had character
lied his conversation on the previous day.
Yesterday you were coy to-day [ trust
you will be kind he said
Our cousin of the Wyandots talks but
little replied Monon.
so l should think, added the French
man.
She seems to be a perfect mute. Il
the gift of speech denied her 2
She speaks to those who please her, re
piled Monon.
Indeed = said LIE Bland, drily.
Monon did not think proper to make
any reply to this not very gallant rejoin
der.
I would speak few words to you, con
tinued the Frenchman, again addressing
Rosalthe, but IN a more respectful tone.
Speak on she replied, Disgusting hel
voice as much as possible.
What | would say is for your ear:
alone
1 am willing that this person shoulc
hear whatever you may wish to communi
cate replied Rosalthe.
For a moment the Frenchman was 81
lent; a significant, sarcastic smile played
over his features.
Think reflect one single moment; i
there not some secret connected with you
present situation which you might no
wish to be known In certain quarters 2 re
piled lie Bland
None in which I wish you to feel inter
ested, returned Rosalthe.
You are injuring your own cause, re
sumed Le Bland.
4 do not WISH to have any farther con
versation with you, added our heroine.
There Is place called Boonsborough
said the Frenchman.
Who does not lknow itP replied Nc
/, non
There is family there by the nam
of Alston,' he continued
Our heroine made no rejoinder, bu
felt herself trembling in every limb
Mr. Aston had fair daughter who's
name was Rosalthe.'
4 know what you would say replie'
, Rosalthe i know the words that ham
, upon your lips for utterance. Whateve
my present situation may be, 1t cannot b
; bettered by you l would net trust my
self with one who has proved himself 5
recreant to all that is honorable
You speak proudly and bitterly, Rosal