Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-08-04
before we could effect rescue, said Nor

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wood
! This young man has acted nobly,' ad-
/ ded the scout with great warmth. He
has saved my life, aud Kenton's also. l
abused him at the outset, and I'm sorry
for 1t; he's as brave a young feller as ev-
er walked, and III make my words good
agin a dozen, armed with any kind O. weap-
Ons whatever. If there should be any
sort o'blame attached to his name now or
hereafter, this year or next, or the year
arter, | don't care when. | warn every
/ body in particular that in the course of
natur somethin will break =
1T is not more than what Justice de-
rnands, to say, that all the success that has
/ attended this enterprise, is due to Mr.
/ Norwood said Simon Kenton, with man
| ly frankfess. He has been coolest in the
hour of danger, and his active mind, and
fertile Imagination, and physical daring
I have been the first to open a way of escape.
! ! say, with Ballard, that he has conducted
himself with prudence beyond his years,
and deserves the warmest thanks of Miss
| Aston and her friends
| We've got good news for you all re-
sumed the scout 'Otter-Lifter is coming
/ y Warriors.
and is now close at hand
'And we called at Harrodsburg,' added
Allan, 'on our return, and Colonel Har-
rod is coming with two pieces of cannon
| think we shall not only be able to make
good the defence, but defeat the enemy
and rescue Miss Aston.
'We have only bad news to tell you
/ IN return for these glorious tidings,' re-
/ turned Boone. Matilda Fleming and
your sister Eliza, Mr. Ballard, have been
carried off by Silas Girty, and are now in
his hands
IF we can only git them two cannon in
to this place afore sunrise, and Otter-Lift-
I er reaches us with his warriors, it's my
/ opinion there'll De a confounded breakager
exclaimed Ballard, knitting his brows, aud
grasping his rife earnestly.
! AS much as thatp said Joel Logs
/ ton, who had joined them in time to
hear the last part of this conversation
i feel pooty sartain that shall make my
/ breakfast on about a dozen on 'em. more
or less, take EN- as they run, off an on
! by and large, and so on to the end of the
/ subieck'
The news which Allan and his compan-
| ions had brought soon circulated through
the station, awakening new hope in every
heart. The most experienced of the pi-
oneers doubted not but the cannon could
be brought to the fort under cover of the
thick darkness
we shall have to 90 out and reconnoi-
ire little, and see which viii be the saf-
est way to bring in the big dogs, said the
scout, referring to the cannon
It's rather delicate piece Of work
added Kenton, but the darkness of the
night is greatly in our favor Be on the
watch, captain, to let us in With these
words the three men left the station once
more, and glided away, while their friends
awaited their return with a suspense which
can only be imagined by those who have
been placed in an analogous position
In little time Ballard came back to
say that the enemy had relax ed their Wig
lance, being, doubtles, tired out with
the length aud obstinacy of the seige :;
that twenty men from Harrodsburgh
were al a short distance from the fort with
the ordnance, which they would now en-
deavor to drag into the station
The rain was descending in torrents
and the night, though more inclement
was more favorable than ever to their pur-
pose After Incredible toll and exertion
the efforts of Colonel Harrod were crown
ed with success, and the much coveted
cannon were at last safely lodged IN the
block-house, which commanded In the
most perfect manner the enemy's position
and fayorite point of attack Every heart
was gladdened by the sight of the formi-
dable engines of destruction, and the
brave company who came with them
They we're Immediately loaded with grape
shot, the terrible effects Of which, when
fred into body of men, are well known
to those at all acquainted with the art of
war.
This being done, they were properly
placed, and pieces of canvass thrown over
them to hide their frowning muzzles from
the observation of the enemy, when they
should re.eommence offensive operations
on the morrow
The scout was both surprised and pleas
ed when he discovered, among the females
the pretty figure of Innis Mckee; and
the particulars of her appearance at the
station, as related by Joel Logston, gave
him genuine feelings of admiration and
satisfaction. He affirmed, In the hear
ing of Allan and others, that she was
without question the finest girl in the
whole world, and he stood ready, then and
there, to make good the assertion.
Soon after Ballard had freed his mind
by making this important statement, he
was observed IN earnest conversation with
Miss Mckee; that is, las earnest as his
embarrassment would allow of; for the
scout on this occasion did appear to have
lost his usual boldness, and IN the estima-
tion of Kenton and Elizabeth Boone, he
was really awkward at times, bashful and
hesltating. Before the dawn of day, Al
Ian and his two friends had related their
several adventures since they left the fort
while those who renamed, in their turn,
rehearsed what had transpired during the
siege
1t may be fact worthy of note, in this
connection, that Simon Kenton had much
/ to say to Elizabeth Boone but as no
Il I l.