Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-26
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The forester replied that it was the
negro opened the door, and the parties en-
tered the enclosure. Allan glanced at
Andrew while he was closing the gate, and
perceived that he was considerably advanc-
ed in life, his woolly hair being gray with
age, though his figure was not bowed down
by the weight of years.
A faithful, but rather eccentric fellow
is Andrew observed Capt. Boone. He
then lifted the rude latch and ushered the
young hunter into his cabin. A respect
able-looking female met him on the thresh-
old, whom he introduced to Allan as Mrs.
Boone A young woman of eighteen or
twenty he presented as his daughter Eliz-
abeth Norwood had entertained hope
that the maiden whom he had seen in the
morning. might prove to be the daughter
of the famous pioneer; but when his gaze
rested upon Elizabeth Boone, although
she was fair, he could not so far master his
feelings as to realize no disappointment
at the discovery. A lad of about fifteen
years was engaged in cleaning the tube of
a rife, and was the forester's son.
Captain Boone informed his family that
his guest, who was from the State of Ohio,
Y.
hoped he would receive such hospitality
as their poor dwelling could afford to
which Mrs. Boone responded in an appro-
pirate and kindly manner, and set about
making preparations for dinner.
While the meal was being prepared, Al
Ian proceeded to relate the particulars of
the mornings adventure, to which his host
listened with earnest attention.
Did you hear any portion of the con
versation that passed between the young
woman and the Frenchman q
i am quite certain that [ heard the
latter refer to some danger of an imminent
and pressing kind that menaced this settle
ment, or the neighboring one, and 1 am
confident that it had relation to the for
mer'
And you say, moreover, that he wished
to extort promise of some kind from her2'
continued Boone.
1T was that which caused me to inter
fere in her behalf and the promise of
secrecy | doubt not had reference to the
danger which threatens you and yours,
rejoined Allan.
This matter may be of the deepest i'm
portance to US, Mr. Norwood Were there
any names mentioned, that you can re-
member p resumed the forester
Let me recall the scene more wildly,
if [ can, said Allan, pressing his hand
to his forehead. Yes, name was men
toned which l now recollect. Du Quesne
think it was
Daniel Boone sprang from his seat With
"a sudden and angry impulse, when Allan
IL, &c n
'Du Quesne, did you say, sir he ex-
claimed. Then there is indeed danger,
for, he is an instrument to do US harm
The Indians will rally around him to
crush US from among the living. l have
heard his name he acts under the author
ity of the British posts, and has been ac-
tive in distributing arms and ammunition
among the savage tribes.
ALLOW me to inquire who this lie Bland
is who came so near sending bullet thro'
my body 2 rejoined Allen.
That question is not easily answered,
young man [ confess myself unable to
reply to it with certainty, for the simple
reason that | need information on the sub
ject myself The person to whom your
inquiry refers, came among us about four
weeks. ago and received the friendly treat
ment that we always make it rule to ex-
tend to all who visit us His ostensible
object was to examine the lands in this
part of the country, with a view to max
ing a final settlement, if he was pleased
with the result of his explorations He
was not very popular among our people
at first, on account of being a French
man but the suavity of his manners
overcame that objection in a great meas
ure, with the majority, though many look
upon him with distrust. Sometimes he
has been the guest Of Mr. Aston, and he
has also spent some time with me- He is
cupies the third cabin from this, on the
right as you enter He has managed to
make himself peculiarly agreeable to Es-
quire Aston, and that be loves his hand
some daughter Rosalthe, is no secret
among us But his tender sentiments
are not blessed with return and its my
firm conviction that the girl fears him
yes, actually fears him. What the secret
of his influence is, | have not been able
to discover
Does Mr.. Aston favor the pretensions
of the Frenchman p asked Allan, earnest
ly.
Most decidedly for LIE Bland has the
art Of appearing very agreeable where he
wishes to make a favorable impression
and you may be assured, sir that for such
a rare prize as Rosalthe, he viii put forth
all his powers Esquire Alston was for
merly. a man of wealth, and could and did
indulge in theluxuries of refined life
He also has indubitable claims to no
bic ancestry. He married into distin-
guished family, and his daughter received
an education far superior to that which
usually falls to the lot of young ladies'
Having lost most of his wealth by an un-
fortunate investment, be no longer felt
desire to remain where be could not sup
port his accustomed manner of living
Consequently he turned his attention to
this new country. aud had the courage to
dare the dangers of a pioneers life
This explains why this excellent fami-
ly is at Boonesborough, and the occupant
of an humble cabin few doors from this
If 5So7,ira 4 lSton 1--WE call him 1Snuire1