Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-06-16

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the obeyed in silence. The Indian maid
en- drew the canoe out Of the water and
secreted 1t among the reeds and bushes.
| That operation being completed. she
motionea to Rosalthe to follow her. and
walked with noiseless and gliding steps in.
to the forest. Star Light proceeded in
this manner until our heroine was nearly
exhausted. and could Wit aif7culty keen
pace with her more prdctiseu conductress
which the latter perceiving, went forward
more slowly, stopping often to assist her
over rough places. The way was so dark
and lonely that RosaIthe queried whether
6 human voice ever broke the stiffness OF
the solemn woods.
! They reached an Indian hut or lodge.
and 1t was In spot so hemmed in by stu
! pendous forests, that it seemed to Rosal-
the completely hidden from the observa.
tion of the living.
! The maidens entered the lodge; it was
without an occupant. Starlight pointed
/ to a couch of skins, and our heroine was
glad to avail herself Of the privilege of
resting upon it. while the former kindled
fire and made preparations for cooking
a meal. 1t was quite dark when her sim
pie arrangements were completed.
Rosalthe was aroused from an uneasy
slumber produced from exhaustion no
doubt.) and food ,af before her, which
many persons more fastidious in those
matters than the dwellers Of the back
woods, would not have complained of. OF
/ these viands she partook without hesita-
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and heroic as possible before her strange
/ companion
! While she was thus employed, although.
as may be supposed she had but very lit
! tie inclination to eat, Starlight was bus
| ily engaged in eompounding vatious paints.
/ for what purpose Rosalthe was at a loss
to conceive. When the latter had ceased
eating, and pushed the food from her the
Indian maiden approached with the pig
ments she had prepared, and the object
became apparent. Rosalthe drew back in
alarm.
Foolish maiden 2 exclaimed Starlight
What DO you fear water will make
these colOrs disappear What [ am about
to do is necessary to your safety | must
make you look like one of my people,
Swear that you will keep faith with me,
and that shall return in safety to Boones-
borough p said Rosalthe earnestly.
! swear returned Starlight
BY the Great Spirit2' continued Ro-
salthe
by the Great Spirit ; added star-
Light.
Then submit do with me as you
will.
'Thite-Cloud is proud, said the Indian
girl, after pause She is vain of her
Beauty she fears that these colors will
destroy it, SO that Smooth Tongue will no
longer love her.
4 am ready-put it on, replied Rosal-
the, submitting herself patiently to Stat-
Light.
The Cho+otee girl gazed an instant ut
the handsome features of Rosalthe, and
sighed.
Starlight is sad and unhappy, said our
heroine, kindly. Smooth Tongue has
made her heart heavy by his deceit. Let
her forget him he is bad
Forget him, that White Cloud may re-
member him !" retorted the Indian girl,
angrily
Starlight is wrong Jealousy and gfisf
have blinded her eyes. But the time will
come when she will see clearly reioined
Rosalthe
The heart Of Starlight seemed to re.
lent; she commenced laying the cdlots
Upon Rosalthes face With no ungentle
hand, while the latter sat uncompiainine-
ly before the blazing fire, that she might
see to complete the novel operation Wien
this part of the singular toilet was finish
ed, the Indian girl proceeded to unfasten
her hair, which was confined by band,
and let it fall unrestrained over her neck
and shoulders. In short time Rosalthes
dark tresses were arranged to suit the fan
cy of Wassahauza. From willow bas-
het, in one corner of the lodge, she produc.
ed an Indian dress, in all respects like
her own
Our heroine made no objections. but
suffered herself to be attired in the cos
tune of savage life. When the whole
was completed, Starlight herself looked
at her with wonder and admiration for
Rosalthe appeared quite as charming in
her new apparel lin the estimation Of the
former) as IN her Own legitimate style of
dress.
Good !" exclaimed Starlight, with
smile, holding q small mirror before her
unresistIng captive. R0Ealthe glanced at
the image reflected, and could not reptess
an involuntary exclamation of astonish-
ment.
You'll De Jealous Of me, nov, I'm sure
she said, with faint smile
"If I thought you could speak the
truth. I should not hate you, rejoined
Starlight, portion Of her former stern
ness returning
Let Star Light and White Cloud be
friends, returned Rosalthe, in kindly
tone.
The maiden made no reply, but taking
Rosaltae's hand, led her from the lodge
There IS village not far from here
said the former, when they had walked
short distance. You viii be safe there,
for you shall dwell in M lodge, and I am
the daughter Of powerful chief You
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