Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-19

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| laid dead, rent and shattered by the
/ Frenehman's unerring aim
who will give the signal TO FIRE. since
we have no seconds q asked Allan
i viii arrange that. although it NAV
not be a IL Dlo3e have an alarm-wateh
which strikes any given time, by regu-
lated movement. | will set it, so that it
will strike in precisely two minutes
lie Bland drew a repeater from his pock-
ct, aud proceeded to set it with much non
chalauee. When he had done So be hung
II by a chain upon bush, SO that it was
about six PAGES from each when both
were at their respective places, as nlutu-
ally agreed upon
Now. added lie Bland, in a voice more
harsh. and with an expression more stern.
we lave only t. await the motions of the
repeater the instant of its striking will
/ be the signal to FIRE; and during the in-
terval. you can reflect on the position in
which your folly has placed you
| Norwood made no reply 10 the remark,
which sounded TO him very much like bra
vado bat thought of the fair lady for
whose sake be had involved himself in
deadly quarrel Both parties were now
silent, and heard distinctly the monoto-
nous tickiugs of the watch Our hero.
although he prided himself upon his skill
in the use Of firearms, was fully aware of
the critical position IL which he was pac-
ed. The bird which lay bloody and bro
ken before him, was sufficient proof of his
adversary's skill But it was too late, 10
e7ade with honor, the quarrel into which
he had been lead so commending him
self to Heaven, be fixed his eyes upon LIE
( Bland, aud awaited with singular calm
ness the strokes of the repeater
y minute of deathless silence had elaps-
ed when the Frenohman suddenly dropp-
ed his weapon, and exclaimed
lie D1GbIe! the game is up !"
Norwood instiuctively turned his gaze
towards the spot upon which lie BANDS
eyes we're fastened. and perceived a man
of a figure bold aud striking He was
dressed in deerskin hunting shirt and leg
gins, and his feet were incased in the In
g.. dian mocclslns. so much In vogue among
white hunters al that period His head
was covered with low crowned hat, with
the brim, which was not very wide rolled
up at the sides II IS tunic or bunting
shirt. was ornameuted about the skirt and
sleeves with leathern fringe as were al
so the lower portions of the leegins The
tunlc was fastened together nearly to the
chin, and over that part which covered
the neck, collar, somewhat deficient In
starch. according to modern notions. was
carelessly turned. \ large. leathern wal
let hung upon his right side by n broad
strap passed over bis left shoulder. The
& aF.HI 10 If Inn L al i, e
which was thrust into a sheath under the
wallet. was visible; while III his right hand
he held rife
lis Daniel Boone p added lie Bland
| Put up your pistols, and we will defer
this business until another time for l do
not wish to incur his displeasure'
Allan mechanically placed his weapon
in its accustomed place, and Daniel Boone
approached.
Mr. lie Bland, what means thisP be
said sternly, letting the butt of his rife
fall heavily to tie ground
/ Pantomime, sir, nothing but paDtomime'
replied lie Bland, somewhat Disconnected
by the reproving glanees of the far,tamcd
; forester
let it end thus, sir for we want no
more bloOdshed than absolute necessity
requires. ] perceive that there is a quar-
rel between YOU and this young stranger
but drop it here. and let il go no farther
/ If you are wise. you will take my advice.
for ] assure you hat your friends at the
settlement yondor are not numerous
The Frenchman REDEEMED. aud for a
moment was embarrassed by the sharp
tones and keen elances Of the pioneer
AS you will, Captain Boone. / yield
to your cooler Judgment, he said, at
length.
Boone stood few seconds. as If lost in
reflection and then turning abruptly to
Allan, added with much frankness
Come with me, young man. to Boones.
borough. You appear 10 be Of that class
which we need n this crisis; you shall be
welcome to hunters fare
This honest and open invitation made
Norwood's heart beat with pleasure, for
he trusted he should again see the fair
maiden for whose sake he bad dared the
proud Frenchmafs ire. lie accepted the
invitation as frankly as it was given
'Will you go with US p sdded the pio-
ueer, addressing lie Bland
Not now l viii follow presently re-
piled the latter. Daniel Boone aud Al
Ian Norwood then walked towards Boones-
borough, while the Frenchman, giving orr
hero threatening glance, moved slowly
away IN another direction
[To BE- Continued