Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-06-02
THE PIONEERS OF KENTUCKY
q Stun If lBRstRrl Eth.
BY DR.. J. H. ROBINSON.
CHAPTER "

WHILE occupied III this manner. SOFT
touch upon the arm changed the current
OF her meditations. and caused her to rise
to her feet quickly, and turn an alarmed
look towards the intruder.
The object that met her gaze is worthy
of some description. An Indian maiden.
in the summer of womanhood. with hg-
ure queenly in its proportions and bearing.
stood before her. Her features were of
marvellous regularity and beauty, but so
proud and lofty in their expression. that
Rosalthe, though startled at her abrupt
appearance. could not repress an exclama-
tion of admiration. Her eyes. which were
dark and lustrous, were flashing with ex
citement Her style of dress was by no
means contemplate. but both picturesque
and graceful being ornamented IN It's diff
ferent parts according to the arts OF her
people.
The two maidens stood Ujs-a-viS, the one
defiant and naughty, the other wondering
and alarmed The steady gaze of the
Cherokee girl was imperious, angry, and
vet curious and she moved not muscle,
nor relaxed tithe of her sternness. while
she studied every line of Rosalthe's fair
face
When she had subjected our heroine to
this ordeal. which made her tremble, she
spoke with impassioned earnestness
The daughter of the pale face is fair.
but she is weak she has won that which
she cannot keep, and which belongs to
another
What do you mean 2 exclaimed Ro-
salthe. recoiling before the threatening
glances of the Indian maid.
W hat do | mean 2 cried the latter en-
ergetically. How dare the pale-face be
so bold. and look so innocent, when L know
how black her heart is p
1 am still dark-I understand you not,
said Rosalthe
Wabtma (attend thou) hear the words
which | shall utter. and let the just None
do Judge between us a white man came
to the lodges of my people his eyes rest
ed upon the face of WaSSabGuza. ian In
dian term signifying Star-hgh) and it
pleased him The pale-skin was wise. and
knew how to speak softly and say pleas
ant things Starlight listened. and her
foolish heart was taken captive by his
smooth words she spurned the love of
Otter-Lifter. the noble young chief, and
all her eyelight shone upon the deceltful
child of Machinito'
The Indian girl paused, and struggled
with her emotions.
sWa6un7a d! daughter of the white man,
listen while | speak the wrongs Of Wassa-
hauza. of the red race of the bold CherO-
kee. The sun arose and set OH her love,
and the moon smiled upon the happy maid
en-. But the heavens grew black--a storm
was in the skies. the heart of SbO9ShG
(Smooth- Tongue) was bad and full Of lies
He went up to the big wigwam of the pale
faces. and whispered tie same fair words
to IVahbaJtn0kaC0t (the White-Cloud) that
he had spoken to Starlight. The White
Cloud listened to the soft speeches of
Smooth Tongue, and her heart beat with
the same wild hopes that had filled the
Cherokee maiden with JOY They met
here on this spot, where the sun shines
warm and bright. and the waters murmur
with a pleasant sound-the cunning fox
and the simple bird Foolish trembler,
what do you say to this strange tale 2
Star Light ceased. and looked dlsdain-
fully at Rosalthe. whose cheeks were pale,
and whose whole form was agitated
NV red sister is speaking of lie Bland,
the willy Frenehman = she said. when she
had recovered sufficient composure tOspeak
intelligently.
The Cherokee girl laughed sardonically.
You are deceived-you wrong me 7
exclaimed Rosalthe, earnestly
.IHiuno H0nedO u! Do | not know it
Have [ not come to brush away the cloud
that has obscured nay sun 2 cried Wassa-
hauza. Indignantly.
Be silent and hear me- returned Ro-
salthe, with all the frmness she could
summon to her aid. The White-ClOud
does not love this Smooth Tongue; she
fears him. she shuns him There is no
sweetness in his tones for the daughter of
the pale face. She has no eye-hght for the
man whose heart is bad, aud whose speech
is full of guile
One paIe-face has filed my ears with
falsehoods, and I'll have no more be-
lieve they are all alike. No, no your
fair words, aud fair skin, and fair looks
cannot deceive me q retorted Starlight
L will make solemn oath TO what | say.
| will call upon the sacred name of the
good Monedor cried RoSalthe, with touch
ing earnestuesS, laying her hand upon the
maiden's arm.
.Shoiska swore BY the good Monedo, and
vet he was false-false as the evil Machin-
ito himself added Star Light.
What can do then to convince you
| despair of doing So said Rosalthe, much
moved
The White Cloud must 60 with me-
replied the Cherokee, sternly.
Go with you2 Oh no, cannot ! cried
Rosalthe, more alarmed than ever.
.Baimlcatca tits passing sound-you
can and must glide down the waters aud
walk the wide forests with Wassahauzs
The Indian girl took Rosalthe's arm.
and pointed significantly down the river.
You are one of my sex--you are wo
man. though your skin differs from mine