Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-06-02
VOL. VINO. 81.

1T is about two hours since she left the
cabin, said Mrs Aston
She must be pursued and overtaken
added the Frenchman. quickly.
Yes. my dear lie Bland let US pursue
/ her = exclaimed MIR Aston.
Believe me- Mr Aston I shall take
immediate steps for the recovery of your
daughter said Daniel Boone, with con-
temptuous glance at the Frenchman
Leave this matter wholly to me- re-
sumed lie Bland eagerly. i understand
the ways of the Indians, and perhaps l
have some influence among them
Il can't see how you can know any
more about the ways of the Ingins than
that man there said Logston, pointing at
Captain Boone
He trod the sile of Kentucky afore
Frenchmsn heered there was sich place
and as for influence don't see how it
can be that you have any among the abo-
riginal reptiles of this country
VIII you leave this matter wholly to
me- | ask again 2 continued lie Bland
Mr. Aston looked hesitatingly from one
to another. and saw the scowling brows of
his neighbors with alarm
No = thundered Daniel Boone. striking
the butt of his long rife upon the ground
No; this affair shall be trusted TO those
to whom it rightfully belongs it concerns
me and my faithful friends, and it shall
pass into no other hands. while | have
any authority here This is your answer
sir. You are at liberty. of course, and SO
is any other man. to look after the young
woman. and do all in your power to recov-
e- her; but you have not the right to
prevent others equally interested from
doing the same
The Frenchman bit his lips with vexa
tion.
You see how it is, my dear friend l
would gladly oblige you in this. as in all
other things but | can do nothing said
Alston. somewhat displeased at the eyi-
dent coldness manifested towards lie
Bland
Every man feels it his duty to assist
youth and beauty in distress, and in this
case. there is not man at one of the
three settlements who will not risk his
life freely and willingly added Boone, en-
phatcally
We have no reason to distrust either
your zeal or your ability to direct it to a
successful termination said Mrs Aston
earnestly and | trust there will be no
dissensions among US TO prevent a speedy
and unanimous action
Forgive me- if my anxiety for Rosal
the's safety has carried me too far said
lie Bland, taking Mr. Alston's hand
i hope there amt no deceit about that
cretur. but sometimes they as hides can
find muttered Logston. If | was certain
ont I'd make Vesuvius worry him to
death
Come, friends-all- US return to
the fort, and make instant preparation
10 pursue the savage oaptors and wrest
from them their fair captive said Capt
Boone.
During the latter part of this conver-
sation Allan Norwood had moved silently
away from the parties and walked along
the bank of the river. As he was pro
ceeding slowly, looking for some indca-
tions Of an Indian trail, Vesuvius ran by
him with his nose to the ground. and did
not stop until he had gone quite down to
the waters edge he then seemed al fault
smelled among the reeds, swan into the
water and barked.
Attracted by his conduct. Allan careful
ly approached the spot Upon making a
critical examination of the reeds and
shrubbery. he perceived that they had
been bent down and trodden upon, and
Immediately concluded that a light boat
or canoe had been drawn up there, and
launched again The young man. quick
in his decisions, and deeply in earnest
in whatever enterprise he engaged spoke
kindly and encouragingly TO the dog
and proceeded down the river at a more
rapid pace Vesuvious looked after him
moment, as if doubtful in which d.
rection his duty lay, and then followed
keeping close to the waters edge
The singular request Of lie Bland to
have the whole affair of the pursuit of the
Indians. and the recovery of Rosalthe
committed exclusively to his hands, had
not been without its influence upon Ais
ton. It had aroused all his energies, and
caused him to feel justly indignant that
the Frenchman's assurance should extend
sn far in consequence Of this feeling and
the impression which Miss Alston's beau
! tv had made upon him. together with some
other reasons which it is not necessary to
mention. he resolved TO make every effort
in his power to unravel the mystery that
now hung over the fate Of the maiden
! Had he paused to reflect more dellber-
ately upon the subject. it is very probable
| he would have been less hssty, aud wait
/ ed to act in concert with Daniel Boone
and his friends, but youth is ever impa-
/ tient of delay, and our hero pressed for
ward full of sanguine hopes and daring
projects. The image of Rosalthe seemed
deeply impressed upon his heart her
voice yet fingered like remembered music
in his ears her dark eyes and sweet ex--
preston were recalled, and came at his
/ bidding to enchant him more completely
( He moved like one in dream. Rosal-
/ the was in danger, it was true but hao
/ not fortune so ordered it that be should
/ be her delivererl Had he not read of
such things an hundred times in books
Did not every person living know that
truth is stranger than 6ction ? The mat
ter lin his mind) was settled He was
Z .ud he urCufd Era1