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

follow him but in this he was mistaken
Kenton remained with Allan.
Let him 60 he added he's in one Of
his contrary moods, and wont listen tC
reason. What shall we do
Keep along down the river replied Al
Ian
What do you say to taking boat g
THAT would be the very best thing VIZ
could, if we had one,' answered Norwood
There is one concealed in the bushe;
yonder; so we'll soon be afoat, said Ken
ton.
The little vessel was dragged from It's
concealment, and the two young men were
soon gliding down the river. Norwood
had not forgotten to inform his comrade
about the circumstance of finding the spot
where a canoe had evidently been drawn
up, and of the strange conduct of Vesuvi
US. Forseveral alhours they silently piled the
paddles, always keeping close to the shore
They had reached place where the riv-
er made a sudden sweep to the left, and
was much wider, when a man appeared on
the opposite bank, and besought them in
the most impassioned manner to come TO
his assistance.
Simon Kenton paid no attention to bis
entreaties, which astonished Allan very
much, whose ear was always open to the
cries of those IN distress.
What do you want? asked our hero
touched with pity by the frantic entrea-
ties of the unknown, and, apparently
greatly terrified individual.
gTfv,a aSno opaH from, tho NTvanIotS fbax
are after me, and [ cannot cross the river;
come and take me off, if you are Chris
tians,' returned the man, who continued to
run along the shore, wringing his hands
as the boat passed on.
Let US take him into the boat said Al
Ian
Kenton smiled, and shook his head,
and the man redoubled his cries, protest
ing that the Indians would soon recap
ture him if he did not succeed in getting
across the river.
Poor fellow = exclaimed Norwood
HIS companion smiled again.
Il m absolutely starving-l'm torn and
bleeding all over = added the man on
shore, N piteous accents.
sCome my friend, this is unlike you =
continued Allan, to the impassive Ken
ton. Are you not touched by the terrible
fears and miserable condition of the
wretched man p
Not I, ; said Kenton. That distress is
not real it is an infamous plot to allure
US to the other side. That white scoun-
drel is backed by score of redskins, no
doubts
Are you really in earnest p asked Nor
wood.
Perfectly so, replied Kenton.
Then send bullet through the treach-
erous rascal, in Heavens name exclaim-
ed Allan
That's the way intend to assist him
out of the world, added the other.
You are laying a trap to deceive us,
said Kenton, ceasing to use his paddle.
The fellow on shore solemnly protested
that he was not, but was acting in perfect
good faith.
How many Indians are there up in the
woods behind you p resumed Kenton, lay
ing down his paddle.
The man swore was not one there,
to his knowledge but that he expected ev-
cry moment the woods would be full of
them, when he, unfortunate fellow, would
perhaps be burned at the stake, the sub
ject of tortures Impossible to describe.
Perceiving that the boat had stopped,
and partially changed its direction, the
imposter increased his outcries.
Now back water little and keep the
boat steady, whispered Kenton then ad-
dressing the fellow in distress:
IF we go ashore you promise to play us
no Indian tricks 2
Not trick was the reply and the
white imposter called heaven and earth,
and the Maker of both to attest his truth
fulness.
Turn the boat quite round head to the
opposite shore, so as to bring you between
myself and him, said Kenton in q low
voice
What if he should prove to be no i'm
poster after all, remarked Allan, in the
same time.
Nonsense look I can see a painted
face peepiug from behind bush. Steady
as you are. When I have fred drop
your paddle and let fly at the Indian, if
you can get chance
The little boat now lay quietly upon the
water and before the man on shore per
ceived what was intended, Kenton raised
his piece and discharged it.
The white man fell, scrambled to his
feet, and fell the second time. Allan had
kept watch of the red face behind the bush,
and the instant Kenton fred, seized his
own rife and followed his example with
all the celebrity and precision of practis
ed hunter The painted visage disappear
ed, and loud war-whoop resounded thro'
the forest
You see was right said Kenton.--
You have finished your fellow outright,
and the white renegade has got what he
wont get over in hurry
His distress seems to be more real now
observed Allan, as the wounded man at
to recover his feet for the third
time With no better success than before.
While Norwood was speaking, several
savages appeared on the bank of the riv
ar. and our two friends were saluted with