Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-07-07
CHAPTER XIII.


left arm, and found that 4 ball bad lodged
in 1t just below the left shoulder He
then proceeded to bind his handkerchief
tightly about the limb in order to stop the
profuse hemorrhage Kenton soon re-
viyed and sturdily protested that the
wound was mere scratch, and that he
should have no difficulty in going forward
according to their original intention
Allen suggested to him the propriety of
returning TO the station but to that prop
osition he would by no means listen
He said that he had undertaken the en-.
terprise with full determination to car
ry it to successful issue, and would per-
sist in it as long as he felt able to follow
a trail
\ fire was then kindled, and choice
piece of venison which. they had brought
with them, cooked for their evening meal.
Kenton's wounded arm had ceased bleed
ting and he professed to feel much refresh.
ed, and in good spirits. He proposed
that they should proceed towards Cher
okee village which was situated in a south
eastern direction If Rosalthe had been
carried there by any of the war parties.
the greater portion of the distance was
probably accomplished by water, which
would eifectually battle pursuit in the or
dlnary way; consequently to learn any
thing Of kosaltle, providing she had been
thus abducted, tue chances of success
would be greatest to take the nearest way
to the village, and trust to circumstances
and their own resources for the rest
Allan and Kenton accordingly acted in
agreement with this idea, and again re-
sumed their way; and the moon coming
up anon, lighted their forest wanderings
Sometimes our hero felt hopeful, and at
others depressed; sometimes his heart
warmed with earnest zeal that could scarce
ly brook restraint, and caused him to
quicken his steps to such a degree that
his companion could with difficulty keep
pace with him and then again, the enter
prise be had undertaken looked so unfa-
vorable in all its aspects that he was ready
to throw himself upon the earth in de-
spair.
Rosalthe how musically the name
sounded in his ears. He loved to hear it
everywhere pronounced in the rough tones
of the forester. Who is so bold as to af-
firm that there is not music in name p
Whose heart has not been stirred by the
combination of certain letters forming a
single word 2 Who will not confess to
the soft impeachment Those who do
not are unlike the bold Allan, for he ac-
knowledged it in all his thoughts.
Before morning Norwood perceived that
his comrade began to falter; his foot
pressed the soil less firmly; he gave eyi-
dent signs Of exhaustion, and his breath
ing grew hurried and labored. His hag-
gard features and toilsome tread checked
the impatience, and excited the pity of
Allan.
This is not right he exclaimed stop
ping suddenly. You are exerting your
self beyond your strength
i believe said Kenton, family, that
the blood has started again
Norwood haStened to examine the
wound and found that the handkerchief
had been displaced by his exertions in
walking, and the bleeding had commenced
anew, and was very profuse The hand
kercuIef was again adjusted, and they
were on the point of moving on, when
the bark Of a dog attracted their atten-
ton. Kenton leaped to his feet, and lay
ing his right hand heavily upon Allan's
shoulder, said in a tone that sent the blood
upon It's way with quicker impulse:
That Is an Indian dog; we are pur-
sued
For moment the two young men look
cd at each other in silence
what shall we do2 asked Allen at
length.
Nothing remains for us but to run for
our lives, aud break the trail,' replied
heuton.
let US loose no time, then 1 fear
more for you than myself your strength
may fail on account of that unfortunate
wound
When nay strength fails then you must
leave me to my fate, said keuton, calm
.ly.
Never, while 1 have life = exclaimed
his companion 1t were shame indeed
for me to abandon a brave man in the hour
of his most pressing need May Heaven
save me from that heinous sim
1t often happens thus; the disabled
are often left TO their fate in case of dis
astrous retreats answered Kenton.
Yes; such things have transpired in
numberless instances but l hope never
to be witness of such q misfortune re-
piled Allan
The soil is hardest away in that diree
tion; so let us on. aud leave the red fends
behind, if possible ADDED the other.
The young men now exerted their ut
most strength to eyade their savage pur-
Isuers; but occasionally the bark of a dog
admonished them that they were still un-
successful
we never can elude them while that
dog Is after US said Kenton, at length.
That's my own impression replied
Allan
We must wait till he comes up, and
shoot him.
That will be a dangerous experiment,
for the Indians are probably not far be
hind him.
Its our only chance so you may go
on l will stop an dispatch him
Rather reverse that proposition, for 1
am in better condition than you
But Kenton would lot change his res
olution, and Norwood protested that he
would not leave his side Both the par