Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-07-14
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CHAPTER XIV.
INNS mcEEE--BooS EsBoRoUGH FoRHLLLz SUN
dosED TO SURRENDER.
INNS Mckee cast a lingering and anx-
/ ious look after the scout. and then Ian
! guidly resumed her seat by the dim and
ftfully blazing ere She reflected upon
} her own isolated friendless condition
I She wondered if the woodman. really felt
an interest in such an untaught being as
she felt herself to be. He had given ut
/ terance to sentiments tia. sounded most
pleasantly in her ears; she had never had
such words addressed to her before
While she recalled his earnest manner
and subdued tones, she felt herself less
wretched, and encouraged a trembling
I hope Of a bright future. to come at some
very distant day The kindly words
of the scout were like 50 many notes of
music elicted from, what appeared to her,
! the dsordered harp Of human society.
Innis unused on; bat her truant thoughts,
finally reverted to less agreeable theme
That her participation in the scouts es-
cape would bring down upon her head
her fathers displeasure. was subject up
on which she could feel no doubts The
name of Ballard was well known to the
Indian tribes; his services as a spy had
been such as to make him a dreaded en-
emy. Mckee and Girty had good reason
to fear him; his extraordinary skill In
learning their plans. and in evading pur-
suit was subject often talked of by both
white aud red men. Associated with Bal
lard were several hers (who had been Sc
lected by the settlers at Boonesborough
for their courage and address) who ac-
Iknovledged him IS their head, and the
director Of their movements Many plans
had been laid by Girty, Mckee and the
Indians to entrap Ballard but they had
all failed and accident or chance had at
last accomplished what art and stratagem
had failed to do.
However much Tnnis might dread the
consequences. she did not for a moment
regret what she had done. Restless and
uneasy, she sat until the clouds were
crimson with the dawning Her mother
awoke from her heavy slumber, and look
! ed about the dim aud gloomy cavern with
dull and vacant stare. She saw Innls
sitting abstractedly and silently in the
same place and position where she had
seen her on the previous evening, before
her senses had been overpowered by the
intoxicating beverage.
Her eyes wandered mechanically to the
spot where Ballard had been lei by her
husband her apathy was gone-she was
fully awake.
He is gone, said Innis in answer to
her startled and inqu;ring look.
Gone where p asked Mrs Mckee.
Where he ists-hes free, replied In
mis-.
And you Mrs. Mckee paused, as #
afraid to finish the interrogatory.
Assisted him. added the girl.
sMinuo Monedo . exclaimed Mrs. Nc
Kee.
No more was said by either party
/ Mrs. Mckee produced a pipe and exaaled
column after column with Indian stoi
cisu; and Innis eudeayored to initiate
her Indifference.
This mode of life does not suit me-
and / care but little what happens sad
the latter, after . long interval Of the
deepest silence.
Mrs Mckee made no reioinder, but bu-
ried herself IN the fumes of tobacco.
The young women at Boonesb borough
lead a better life they have been taught
many things which [ know nothing about
| shall 90 there and see them, perhaps
Innis ceased speaking, for she heard
her fathers footsteps The color forsook
her face, aud she lnstmctvesy pressed
closer to her mothers side But the lat
ter remained unmovad, and continued to
emit dark wreaths of smoke.
As Mckee drew nearer, however, aud
his steps resounded through the subter-
lrauean dwelling, she threw down the pipe,
aud folding her arms, calmly awaited the
storm
The renagade's eyes wandered quick
ly to the spot where he had left his vic
tim
I Where is he r he asked. with brow
already clouded With wrath.
Gone said Mrs Mckee, briefly.
core he repeated, as if not fully
comprehending such unwelcome intelii
geuce When, and how be added
frowning fercIey.
He's brave man, and gave him his
liberty replied the Indian spouse, II the
same tones
McKce's nostrils dilated with fury be
|rstreated few steps and drew q pistol
from his belt
= nave DOFH6 Wlsd yOAt AaIlali per >
ity aud cunning long enough; / will rid
myself Of such an evil bag cried the
renegade
Hold = stay your brutality exclaimed
Innis. advancing until the leveled weapon
covered her own person. 1 alone al
guilty Of this deed these hands released
/ the scout while she slept
Innis stood erect and firm before ber
father; she seemed like an accusing spir
+ it sent TO rebuke his wickeduess her form
did not tremble. nor her voice falter
Your said Mckee, and returning the
/ pistol 20 his belt be raised his band tC
strike