Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-07-28
From GEeasoR's Pietoria!.l
Entered according Act of Congress- the year 1853 by
r Gleason, in the Clerks Once of the District Court OF
Massachusetts.
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THE PIONEERS OF KENTUCKY.
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BY DR.. J. II. ROBINSON.
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CHAPTER XVII, CContinued)

by the signs returned Allan, / should
say that he was a prisoner for you OBJ
serve that tracks commence here, and by
walking few steps in this direction, i'm
agine / discover some indications that
struggle or scuffle took place In this
spot the grass and wood plants are tram
pied considerably
Correct again. said Kenton. The un
fortunate white man was doubtless tied to
one of the Indians horses and compelled
to keep pace with them for as [ proceed,
perceive that his steps are very long,
like one obliged to run
Poor fellow = exclaimed Allan with
sigh
It's pity we couldn't do something for
him. added Kenton, looking wistfully at
Allan.
4 only wish your arm was well, resum-
ed Allan.
Never mind that feel like new
man today replied Kenton.
There are two of US, and probably as
many as half dozen of the enemy con
tinued Norwood, musingly.
You have the same ideas about this
matter that I have Pm glad you have,
for [ always like to assist a fellow creature
in distress. [ think, with boldness and
cunning combined, we can do al we feel
so strongly inclined to-
Let us follow the dictates of humanity
responded our hero. warmly SO well
armed as we are, if we can surprise the
party. the work will easily be accomplish
ed, and fellow being saved, perhaps, from
a most appalling fate
foal,,,rg a., 20 bovoro bIa ID aaoOr1
well with my inclinations The trail is
fresh, and you may be assured that we
shall not 20 far before the affair will be
decided in one way or another This bus
mess requires caution, and in its execu-
ton, we must be, in bible phrase, as wise
as serpents.'"
The sentiments of the young men being
the same upon the subject, the pursuit was
immediately commenced It is well known
that to follow an Indian trail requires all
the sagacity and skill of the most practis-
ed woodman At the period of which we
are writing, a thousand arts were employ
ed to evade pursuit, when some successful
foray upon the white settlements bad been
made but luckily in this particular in
stance no uncommon precautions had been
taken the trail was distinct and bold, as
if no pursuit was expected or feared.
The greatest danger, as Kenton justly
remarked, was not that of losing the trail,
but of coming so suddenly upon the party,
/ that they themselves would fall into their
hands. Accordingly, bearing this impor-
tant item in mind, they proceeded very
slowly, never speaking above their breath,
and never treading incautiously upon the
| dry twigs.
The prediction of Kenton that the par
ty was not far off, proved true. They had
! followed the trail about an hour when the
neighing of horse was heard. The young
men crept forward upon their hands and
knees, resolved at all hazards to learn how
far their conjectures had been just.
There they are whispered Allan, as
sheltered by thick network of grape
vines, he obtained full view of the party.
They are Shawanese; one, two, three,
four, FIVE, six in number. Yonder are
their horses but where is the white man 2
returned Kenton.
Look to the left of that fellow who Is
in the act of lighting his pipe, aud you
will see him. replied Allan.
! Right, right | see him and If l can
trust the evidence of my sight, it is Bal
lard the scout ? said Kenton.
1t is no other answered Norwood,
scarcely able to repress an exclamation OF
surprise.
Hes lost man, if we don't save him,
added Kenton.
I believe they are making preparations
to kill him now, resumed our hero.
While Allan was making this remark
two Of the savages approached the spot
where the unfortunate scout was lying
bound, and compelled him to arise. He
was then led to a small tree and firmly
lashed to it with wild grapevine. One
who appeared to be the chief of the party
now approached Ballard with a tomahawk
IN hand.
They mean to make quick work of it,
whispered Kenton.
Yes there Is not an instant to lose
Let US fire and then rush upon them with
our pistols and other weapons take the
one on the right of Ballard, and [ will
pick off the one on the left. Are you
readyP
All ready ? said Kenton.
The savage with the tomahawk raised
the weapon to deal deadly blow but a
bullet whIstled through his heart, and he
fell at the feet Of his victim At the same
instant the one nearest him shared the
same fate.
Come on. men cried Allan, at the
top of his voice, aud followed by Kenton
flung himself among the astonished survi
lvors, discharging his pistols with effect
Two more fell, and the others received Sc
we're wounds. but succeeded In making
/ their escape. Before minute had elaps
ed. the two young hunters were masters O
the field
/ With his knife Norwood quickly liber
lated the scout He looked at his deliver
ers a moment, and then taking 4 Ions
breath. said solemuly