Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1854-12-07

gondola sped, sklmmlnS the wave, like a
swallow On the wing. But with speed
scarcely inferior, three heavy bat,eaux,
each impelled by q dozen oarsmen, dashed
forward in pursuit. The noise of the
oars unnvoidably revealed the course OF
the fugi,ives, and enabled the enemy to
keep in their wake. while the number OF
the latter allowing them to relieve each
other at the labor of rowing also gave
them decided advantage. But as The
chase was eastward and in direction oy-
posiie to the march of the army. Dudley
conlec,ured that The pursuers, who must
have left the foiila orders, would not care
TO separate themselves far from the main
BODY The result proved him to be partly
correct. The batteaux had proceeded but
few miles before they were seen 10 draw
together, and after short conference, and
some change Of parties, two Of the vessels
dozen men, continued the chase. These
as tho increasing light soon showed, were
all Indians but one, who it need scarcely
be said was Waldon. The distance the,
now separated the vessels was about a
quarter of q mile, and the vigor with which
the pursuers laid to their oars, evinced a
determination that it should soon be less
Their motion was indeed most alarmingly
accelerated, and the interval between the
parties was rapidly diminishing. but the
execrated broad shoulders which had once
proved so disastrous were now at least Of
essential service. Perceivlng the exlgen-
cy, Wongab, for such was the name Of the
elder Indian. coolly requested Dudley to
surrender his oar 10 HIM, and taking the
forward pair, he bent to his task like
Sampson beneath the gates OF GAIA. The
trembling bark seemed rather to fly than
sail, and the rearward oarsman for a while
were scarce able 10 touch the wafer, so
swiftly did it pass from their stroke. All
looked on in amaZement, and expected
momentarly 10 see the giants strength
give out; but mile after mile was over
come without the least abatement OF speed
The very vessel seemed instinct with vi
tally and impelled with fear, while the
spray fell like rain upon her PROV, and
the water boiled kissing in her wake. A
glad smile Of hope and encouragement lit
up every countenance. for the distance
between the vessels had already more
than double, notw i!hstanding the utmost
efforts of the enemy. In vain did Duly
implore Wongah to spare his strength,
leas, it might fail altogether. The quiet
smile equab!e breathing, the uniform pom.
derous motion told him that there was as
little to fear from fatigue in the huge and
compact mass of muscles before him,a If
it had been some mighty mechanical ma
chine OF leavers. wheels and springs.
When Lieut. Dudley had relinquished
his oar 10 the Indian, his change Of posi-
ton brought him for the first time near TO
Ellen; but the absorbing excitement OF the
race, and the vigilant oversight now re-
quired of him as chief i'll command, pre-.
vented his disclosing himself. His own
tumuluous emotions, AID the alternating
fears and hopes of Ellen may easily be
ina eined. She knew nothing, il must be
remembered, OF the process by which her
rescue was to be attempted, and when she
found herself once more seated IN The boat
she gave up all for lost.
The subsequent events occurring so un-
expeciedy, were at first entirely inexPl'-
cable to her, and although she soon per
ceived that brave hearts and strong hands
were at work for her delivery, she had
still no suspection Of DudIey's presence.
but the temporary sense of relief now ex-
perienced by all, afforded on opportunity
for the lieutenant ;o..make himself known.
The light had fully dawned and as he seiz.
cd an oprer tune moment, ond turned with
smile of triumph and affection TO Ellen
speechless surprise and joy that knew
no utterance, pervaded her breast. Alas!
that there is no Daguerreo.ype for the
heart!
But sudden ejaculation from the
younger Indian, who was looking west
ward with an earnest gaze, now attracted
attention. Turning. he uttered few
words in mis- native tongue to his compan-
ion, and the latter Immediately suspended
lis labors, and gazed intently in the same
direction.
What do the Onedias see. Mr.. Rogers?'
exclaimed Dudley from the helm, with i'll
disguised alarm. Rogers listened a mo.
ment to their gutteral dialogue, and rails
ing TO his feet, ,peered earnestly across the
water. then turning TO The lieutenant, he
said. in low voice; Il see nothing myself
the Lynx says that there are two armed
canoes turning yonder point, and coming
down with the speed of the wind
"Is Wongah irigh.ened?" said Dudley
impetuously, turning to the Indian, who
was ye, leaning upon his oars; "does he
think they can o, ertake us9''
"Wongah does not fear, was The char
acteristic reply; "but the hawk is swifter
than the heron"
This figurative alluson to the fee;ness
Of the birchen canoe was not misunder-
stood. and every eye was now snxiously
strained to catch glimpse Of this new
object Of alarm. The Indian, in the
meanwhile, had resumed his labors with
oil his former force, and without the
least change of countenance. The canoes
were too much in the shade of the shore
TO be percep,ible TO unpracticed eyes. bu,
the movement Of the batteau soon furnish.
ed additional proof of their approach. She
turned suddenly about, and Fastening to
meet her allies. was also soon nearly lost
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