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

captive's reproaches. and knowing the i'm
possibility Of her escape, had contented
himself with occupying the boat next
stir without at length announced to Ell
zen the approach of day. and the no;e of
preparation for departure fell with dis
NAL fore bodings upon her ear. She was
Immediately in readiness. and although
there were yet no signs of light, she pull
ed aside the canvass door of her tent and
looked out. She knew that she was
closely guarded, but she was not prepaf-
ed for the uncivil command which at
once forbade her egreSs. A second speak
er. in voice still more gruff, approach
ed the door. and uttering some well dis
embed words of reproof. contrived TO
slip paper into her hands. and imme
diately withdrew. BY the faint light of
taper, Ellen. trembling with excitement
perused the following words: MAKE
every possible delay in leaving your tent
and embarking. Minutes are worth mil
lions. Be watchful and discreet" Ut
tering hearty ejaculation of thanksgiv-
ing for the indefnate hope thus held out
she instantly burned the paper, and hast
parel, retired to bed. By feigning a
sleep. sound and difficult to dispel. when
summoned to arise, by tardiness IN dress
and many ingenious resources, she sue
ceeded in faithfully obeying the injunc
tions of her mysterious visitor.
ho ho for aa Nv nul1 ~ -
party on obtaining entrance into the camp
was of the most difficult nature. They
were not only to man the boat which
was designed for Ellen in their assumed
character, but it was necessary in some
way to get rid of three Of its former crew.
Lastly. and almost equally important was
the necessity of delaying its departure SO
that it might be in the rear of the whole
line. Success in all these preliminaries
was essential TO attaining even the
Threshold Of escape. Simultaneous with
the first movements in the camp. they
proceeded 10 take possession Of the boat,
and Rogers. having instructed his dis
guised companions how to simulate as
nearly as possible. department of its for
mer occupants, stepped upon the shore
to await their approach. In the mean
time the hustle and stir incident to the
| breaking up and departure of the camp
was rapidly increasing. Many Of the
boats were already filled, but Waldon
who had charge of that division If the
fotilla had not yet arrived. AS the two
Indians who formed part Of the Condo
las crew approached. Rogers FASTENED to
meet them. and said
| The light is breaking on the hills, and
the deer are already abroad. There will
be gold for him who brings game for tho
pale faced maiden. Go quickly and meet
us an hour hence by yonder bluff"
The Indians were ready armed, either
| for war or the chase, and needed no Sec
ond bidding to so agreeable task. Their
ideas of discipline were TOO lax 10 admit
of their authority, and signiiying their as
sent. they disappeared in the forest. For
his fellow soldIes. who soon arrived. the
sergeant was prepared with and equally
ingenious deceive. ''You complained
yesterday" he said, "of illness of fatigue.
Mr.. Waldon has sent us another oarsman
and you are to go in either of the large
batteaux. The fellow. unsusp ectIng.
gladly turned away and joined crowd
who were filling up some Of The largest
sized boats. Thus far events looked prom
Using, but it was not yet light, and The
scrutiny of Woldon's eye was still 10 be
undergone. 1t was not until many of The
foremost boats had started, and the others
were rapidly forming in inc, that he ar
rived upon the beach, accompanied by
the trembling Ellen. He had been de-
termined in waiting for her, and appear.
ed in great i'll humor.
81 think will take seat in your boat
this morning. Mr.. Rogers" he said
Our fair ally here exhibits unusual alarm,
and may need my personal attention.
'The gondola draws much water" the
sergeant quickly replied. and rows heav-
lily; but il you hoose take my oar, can
SO in one of the batteaux.'
by no means, said Walden. laughing
''the day promises to be too warm for that
but keep as near in position as possible.
and if anything goes wrong. shall be in
easy hailing distance. Hasten now, or
we shall be the very last to embark"
He handed Ellen to the boat and was
about to depart. but, suddenly pointing to
one of the Omedias, exclaimed
"How's this.sir? Havn't you changed
your crew, or who is this broad shoulder
ed savage?" Instantly continuing his in.
spectlon, before the sergeant could reply,
he called out: "a light quick. bring q
light-we have strange visitors here"
Rogers stood with one foot in the boat
and one upon The beach. and Waldon, stan.
ding on the shore in a STOPPING postur e.
was peering into the vessel. A thrill Of
horror shot through the company, and in
slant detection seemed unavoidable. There
was no time for reflection. Dealing a si.
lent but staggering blow upon the Bonded
head OF his companion, the sergeant sprang
into the boat. and seizipg an oar whis
pered-''pull now for your lives"
CHAPTER XII.
This movement had been so ins:antane-