Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (City of Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1853-1857, 1856-02-26
! LEGEND or FEE BOWEN
GONDOLPAMA AND NNEN
IN Orieinal Tale, FesadM on F2. 4.
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was situated IN beautiful valley on
North west side aud some forty miles
the mouth of the Boyer. The valley
broad, aud, intermediate between the
bluff. that arose on either side in majesti
ly grand curves and peaks, . charming q
loaf swell was formed, which, with the
ontangled forests 10 tbs background, for
a most delightful aud picturesque site
village or even aa.ty for the pale-faoss.
Their up the small clear stream that md
dered through this lovely valley, the d
reoasses in the bluifs on either side were
cred with heavy groves Of timber and uni
wood, and. far beyond, the open prairies
peared, where the buffalo, elk, aud u
roamed in herds, carelessly cropping
luxuriant grass and heritage, until arod
by the shrlil whistle Of an arrow from 9
stealthy Toe, then the earth trembled
their Wild trssd and the dusky hnnsosj
stsed. In the centre of the village. a ft9e
circular space was left untenanted only by
the Chief, whose spacious wigwtm. @ith
several wings, vas spread over q lFge space
Of ground. and, in regular ciress around
this stood in order, first, TIP lodges
of his chief warriors and aged COUNCILLORS,
then the braves, and SO continuing IN grades,
until the space of near half NIB was dot
tel over with hubitations Of thefed man.-
At the time TO which se refer The village
contained fifty council chiefs, prty score Of
braves and near an hundred sore of war
riors Among the youths of tie tribe, run
uing on foot and with herses, together with
practicing with bow and arr,~, lance and
war-club, were the Tsineipa SPORTS. For
this purpose, grounds were set apart, near
the village, where al the young men were
at liberty to take plrt and even eucour-
aged to enter the lists for prizes which
would be offered for hose who most excel
ed in any Of the exercises. The grove Of
timber above the village vas cnnsecrated as
a sacred spot, aud nlv visited upon ecca-
sions when sacrihte s or other cere monies or
penances were madeto appease the wrath or
solicit the favor Of the great spiri.--exccpt
by those admitted to be great medicine"
or priests OF their deity. ANON, this class
was Zuleuia, beloved aud revered, not only
for her intelligence aud modest bearing. bat
as priestess Oi :he good spirit, whom the
ignorant Indian supposed sho could control
ut will She rambled through the forests
AMI gathered from the flowers and plants
such rare medicinal com pounds that scarcely
sick one whom she attended failed 10 re-
cover This superior skin and kno %ledge
was attributed TO SUI ecnatural agency, and
ZuleLia did not wish them TO thluk other
wise
But to return to the thread of our story.
s'Alas. brave maiden! cannot save thee
from the wary eye and cruel torture of your
ogu PEOPLE. Leave mo | beseech of you.
Thou art Of the blood OF "a chief, aud | am
captive, slave! The great spirit shall re-
ward you for your Kindness to him who is
cast down. Go, go in peace" replied he,
'.tho fallen son of brave chief will wait to
meet you in the happy hunting ground"
The maiden bowed her head upon the
breast of the captive as she calmly replied
"Zulenia hath said ii and she will keep
her word Long has she watched; the white
dove hath prepared nest for the eagle
Fly!" she whispered. 1.-THE wolf, hungry
for blood, will lie on our track" and as she
spoke she hastily raised the youth, and With
the strength Of a giantess, bore him away.
When she had reached thick covert of
underwood, the maiden carefully deposited
the half conscious form OF GondoI pacha upon
the leafy ground. Then prod ucing, from
her girdlega horn, babe him swallow its con-
tents, medicine she had prepared from the
roots, flowers, and plants, of the forests and
prairies, baisam that had wrought its mir
actes OF cures upon the iuvalids OF her tribe.
Gondo!pacha almost instantly ruyived
aud felt great change had come upon him.
His usual strength and frmness had return
ed. lie raised himself and in amaz euIens
asked, Where am |? Have indeed passed
to happier hunting ground?'
''Quietp whispercd.fhe maiden, 'tho NOR
ming dawn has arrived. Come, must haste
to show you the path to your concea!mcnt
and then return before the mornings light
arouses our people. Come" and she raised
him from the ground and assisted his return
ing strength to more rapid exertion.
A few minutes walk brought them to the
head of streamlet hidden by thick foliage
of underwood, surrounded by stately forest
trees. Suddenly stopping, she save her com
panion some hasty directions; bid him fear
nothing for the safety Of the white dove. re-
treated, after promising to see him again
when the sun was once more gone to repose
Gondolpacha, for q moment, stood trHns-
fixed, gazing upon the retreating form ia the
dim shadows of morning as it disappeared
from bis view among the trees of the forest
Never before had he felt 80 strangely willis,
/ beholdng the tawny beauties of the forest
The whole seemed scene of enchantment
. and even the place where he stood he had
never seen before; although every portion Of
the neighboring groves, forests and prairies
he supposed he was entirely familiar with
lie raised his hand to his head and felt Of
his limbs with uncertainty, examined hi
{ girdle minutely, and then, feeling satis6ed
turned down the ravine as he had bean d.
rectcd, and at longth reached closely en-
tangled Arbor Of vines into which he careful.
ly crept. Here be found dried msat ene
other necessaries for an invalid, togJkae
with soft skins upon which to repose, and I
cool gushing spring near his place OF con
; ceament. Weak from excitement, fstigu,
t and disease, our hero overwhelmingly upol
the ground and soon fell into q gentle ant
peaceful slumber.
Tho morning dawned. The risjls god O.