The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-01-27

that he might not injurs himself, occa-
sionally moistening the bandages upon his
wound, and paying little heed to what be
muttered, in his delirium, but at these las,
words Of the unconcious man he started
with surprise. The kneeling attitude Of
the Indian as he FIRST caught sight Of
him was explained, and the truth flashed
upon his mind; nor could he refrain from
tears as his manly heart received this as.
sarance of forgiveness for the rash act of
his hand, from the lips of the sufferer
Emotions of generous friendship towards
the sick man, and of gratitude to him for
having rescued his daughter from wat
cry grave, alternated with feelings of pride
fear concerning what might be the
consequences of the events which had al
ready transpired, and tender solicitude
for his daughters happiness, while he de-
Ipiored every occurrence Of that unfortu-
nate day. But he ceased not in his ex-
ertions to relieve the sick mans pain, and
morning dawned as he sat alone by his
couch. The fever had passed, ami the
chief, though much exhausted and very
weak, showed symptoms of recovery.
Some days elapsed before the chiefs re-
turning strength enabled him to rise from
his couch; during which time Emile,
Adolphe, and their father had taken turns
in administering to his wants; although the
latter found frequent excuses for Keeping
his daughter away from the chief The
quick witted Indian observed this and dis
cerned the cause, but be made no betray-
al cf his knowledge, only keeping the
cross which Emilie had given him con-
Icealed under his dress.
It was many weeks before, Tisha Mingo
recovered the use of his arm, and during
that time he had remained under the care
of Mr., Granger. who, though he saw with
pain the growing friendship between the
cRief aud Emile, and secretly longed
for their separation. was yet too hospitable
and felt too keen q sense of the wrong
/ he had innocently inflicted upon the chief
to allow him to depart until his wound
had entirely healed.
Notwithstanding the watchfnlness oi
her father, Emile had held many secret
interview with Tisha- Miago, whose noble
and generous spirit she had. from the 6rs,
respected and admired, and whose char
aeter. which had developed many hidden
beauty, and almost w)manly tenderness
of her tuition, she had learned to love, as
his dark skin became familiar to her eyes
and his eloquent tongue spoke of lovs
snch as her whole romantic nature respon
ded to-. 4 y7.,gas-... ss, 81.
4 Tisha- Mingo had passed several year,
of his life among the French in Canada
i where be had acquired their language
and received those strong early impres
4 SONS which ever influence the after life o
the white man or the red. He had ssel
J the coartesies of the French officers to
wards their ladies, witnessed their devo
tion to the other sex, and been familia
with every scene of .csurt and hall,n fo
] which at that early day the French il
, Canada were somewhat noted. Il va
, not'strange then, being thrown oncs NOR
: among French people, and when his hear
f favored, and in some measure taught, hi
lnemory, that these early scenes cam
: back to him, aad entered into his very ma
& ture as it were; so that, net only did hi
e handsome and stately bearing, aud hi
1 Indian eloquence, SO novel so touchinl
in its simple earnestness combine TO vii
!, the heart of Emilie; but added to- these
the grace and delicacy of address and &C
n ttion, which reminded her Of herlnew pee
] Pile, the wooing in her own tongue. and
eEhaif French gaiantry and devotednes
. lcould hardly fail ofileadiag her unresls,
j ing heart; aud so it WAS that the beautify
: and accomplished Emile bestowed til
/ Ematared maiden affections of her heart .o
1.-THE brave Tisha- Mingo. bE ia
f At length the day arrived when thsi
8 Indian guest was to return to his trib
: land Mr.. Granger, with Adolphe and Eu
S ilie, stood with him on the rivers ban
D where lay the canoe which was to hsa
a him away Mr.. Granger embraced hir
!. affeetionstely, aud handed him . cost
eiri6s a. . esouvenir Of his visit there an'
t Adolphe stuck in his belt . black plum
which had once graced his fathers cha
: peau, while Emile placed in his hands
j book out of which she had many time
d Tread to him during his sickness. a
Il Brushing away tear from his cheek
: Tisha- Aingo waved three times an adieu
rIand stepping lightly into HE little barl
Ipaddled swiftly away, never once turning
!, his head, but, as he passed out Of sigh