The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-04-06

pared to refuse; and turning to his wife,
he said, in hasty undertone:
I'VE must comply with his wishes; but
do not be alarmed; his designs are all
peaceful. Tell Lydia to come hither;
but first let her know whom we have here
Mrs. Hylton entered the other room of
the cabin, returning after moment, lead
ing forward her half-terri6ed, half-amused
daughter The Indian chief regarded her
silently, and with evident admiration, con-
centrating his gaze upon her for SO long
time that she invountarily shuddere6 as
his dark, flashing eyes net hers.
Let not the pale-fower be frightened:
Calamuck will not harm her. he at last
observed. "The Pale-Lilly is lovely. She
is more beautiful than any of the maidens
who grace the lodges of the Six Nations.
G alamuck has watched her many times
when she knew it not, and never has he
behel9 her but with love! The pale-aow-
er must bloom in the lodge of the Iroquois
chief.
Lydia Hylton cast glance of terror
and entreaty towards her father. The
latter stood potionless in mute astonish-
ment at the audacity of the Indians dec
laration. Through the ambiguity of his
words he plainly perceived the object of
bis visit, and trembled in anticipation Of
the consequences which he well knew o
refusal of the implied command might pro-
duce. But before he could utter word,
the chief turned to him and addressed him
as follows:
The hunter would keep the friend
ship of the red man?'
Yes, but the Iroquois chief must
white hunter, stay! the chief sternly
interrupted. When the white hunter
came hither, the warriors of Calamuck
were angry; they would have driven him
forth, or killed him, had not the red
chief threatened the first warrior who
should molest the white man with q
shameful death! The red men obeyed,
and the white hunter has been left 'unharin-
cd, even while the Iroquois thirsted for
his blood! Would the white hunter still
be safe in the home he has made for him.
self? Let him give his Pale Lilly to be
the bride of the bravest Of the Iroquois
and no hand shall molest him! Calamuck
has spoken; let the white hunter make his
answer
i This is little less than treachery!' Mat.
thew Hylton fercely responded, while biz
eyes blazed Indignantly. Chief of the
Iroquois, your words are that of a coward
no brave man would speak thus! Ny
daughter can never become the bride o
red MANIFEST of all, of such a one Al
the words of Calamuck proclaim him t.
, be-
The anger of Hylton aroused CORES
! ponding emotion in the breast of tn
t chief Stalking to the door, he flung hi
= Ratchet down upon the thresholds; tn
meaning Of which significant act MATTHEW
G Hylton readily comprehended.
: The white hunter has sealed his doom
the chief sternly exclaimed. Calamuc
: sought to be his friend; let the white ma
a now know and fear him as On enemy
The Indian chief shall speak but one wor
: and the forest shall be filled with howlin
white hunter, to morrow shall be dag O
] doom to those who dwell beneath this roo
: One will be spared: nothing shall kee
: the Pale-Lilly from the wigwam of Gals
s muck iti e4
t With these fierce words the chief Dire
= his blanket haughtily about him, and turr
s ing away, strobe into the forest. Ma
thew Hylton watched him until he.coul
d no longer be seen, and then turning t
: his trembling wife and daughter, he sait
firmly: aaA 41d3 '2aa @ g
This terrible danger can not be avertei
n but we must sttive with all the means
!; our power to meet it firmly, and do wha
Is we can for our salvation. Let US spen
mo time in useless lamentation, but prt
J. pare ourselves for the work Of to-mol
n row. @2'st1 s a-
: But can we not escape?' Mrs, Hylto
asked, in tremulous tone, turning he
: eyes imploringly to, her husband.
No; grieve to say that it is impo.
sible, but such is the fact! Too soc
t would our blood thirsty foes trail us, shoul
we attempt to fee; our safety lies in d.
Tending our cabin. Let US do this wit
g firm hearts, relying upon Him who alon
!. is able to save us unharmed from this fea
e full peril. ' -
r The calm courage of Matthew Hylto
quickly impaired itself to his wife an
d daughter; and during the next twel,
e hours their active hands were employe
y in fortifying and barricading the cabin
In this task they succeeded we'll: the stru'
IS ture was built of stout logs, and of itse
! was almost q miniature fortress, while tt
preparations which the defenders were alb
i to make visibly strengthened it and rel
e ldered it more secure, s.
5. Hardly had the morning dawned befo1
- Matthew Hylton became aware th'
it the woods adjacent to the cabin wets file
r with savages. A kind OF energetic de
l. pair had taken possession of the mind
: the pioneer. in view of his desperate cir
umstances, and in this mood he resolved
ho q of