, 1861-07-18
sTEILACooM WASHINGTON TERRITORY THURSDAY


As Segun uttered the last speech, he pointed
to Moro
"Siience!" he continued, lowering his voice,
"hish-sh.sh!"
The silence became deathliEe. Each man sat
pressing his horse with his knees, as il thus to
hUl,i him at rest.
The Navajo had now reached the border Of
the deserted camp; and, ihclining TO the lelt, be
galloped down the line, scattering the wolves as
lao went. lie sat leaning to Oue side, his gaze
searching the ground. When nearly opposite
To our ambush. he deserted the object Of his
search; and sliding his feet out of the stirrup,
guided his horse so as TO shave closely past 1t.
Then, without reignng in, or even Stacking his
racc, he bent over, until his plume swept the
earth; and, picking up the bow, swung hiI.se!i
back into the saddle!
Beautiful" exclaimed the BulLfghter.
"By Gosh! it's n pity to kill him." muttercd
n hunter; and low murmur Of admiration was
heard among the men.
After few more springs, the Indian suddenly
wheeled, and was about to gLllop back, when
his eye was caught by the enSanguined object
upon the rock. lie rcined in with u jerk, until
the hips Of his horse almost rested upon the
prairie, and sat gazing upon the body with a
look Of surprise!
Beautiful" again exclaimed Sanchez; /" Car
rambo beautiful!'
1t was, in effect, as fine picture rs ever the
eye looked upon. The horse with his tail scat
tered upon the ground--with crest erect, and
breathing nostril, quivering under the impulse
Of his mastery rider-the rider himself with
his c'ancing helmet and waving plumes-his
bronze compleXion-his firm and graceful seat
and his eye fixed in the gaze of wonder!
II was as Sanchez had said it, beautiful pic
4, lvinr and oil nI Its tilal
with admiration as we looked upon it. Not one
Of the party, with perhaps an exception, should
have liked to fire the shot that would have tum-
bcd it from its pedestal!
Horse aud man remained in this attitude for
some moments. Then the expression Of the ri.
der's conntenance suddenly changed. His eye
wandered with an inquiFing and somewhat ter
rifed look. 1t rested upon the aier-still
muddy with the trampling of our horses!
One glance was sufficient; and, with quick,
strong jerk upon the bride, the savage hOrsCman
wheeled, and struck out for the prairie!
Our charging signal had been given at the
same instant; and, springing forward, awe shot
ont of the cOpsewoOd in body.
We had to cross the rivGlet. Scguin was
sone PAGES in advance, as we rode forward to it.
| saw hi horse suddenly bauk, stumble over
the bank and roll headlong intu the water ---
The rest Of us went plashing through. did
not strp to Look back. | knew that, aotr, the
taking Of the Indian was life or death to all OF
us; and struck my spur deeply, and strained
forward in the pursuit.
For some time we all rode together in dense
clump." When fairly out on the plain, We
saw the Indian ahead about a dozen lengths Ol
his horse; and one and all felt with dismay, that
he was keeping his distance, If Lot actually in
creasinC Il
We had forgotten the condition of our ami
mails. They were faint with hunger, and stiff
from standing so long in the ravine. Moreover,
they had Just drunk toa surieit.
soon found that was forging ahead Of my
companions. The superior swiItness Of Moro
gave me the advantage. Fl Sol was still before
me. ! saw him circling his lasso. ! saw him
launch it, and suddenly jerk up I saw the loop
sliding over the hips Of the flying mustang. He
had missed his aim! lie was re-cOilng the rope
as shot past him, and noticed lis lock Of cha
grin and Disappointment
My Arab had now warmed to the chase and
! was soon far ahead Of my comrades. | per.
ceived. too, that was closing upon the Navajo.
Every spring brought me nearer, until the c
were not dozen lengths between us.
knew not how to act. held my rifle in my
hands, and could have shot the Indian in the
back, but remembered the injunction of Seguin,
and we were now closer 10 the euemy than ever.
did not know but that we might be in sight OF
them. ] dared not fire.
was still undecidcd-whcthcr to use my
knife, or encavor to unhorse the Indian with my
dubbed rille-whCn he glanced over his shoulder
and saw that was alcne.
Suddenly he wheeled; and throwing his lance
to charge, came galloping back. His horse
seemed TO work without the rein-obedient to
his voice and the touch Of his knee!
had just time to throw up my rifle, and parry
the charge--which was a right point. did not
parry it successfully. The blade creased my
arm, tearing the flesh. The barrel of my life
caught in the sling Of my lance and the piece
was whipped out Of my hands!
The wound, the shock, and the loss Of my
weapon had discompused me. In the manage OF
my horse; and it was some time before could
gain the bride to turn him. My antagonist had
wheeled sooner, as knew hy the "hist" Of an
arrow that scattered the curs over my right car.
As faced him again, another was on the string
and the next momeLt it was sticking through
my left arm.
was now angry; and, drawing pistol from
The holster, cooked it, and gallcped forward.
knew il was tho only chance for my life.
The Indian at the same time dropped his bow
and, bringing his lance TO the charge, Spurred
on 10 meet me. ! was determined not to fre
until near and sure Of hitting
We closed at full galiop. Our horses almost
touched. | levelled, and pulled the trigger.
The cap snapped upon my pistol
The lance. blada giucrcd in my eyes. ltspoini
was at my breast. Something struck me sharp.
Is in the face. 1t was the ring.lOop Of a lass0
saw i; settle over the shoulders Of the Indian,
falling to his elbows. II tigh,encd a. il irN
There was a wild yell--a quick Jerk of my an.
tnupuist'g h0tlv--thr lnur. tiaN fran, Ia l.. pls
and the next moment he was plucked out o,
his saddle, aud lying helplessly upon the prairie
His horse met mine. with a conclusion that
sent bo;h Of them to toe earth. We rolled AID
scramOel about, and rose again.
Nh-a J came to NY feet. r. Sil was slanliGe
over the Navajo, with his Fiii!c drawn, and hi,
las>o hoped h-0ual the arms Of bis car.i.e,