Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1864-01-14

won Orlliiant laufels on the Oattle-nelu
and felt the Old war-spirit strong within
him again. Us he leaped up and prepared
himself to encounter a new foe. He carri
ed brace Of pistols and double barrele,
fowling piece. and with soldiers thought
fulness. he had Immediately after supper
withdrawn the damp charges and dried the
three before the fire. 1t was short work
Cor him to reload them now. and besides
them ne loaded pair Of pistols which the
trapper's daughter handed him. He then
nnsheathed his hunting knife and felt its
blade to make sure it was keen and polish.
ed. And then he looked for a spot where
he conld ambuscade himself and arms
A little tent bed occupied one of the re
cesses which the huge fireplace formed on
both sides. and this was draped with deer
skins dressed to beautiful whiteness. In
that he ensconced himself, while Eleanor
threw herself on the couch he had left.
feigning sleep. but clutchiDg nervonsly her
pistols.
Hugh's ear was keen, but although the
tempest had lulled. and only an occasion
al wild sob ran around the cabin. he could
detect no sounds that told Of human foes.
After while the howl OF wolf was heard.
As it died away he saw the two dogs leave
the door beside which they stood like pet.
ri6cations. and advanced cautiously to the
hearth, and then it seemed to the listener
that dull sound was heard on the roof.
l; instantly occurred to him that the foe
would strive to make their ingress down
the chimney. thinking doubtless, to find
their captive alone and asleep. and to fet.
ter her with little trouble Through the
loophole. which was a slit in the hanging
he watched (oh how intently!) the huge
fireplace, whose brands had all burned
down to embers. After a while his heart
leaped up with strange. wild thrill, a.
he sas 8 moccasin foot appear. The dogs
saw it quite as soon as he. and Withdrew
at once to the side of their mistress. Very
cautiously did the Indian descend, but at
length he landed safely and noiselessly-
But no sooner had shaken and stretched
himself out to his full dimens ions. Kidding
himself of the cramps with which his de-
scent had tortured him, than the largest OF
the dogs. without a single warning growl.
dashed at his throat. and clenched it with
such a convulsive hold that the savage fell
with dull dead sound. The other dog
fastened himself to his knees. and although
he struggled violently. yet the surprise was
too sudden. and the attack too strange and
powerful for the victim to make at once a
successful resistance.
Hugh felt that the time for action was
come, bnt not wishing to alarm the Indians
who might be outside. he left his retreat
with only his knife. which was soon burr.
ed deep in the heart of the red man. There
was culver of the muscles. stifled groan
and he lay dead before him. Eleanor
sprung from her conch and gazed earnestly
at him. aud then turning to Hugh said
quickly:
''lt is as | supposed. This is Wa-wa-
Tulsa. the friend of Hi-wa-see, the young
chief who sought me for bride. He has
thought to enter this way and open the
door for him and bis other braves. Get
back, for they will soon suspect some foul
play"
1t was as she said. The door was eau.
tiously handled. and then the notes of q
bird went whistling around the cabin. aud
then all was still But the soldiers ear.
keener by distrust soon noted the same
dull sound on the roof. and as it continued
longer than before, he judged correctly
that the remaining savages. thinking that
something bad befallen their spy, were
coming in their whole strength upon them
With one OF his pistols cooked aud pointed
through the loophole. he watched intently
1t was not long ere second foe had de-
scended and bent with an amazed look
over his PROSTATE friend. AS he lifted up
his head he gave a tremendous whoop: bu,
it was the last sound that ever burst from
his lips--a shot from the soldiers pistol
entered his heart. Then rushing from his
concealment, Hugh stationed himself before
the couch of Eleanor. and handing her his
pistol.bad her reload at once.
He had scarcely reached her when a
third Indian sprang rather than crept down
the orifice; but as he Strengthened himself
after his leap. full charge from the fowl
ing piece threw him upon the other two. a
heavy and soon cold burden. The fourth
warrior that descended was not so easily
overcome. 1t was Hi wa see himself, and
burning with love for the white girl, and
rage toward her defender who had slain his
best brave. he sprang so suddenly on Hugh
that his gun was knocked from his hand
and in an instant he was wrestling with
the brawny Indian. The dogs fastened
themselves on their intruder's legs, but
their bite. fierce and tense as it was, seem.
ed not to annoy him in the least. and
Hugh was fast yielding to the superior
physical form Of his foe when pistol shot
echoed through the cabin. and he felt his
enemy's grasp relax and the warm blood
oozing from his breast and dripping over
his own hands.
"You have played brave part" said
Hugh, releasing himself he beheld the
Indian reel and finally fall to the floor
Your Indian lover will never again throw
his tomahawk or swing to his belt the CORY
scalp Good heavens, but it is q fearful
sight!'
There came faint whisper from Hi-wa-
see. Eleanor went and knelt beside him
and wiped away the death dews which her
own hand had started.
proud white father" breathed he
''think Indian no good--no fit to have his
pale child in wigwam Of chiefs son. Hi
wa-see say she shall. lie make one skin,