Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-01-11

Il shall be glad when it is up, for | don't
like this darkness
"About two is the hour for Indian ma
raud," said the former.
II know it; but we may in this case,
exp, ct them at any hour. They may
avail themselves of this pitchy darkness.
| think we shall hear from them soon;
but they May delay the hour Of vengeance
for a week to come, in order to lul US in
to fancied security. that would prove
fatal to US. Cunning fellows are the Paw
nces."
At the usual hour for retiring, the FIRE
and lights were extil.guished, that all
might appear to be goiog on as usual at
the cabin. aud that they might accustom
their eyes to the deep darkness without,
so that the enemy might not be allowed
to take them by surprise.
We will not attempt to describe with
what intense anxiety the little party wait
ed for the rising Of the moon. as it would
be an event greatly in their favor, provid-
ing the moment of attack were delayed so
long.
The hour of midnight came at last,
and the moon came up, shedding a soft
light upon forest and prairie. 1t seemed
to Kathleen like signal of hope The
heavy moments rolled on. One o'clock
came.
Now keep sharp lookout" said Del
croix, as he grasped long tom more tight
ly. "lf they do anything tonight, they
will be here SOON"
81 think [ saw figure" said Kathleen,
who had been watching for any approach
es toward the rear of the cabin.
well, keep your eyes on it, girl, and
try and make out what it is. Tell me
when it seems to be getting little toe
near" replied her father, in firm, low
voice,
In moment Gravier was at the side Of
Kathleen.
Where did you see the figure, he ask.
ed, hurriedly.
directly in the range of the cotton.
wood. straight before u.s. Now it screens
his body and now a portion Of his head
is visible. See he approaches cautious
ly. My fathers rife conld reach hin
now," she answered, in voice somewha
agitated.
And then she added
He grows bolder. He thinks us sleep
ing; and his comrades are near, no doubt
0, the terrible cruelty of our enemies
Horrible fatality that the white MAJ
and the red cannot live together! Father
he is very near"
Hush, girl Don't speak as you valu
your-life, whipered Delcroix.
II will be silent" and she folded he
arms upon her breast, and watched will
q palpitating heart the approach of th
red man.
She stepped lightly from the aperture
and the Pawnee advanced and laid hi
ear against the logs of the cabin; but
brcatbless silence reigned within, and al
hearts there were hushed.
Again Kathleen looked cautiously frou
the cabin.
What is he doing now ?" asked he
father in low whisper.
"He walks softly from the cabin an
now he beckons with his long hand
Heaven defend us his comrades are ad
vancing to join him" replied the heroi
girl.
"Be calm, my own girl. Remembe
that your father is the bravest aud mos
dreaded man in the west. have see
more perilous times than this. Now loo
and see if you can give any account Q
their numbers.
II don't know there may be dozer
Yes, there are mole. Father, there ma
be twenty"
"Be brave: keep up good heart
do not despair. | can see no enemie
on this side. John, do you see any
thing?"
Not a painted face, father" replie
! the young man.
"They seem to be stealing upon us /
the rear, because il is more sheltered b
tho ,.naa Ia that Ifra.t.o, 4 .L..,l.