The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1878-02-28

and, without difficulty, they succeeded
in losing it in less than five minutes.
What to do they knew not, but re-
solved, after consultation, to keep on in
the general direction indicated by the
last tracks they had seen, trusting to
good luck to find the Indian, or, what
would be still better, fall in with a
" Drove"
The sun was just sinking in the west,
when our heroes discovered little spiral
column of smoke lifting lazily from a
little valley not far away.
'sThere is the enemies camp" said
Jack Hargrave, stopping so suddenly
that his companion, who was close in his
rear, ran against him.
" WhereY' exclaimed Harvey, rub
bing his nose, for it was somewhat
snubbed by coming in contact with Har
graves back.
why, don't you see the smoke yon-
der? l have no doubt it comes from a
wigwam."
& Right and now let us proceed
cautiously, and for once, catch these red
devils mapping"
&C You take the lead, then"
"No; you are better up to Indian
strategy, so you go first"
"I had better watch the rear, as the
savages not unfrequently surprise hun
ters BY that manner"
"Tbat's all very fine, but don't want
to lead"
"Nor l."
"Then let us go back"
"No, that would never do; SO pro-
pose we walk side by side, with our
guns on the cock, ready for any emer-
gency."
agreed ;and now let us proceed"
They moved forward, keeping eyes
and ears open for the first symptom of
danger. Slowly they picked their way
up through a little grove of stunted trees,
and stood on little hillock that gave
them a view of the valley from whence
came the smoke.
Some thirty wigwams were pitched
beside stream; and they could see
men, women, and children, with copper
colored faces, moving about through the
little village.
"My Godl there is white woman"
whispered Hargrave.
/. Where?"
Why, don't you see her carrying a
pail of water from the rivulet ?"
Yes, yesl I see her now; and l doubt
not she is captive" !"
CHOW is our chance to win re-
nown; we will rescue her or die in the
attempt"
'.Pfl take your hand on that PROPOSE
ton"
They grasped each others hands with
a warmth that signifed a resolution to
do something desperate.
'9 When shall we begin the slaughter" "
whispered Harvey.
Right now. We must creep up as
near as possible, and then, from our
covert, shoot down couple OF warriors ;
then, with our revolvers, rush in pell-
nell, and finish up the work"
"That's the ticket; you'll find me at
your HEELS" returned Harvey.
az don't want you at my heels, but at
my side"
"Very well any way to suit you"
Are you ready 2"
"Yes; are your
~ am-now for it.
Just as they began to move, two heavy
hands were laid on their shoulders, and
la voice said, "Ugh!"
They turned, and were startled to see
that each was grasped by powerful
warrior, while more stood in close
proximity.
White mau lay down gun, or Ingin
kill"
The guns dropped from their grasp as
though they were hot iron.
The savages bound their hands Sc.
curely behind them, and, without more
ado, led them into the village and in the
presence of the chief.
"Why bring paleface here7' asked
the chief, looking inquiringly at the
captors.
awe find 'em preparin' to shoot oul
papoose and squaw."
aDoes the red man speak the truth p
asked the chief, frowning on the cap
tives.
"Mr. Chief" said Harvey, eve came
here of our own accord; we like the rec
man as brother, and had no idea Of
killing your people"
| "Paleface ie-me heard him talk,
said one of the capturing party, fercely
awe are at peace with Great Father
but palefaces, who seek to kill my pee
pie, must die. Take them and tie t
stake, and guard another sun; the
council meet and try 'em. If guilty
In]in burn"
The sweat started from every pore a
the chief, in his brief wav, foreshadowe
their destiny if found guilty.
Two stakes were driven in the groun
at short distance from each other, an
to these the captives were securely ia!
tened. and an Iudian left as guard.
What do you think of Indian nun
ing nowT Harvey ventured to ask.
"It's abominable; l wonder if the
are really going to burn us?
al amafraid so"
at must be terrible to be burne
alive"
"Don't talk about i'll don't fet
well. wish l had that bottle of laud'
mum; I'd take some."
"I with was at home"
81 wish I had never come"
"And l, too; but we are here nov
and l suppose we will have to take wins
comes"
Looking up, they saw the whit
woman approaching. 1t was night b
!, this time, but the moon was shinir
J brightly, rendering it almost as Ggl
as day. The woman drew near, an
said:
3 "My friends, I am sorry to see you
: trouble"
' "Ah, madam, we are captives lii
!. yourself"
h i am not a captive"
v "Then why are you hereT'
"My husband is an Indian trader, al
( has gone to visit another tribe, leavil
3 me here until his return"
d "Is it possible? Then you can int
a cede for lis"
/? al will try what l can do, but the sa
|, ages are very much incensed, as tn,
; heard you talking of making rush in
IS the village, 81 lying as you went"
It 1t was all on your account, madar
d we thought you were captive, and we
d determined to rescue you"
l. The woman smiled half incredulousl