Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-09-06
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Her feelings overcame her. and she
broke out in sobs With the utmost care
spread NV tunic over her shoulders. a I'd
sat down at little distance deeply moved
by such distress. She weps bitterly for a
long time then, overcome by WEAKNESS.
dropped into slumber, maintaining the
same position, with her head resting on
her knees. Long before daylight had
finished nv preparations, and procured
from the stolen band horse with side
saddle. The first thing my captive saw
on awakening was the horse, ready sad
died in English style, and she began again
to weep. She was shiyering, and wrap
ped her up carefully. and placed her ON
the saddle. took small flask from my
saddle and offered it to her.
1T is brandy" said.
She made gesture Of disgust.
We passed the camp in silence, riding
at a rapid gait She watched ME atten-
tiyeiy for some moments, as soon as the
breaking dav afforded sufficient light, and
finally exclaimed:
.'Who are you? There is nothing OF
the Indian about you. and yet"
Precisely, There is nothing of the
Indian about me, yet am one. and the
pale-faces are my enemies"
"You seem very young to cherish such
enmity."
Yes, Too young to avenge my fathers
death. He was killed by some Of your
friends"
TO what nation did your father belong?
You have foreign look"
HE was French Why do you ask?"
French am European also; am
English"
Then you are of a race which my
father did not love-"
Soon after we arrived at the shrub-buried
borders of stream, where concluded to
halt. unsaddled the riding horses, and
let the drove wander at large, after hav-
ing first clogged the feet OF the leader.
..My poor child" said. "you must be
worn out with fatigue. Shall you be
afraid if leave you alone little while ?
cartridges are more easily taken at this
hour, and have heard that the English
do not serve up mares meat at their feasts.
I will not 60 far. The grass is so tall
that not even the hawks flying above can
see you. Rest here. and will bring you
breakfast which You can eat.'
was gone longer than intended. but
on my return found her asleep. Nothing
could be more graceful and cOnfiding than
her slumber. Her loosened hair fell
about her shoulders, little, golden lock
caressing her cheek. discerned some
thing very like a smile dimpling the cor
ners of her mouth. and strange to relate.
the longer gazed on her, the more my
heart swelled with bitterness. This per-
feet creature, whose superiority was over
t,oI,x axvsAapt 70 Yp,aAa fna1
disgust for what had up to that moment
been my life. Hunting and pillaging ex-
petitions, everything had enjoyed or
had hoped to obtain. were henceforth rem
dered Odious to me by this sweet slumber-
ing face. And what wonld she give me
in exchange for what she took away !?
Her scorn, assuredly. thought of many
other things my mother. with her up
turned, prayerful eyes seemed TO plead
with me for this fair maiden; my father
rose before me with stern brow and COM
manding attitude.
She opened her eyes, and perceived me
watching her.
'.Monsieur--" she began, with a
slight blush.
II am not monsieur, my name is Andre.
or Little Bull, that is my war name
have nothing to do with those titles under
which people like yon disguise the disdain
they feel for such as l." and proceeded to
dress the partrdges.
During the meal revolved project in
my mind which received fresh vigor every
instant.
miss -, what is your name, if
you please P'
"Edgerton." she replied. dropping a
little courtesy, "Miss Edith Edgerton."
"Well. Miss Edgerton, am going to
take you home to yonr father"
She was mute with joyous surprise for
an instant. then she burst into tears.
ado you really mean what you say?'
selling my hand, and. carrying it to her
lips.
81 have resolved upon it, Miss Edith :;
but have you considered what will become
of me when it is discovered by the tribe ?
shall be outlawed. l shall lose every
thing. and have no refuge"
Don't say that. you will have restored
daughter to family who will not allow
you to experience the want of a home"
We started on our return journey soon
after this. thought by keeping the route
of the Indian column in sight. and travel
ing on the open plain only at night, we
should neither lose our way nor be dis
covered by enemies. Striking out in an
easterly direction, we reached the opposite
side of high eminence which concealed
rs from view There we remained