Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-03-15

SloiJ hooo lllotlSH Gilc IllIIc lS IalutI
quick and ill-measured."
''He speaks of the wish-ton- wish, )"
said the scout swell, since you like
his. whistle, it shall be your signal.
Remember, then, when you hear the
whip-poor-wlll's call three times re-
peated, you are to come into the bush
es where the bird might be sup
posed"
"Stop," interrupted Hayward; l
will accompany him."
"You!" exclaimed Hawk-eye "are
YOU tired of seeing the sun rise and
set?"
"David is living proof that the
Huron can be merciful."
GAY, but David can use his throat,
as no man in his senses would per-
vart the gift
Il too can play the mailman, the
fool, the hero; in short, any or every
thing to rescue her | love. Name
your objections no longer; I am re-
solved"
Hawk-eye regarded the young man
in speechless amazement. But Dun
can, who in Difference to the others
skill, submitted to his dictation, now
assumed the superior. He waved his
hand, and then, in more tempered
language continued,-
"You have the means of disguise !;
change me; paint me too, if you will,
in short, alter me to anythins-a
fool"
at is not for one like me to say
that ne who is already formed by so
powerful hand as Providence, stands
in need Of change" muttered the
discontented scout.
"Listen," interrupted Duncan;
"you have heard from this friend
of the captives, that the Indians are
of two tribes. With one Is she you
call the ''dark hair" the other, and
younger of the ladies, is with our de-
clared enemies, the Hurons. 1t be-
comes my rank to attempt the
latter adventure. While you, there
fore, are negotiating with your friends
tor the release of one of the sisters, |
will effect that of the other or die"
Hawk-eye knew not we'll how to
combat this sudden resolution.
Perhaps there was something in
the proposal that suited his own
hardy nature. Instead of continuing
to oppose the scheme of Duncan, his
humor altered, and he lent himself
to its execution.
"Come," he said with good
humored smile; ''the buck that will
take to the water must be headed,
and not followed. Chingachgook
has many different paints. The Sag
amore can use them too. Seat your
self on the log, and my life on it, he
can soon make a natural fool Of you,
and that to your liking"
Duncan complied; and the Mo-
hican, who had been an attentive lis
tener to the discourse, readily under
took the office.
When he was thought to be suf-
ticiently painted, the scout gave him
much friendly advice, concerted sig
nails, and appointed the place where
they should meet, in the event OF
mutual success. The parting be-
tween Munro and his young friend
was more melancholy; still, the form
er submitted to the separation with
an Indifference that his warm nature
would never have permitted in a
more healthful state of mind. The
scout led Hayward aside, and ac-
quainted him with his intention to
leave the veteran in some safe en-
campment, in charge of Chingach-
cook, while he and Uncas pursued
their inquiries among the people they
had reason to believe were Delawares.
Then renewing his cautions, he con-
cluded by saying with a solemnity
and warmth of feeling, with which
Duncan was deeply touched
"And now God bless you. You
have shown spirit that like; for it
is the gift of youth, more especially
one of warm blood and stout heart.
But believe the warning of man
who has reason to know all he says
to be true. You will have occasion
for your best manhood, and for a
sharper wit than what is to be gath
cred in books afore you ontdo the
cunning, or get the better of the
courage of a Mingo. God bless you'll"