Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-04-19
THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS.
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a.
gone back into the earth from whence
they came except Chingachgook and
his son."
at is true-it is true" returned the
saga flash of recollection destroy
ing all his pleasing fancies, and re-
storing him at once to consciousness
of the true history of his nation. "Our
wise men have often said that two of
the unchanged race were in the hills
of the Yengeese why have their seats
at the council fires of the Delawares
been SO long empty?"
At these words the young man raised
his head and lifting his voice SO as to
be heard by the multitude. he said
aloud
"Once we slept where we could hear
the salt lake speak in its anger. Then
we were rulers and Sagamores over
all the land. But when pale face
was seen ON every brook, we followed
the deer back to the river of our ma
ton. The Delawares were gone.
TEen said my fathers, Here will we
hunt. If we go towards the setting
sun, we shall find streams that run
into the great lakes of sweet water;
there would Mohican die, like fishes
of the sea, in the clear springs. When
the Mantle is ready, and shall say.
"Come," we will follow the river to
the sea, and take our own again.
Such, Delawares, is the belief of the
children of the turtle. Our eyes are
on the rising. and not towards the
setting sun. We know whence he
comes, but we know not whittier lie
goes. 1t is enough"
The men of the Lenape listened to
his words with all the respect that SUI
perstition could lend, finding a secre,
charm even in the fgurative language
which the young Sycamore impaired tc
his ideas. Uncas himself watched til,
effect of this brief explanation with
intelligent eyes. Then permitting his
looks to wander over the silent thronp
that crowded around the elevated
seat of Tamenund, he first perceived
Hawk-eye IN his bonds. Stepping
eagerly from his stand, and cutting
his thongs with quick and angr.
stroke of his own knife. he motione,
to the crowd to divide. Uncas tool
the scout by the hand, and led him t,
the feet of the patriarch.
Father" he said, "look at this>pale
face; just man, and the friend of tn,
Delawares.'
SIS he a son of Miquon -
''Not so; warrior known to tn,
Yengeese, and feared by the Maquas.'
'What name has he gained by his
deeds ?"
1--WE call him Hawk-eye," INCA.
replied, using the Delaware phrase :;
''for his sight never fails. The Mngoe:
know him by the death he gives thel,
warriors; with them he is The lo..4
rifle"
LA Tongue Carabine J" exclaime,
Tamenund, opening his eyes, and It
garding the scout sternly. "My sol.
has not done well to call him friend
Il call him 50 who proves him%
such," returned the young chief, w.,
great calmness. IF Uncas is welcoin
among the Delawares, then is Hawk
eye with his friends"
''The pale-face has slain my young
men his name is great for the blow
he has struck the Lenape."
IF Mingo has whispered tina
much in the ear of the Delaware, h,
has only shown that he is ii singing
Bird" said the scout, who now b,
ieved that it was time To- vindicat
himself from such offensive charge
''That have slain the Maquas I an
not the man to deny. even at their Owl
council-fires but that, knowingly. III.
hand has ever harmed Delaware. i
opposed to the reason of my gifts,
which is friendly to them, and all that
belongs TO their nation
a low exclamation OF applause pass
ed among the warriors, who exchanged
looks with each other like men that
first began to perceive their error.
Where is the Huron ," demanded
Tamenund. Has be stopped my
ears ?"
Magua, whose feelings during tina
scene IN which Cncas had triumpheG
may be much better imagined that
described. answered TO the call b
stepping boldly in front Of the p
triarch.
''Tne just Tamenund." he sad, ~
not keep what Il Huron has len; !'
Tell me, son of my brother" i.
turned the sage, avoiding the dar
countenance of lie Subtil, has til.
Stranger conqueror's right OK +
you?"
HE has none. The panther may
get into Snares set by the women bu'
he is strong, and knows how to leaf
through them