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and the first move must not come from
us, and that if the Canadian provinces
are ever annexed it will be because they
desire to be annexed.

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THE PEARL OF THE MINNESOTA.
Chapter 5.
Continued.
A ring was speedily formed, and Sam
with the terrier stationed on one and
the quatermaster with Bello on the 9TH
er side. The dogs were gnarling and
most eager to get at each other, and
their owners had to use all strength to
keep them back as yet, when the by
ISLANDERS were somewhat disturbed by
seeing an Indian advance through their
ranks and calmly walk towards the
quartermaster, who willingly lent an
ear to the whispers of the red-skin, but
broke out in an amused laugh, when he
had learned the informant's desire.
Hell get through, Ona," the quarter
master spoke out, -sthe teeth-show
won't kill him yet, and afterwards we
can bargain for the pup" Quietly the
Indian stepped back, and walked
towards the hut where Reuben, the pio-
neer, and his family were stationed.
The soldiers, already impatient that
the dog-fght had been deferred, now
were happy and deeply interested, when
Sam let Zip loose upon Bello, and with
a bound the dogs jumped forward and
got into deadly embrace, rolling over
and over in the dust, growing and
swapping at each other in increasing
fury. The rough soldiers delighted in
the barbarous spectacle and gave vent
to their admiration by shouting and en-
couraging the dogs. The bull-terrier
had his teeth caught in the shaggy coat
of his opponent and the latter, whose
teeth had as yet not found hold on the
smooth and tough skin of his enemy,
strove frantically to shake him off. Cap
tain Duncan was quietly putting a cigar,
and casting a triumphant smile at the
quarter-master, when the terrier gave a
howl of pain and rolled over in the ago.
ny of death. Bello had suddenly thrown
himself on his back and fastened his
terrible bit under the throat of his op-
ponent, and had thus won the battle.
He shook his weakening enemy as a
terrier shakes a rat, and twas apparent
that the fight resulted in favor of the
quartermaster' dog, and the officer
was not slow in receiving the congratu-
lations of his men and the money won
from Melville Duncan. He strobe over
to where the Indian stood, followed by
his faithful animal, which was to be-
come the property Of MartePs Indian
friend. The pioneers family had been
a distant spectator Of the excited scenes,
and now thronged around the quarter
master, who shook Reuben by the hand,
and was invited in. Ona, who will be
recognized as the reconyalesced patient
of the previous weeks, busted himself
with his newly found treasure, which
he had bargained for since he had
learned the dogs good qualities, and
which would form a most trustworthy
companion on the scout and a help
mate at close quarters with the enemy.
The Indian had completely recovered
from his adventure, in which he had
found the faithful aid of Martel, the
scout, who was however nowhere to be
seen, and had in fact not returned from
the trip on which he had started few
weeks ago. Anxiety was expressed by
Reuben's family on this account, and
the settler was quite eager to pursue his
course, as he had enjoyed the hospitality
of the fort long enough.
Chapter 6.
The little cabin of the pioneers fami-
ly presented comfortable appearance
as the several inmates had gathered
around the supper table and were heart
lily enjoying the simple meal spread by
tie industrious hands of Alice, and the
presence of the Indian did not in the
least interfere with the freedom Of the
whites who had learned to regard him
as trustworthy friend, Marteps honest
companion. Ona had signified his in
tention of going up the river early in
the morning to obtain il possible the
cause for his friends long delay on the
scout, and the quarter-master, eager to
tramp around for a few days and at
liberty to do so, as Captain Duncan was
willing to spare him, took leave Of the
company for the night and went to his
own abode to prepare for the skirmish.
His dog had been given to the Indian,
who had readily gotten control over
him, and the quarter master felt assured
that his former pet rested in good hands.
He had learned to value the dog as the
same had been watchful and very eager