The Forrest City times., 1890-09-13

amOng the number, itlc NiilG TO .N " occupied by the chici He liste ned and heard n murmur as fl uttered III sleep. His heart beat WI dly, for he recognized the voice of hn idol Relore the lodge tt guartl was seat ed but he appeared half asleep It was an easy matter to disI 'atch him and then the captain crawled slowly into the lodge. Swiftly but cautious lv they pnnsed along. and were only l interrupted by n single savage, who shared fhe, fate ot the guard. The horses were reached and soon they joined the main body and rapidly rode for Savannah. :, YoungtRed Plume had been abrsed that night, still wearing his disguta- | Sud,ienl he came in sight ol the dra cons ob, rethey were waiting. soon \ t;s.tassr. 'd that the maiden had he.'., ,.,,,.,,a,A and as the cavaleade rode bv l.< j6Ga, them. The he darS- ,'l.', 'ess ,action "nu ,,I os ba 5.ste, ained to recap ture Helen. ChaI.Sffs .aartnd ,r;rl
 After time the ligST sor n rs,.e bautered her compauiod@ dnrted and without waiting relp, Inc In. forward Ut n furious rate. tyc dian followed her, and soon the had far outstripped the others.
 bend in the road shut them plto- gether from view. The horse on which Helen was riding stumbled and fell, and she was rendered inseusib.e. Now was the golden opportunity, and Red Plume was not slow to take advantage of if. He caught the maiden in his arms and carried her into the woods ilanking the roadway, leading both horses after him, In q few moments he heard the drageons pass, not one of them entertaining the least suspicion that harm had hefullen tho maiden The savage laughed in fiendish @lee.
 Placing Helen upon messy hank he watched beside her until she had | recovered, and then flashing her to one of the horses he began his return toward the camp, 1t was evident that she had been considerably in- jured, for after proceeding q lew miles she fainted.
 1 Red Plume rode into m under growth so dense that 1t almost shut out the daylight He paused by silver spring which had been reached | bvanarrow, winding pathway, Liit- .ag the captive rom the animal upon which she had been bound he took herin his arms, seated himself by the i fountain and began to bathe her brow with the cooling liquid.
 ] In the meantime Altamaha had reached that point oil his way 10 Savannah Returned also to quench his thirst and discovered the India Il and the maiden. The disguise de- cived him There was the crimson coat, and he believed the wearer to be Henry Waller. His heart throbbed with tiendish delight, and, creeping slowly forward he plunged his toma- hawk into his brain.
 { Then he tore tho scarlet coat rom his body and cut the scalp from Red Fumes head, With the maiden and his trophies he rode proudly back, and advancing toward Tomo Chico laid tho coat at his feet with the gory scalp.
 rha chief looked at it. started, and turning his flashing eyes upon Al tamaha exclaimed ill tones choking with passion, while the warrior quiv- cred with dread;
 "Whitehearte1 dog and fooll You have brought me the coat olmy son. Die, cursed wreteh!'
 He drew his tomahawk from his belt and hurled tiorward with great iorse. IL buried itself deep into the brains of Atamaha, and he then fell liieless to the ground.
 The griei of Tomo Chico was very great fielcd hiscnptive into his lodge and then sea ted himselG He did not speak, but an occasional geoan hurs t from his lips amt hls powerful breast heaved violently. Hours passed on and stll no orders had been given for night guard. Suddenly the vel ling Of his warriors aroused him. He sprang without his lodge anti listen- ed. He heard the rattle of arms and the tramp of horses feet. He quick lv began the formation of his war riors; but now body of dragoons bnrst into the circle and the fight be- gau,
 In half an hour after Helen Pres cott was on her way back to Savnn- nah with the troopers. She rode be- side her lover, and this time felt no inclination to indulge in race. The lesson the savages had received was Salutary one and the ehief was glad to enter into another treaty o! peace, for his broken faith had cost him dearly.
 Helen Prescott soon after became the wife of young Waller and regned and sole queen o! his heart.-New York World.