The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-12-05

A cry of horror and yet of relief es-
capped his lips as he saw human form
lying on pile OF leaves. 1t was that Of
a woman, but it was not Inez Tracey
Instead, the dim light OF the cave
showed face dusky. Though beautiful
the countenance Cf an Indian maiden.
She was bound hand and foot, almost
suffocated by the smoke, exhausted,
dying, threatened by a terrib death
when Darrell found her He lifted her
bodily in his arms and bore her to the
outside air.
In profound amazement Ranger
Ra 'ph staredht the strange figure.
Darrell re eased the bonds that Sc
cured the girl Her wild, haunted eyes
swept his face for moment her bosom
heaved, and she grasped his hand in the
deepest emotion.
"rEe White Fawn will never forget
YOU" she uttered, in gasp!ng cry of
gratitude.
who is she-how came she here?"
asked the bewildered Darrol.
ASK her; she speaks our language. it
seems" suggested the scout
The Indian girl shrank back at the
words; she shook her head vehcmently.
"Thc White Fawn has her secrets,
and will not tel; them. Bat when the
day comes when the Black Crow stands
face to face with her again, let him be-
ware"
"Despard," calculated the scout. at
was he who shut her up in that cave to
die See here, my girl, we've helped
you out of a difficulty; will you return
the favOr?"
The Indian maiden did not direct at
tentiOn to the ranger. but fixed her eyes
with a devoted light on the face of
Darrell.
"Thc Nhito Fawn would die 70 serve
the young ale face" she said earnestly.
"Then lead us to the prairieS below"
spoke Darrell.
She sprang fore his horse.
"rollow." she said.
They obeycd their dusky guide, who
led them from the SPOT with the swift
ness and accuracy of one familiar with
the locality.
Not a word was spoken until they
reached the base of the descent to the
plain below. Tho broad prairie, with
its wooded stretches, lay before them.
As far as one of these the girl accom-
panied them. Then she turned as if to
cave them. Suddenly she paused, in a
listen NJ attitude. Then she sped light
ly through the timber,
"Shc will return" said Ranger Ralph
"She has discovered something, you
think?" asked Darrell
A minute later the 1.-THE figure of
White Fawn reappearcd.
a camp Of friendly Sioux" she said,
briefly. "They are On their way to the
reservation. They are my friends.
They go my way. Come; your horses
shall be cared for, and you shall be fed"
She led barrels horse by the bride
unit they reached spot where about
twenty Indians sat around a campfire.
The SavageS greeted them in friendly
manner, and they remained for an hour
with them, securing valuable informa-
ton as to the country around them.
They were informed that the rowing
bands Of Indians were massing their
forces under the leadership Of a chief of
the NcZ Pcrccs who was urging them to
a general attack ON the settlements of
the pale faces.
1t was a. they were leaving the camp
that White Fawn claSTe1 the hand Of
Darrell Grey in warm, earnest pres
sure
"You have saved my life" she said.
white Fawn never forgets friend or
foe. Take this, and in your hour Of
danger, it may serve you, if you ever
fall into the hands of Shadow Snake or
his trihe."
She fitted away ere Darrell could ask
fer an explanation of her strange words.
He REGARDED the singular ornament
she had given him, as his hose started
away. 1t was piece Of Indian chalk
s.one, with some strange characters en-
gravcd upon it, and hound together by
chain made of the rattles Of IL snake.
Little did either of the men dream OF
its future value to them, or of the effect
upon their future the mystery surround
in (; White Fawn was dc t ned to exert.
They were now compelled TO exert
caution i'll their movements, and kept to
the timber as much as possible.
Tie information they had received led
them t. believe that their enemies had
gone to DIN the savages, masscd in camp
at tic Pueblo River, forty miles across
the country.
To reach this they would undoubtedly
have to pass through much danger, and
it might be impossible to follow DcS-
pard's ira i os .ly.
Several times that day they saw va
grant parties of Indians in the distance,
but concealed themselves until they were
out of sight
"Therc arc two points for lis to remem-
ber" said the scout that evening at
dusk.
What are thcy?" asked Darrell
"Eirst. to attempt the rescue Of Inez
and remove her to a place Of safety"
And the other?"
"To reach Waiford the RcciuSe, to
whom Incz's father left her fortune, be-
fore DeSpard learns where he is. We are
likely TO encounter many dangers ere we
accomplish it, and must be wary. for we
may come upon our enemies at any mo-
ment.
Hist"
They had come to the banks of the
river and We're waiting while the horses
drank. Sheltered by little cump of
trees they cou d scan the stream without
being OBJ ervel.
Darrell had uttered the warning word
as he saw canoe coming down the
stream.
AN Ind an" breathcd the scout. "Si-
lencc, till he passes"
They remained perfectly still as the
canoe nearcd them. Just as the boat
came opposite them one Of the horses
hoofs gave way under the soft turf
fringing the stream His foot came
down with a splash INTO the water.
The Indian in the canoe started,
glanced toward the thicket and evident
ly saw his ambushed foes. With one
wild yell he abandoned the canoe and
sprang into the water.
Instantly the cry was answered by
score of voices both up and down the
stream They seemed to accompany
their owners toward the very spot
where Dalrel and the scout were at that
moment.
"Cross the stream" spoke Ranger
Ralph quickly. I'VE are surrounded
and that is our only means Of escape"
CHAPTER x.
THE MoDOCS.
Ranger Ralph directed his horse across
the river and Darrci Grey followed
closely after him. The stream was very
deep AT its center. but the horses breasted
the swift current and landed them safely