The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1892-02-13
CHAPTER XNVlI.


Despard, the bandit leader, We're fast
Apr, aching climax, as he was soon
TO learn in a tragic and unexpected
manner.
The Indians whom his spy had dis
covered in the ravine were indeed mem
bers of Shadow Snakes tribe, and he
had avoided a deadly conflict by his
timely escape. The sayages had located
his recent camp, had trailed him to the
ravine, and later explored the cliff, but
found no trace of him.
Darrell Grey had remained faithful
at his post in the fort
When the rain and mist Obscured the
outlaws he did not retreat from the in
trenchment, but endeavOred to watch
the cliff as best he could. Thus hidden
by the gloom the outlaws escaped with
out his knowledge. He was amazed
when at last the mists We're dispersed
and he saw no trace OF his enemies in
the vicinity.
Instead, a score Of du>ky warriors
were ascending the winding mountain
paths.
What did it mean?
He was perplexed and somewhat
alarmed at the discovery. The Savages
seemed to be following trail and were
coming directly TO the summit Of the
cliff Sooner or l2ser he must be discov-
cred, and resistance against such SUI
lcrior numbers would be folly. Besides
by this time White Fawn and Inez must
have Effected their escape.
He could not explain the mysterious
disappearance of the bandits, but he OBJ
served that there was d possibility OF
leaving the fort and rctreating before
the Indians reached the summit of the
cliff
Darrell began to creep behind the rocks
in the direction the Modoc princess and
Inez had gone. He saw, some distance
away. place where he might essay a
| descent to the valley, and fastened to
reach it.
Suddenly he started in dismay.
As if by magic, two stalwart savaSes
had darted across his path. Before he
could retreat or advance they had seized
him securely.
They gave utterance to triumphant
veil. and began to lead him toward the
ravine where their chief was. narrel
| faced his enemies boldly as they gather
| ed around him.
Shadow Snake listened to the rapid
words of barrels captors, in explana-
| ton of their researches. 1 hen lie turned
| TO the prisoner.
Ugh" he calculated; who is the pale
| face"
| Shadow Snake did not evidently reCog-
! uze l'arrel as the man he had liberated
| at White Eawn'S request at the outlaws
! stronghold in Lone anyon. In his new
| disguise, the Nodoc chief did not suppose
| his present prisoner and his daughter 5
| friend to be the same person.
| Il am the friend OF the White Fawn,
! he sa d, simply.
| The chief started
Ugh, The pale-face knows the prin-
! cess?'
yes"
~You have seen her of late?'
! a few hours since"
"Where?"
! Briefly Darrell related how he had mel
| the White Eawn He told the Snake
that he had once saved his daughter
| life He related how he had rescued Inc.
from DeSpard. ard detail ed the pursuit
| ana the attack on the mountain hut
The old chiefs eyes hlazed tiercely a
| Darrell spoke EeSpard name.
"Cgh," lie uttered savagely ~Tht
! Black Crow shall be trailed Whittier
has lie gomez"
Il do not know.
And the Fawu2'
Escaped by the ravine 10 the river
shadow Snake held brief conference
| with his braves.
The EaCe shall lie the friend of tn,
| Snake said the NoloC chief To Darrell
Together we will find and punish the
! Crow"
Darrell showed the ra1tlesnake chair
Z !, "A rriK Jim,
mented the confidence and friendship O.
the No3oc braves >haTow Snake a
once went around the cliff. and reached
the raViac on the other side
The canoes ar gone" he uttered an
erily. as they came 10 the spot wher,
uespard had reach the river.
lid an sagacity soon formed III, orl
g. 10 their theft which PROVED 10 he tn.
i correct one The canoes they Learned
ha evidently been taken at intervals
The lawn went first with the pale
face maiden, explained >ha CIV Snake
Why do you think 500" Darrell ven
tqre 70 inquire
"BecauSc the boat was pushed into tn,
water as an Indian would o il, and th'
paddles were used at the side to aid il
progress. The Crew has gone i'll pursuit
| Some Of his men We're taken across tn
| riVcT.
"WLy?'
because there Was not room enough
for them in the canoe.
shadow snake gave rapid orders as h
arrived at these conclusions. He di
vidcd his band. and sent half of them il
pursuit of the outlaws " ho had crosse,
the river, With the others and Dare
Grey lie sta Ted down the banks Of III
stream
Meanwhile the oh ects Of barrels 50
'icbuie. White Fawu and lne7. had me
with some exciting adventures. The In
dian maiden and her charge had man
aged - reach the ravine in safety afte